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THE

THIRD
NEW HAMPSHIRE

AND ALL ABOUT IT.

BY D. ELDREDGE,
Captain third New Hampshire vol. inf.

BOSTON, MASS. :
Press of E. B. Stillings and Company.

1893

COPYKIGHT, 1893, BY D. ElDUEDCtE.

Ovljis it^olunxE

RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,

BY THE AUTHOR.

Thv rugged hills, O State !
Are but the types of men
Who stood like solid walls

Before the enemy,
On many a battle-field.

Thy sturdy sons were they,

A nd nobly duty did perform ;

Nor recke'd they what they risked ;

For their own selves no thought had they :

They only sought for victory.

To thee, New Hampshire, honored State !

To thee, this book I dedicate.

— D. E.

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AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

HE THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE! Who shall write its
history? AVho shall truthfully depict its battles and
bivouacs? Who shall faithfully describe its marches
and its camps? Who shall relate, in language bold, its
experiences and vicissitudes? Who shall correctly state all
its changes of station, of numbers? Who will have the cour-
age and assiduity to collect and collate all the multitudinous
data ? And who will write the book which shall carry to posterity
all that need be known of the Third New Hampshire ?

These and similar questions have agitated, more or less, the
various members of the old Third, but more particularly when as-
sembled in annual reunion. The question was tossed about, as a
ball is tossed, from one to another; but for a long time without
result. This one was erratic ; that one was too old ; the other was
too young ; another lacked continuity ; another was too outspoken ;
another didn't live in the right part of the country, etc., etc.

The informal nominations and rejections and declinations con-
tinued from year to year, until John C. Linehan of Penacook, N.H.,
was requested to write the history. He had the temerity to accept
the position. This gentleman seemed eminently qualified, and the
boys became hopeful. Comrade Linehan was a prominent member
of the original regimental band, and he "knew everybody." Again,
he was the leading spirit in the State reunions, and was identified
with all Grand Army matters in the State. This gentleman strug-
gled more or less with this hydra-headed historical monster for a
year or two, and calmly, serenely and formally surrendered at
Weirs, at the reunion in August, 1887.

Maj. Wm. H. Trickey had been appointed Historian at one time
(date uncertain) ; and he struggled manfully with the subject, but
surrendered. Long before this, it having been fully understood that
Linehan had practically surrendered, Adjt. Copp and others were

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viii AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

appointed to assist the Historian ; but it was fully understood that
Copp was the man . to undertake the task, and the others would
assist. "Now we have him!" said the boys. And it did really
seem that they were not mistaken. Adjt. Copp, from his position
as Adjutant of the regiment, and by education, was certainly com-
petent; and of his perseverance none doubted. His time, too,
was supposed to be not wholly occupied, as he was the Register of
Probate of Hillsboro' County, residing at Nashua ; and the general
impression is that all such positions admit of a little literary work.
Well, Comrade Copp struggled with the subject, making no sub-
stantial progress, however, and finally ceased his efforts and
gracefully laid down his arms at "Weirs on the same day with
Comrade Linehan.

A few minutes later, and the writer was appointed ; why, he
hardly knows. How did this happen? Well, to make short a long
story, it was in this wise : Several of the members of the regiment,
residing in and near Boston, were invited to come together for a
purely social time, by Lieut. Holt, who by chance was in Boston
(from the West) for a short period. He desired to meet his old
comrades, and they were indeed pleased to meet him. They met at
the Crawford House on the evening of the 21st of October, 1886;
and there were present about fifteen of the old Third, including
Col. Jackson, Brevet-Maj. Edgerly, Brevet-Brig. -Gen. Donohoe (old
Captain of Co. C) and others. During the evening, the subject of
the desired regimental history was introduced. By some hocus
pocus my name was suggested (how I wish now that the guilty party
was known to me !), and after much importunity and flattery, deftly
woven together, in my innocence I said "Yes, I'll try." (This was
ratified later at the Weirs.) But how I have regretted the decision !
My friends say I have grown gray rapidly since that possibly fatal
moment. Having said "I'll try," several questions immediately
presented themselves. What form shall it take? What methods
shall I pursue to obtain the information desired? How much shall
I write? What sort of information shall be excluded? How far
shall I go in my researches ? Shall the whole truth be told, regi-
mental or individual, or both? In fact, a perfect avalanche of
questions came sliding down upon me, in such volume and rapidity
as to nearly overwhelm me. When nearly recovered from the first
shock, it occurred to me that probably a history arranged something
like an almanac would be all that could be desired. I formulated
one of this kind and looked at it frequently, filling in important
events, till it fairly burst the original bounds (of almanac style) , and

AUTHOR'S PREFACE. ix

its boundaries were undefined. About this time I began reading up
(cramming, some call it) all obtainable literature concerning the
regiment ; and I discovered that there were already three histories of
the old Third : brief, to be sure ; but accounts or narratives they
were, and not to be ignored. One was by Maj. Bedel, and pub-
lished in one of the monthly magazines. Another was prepared for
the Adjutant-General's (N. H.) Report of 1866, Vol. V.; and the
third was in a book purporting to give the history of all the New
Hampshire troops, and was apparently made up from the material in
the first two named. The discovery of these accounts, instead of
being discouraging, as might have been supposed, had the opposite
effect, /.p., of spurring me on to produce something better. A later
question arose, as to what style the history should be written in.
Several regimental histories were examined, to assist in arriving at a
proper conclusion ; but the more these were examined, the farther
away I was from the desired point. No two pursued the same
course. Shall I try to be sarcastic? Shall I try to be humorous?
Shall I criticise my superior officers? Shall I caustically arraign
every officer who lost a battle? Shall I state the fact if any officer
or man was court-martialed? If any behaved unseemly in the face
of the enemy, shall it be mentioned ? If any officer by stealth and
craft raised his rank faster than the regulation speed, shall it be
mentioned ? Shall the book be embellished with pictures of battles,
of forts, of places? Shall the faces of the officers, and none others,
be seen in this book ? Shall all be put in who are willing to pay the
extra expense, whether officers or men? and if yes, what shall be
the manner of arrangement? Shall it be sold by subscription, and
at what price ? These and a thousand other questions filled the breast
of the Historian, and that he actually survives is truly wonderful.

Being a firm believer in the value of histories, — assuming that
they are correctly written, — the writer was led into a train of
thought which produced at its end this : Why should n't the State
foster and encourage the compiling and writing of the histories of its
regiments, by rendering material aid ? And why should n't the State
supply so good a thing to each town and library within its borders ?
The more this train of thought was pursued, the more convinced the
writer became, that the State would do something in the line indi-
cated if the matter was properly brought to its attention. The fact
that New Hampshire had done more for its soldiers than many other
States, encouraged me to proceed. Measures were taken to accom-
plish the desired result. The proposition was favorably considered
by the Legislature of 1887, and a bill was passed. (See copy of
bill in Appendix C.)

X AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

All those legislators who favored the bill are deserving of the
highest commendation ; and it is to be hoped that the results fol-
lowing will justify their action and reflect credit upon them, the
State and the writers of the several histories. The passage of the
bill at once stimulated the desire for regimental histories ; and the
probable result will be that all the regiments will be represented by
histories at no distant day.

As to the Third New Hampshire, whose history it is my lot to
write, my greatest stimulant is the fact that I believe, with many
others, that it was one of the best regiments the State sent out. Be
it far from me to puff up the regiment to the extent some historians
do their particular regiments. It has been my pleasure (?) to read
regimental histories that might as well have been written in a single
line upon a card, thus : "The 1415th Delaware Regiment conquered
the Rebellion. — John Jones, Historian." It is next to impossible
for me to condense to that degree or to make up the material, the
which, condensed, would read just like the above sample.

Now, as to the scope. Shall what is written be only of the
Third New Hampshire, or shall other regiments be mentioned ? In
a battle where other regiments were engaged, would it be in good
taste or truthful to ignore the presence or assistance of other troops ?
Assuredly not. Hence will be found, at frequent intervals, the fact
that there were other troops in the army, and that the Third New
Hampshire simply joined forces with other regiments, and together
the battles were won. As to scope, again. The question arose as
to whether it would he politic to confine the matters to Third New
Hampshire items — to surround the regiment, as it were, with a
Chinese Wall. Long ago the writer decided that he would erect no
such wall, but that such matter should be inserted as should not only
make it more interesting for a Third New Hampshire soldier and his
immediate relatives and friends, but that, to a certain extent, any
one desiring to read an account pertaining to the war, might gather,
by reading the book, a fairly clear idea of war and its phases,
pleasant and unpleasant ; and thus, as some writer has said, " secure
a larger circulation."

The writer lays no claim to any considerable degree of educa-
tion; neither is he a "literary feller." Hence it follows that as a
literary work it will probably be a failure. He did not keep a diary
during the war, for which fact he is truly sorrowful ; but he has
borrowed several and made good use of their contents.

In the collection of data, valuable assistance has been rendered
by large numbers of comrades : and to them, one and all, my thanks

AUTHOR'S PREFACE. xi

are clue, and they are entitled to much credit. The Hj'drographic
Officer of Boston rendered aid, too, in placing at my call the U. S.
Coast Survey maps of the entire Atlantic coast. The large and
valuable library of the Massachusetts Commandery of the Loyal
Legion of the U. S., at Boston, Mass., has been of very great use
and assistance, it being one of the largest collections of war litera-
ture in the country. Several of the officers turned over to me all
their official papers, returns, orders, etc. Others have loaned old
letters, diaries and parts of diaries, so that the information given
can be generally relied upon as correct.

An "Introduction," or, as it is generally termed, "The Author's
Preface," usually proves to be an excuse for writing the book at all.
Practically he says: "Ah! please excuse me; but I am about to
inflict upon you a species of pain, under the guise of pleasure."
Having spent so much time, and thought, and labor, upon this work,
it does not seem fitting that I should say, " You are about to be
pained; go slow !"

Now that the end of the Introduction seems so near, the mind
of the writer is moving forward to the point where he will be obliged
to begin the work itself ; and he is almost overwhelmed with another
set of conundrums like these : Shall the history begin with the Third
New Hampshire organized and mustered in, or will he take up the
fragments (companies) and carefully place them together, and then
set them on their march? Shall I mention a few other events pre-
ceding the birth of the Third New Hampshire, and then gradually
lead the reader up to the birth of the regiment? Having come to a
sudden determination as to what method to pursue, risking much,
the Introduction ends right here, and possibly you heave a deep sigh
of relief, and at once plunge into the History itself.

DANIEL ELDREDGE.

NOTE TO AUTHOR'S PREFACE.— I.

In arranging the matter for writing up, the writer has found it
to be well-nigh impossible to make an arbitrary separation between
regimental matter, company matter, and personal experience. He
has struggled in vain upon numerous occasions with the problem,
and has finally given it up in despair.' Therefore, the matter will
be homogeneous, and the reader will be left to say to himself at
intervals, — frequently, too, — What has this got to do with the Third
New Hampshire? or What has this got to do with a regimental
history? or What's he got so much of his personal history injected

xii AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

into this for? The only reply possible to make to these conundrums
is, that any writer writes from his own standpoint, relates what he
sees, what he knows, what his experience was, and so on ; and it
cannot be otherwise. If he was cold and hungry on a certain
named occasion, if he saw such and such an event : the relation of
these will be only a counterpart, precisely, of what others in same
regiment, or same company, or same squad, suffered or saw, as the
case may be ; and therein is part and parcel of the regimental whole,
therefore not assumptive, not unreasonable ; but the writer fully
justified, and ought to be absolved from any charge of intense
personality. D. E.

NOTE TO AUTHOR'S PREFACE. — II.

(This note is explanatory — wholly so.)

During the year 1865, while yet in the service (Third Veteran
Reserve Corps), I undertook to put on paper a memorandum account
of what my military experience had been. I had, among other
reasons for so doing : firstly, my time was largely unoccupied ;
secondly, I flattered myself that it was a small matter and it could
be dashed off in a few days, not using probably more than half a
dozen sheets of ordinary paper ; and thirdly, to preserve data while
fresh in my mind, which might be of possible value thereafter to
myself or family, and would be entirely or at least partially forgot-
ten in a few years.

Result : I required many quires of paper, and covered over two
or three years' time ere the end was reached ; and it may properly be
said of the result, that having been written at the dates named, the
matters given in the history of the Third New Hampshire may be
fairly relied upon as being free from the defects arising from strains
upon memory. This personal history partakes largely of regimental
and company matters — and it was impossible to avoid such ; and it
may as well be now and here stated that in writing the History of
the Third New Hampshire, the personal experiences of the writer, as
above named, have been largely relied upon as a basis.

D. E.

NOTE TO AUTHOR'S PREFACE. — III.

Saturday, 28 May 1892, in sheer desperation, but filled with
fear and apprehension, I place my manuscript in the hands of the
printers. D. E.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The Author is under ^reat obligation for assistance of every kind
rendered by his comrades, Avithout whose aid this history would have been
simply impossible. The comrades generally have responded to calls ; and
he desires to assure them, one and all, that he is filled with gratitude for
the services rendered and rejoices at the result. Where all have so freely
contributed to the great mass required in the preparation of this history,
the writer deems it uuAvise to give one credit above another. The follow-
ing credits to parties outside of the regiment are inserted and particularized
for reasons stated : —

To the Hydrographic Office, Boston, Mass., for use of Coast Survey charts.

To D. C. Wilson (Master Carpenter of the Port Royal Expedition) and H.
G. Judd, both of Beaufort, S. C, for aid in producing map of Hilton
Head.

To C. L. Webster & Co., Publishers, New York, for use of plates on pages
473 and 599, and Seat of War insert.

To Maj. John Johnson (Confederate) of Charleston, S. C, author of "De-
fence of Charleston Harbor," 1890, for use of plates on pages 267,
271, 338, 383-398 and 633.

To Codman & Shurtlefl', Boston, for use of plate on page 1044.

To Wm. A. Snow, Jr., a cadet from Massachusetts, at Naval Academy,
Annapolis, Md., for plan of the Academy buildings and grounds.

To J. Harwood Iglehart of Annapolis, Md., Secretary of the Anne Arundel
Historical Society, for map of Annapolis.

To the Historian of the Thirteenth New Hampshire "Volunteers, Lieut.
S. Millett Thompson of Providence, R. I., for right to use plate on
page 83.

To the Adjutant-General of New Hampshire, Gen. Augustus D. Ayling,
and his able assistant, Mr. Harry P. Hammond, for needed assist-
ance in correcting and completing the multitudinous data insepar-
ably connected with the preparation of a regimental history. For
prompt responses to every call ; for readiness to assist in many
ways, and never-failing courtesy, they are both entitled to much
credit.

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INSIGNIA,
SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI.

ERRATA.

[This includes corrections of all kinds, together with omissions, additions
and explanations, and is purposely inserted at the beginning of the book
rather than at its end, as is customary. — D.E.]

Page

259 " Fred Waters, ," should read " , Baritone."

.')6.S At bottom : Lieut. Brown should read Lieut. Bowen.

658 After the tirst paragraph, add : —

Same day, Gen. Schotield (Headciuarters at Raleigh) ordered Maj.-
Gen. Terry with his Tenth Corps and one brigade of Kautz' Cavalry,
to occupy Raleigh, Goldsboro' and Fayetteville, and take care of the
central part of the State, and that Gens. Palmer and Hawley remain
in charge of the Coast Districts, as heretofore.

Our drummers were put to the front (of an audience) on the night
of the 6th, at the theatre. A prize drill was the occasion, and the
prize was won by Thomas Hennessey of F. This little diversion
Avas heightened in interest by the fact that during the day new
drums were issued to our "sheepskin fiddlers."

We were nearing the end. Gen. Schofield, on the 10th, in ac-
cordance with instructions from Washington, directed the immediate
muster-out of all ofticers and soldiers whose terms were to expire
before the end of the month ; and on the 10th he directed that de-
scriptive lists of all absent men be sent at once to the places they
were supposed to be located.

79!) Nathan W. Gove, N. C. S. : add " died 8 Aug. 71, at Concord, N.H."

800 Samuel F. Brown, Band : add " disch. for disability 3 Apr. 62."

801 Geo. E. Johnston, A : add " res'd Avarrant Oct. 61."
804 David H. Newton, A : add " N.H. S.H."

804 H. T. Hatch, A : was disch. 25 Aug. 64, Hilton Head, instead of

" m.o. 23 Aug. 64."
807 Amasa J. Pervier, A : should read " Amasa J. Peavear."
807 James E. White, A : add " to Corpl. 8 March 64 " (was Corpl. at

death).
811 W. S. Marston, B : trans. 18 Oct, 63 to U.S. B.C.

813 James Cavender, B : representative recruit for A. A. Cox of Enfield.

814 Abdalonymus Huntoon, B : wd. 10 July 63 (also page 897).

817 Bryan Costello, C : should read " Bi'yau Castello."

818 P. Killelea, C : add " wd. 18 July 63."

819 Terrence O'Brien, C : strike out " to Corpl. 26 Aug. 64."

825 Barney Quinn, C : add " to Mus. 21 Jan. 64" (was m.o. as Mus.)

826 Joseph W. Akerman, D : should read " enl. 21 May 61."

827 Benj. Brown, D : add " died Oct. 72, Hampton Falls, N.H."

827 Hale B. Dearborn, D : add " died 11 Oct. 65, Richmond, Va."

828 Wm. R. Knowles, D : should read " re-enl. 28 Jan. 64."
828 Robt. E.Foster, D : add " N.H. S.H."

834 Daniel H. Brown, E: record amended by War Dept., and disch. to

date 22 June 63.
841 Patrick Courtney, F : add " furl. May 63, Botany Bay."

841 Joseph A. W. Damon, F: record amended July 93 — "disch. for

disability 18 Nov. 62."

842 Warren Green, F : add " furl. May 63, Botany Bay."

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xvi ERRATA.

Page
842 Alfred P. Hayden, F : strike out " wd. 30 June 63."

842 G. W. Emerson, F: should read " disch. 25 Oct. 64, Chapin's Farm,

Va."

843 Hiram Pierce, F: add " N.H. S.H."

855 Alrick Evans, G : should read " wd. and m.a. 16 May 64, n.f .r."

856 Horace Joslin, G: should read " to Wagoner," instead of to Corpl."

(m.o. as Wag.)
858 Henry C. Page, H : should read " disch. disability 20 May 63."
861 Timothy Parker, H : should read " disch. disability 20 May 63."
874 James Hines, I : record amended by War Dept., and disch. to date

2 March 25.

880 James F. Johnson, K: record amended by War Dept., and disch. to

date 14 April 64.

881 J. W. Parkinson, K : was disch. with company 23 Aug. 64.
899 P. Killelea, C : add " wounded 18 July G3."

909 Nathaniel Marshall, B : should read " Co. A."

911 Barney Conner, C: should read "Bernard O'Conner."

911 Thos. Coflrey: should read " Thos. Cottay."

915 Joseph Ela, C : should read " Joseph Ely."

918 Chas. Brown, 2d, D : should read " Chas. Brown, 1st."

922 John L. Gerrish, I : should read " George L. Gerrish."

946 Henry Cargain, C : should read " Henry Carrigan."

946 John Campbell, F: should read "James Campbell."

948 Geo. W. Harvey, F : should read " George Harney."

951 George L. Thomas, A : should read " George S. Thomas."

955 Joseph A. W. Damon, F : see page 841, this list.

957 After Thos. Smith should appear: "John H. Thing, transferred to

N.C.S."
997 Maj. W. T. M. Burger : should read " Maj. W. L. M. Burger."
1015 Wm. W. Ballard, G : should read " Wm. W. W. Ballard."
1017 James DeGraw, F : should read " John D. Graw."

1029 The middle of page : Henry Miller was a volunteer recruit and gave

Canada as his birthplace. (Another Henry Miller in F afterAvard :
born in Germany, and was a substitute recruit.) See page 1020.

1030 EugeTie Codorath : should read " Eugene Cadorath."
1030 John Kearin : should read "John Rearing."

Band. [Note. — In the several cases where members of the original baud
served afterward in the Second Brigade Band, they have not been
noted " O.S."]

ILLUSTRATIONS, MAPS, PLANS, ETC.

Battle Flags Frontispiece

Insignia, Society of the Cincinnati xiv

"Woman's Relief Corps Badge xxxi

Fort Sumter, 1861 3

Maj. Robert Anderson 3

Concord, N.H. Map, 8

Style of Cap, Third New Hampshire, 1801 18

Mineola, Long Island Map, 24

" Cooper Shop " Restaurant 27

"A" Tent 33

Corps Badges 34

Annapolis, Md. Map, 38

Naval Academy Map, ><U

Commodore 8. F. Dupont . 48

Port Royal Map, 55

Fort Walker 60

Plan of Naval Attack 60

Steamer Atlantic 61

Port Royal Fight 63

Hilton Head Island Map, 64

Negro Hut 77

Hifton Head, 1864 Map, 80

Pope's, Hilton Head 81

Infantry Regiment Line of Battle 83

Shoulder Straps 84

Hard-Bread, Box of 84

Department Headquarters, Hilton Head 88

Gen. Drayton's, Hilton Head 93

Camp at Hilton Head Plan, 112

Live Oaks, Daufuskie Island 120

Cemetery, Third New Hampshire 128

Edisto Island Map, 143

Fort Pulaski 146

Fort Pulaski Bombardment Plan, 147

Canteen 158

Steamer Planter 161

Cook's Kitchen 162

Grand Army Badge 164

Secessionville (Fort Lamar) 172

James Island Map, 176

Soldier's Cap 185

Important Factors 186

General Hospital Plan, 188

Candle-stick 191

Palmetto 196

Cotton 213

Wall Tent 217

Chevrons, etc 218

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xviii ILLUSTRATIONS, ETC.

Page

Magnolia 227

Cheval-de-Frise 227

Soldiers' Tools and Food 229

Trous-de-Loup 230

Turkey Buzzard 230

Knife, Fork and Spoon 236

Cartridge Box 240

Mocking Bird 245

Hats and Caps 248

Musket and Bayonets ......... 250

Camp Kettles Boiling 255

Soldiers' Necessities 256

Alligator 258

Grape Shot 264

Canister 264

Stretcher 264

Fort Sumter, 7 April 1863, showing Effect of Bombardment . 267

Fort Sumter, Plan of • . . . 271

Camp Misei'y, Botany Bay 277

Fig Leaf and Fruit 280

Cook's Headquarters, Botany Bay 282

'Possum . . . . ' 286

Drum 294

Folly Island Batteries 299

Scene at Morris Island, 10 July 1863 301

Siege of Charleston Map, 302

Battery Wagner, 18 July 1863 313

Siege of Morris Island Map, 320

Beacon House, Morris Island 330

Bar Shot 335

Chain Shot 335

Fort Johnson, Plan of 338

Confederate Battle Flag 344

Bomb and Splinter-Proof 348

Battery Wagner at Point of Assault 349

Nevj Ironsides and Monitor 350

Battery Wagner, Sea Front 351

Percussion Bullet 352

Whitworth Ball 353

Confederate Flag 360

Minie Ball ." 364

U.S. Service Bullet 364

Torpedo, Morris Island 369

Swamp Angel 370

Swamp Angel, Trenton, N.J 372

Swamp Angel Tablet 373

Requa Battery (three views) 377

Battery Wagner 383

Fort Sumter after Bombardment 387

Fort Sumter after Bombardment 392

Fort Moultrie Plan, 394

Sea Coast Gun 397

David Torpedo Boat 398

Camp Kettles and Mess Pans 401

Military Telegraph 411

Weehawken 412

Hauling Cannon on Beach 416

Libby Prison 418

Chevrons, " Term" and " War " 422

Raccoon 430

Camp of Company of Cavalry 434

Salisbury Prison . . " 441

ILLUSTRATIONS, ETC. xix

Page

Enfleld Rifle U2

Springfield Rifle U2

Spencer Carbine 442

Shelter Tent 444

Jacksonville to Palatka Map, 445

Steamer North Star 453

American Eagle 455

Mortar 457

Signal Tower 458

Operations of 13, 14, 15, 16 May 1864 .... 3Iap, 464

Defences of Richmond and Petersburg .... Map, 467

Drewry's Blntt", 13 May 1864 469

Wooldridge's Hill, 13 May 1864 470

Bermuda Hundred, Va Map, 473

Works at Burmuda Hundred 483

On Picket 484

Grand Army Pin 484

Pontoon Bridge, Jones' Landing 487

Petersburg, 9 June 1864 Plan, 492

Bermuda Hundred, four camps 504, 505

Drum 508

Rosette, Loyal Legion 514

Bullet Proof 517

Shrapnel Shell 518

Chesapeake Hospital 527

Railroad Bridge, Norfolk & Western R.R 534

Morris Island, September, 1864 536

Butler's Headquarters near Dutch Gap 543

Rifle-Pits 546

Fort Sumter, 1892 551

Oflicers' Swords 554

Army Wagon 558

Cavalry 561

Group (Canteen, Haversack, Cap) 564

Bermuda Hundred, showing new railroad built since the war . 568

Spencer Carbine 571

Mounted Officer 572

Beaufort Harbor, N. C Map, 574

Spencer Carbine (parts enlarged) 576

Musket 577

Fort Fisher, Armament Plan, 592

Fort Fisher, Naval Attack Plan, 595

Fort Fisher, Vicinity of 599

Stockade 605

Fort Fisher, Attack of Naval Column 607

Fort Fisher, Interior 609

Mound Battery 611

Armstrong Gun 614

Fort Sumter, February, 1865 633

Wilmington, N. C, 22 Feb. 1865 638

Last Engagement (North-East Ferry) 639

Badge of Loyal Legion 643

Causten's House 645

Location of Camp 646

Marine Hospital 646

Court House 647

Old Jail 652

City Hall 653

Old House 654

A Day Oft' 662

North Carolina Campaign Map, 664, 665

Arrangement of Stars in Flag 668

XX ILLUSTRATIONS, ETC.

Page

Canteen G75

Stacked Arms 677

Seat of War 3Iap, 680

Sons of Veterans' Badge 888

Gillmore Medal 1014

Hospital Steward's Chevrons 1026

Military Execution Plan, 1033

Draft Rendezvous 1038

Third New Hampshire Building at the "Weirs .... 1041

Headquarters Building at the Weirs 1042

Tourniquet 1044

•' Sing it as we used to sing it," etc. . . . . • . 105.5

LIST OK PORTRAITS.

Avi:k, Henry H. .

Al.I.KX, HoHERT H.

Atheuton, Arlon S.
Akerman, J. Warren

Ahbott, Joseph C, Gen
Bedel, John

BUTTERFIELD, WeLBEE

BuRNHAM, Charles S.
Bingham, George B.
BowEN, Edwln N.
BuzzELL, Andrew J. H
Burnham, Charles A.
Brown, D. Arthur

Berry, Nathaniel S., Go\
Clark, Rufus F. .
Cody, Walter
Corp, Elrridge J. (2)

Colby, Anthony, Adjt.-Gen.
Dunbar, Charles F.
DoNOHOE, Michael T
Dodge, William Ladd
Donley, Michael P. (2)
Ela, Richard
Edgerly-, J. Homer (2)
Eldredge, Daniel
Fellows, Enoch Q.
Fogg, Andrew J. .
Gorman, Cyrus
Graham, John G. .

GiLLMORE, QUINCY' A., GeN.

Gilmore, Joseph A., Gov.
Handerson, Henry C.
Hill, Henry .
Healey% George W. (2)
Houghton, Ruthven W.
Holt, Marquis L.

Head, Natt, Ajdt.-Gi'

Hawley, Joseph R., Gen.

Hunter, David, Gen.
Ingalls, Gustavus W.
Jackson, John H.
Jackman, Lemuel N.
Jackson, Thomas M.
LiBBY, Alvan H. .
LiNEHAN, John C.
Maxwell, William H.

Page
1008
888
656
1008
152
192
616
480
784
656
976
976
408

16
224
888
272

16
224
888
784
272
712
712
712, 720
192
224
520
520

32
584
1008
520
792
584

32
152

48
616
192
584
784
976
352
1008

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xxii MST OF PORTRAITS.

Page

Marsh, Henky A 480

MoRKiLL, Frank L 784

MiTCHEL, Ormsby McK., Gen 48

Nesmith, Arthur S 888

Plimpton, Josiah 1 584

Parker, John M 656

Randlett, James F 480

Sherman, Thomas W., Gen. 48

Strong, George C, Gen 88

Sfa-mour, Truman, Gen 152

Smyth, Frederick, Gov 32

Sanborn, Peter, State Treas 16

Thompson, John H. . 656

Trickey, William H 616

Terry, Alfred H., Gen 88

Tenny, Allen, Sec. of State 16

ViELE, Egbert L., Gen. 88

Wadlia, Andrew J 224

Woodbury, Roger W. (2) 792

Wadsworth, David, Jr 480

White, Charles A 792

CONTENTS.

Page

Dedicatory v

Author's Preface vii

Acknowledgments xiii

Errata xv

List of Illustrations, Maps, etc xvii

List of Portraits . xxi

AUCxUST, 18G1, AND PRIOR.

War Preparation — Fort Sumter — First New Hampshire Volunteers

— Second New Hampshire Volunteers — Third New Hampshire
Volunteers — The Pay — The Bounty — The Companies — Their
Arrival — The Band — Gen. Sherman — Mustered In — Daily
Items, August, 1861 —Supplement 1

SEPTEMBER, 1861.

The Cost of the Regiment — Its Composition — Concord to Long
Island — Camp at Miueola — Visiting Hempstead — Camp Life
on Hempstead Plains — Long Island to AVashington (in haste)

— Camp near Congressional Cemetery — Visited by the Presi-
dent — War Alarms — War Preparations — Flag Presentation

— Supplement 19

OCTOBER, 1861.

Washington to Annapolis — Hard Floors in Academy Buildings —
Change to Tents on Banks Severn River — Flag Presentation

— Steamers Appear in Harbor — Preparations to Embark —
Embarked on the Atlantic — Fog and Storm- — Start for For-
tress Monroe — Arrive there — The Fleet Assembling — Paid
Oft" — Final Preparations — Fleet Leaves for Port Royal — The
Storm — Supplement 35

NOVEMBER, 1861.

The Storm — Sea Incidents in a Storm — Casualties — The Fleet
Arrives oft' Hilton Head — The Fight Described — A Man Dies
on Shipboard — The Troops Land — On Land in Secessia —
New Camp — Cotton Rows levelled — Landing of Stores and
Ammunition — Camp Life in South Carolina — Intrenchments
begun — Frequent Glimpses into Secessia — The Belcidere ar-
rives— Thanksgiving Day — Supplement 53

DECEMBER, 1861.

Tybee Examined — Flag of Truce — Heavy Details — Pinckney Island
Foraged — Troops leaving Hilton Head — Brigade Band formed

— Maj. Bedel reads President's Message from a barrel- — An
Officer Resigns (first) — The Liquor Question — Stone Fleet
Sunk ofi" Charleston — Sherman's Despatches to War Depart-
ment— Christmas — Eclipse of Sun — Maj. Bedel leaves with
Forty-seventh New York — Supplement 85

(xxiii)

CONTENTS.

JANUARY, 1862.

Page

Skirmish at Port Royal Ferry — General Conrt-Martial ordered — A
Recruiting Party goes North — Sweet Briar Pipes — New (blue)
Uniforms — March to Seabrook — A Thief — A New York
Officer Resigns — ^ General Viele scores him — A Balloon —
Work in Intrenchments — A Board of Survey — Troops arrive
and Troops leave Hilton Head — The first New Commission
arrives — Capt. Donohoe, witli part of Co. C, detailed ^ — The
Watch Fever — Supplement 95

FEBRUARY, 1862.

Drill, Dig ; Drill, Review — Mail — Glances into Secessia — Paid Oft" —
The Chaplain sends large sums home for the men — Our
Color-Bearer dies — Washington's Birthday — Troops and War
Vessels leave Hilton Head — The Troops reorganized —
Supplement 105

MARCH, 1862.

Express Despatch Boats established — Modes of Punishment for
minor off"ences — The Liquor Question again — Frequent
Deaths — Light Snow Storm — To Daufuskie — To Bird Island

— The Savannah — ' ' Load ! " first time — Excitement — Return
to Hilton Head — Capt. Carlton goes North on leave — "The
New- South" born — St. Patrick's Day — To Bluft'ton — -Savage
Island — Bull Island — Cattle Killing — Plunder generally —
Regimental Picnic — Return to Hilton Head — The Chaplain
appointed Postmaster — Supplement 115

APRIL, 1862.

All Fool's Day — Capt. Littlefield left — To Edisto — A Wearisome
March -^ Picket Duty - — The Island in general — Negroes come
in — Pulaski Taken — The Story of Pulaski — Capt. Wiggin
and Adjt. Hill Resign — Reconnoissance to Jehossee Island —
A comrade kills a comrade by accident — Col. Fellows goes on
leave — Supplement 139'

MAY, 1862.

Death Sentence read on parade — Allotment Commission visit us —
The Recruiting Party arrives from New Hampshire — Gen.
Hunter Frees the Slaves — Promotions — The Planter — Sur-
plus Baggage to the Landing — Troops to be Organized — Ready
to Move — Supplement 151>

JUNE, 1862.

To John's Island — Promotions — Long and Tedious March — .Bivouac

— Crossing John's Island — Legareville — To James Island —
Rebels near — Sorties — Battle of Secessionville — The Dead

— The Wounded — Battle Scenes and Incidents — Troops Re-
organized— Guns Mounted — Capt. Dow Resigns — Preparing

to Evacuate — Supplement 165

JULY, 1862.

Return to Hilton Head — Fourth of July — Hospital Life — The Com-
panies Scattered to outposts — Outpost Duty — Capt. Donohoe
and Lieut. Langley resign — Supplement 187

CONTENTS. XXV

AUGUST, 18G2.

Page

Outpost Duty continned — Rebel Ram expected — Three men of Co.
11 desert — Sickness at Jenkins Island — Co. H Captured —
Full Account of same — Regiment Concentrated — Baud to be
Mustered Out — Lieut. Thompson Dies — Supplement . . 195

SEPTEMBER, 1862.

Gen. Hunter left Department — Quartermaster Nesmith goes on leave

— Dr. Buzzell and Dr. Farrar arrive — Capt. Allen arrives with
Recruits — Promotions — Gen. Mitchel arrives — Supplement . 211

OCTOBER, 1862.

Dr. Eaton leaves — Brigade Reorganized — Special Muster — Capt.
Emmons and Lieut. Libby, Jr., obtain leaves — Negro Church
Dedicated — Promotions — Cos. A and I rejoin Regtment from
Provost Duty — Regimental Roster of Officers — To Pocotaligo
and Return — The Fight there — Captured Blockade Runners

— Yellow Fever — Gen. Mitchel and others die — Supplement . 219

NOVEMBER, 1862.

Battery Mitchel, near Seabrook — The Companies go there on Weekly
Tours — Music at Funerals Forbidden —Fire Brigade Organ-
ized at Hilton Head — Thanksgiving Day — Whiskey Regula-
tions — Supplement 231

DECEMBER, 1862.

Lunt, of Ninth Maine, Shot for Desertion — Price of Clothing, etc.

— Co. E to Pinckney Island and return — Troops of Banks'
Expedition on Shore — Capt. Randlett obtains leave — Quar-
termaster Nesmith discharged — The Monitor sunk — Sup-
plement 237

JANUARY, 1863.

Lumber Expedition to Florida — New Meeting House — Expedition
Unsuccessful — Gen. Hunter arrives — New Commissions arrive

— Attempt to Regulate Sutlers — Snow Squall — Bayonet Exer-
cise described — Rebel Rams attack Blockading Fleet oflF
Charleston — Foster's Troops arrive in Harbor — Burnt Cork
Talent — The Liquor Question — Regular Army deserter rec-
ognized— "Fuss Souf" — Supplement 2-11

FEBRUARY, 1863.

Officers' Wives arrive — Capt. Wilbur's Sentence — Hilton Head
almost acity — A Board to sit on Officers — That Regular Army
Deserter — Six Companies to Pinckney Island — One Company
to Pope's — One Company on Provost— Two Companies remain

— Life on Pinckney Island — ]Maj. Plimpton goes on leave —

' ' Get ready ! " — Packing Up — Packed and Ready — Supplement 249

MARCH, 1863.

Rebel Steamer Nashville captured — Unpacking — The new Second
Brigade Band arrives — -Capt. Butterfield Discharged — Town
Meeting — Short of Officers — Reconnoissance up May River —
Boat Racing — St. Patrick's Day — A Serenade Band — Arrival
of New Companies — Troops Departing — " Get Ready! " — All
Packed Up — Supplement 257

CONTENTS.

APRIL, 1863.

Page

Packed Up aud Ready — More Troops arrive — Extra Rations issued

— Accident to Capt. Allen — We Embark — Organization of
Forces — The Regiment arrives at Stono Inlet — The Attack on
Sumter by the Irou-clads — The Ironsides' Danger — Pres. Lin-
coln's Private Secretary arrives — Regiment lands on Folly —
Woodticks — Preparations to Stay — Embark again for Hilton
Head — Wilful Appropriation of our "camp flxin's " — Again
in Camp — Start again Charleston-vi'ard — Reorganization —
Paid Ofl" — Lieut. Hopkins discliarged — Eight Companies land
at Botany Bay Island — Two Companies finally land at Bay
Point — Plundering Expeditions — Supplement .... 265

MAY, 1863.

Mail — Strawberries — Plunder — Clearing up "Camp Misery" —
Furloughs — Capt. Maxwell and Lieut. Wadsworth go on leave

— Sunday Plunder ■ — The Furloughed Men start for Home —
Blackberries — Confederate Despatch — Commissions arrive

— Pack Up again — Supplement 281

JUNE, 1863.

Again we Embark — Land at St. Helena Island^ The Two Com-
panies Rejoin — Troops Concentrating at St. Helena Island —
Drill, drill, drill ! — Confederate Despatch — Capt. Maxwell and
Lieut. Wadsworth return from leave — Gen. Hunter relieved by
Gen.'Gillmore — Admiral Dupont relieved by Admiral Dahlgren

— St. Helena described — Capt. Wilbur's Dismissal Approved

— The Rebel Ram Fingal captured — Gen. Geo. C. Strong
arrives — Severe Thunder Storm — New Commissions arrive —
Lieut. Smith resigns — The Furloughed Men return — Requa
Battery — Small-pox — Getting Ready for New Move — Sup-
plement 287

JULY, 1863.

Lieut. Libby goes on Leave — We Start Again for Charleston — Lieut.
Flande^-s discharged — Land on Folly Island — Embark at
Night for Morris — Mistake somewhere — The Troops in Boats
rerurn — Again we take small boats at night — The Capture of
lov.er end Morris Island — The Fight described — Casualties —
Incidents — Attempt to take Wagner next morning — Earth-
works— Fatigue duty — Hungry and Worn Out — Preparations
to take Wagner — Second Assault (full particulars of same)

— Casualties, etc. — Flags of Truce — A Detail starts North
for Conscripts — Siege Operations — Lieuts. Akerman and
Place discharged — The Regiment at the Fore-front — Sup-
plement 295

AUGUST, 1863.

•Gillmore requests Rebels to stop shelling our Camp — Rebels ordered
to put Spikes in Wagner's moat — Reinforcements from
North Carolina — Capt. Payne, the Scout, captui'ed — Whiskey
issued — Mounting a 300-pounder — How Col. Jackson was
misrepresented — Long Roll — Calcium Light — Preparations
for Extra Bombardment — The Rebels otter large sums to
Sink Iron-clads — Sanitary Commission — Order of Exercises
for 17th August — The " Swamp Angel" — A Peculiar Grain to
be planted in front of Wagner — The 300-pounder opens —
The Bricks fly — Impracticable Proposition to Capture Gen.
Gillmore — The " Swamp Angel " bursts — The " Ridge " cap-
tured— -Capt. Ayer wounded — Danger and Death at the Front

— Sub terra shells — The Forces on Morris Island — Confeder-
ate Letters from Fort Sumter — Supplement .... 345

CONTEXTS. xxvii

SEPTEMBER, 1863. P^g^

The Bombardment continues — The Sap rapidly approaching Wagner

— Boat-load of Rebels Captured — The Beginning of the End —
Last Days of the Siege — The Rebels Desperate — Preparations
for Final and Desperate Assault — The Rebels Evacuate — Full
Particulars of same — Torpedoes — The Parallels — "Swamp
Angel" — Greek Fire — Sapping — Sap-i-oUers. Fascines, Gabi-
ons, etc. — Requa Battery — Sand Bags — Dead Bodies — Few
Days prior to Evacuation — Progress of the Sap — Last Days of
Siege — Evacuation in Full — Defence of "Wagner — Siege Work

— Statistical — Night attack on Sumter — Flags of Truce — Short
of Officers — Provost Duty — High Tides — More Furloughs —
Capts. Emraous and Handerson discharged — Capt. Ayer goes
on leave — Gillmore a Major-General — A Soldier Dies Avith the
Flag around him — Supplement 3G1

OCTOBER, 1863.

(The narrative form resumed) — Incendiary Shells — Two "Devils"
arrive — Sharpshooters Disbanded — Torpedo versus Ironsides

— Explosion in Wagner — Official Changes in Positions in line

— Dr. Buzzell returns from leave — New Tniforms for Drum
Corps — Medals to be given — Convalescent Camp established

at St. Augustine — Supplement 399

NOVEMBER, 1863.

The Bombardment goes on — Sumter looks badly — Capt. Ayer returns
from leave — He "knifes "his whole company — Two Ladies
visit camp — More Furloughs — Liquid Fire — Long Roll — First
lot "Subs" arrive — Capt. Clark and others rejoin — Col. (ex-
Capt.) Donohoe with us — Troops reorganized — Thanksgiving
Day — Supplement 405

DECEMBER, 1863.

A Salute for Victories — Col. Donohoe leaves us — The Weehavken
sunk — Capt. Burnham discharged — Scarcity of Wood — Chap-
lain Hill returns from leave — Wreckage — Torpedo Boat —
Cos. A and C to Broad Island to cut wood — Recruiting Party
sent North — Dr. Kimball returns — Cider from Dried Apples —
Capt. Stearns rejoins — The Beacon House — Lieut. Libby, Jr.,
returns — Co. K to Broad Island — Supplement . . . 413

JANUARY, 1864.

Location of the Companies — Re-enlistments Begun — Gillmore author-
ized to raise Colored Regiments — Col. Jackson returns —
Recruits arrive — Ncav Commissions — Hotel Prices, Hilton
Head — Broad Island — A Quiet Month — Supplement . . 419

FEBRUARY, 1864.

Blockade Runner Destroyed- — Furloughs Stopped — Long Roll — Re-
enlisting continues — Rebel Torpedoes — Snow — Charleston and
Shells — Regiment to be Mounted — Ordered to Hilton Head —
Cos. A, C and K — Embark again — Supplement . . . 427

MARCH, 1864.

Camp for Cavalry — The Re enlisted Men go Home — Infantry versus
Cavalry — The Horses Selected — The Chaplain assists in select-
ing— A Confusion of Horses — Cavalry Drill — Bugles versus
Drums — Spencer Riffes — Rebel Spy at Hilton Head — Paid Oft"
^ — Move Camp — The Rebel, Finegan — Lieut. Head discharged

— Supplement . . . . • 433

xxviii CONTENTS.

APRIL, 1864. Page

Ordered to Florida — Embarkation — The Fleet leaves for Florida —
Jacksonville reached — Camp outside the city — Four Compa-
nies sent to Palatka — They go Ovei'land and soon return —
Several Substitutes desert — A fev^^ Caught — Drum Head Court-
martial — One Man Shot — Less Desertions — ^ Steamer Blown
Up — Ordered to Virginia — Turn in our Horses — Embark
for Hilton Head — Part with Worn-out Equipage — Change
Steamers — Sail North to Virginia — Arrive oft' Yorktown

— Land at Gloucester Point • — Meet our Re-enlisted Men — A Re-
united Regiment — As Infantry once more — Supplement . 443

MAY, 1864.
Getting Ready for Active Duty — Embark to go up James River —
Land at Bermuda Hundred — The enemy close at hand —
Skirmishes — Reconnoissance — The Drewry's Bluff" Battle —
Scenes — Incidents — Casualties — Movements of Troops — Quo-
tations from Accounts of Both Sides — Return to Camp — Bogus
Proclamation — Frequent Fights — Artillery Duels — Move Camp

— Troops sent to North of the James — Supplement . . . 459

JUNE, 1864.
Rebel Sortie — They Capture part of Picket Line — Federal Sortie —
They Retake the Picket Line — -Both Sorties result in Pris-
oners— Flag of Truce — The One Hundred Days' Men arrive

— They are Funny Fellows — A Small Force to near Petersburg

— Return same day — Expedition Fruitless — Butler censures
Gillmore — The Rebels Evacuate our Front — We go out to
find them — We find each other — A fight — We fall back —
They Reoccupy their Former Line — A Glance at South Caro-
lina— We go down the River — Dust, Dust, Dust — Return
same day — Troops Reorganized — The Serenade Band ex-
humed— Supplement 489

JULY, 1864.
Transportation Reduced — A Peep into the Department of the South

— A Fourth of July Salute — Whiskey again Permitted —
Attempt to Exchange Papers — Three days Picket Duty — The
Tour described— Corps Badge designated — The Petersburg
Mine mentioned — Supplement 509

AUGUST, 1864.
Exchange in South Carolina — Terms soon to expire — When will the
1861 men be mustered out? — Will the Regiment lose its Iden-
tity?— Volunteers called for "to dig and remove earth " — A
Twenty-fourth Massachusetts man executed — The Second Brig-
ade Band to be recruited — A Ride to Petersburg — Active
Operations again — March to Pontoon • — Cross the James River

— Many Sunstruck — Fighting — Casualties — Incidents of the
Battle — The Wounded — Burial of the Dead — Many Ofticers
Wounded — The Wounded Gathered under Trees — Transported
down river to Hospitals — Official Report — Marching and Skir-
mishing— Crossing a Pontoon described — Arrive back to Camp

— The "Muster-out of the 1861 Men — Festivities —They go
home — Regiment ott'for Petersburg — New Experiences in New
Camp — Supplement 515

SEPTEMBER, 18G4.
In Front of Petersbarg — A Bomb-proof built — Const.ant Alarms —
Near the Enemy — A Sixth Connecticut man drummed out — A
Sutler arrives — "Petersburg Express" — Capt. Dow goes
North for Recruits — Dr. Burnham Discharged — Active Ser-
vice again — The Regiment starts — Fighting again — Ofticial ^
Report — Supplement 533

CONTENTS. xxix

OCTOBER, 1864.

Page

War Alarms — Again Engaged — Wet, Wet, Wet ! — The Sutler arrives

— More Fighting — Official Report — Paid Oft' — Again in Action

— Official Report — Works thrown up — " Picking them out " —
Snow Squall — A Tilt with the I<>nemy — Official Report — Rest-
ing— Supplement 541

NOVEMBER, 1804.

At the Front and Quiet — Regiment to go to New York City — Arrive
New York Harbor — Land at Fort Richmond — Near but far
(from comfort) — The Ballot to be Protected — Butler's Orders
— Presidential Election — Lincoln versus McClellan — Border
Incursions planned — The P^lection in New York quiet — We
Return to Virginia — Thanksgiving Pay — Turkeys, etc., ar-
rive next day — But they were good — Logging for Material
to Build — A Peep into the Department of the South — New
Drums — Supplement 555

DECEMBER. 1864.

Erecting Houses — Tenth and Eighteenth Corps Discontinued — Tenth
Corps forms part of the ncAv Twenty-fourth Corps — Butler
Forbids Officers BorroAving Money from Men — Again on the
Move, — A live Rebel captured — Flying trip to Department of
the South — Sherman's Forerunners — Fort McAllister Suc-
cumbs— Sherman Arrives at Port Royal — First Expedition to
Fort Fisher starts — Deserter Caught — A Shooting Match and
a Dead Man — Lieut. -Col. Randlett goes North — He takes
Lieut. -Col. Plimpton's body with him — Christmas — New
Hampshire State Officers visit Regiment — Savannah Fallen —
The Fort Fisher Expedition returns, unsuccessful — Supple-
ment 565

JANUARY, 1865.

New Year's Day — Recruits — Regiment (a part of) to go to Fort
Fisher — Oft' for the Fray — Embarkation— Storm and Wind —
Delays — Finally arrive off Fort Fisher — The Fleet — The
Landing — The Assault— The Fort itself — The First Expe-
dition brietly described — The Powder Boat Explosion — Fort
Fisher Captured — Official Reports — Scenes and Incidents —
Almost Hand-to-Hand Conflict — Difi'erent Accounts of the
Battle — Butler Relieved — The Explosion — Forward toward
Wilmington — Another Engagement — Supplement . . . 573

FEBRUARY, 1865.

Col. Bedel Expected — Lieut. Hitchcock Returns from Ncav York —
Rumors of Peace — Schofleld's Corps arrives — Again we
Engage the Enemy — Several Prisoners taken by Third New
Hampshire — Capt. Trickey's Report — Other Movements in
Contemplation — A Storm Delays Matters — The Boys we left
in Virginia arrive — Arming the New Arrivals — Charleston
Evacuated — Fort Anderson on Cape Fear River Bombarded —

CONTENTS.

FEBRUARY, 18(55, Continued.

Page

The Troops move Forward Again — Wilmington Captured —
Detailed Account of same — Tom Entwistle's Greeting — His
Story of Capture, Imprisonment and Escape — A Bridge Saved
from Burning — A Pontoon Captured and used — Ten Thousand
Prisoners Paroled by the Rebels — Several Third Ncav Hamp-
shire among the number — Supplement G29

MARCH, 1865.

Six Hundred Cnion Officers arrive, Exchanged — Our own Varnum H.
Hill of the number — " Sherman's March to the Sea" heard —
We go to Wilmington — Lieut. -Col. Randlett appointed Provost
Marshal — Recruits Arrive — The Twenty-third Army Corps
leave Wilmington — A Theatre — Provisions for Sherman —
Firing in the Distance — Large Fire in Wilmington — Sick and
Wounded go North — Dr. Buzzell dies — Supplement . . 645

APRIL, 1865.

Rebel Rations — Troops Arrive from Hilton Head — Paid for Four
Months — The Usual Result- — News arrives of Fall of Rich-
mond— Regiment on Duty in Small Squads — Col. Bedel and
Lieut. Atherton arrive — The Restoration of the Flag to Sumter

— The President Assassinated — Citizens of Wilmington hold
Mass Meeting — Attorney-General's Opinion — Supplement . 651

MAY, 1865.

Short of Officers — The End Nearing — Worn-out Property turned in

— Our Drummers Compete for Prize — Certain Officers and
Men to be Mustered Out at once — More Furloughs — Prepara-
tions for Muster-out — Camp at Concord, N. H., ordered to be
ready to receive Returning Troops — Regiment Decimated and
Divided — Supplement 658

JUNE, 1865.

Certain Men to be Mustered Out — Secretary of Navy arrives — Joke
about him — Regiment ordered to Goldsboro' — Goldsboro's
Sanitary Condition — Capt. Donley appointed Provost Marshal

— More Preparations for Muster-out — Whiskey Disappears —
Reduced to Ranks — Parade and Drills — The Recruits of 1862
Mustered Out — Masonic Festival and Dinner — Extra Baggage
arrives from Norfolk — Lieut. -Col. Randlett Rejoins — Supple-
ment 663

JULY, 1865.

An Amputation — Fire and Riot at Goldsboro' — Fourth of July —
Capt. Edgerly Rejoins — Battalion Drill ordered — The End
rapidly Approaching — Final Rolls being made — A Circus
arrives — Capt. White Rejoins — Mnatered Out ! — A Lost Tent

— Start for Concord — Details of the Homeward Trip — Recep-
tion at Concord — The Returning Regiment Described — Pay-
master not ready to settle — Nominal Furloughs . . . 669

AUGUST, 1865.

The Regiment Reassembled at Concord — Paid Off by Maj. C. 0.

Benedict — Good-bye, Comrades ! 677

CONTENTS.

Biographical Sketches ....
Soldiers' Homes (National, U. S. and State)

Kegimextal Roster

Enlistments Less than Three Years
Tables (Wounded, Died of Wounds, etc.) .

Officers' Data

Wars of the United States
Soldiers' Homes (Tliird New Hampsliire Men in
Military Societies of the United States
Appendix A (Miscellaneous Subjects)
Appendix B (Trials, Desertions and Executions)
Statistical (from " Fox's Regimental Losses")
Appendix C (New Hampshire Matters)
Battles, List of ... . . .

Regimental Summary

Index

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889-961

961-963

963

96-1-967

968

969-1026

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

AUGUST, 1861,

AND PRIOR.

P2F0KE bringing the reader face to face with the Third
New Hampshire, the writer deems it best to go back a
little in history, and lead the reader by easy gradations
up to the time when the Third New Hampshire was
organized, then organize the regiment, putting it into
proper shape for introduction : and thus perhaps prevent the
reader having possible convulsions at the sudden presenta-
tion of so formidable a body as a regiment of infantry. To
do this — to go backward — does not necessitate that the causes of the
war shall be discussed or explained. Books, newspapers, magazines
and libraries teem with all that sort of reading, and are accessible to
almost everybody. It was a great query in the writer's mind as to
the exact point or date to begin at ; but in searching for it he found
many other matters of great interest, and at last struck the point
desired : and here is the first speck of war found by him : —

A SPECK OF WAR AT HOME.
[MiUtari/ Gazette, New York, 15 Nov. I860.]
.... There is a note of preparation against some foe in our own bor-
ders. The Southern States are actuallj' organizing and arming their militia.
And for what reason? Against their own brothers, and against no others,
can their weapons be wi-elded. God forbid that things have come to such
a pass ! We hope prudent and wise counsels will prevail, that men iriU stop
to count the cost and value of this Union, and that unneighborly violence

win cease on every hand How shall we decide? We cannot, we

shall not ! God will not permit this great experiment in the government to
be frustrated just as its fruits begin to cheer benighted Italy and down-
trodden Hungary.

This " speck" was found in what appeared to be the only mili-
tary magazine in the country at the time, and was principally devoted
to the militia of the vState of New York. Having found this •' speck,"
the writer traced the magazine along for further development ; and
here is the very next : —

2 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aay. '61.

WAR PREPAKATIONS.

^Military Ilagazhie, New York, 15 Dec. I860.]

The attention of Avhom it maj' concern is called to the accompanying
advertisement in the Herald, which Ave have not been requested to copy: —

"Attention! Tlie captains of all volunteer companies in the city of
New York .... communicate with the undersigned at No. 74 Mott street,
.... for purpose of perfecting a military organization to protect the
municipal rights of the city and the Constitutional rights of the citizens of
the country, in the event of a revolution in the country

New York, 10 Dec. 18G0. James C. Kerrigan."

What does this mean? Is this an attempt to hasten revolution ....
we may look out for the worst. It will do no harm to be prepared.

All this occurred soon after the election of Lincoln, and was sub-
stantially in accordance with what had been predicted.

The writer asks j^our kind indulgence while he goes backward
again and gives j^ou another "pointer." Moore's Rebellion Record^
Vol. VIII., page 598, gives the following as being the copy of a cir-
cular found in Hnntsville, Alabama, on the 19th of April, 1864, and
calls it the " Secret Rebel Circular" : —

EXECI'TIVE CHAMBER, "THE 1860 ASSOCIATION."

Charleston, S. C, 10 Nov. 1860.
In September last several gentlemen of Charleston met to confer in
reference to the position of the South in the event of the accession of Mr.
Lincoln and the Republican party to power. This informal meeting was the
origin of the organization known in this community as the " 18G0 Asso-
ciation."

1. To conduct a correspondence .... and prepare the slave States
to meet the impending crisis.

2. To prepare, print and distribute in the slave States, tracts,
etc

3. To inquire into the defences of the State .... one hundred and
sixty-six thousand pamphlets have been published ....

The 1860 Association is laboring for the South, and asks your aid
... " Robert N. Gourdin,

Gh. Ex. Com.

The writer has no comment upon the above, except to say that
finding it in a respectable and popular work on the war, he deems it
not a figment of fancy. We pass hastily over the intervening
months of intense anxiety and alarm, the secession of States and
the inauguration of Lincoln, pausing only to give an item of
"preparation." Before the close of 1860, Fortress Monroe, then
popularly called the Fortress of the Union, was renovated and made
'ready for what might be expected; but as to who gave the orders
for this renovation, or what motives were behind the order, is an
open question and not for the writer to even express an opinion
upon. When the renovations were completed, the fort had about
290 guns. The Rip Raps were also put in condition, and then had
108 8-inch Columbiads, 52 13-pounder guns, all in casemate, and
46 9-inch Columbiads, enharbette.

We are now practically at the opening of the war, at Fort
Sumter; and what Third New Hampshire man will not feel some-

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what excited at the thought of Fort Sumter? This being the case,
considerable space will be given to it and its war record. The
opening gun has been treated elsewhere, and also the first sand

FORT SUMTER IX

battery, on Morris Island, that fired at the Harriet Lane. Much
has been said and written as to Major Anderson's surrender of the
fort — some in praise, much in censure. Facts are \QYy mulish.
The following is a copy of

ANDERSON S INSTRUCTIONS.

You are carefully to avoid every
act wliich would needlessly tend to
provoke aggression : and for that rea-
son you are not, without necessity, to
take up any position which Avould be
construed into the assumption of a
hostile attitude. But you are to hold
possession of the forts in the harbor,
and if attacked, you are to defend
yourself to the last extremity. The
smallness of your force will not per-
mit you, perhaps, to occupy more than
one of the three forts ; but an attack
on, or an attempt to take possession
of either of them, will be regarded as
an act of hostility, and you may put your command into either of them
which you deem most proper to increase its power of resistance.

ROBERT ANDERSON.

4 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '61.

You are also authorized to take similar steps, whenever you have
tangible evidence of a design to proceed to a hostile act.

D. P. BUTLEK,

Fort Moultrie, S. C, 11 Dec. 1860. Assistant Adjutant-General.

This is in conformity with my instructions to Major Buell.

John B. Floyd,

Secretary of War.

Note. — It is said that when Major Anderson surrendered the fort,
the flag was cut up in small pieces and distributed to the garrison ; and that
afterward, at a night attack on the fort by the Federals, a flag was cap-
tured from the latter, which the rebels claim was the identical flag which
had floated over Fort Sumter originally. This is de'nied. (See Army and
Xavy Journal, 28 Nov., 5 Dec, 1863.)

The call had been made for troops. New Hampshire responded
by her First Regiment. And here seems to be the place to briefly
state that this was a three-month's regiment ; and its history, con-
densed, is as follows : —

THP] FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE.

THREE MONTHS.

The regiment encamped at (near) Concord, on the easterly side
of the Merrimack river, on what was termed "The Plains," say a
mile from the city. The regiment left Concord for the front 25
May 1861, and returned to Concord 5 Aug. 1861. The casualties
were : —

Discharged before leaving Concord 3

for disability 13

" by general court-martial 2

Died . . . 7 4

Captured 5

Transferred to Second New Hampshire Volunteers . 1
Deserted 7

Total 35

The First Regiment was officially received and welcomed 8 Aug.
1861, by public demonstration, procession, etc.

THE SECOND NEW HAMPSHIRE.

THREE MONTHS VS. THREE YEARS.

This regiment was originally designed for three mouths' service ;
but during its formation, it was changed to a three years' regiment.
It was quartered at Portsmouth, in the old " rope- walk," or "bar-
racks," at the southerly end of the city. The mustering-in began
31 May 1861, aud extended over several days, ending 8 June 1861.
The regiment left Portsmouth for seat of war 22 June 1861, via
Eastern Railroad to Boston, where a dinner was given them in
Faneuil Hall. Their further history is accessible.

The reader is now rapidly nearing the Third New Hampshire,
and naturally becoming a little nervous lest he be suddenly con-
fronted with it; — but wait a little. The regiment is incubating,

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and in different parts of the State. The writer has now to see that
all the various parts are successfully brought to life and safely
conducted by squads to the rendezvous, and there skillfully and
lawfully converted into a regiment, whose brief designation is

"THE THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE."

The camping place selected was on the easterly side of the
Merrimack River, on the side farthest from and opposite the city of
Concord, and quite near the bank of the river, on the "intervals,"
almost as level as a floor, and a beautiful spot, conveniently near
the city. This camp existed several days without a name. Whether
it suffered in consequence is a moot question. On the 11th of
August a letter was dated thus : " Camp without a name," and says,
" I was ordered into camp with my men on the 8th. — Ayer ! "

Of the arrivals in camp and assignment to companies, the
writer examined the bills paid by the State for service, at $13 a
month, from date of enlistment to date of arrival at rendezvous.

Co. D.ite of Arrival — Squads. Amount.

A . . August 13 $ -410.95

B . . " 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, U, 17, 23 . 471.30

C . . " 8, 10, 11, 13, U, 19, 20, 21 . 461.41

D . . " 16, 19, 21 1,183.86

E . . " 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19 ... . 419.53

E . . " 7, 8, 15, 19, 20, 22, 26 . . 386.21

G . . " 20, 21 561.30

H . . " 13, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 .... 541.82

I . . " 20, 21, 23, 26 431.24

K . . " 20, 23 642.09

Baud . - 26 296.42

Total $5,806.13

Note 1. — The pay of Co. D was for about two mouths' time. (See
Co. D.)

Note 2. — August 7, for Co. F, is a mistake on the records.

THE TEN-DOLLAR STATE BOUNTY.

This was a sort of gratuity, as the sum was so small it hardly
deserved the dignified name of bounty. Later on, a bounty meant
perhaps a thousand dollars. This ten-dollar bounty was distributed
as follows : —

Co. A $1,010 Co. G $ 970

B 1,000 H 1,010

C 1,010 I 950

D 950 K 1,000

E 980 Band 250

F 1,010 C. S. and Q. M. S. . . . 20

Total 810,160

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '61.

The authority for this disbursement was as follows : —

State of New Hampshire,

Executive Department,
General Order No. 2 : Concord, 31 July 1861.

It is hereby ordered that a bounty of ten dollars ($10.00) be paid to
each man who lias enlisted or who may hereafter enlist into the Third
Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, or any other regiment or company,
and who may be accepted and mustered into the service of the United
States. Nathaniel S. Berry,

Anthony Colby, Governor.

Adjutant-General.

The vote of the Council authorizing the. above was 30th of July,
1861.

The writer has unwittingly been "arriving" his men at rendez-
vous and paying them bounty ; but not a word about their board
bills, which were S2.50 per week at the place of enlistment. The
bills for the same, upon examination, appear incomplete, in this :
that no bills appear for Companies A and C, though it may be fair
to infer by their absence and a knowledge of certain facts that no
board bill was incurred by those companies, they both being military
organiz-ations (or partly so) , and probably did not leave their homes
till the day of departure for Concord. The board bills found
amount to over $2,500.

The railroad fares, stage fares, meals en route, the two dollars
premium for each man recruited, etc., etc., must all be passed
quickly over. The railroad charged two cents per mile. One spe-
cial train from Concord to New Market Junction, 10 Aug. 1861, cost
$154.90. The heaviest bills for the carrying of men were on the
Concord & Portsmouth Railroad : one for $510 from New Market
Junction, and another for $393 from Portsmouth ; the whole bill of
the Concord & Portsmouth Railroad being $923.28. This bill proba-
bly covered men of other regiments, say Second New Hampshire,
and charged Third New Hampshire by mistake.

Having " arrived" the material for a regiment, let us see where
they came from and what they were ; and we '11 take them by
companies.

COMPANY A.

This company was partly composed of men from the Abbott
Guard, a prominent military company of Manchester. ' Capt. Clark
advertised in the Manchester Mirror of the 10th of August for
recruits to fill up the Abbott Guard. Nearly every man in the
company was recruited by Capt. Clark, in Manchester and its
immediate vicinit}'. The company left Manchester for Concord the
13th of August, being filled to 101 that day and being tempora-
rily designated as the "Second company of the Abbott Guard."
They left on the afternoon train, were met at Concord by Co. C
(previously arrived; see Co. C), Capt. Uonohoe, and escorted to
the State House, where Capt. Clark reported to the Governor, and
thence to camp.

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This is the only company reported in this history arriving on
one date, meaning that the company was full.

Being a military company and its commander possessing what
is called a " military presence," the company made its mark at once.
Again, its First Sergeant had been in the Regular Army, and his
services in many ways were in great demand.

In the company were several prmters, who severed their pleasant
and lucrative connections with the home press to take the sword.
These printers were very useful in setting up the type and forms
for the first and early editions of The Xew South, at Hilton Head.
These printers proved valuable correspondents, and their letters
from the seat of war were read with interest at home. They
reached position and distinction ; and of this they will be treated
in the appropriate place.

Companies A and E were at first the skirmish companies, being
left and right companies in the line.

COMPANY B.

This company was recruited almost wholly at Exeter and New
Market, chiefly by Capt. Wilbur and Lieut. Fogg.

The records show that the arrivals for this company occurred
on eight different days (8th to 23d August). The company was
somewhat unfortunate in its choice of Captain, as he was arrested at
Hilton Head before we had seen much service, remained in arrest a
long time, and was finally dishonorably discharged after trial. This
untoward circumstance had a depressing effect upon the company
itself, though by no means impairing its efficiency.

COMPANY C.

This company was almost wholly composed of Irishmen, and
was recruited by Capt. Michael T. Donohoe and Lieut. Robert
H. Allen, and nearly every man was from Manchester or its
immediate vicinity.

The company went to Concord on the afternoon of the -Sth of
August, with about 25 men. On the 10th, Lieut. R. H. Allen
advertised in the Manchester Mirror for recruits to fill up Capt.
Donohoe's company, and offered SlOO in money and 160 acres land
when discharged.

The arrivals for this company covered eight different dates ;
and it is fair to presume that Irishmen were selected for it as
they arrived. It seems superfluous to state that this company was a
fighting company.

COMPANY D.
This company was recruited at Portsmouth and vicinity. As
the location would indicate, the company had a large number of
excellent boatmen ; and wherever and whenever such service w^as
desired, Co. D o-ot the contract.

8 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT. [Aug. '61.

As it has a particularly interesting history, it was deemed wise
to have one specially prepared by a person entirely familiar with the
matter, as follows : —

Aug. 19, 1861, Capt. Charles F. Dunbar of Hampton, N. H.,
with his command, which consisted of two officers besides himself
and forty-six men, reported at Camp Berry, Concord, N. H., for
duty. They were known as the ' ' Winnacunnet Guards " of Hampton,
who had offered their services to the Governor, in April, for three
months, re-enlisted for three years in May, and had been stationed
at Fort Constitution, Newcastle, N. H. They were the nucleus of
Co. D. To them was added Lieut. Wm. H. Cornelius ' and
thirty men from Portsmouth and vicinity, ten who had been
enlisted at Seabrook by Titcomb, four Avho had enlisted at Bristol,
and two who had been enlisted at Great Falls by G. W. Towle.
This combination threw out Dunbar's Second Lieutenant, Amos J.
Towle; and his First Sergeant, J. Warren Dow, was rejected for
phj^sical disability ; but his number was made good by the enlist-
ment of two belonging in Hampton. Four others also enlisted at
Concord, one of whom (Daniel E. Plummer) was discharged by
order of Court, being a minor.

The direction of affairs remained with Capt. Dunbar and his
men ; but after the first year of service the spirit of discontent and
uneasiness which existed in many companies had disappeared from
D, and it is a question if there was anything but the closest of
brotherly love, and all felt that belonging to Co. D meant some-
thing.

The company was mustered into the United States service for
three years, unless sooner discharged, Friday, Aug. 23, 1861, at
Concord, N. H., by Maj. Seth Eastman, U. S. A. Sept. 3, 1861,
the regiment left Concord, N. H., for the seat of war. Three men,
(Sergt. Ezekiel C. Rand, Privates John H. Eaton and Wm.
Horton) failed to report from furlough, and were afterwards dropped
as deserters. Coming mostly from the sea-coast of New Hampshire,
the greater part of them were accustomed to the ocean and at home
with a boat and an oar. They were often detailed to do boat duty,
and not a few of them were engaged in pulling an oar when the
troops disembarked at Hilton Head, S. C, in November, 1861.
Two of them ran a despatch boat from Hilton Head, S. C, to
St. Helena Sound, S. C, in 1862, and the majority of General
Gilmore's famous boat crew were D men. Their early practice and
drill made them one of the best companies in the regiment.

Their position was third in line, until re-arrangement in
October, 1863, when they were made the left company, and con-
tinued as such until expiration of term of service. As the flank com-
panies were armed with Spencer repeating carbines before the rest
of the regiment, they were often called upon for special duty. May
13, 1864, they led the successful assault upon the enemy's right and
rear at Drewry's Bluff, Va., where their loss of killed and wounded
was greater than that of any other company. Of the 100 men
upon the roll Sept. 3, 1861, the average age was 23 1-6 years;
48 were 21 years and under; 75 (or three-quarters of the company)

Anrj. '61.^ THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 9

25 years and under; 17 were between 26 and 30 years, including
both dates ; 8 were over thirty years ; and only one man over 40
years of age. After the resignation of Capt. Dunbar, Lieut.
Wm. H. Maxwell of Co. H was commissioned as Captain of
D, and remained in that capacity until his discharge.

Of the original company : Of the sergeants, one received a
commission, two were discharged for disability, one killed in action,
and the fifth never left Concord, N. H. ; of the corporals, five
became sergeants (two receiving commissions), three were wounded
(two dying from wounds), two were discharged for disability, one
was taken prisoner of war, and one made wagoner ; the Wagoner was
promoted to Regimental Quartermaster's Sergeant, and was after-
wards commissioned ; a sergeant-major was appointed from the
company, and was also commissioned, as well as another who was
originally an enlisted man : making six members of the company
who received commissions. There were issued in all, eighteen
sergeant's and twenty-six corporal's warrants. Originally without
musicians, two recruits, received May, 1862, were assigned as such.
Thirty men re-enlisted in the regiment in 1864. Only one of the offi-
cers was in service three years — Orreu M. Dearborn, and he was on
detached duty, in the field, a greater portion of the time.

THE COMPANY

Consisted, Aug. 30, 1861, of 3 officers and 98 enlisted men.
34 Discharged for disability.

7 Died from disease.

1 Died wliile a prisoner of war.

8 Killed in action.

1 Missed in action.

G Died from wounds.

3 Dropped as deserters (failed to leave Concord, N.H.)

2 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.

1 Discharged by order of Court, at Concord, N.H. (a minor).

1 Resigned.

18 Discharged, expiration term of service, Aug. 23, ISG-t.

1 " " " " ■ Oct. 19, 1864.
IS " " " " July 20, 1865.

101 Total.
Re-enlisted, 30; captured, 4; wounded, 22; wounded twice, 5.

RECKUITS.

Joined company in 1862, 4 ; in 1863, 32 ; in 1864, 2 ; total, 38.

2 Discharged by special orders from Department of No. Carolina.

5 Discharged for disability.

10 Discharged at expiration term of service, July 20, 1865.

6 Killed in action.

1 Died of wounds.

2 Died in rebel prisons.
1 Missed in action.

1 Drowned.

2 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.

4 Deserted.

5 No discharges furnished : absent (sick) when regiment mus-
tered out.

38 Total.
Captured, 5 ; Avounded, 12 ; Avounded twice, 1 ; I'e-enlisted, 2 ; received
promotion, 1.

10 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '61.

3 original officers, 98 original enlisted men, 38 recruits.

39 Dischariied for disability.

7 Died from disease.

3 Died while prisoners of war.

13 Killed in action. 32 Re-enlisted.

2 Missed in action. 9 Captured."
7 Died from wounds. 34 Wounded.

1 Drowned. 10 Wounded more than once.

3 Dropped as deserters (failed to leave Concord, N.H., Sept.

3, 1861).

4 Deserters.

•1 Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps.

1 Discharged by order of Court, at Concord, N.H., Aug. 31, 1861.

2 Discharged by special order Department of North Carolina.
1 Resigned.

5 No discharges furnished: absent (sick) when regiment mus-

tered out.
18 Discharged expiration term of service. Aug. 23, 18G4.
1 " " " " Oct. 19, 1864.

28 " " " " July 20, 1865.

139 Total.

WM. LADD DODGE (1888).

COMPANY E.

The nucleus of this company was said to have been recruited at
Milford, mostly by Norman Burdick of Milford, though several were
recruited by Capt. Plimpton (say 32) ; and H. C. Tuttle was paid
for recruiting 50 men.

The men were largely from Milford ; but the towns of Rindge,
Mason, Dublin and others in immediate vicinity furnished a few each.
Fifty men arrived at camp August 8, and 32 more on the 15th. The
company was then filled up with small squads arriving at various
dates.

Companies E and A were the skirmish companies. (See Co. A. )

COMPANY F.
This company was almost wholly recruited at Nashua, by Capt.
Randlett, who recruited 90 men ; and the balance were recruited at
Claremout by Eli C. Marsh. Capt. Randlett and his recruits ar-
rived at Concord August 16, and Eli C. Marsh arrived on the 19th
with 24 men. The Manchester Jlirror says Randlett had 81 men.
This would leave a surplus, and these were put in some other com-
pany. Randlett drilled his men at Nashua, in the old Armory in
the City Hall building.

COMPANY G.

This company was largely recruited by Capt. Wiggiu, of Ossi-
pee, who induced 60 men to enlist. At Lancaster, H. O. Kent ob-
tained 22 men. At Tamworth and other towns, Oliver P. Newcomb
obtained 15 men. The first two squads arrived at Concord the 20th,
aud the latter squad the 21st August. This Company was called,
later on, "The Ossipee Zoo-Zoos."

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COMPANY H.

This company was almost wholly recruited in Manchester, by
Capt. Robert C. Dow ; and the basis was the military company called
the " Amoskeag Rifles." Capt. Dow advertised in the 3fanchester
Mirror oi the 9th of August, for recruits for the " Amoskeag Rifles,"
at SI 0 bounty.

The record shows he recruited 88 men. They went to Concord
in the forenoon of August 20, and were escorted to the depot by the
" State Guards."

COMPANY I.

This company was recruited largely by Fred. A. Barker, at and
near Keene, Fitzwilliam, Richmond and surrounding towns.

Mr. Barker is credited with recruiting 45 men.

Capt. Ralph Carlton recruited 27 men at Rochester, Farmington
and vicinity.

Henry W. Locke stands credited for 20 men.

Henry S. Dow is credited for 5 men recruited by him.

Locke's squad arrived the 20th, and Barker's squad the 21st,
while Dow's squad arrived the 15th. Capt. Carlton's squad arrived
on the 21st.

This Company later on was called " The Lamb-like I's." Cause
unknown.

COMPANY K.

This company was recruited almost wholly at Dover, by Ira A.
Moody, a citizen of that city. Nearly every man was of Dover or
its vicinity. Capt. Littlefield and Lieut. Butterfield both assisted
Mr. Moody and both drilled the men. Lieut. Miles (2d Lieut.) took
no active part. Capt. Littlefield had served in the Mexican AVar
(see personal sketch of him) , and was also in the State Militia.

The records give credit to Geo. W. Towle for 16 men, and to
J. R. Bagley for 10 men; and the}' arrived at Concord before the
main body of the company, namely: the 16 on the 22d, and the 10
on the 20th.

A squad of 7 from Lebanon (the writer was one) arrived the
19th, and were at first put into a blank company, next into Co.
D, and finally into the Dover company on its arrival.

REMARKS ON THE COMPANIES.
The work of equalizing the companies and adjusting all the mat-
ters pertaining to a regimental organization, causing more or less
confusion while in process, covered the time almost up to point of
leaving for seat of war.

THE BAND.

All recruited by the leader, Gustavus W. Ingalls, and arriving
on the 26th.

Having "arrived" the men, and adjusted them to and' by com-
panies, they are now ready for muster-in by companies. This was
done at the State House by a Regular Army officer, — Maj. Seth
Eastman, Fifth U. S. Infantry. We were marched over by com-

12 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aw/. '61.

panics (say two or more companies in one day) ; and there we sol-
emnly and severally swore, etc., and marched back to camp, feeling
that we had outgrown the little State of New Hampshire, and noth-
ing short of the United States as a whole would fit us. At the mus-
ter each was obliged to successively take a step to the front, rapidly
move about his legs and arms (to show he was not crippled), and
then hold up his right hand to take the oath.

It would seem at first sight that this was the proper point to in-
troduce the regiment to the reader; but wait a little, — just a little
longer, — till the regiment is in shape to be introduced. The month
of August, 1861, was full of interest to the Third New Hampshire,
and any item of moment must not be omitted. We will take them
chronologically ; and our first item is an indirect introduction to Gen.
Sherman, whom we shall know more about later on.

Washington, D. C, 2 Aug. 1861.
Brig. -Gen. Thomas W. Sherman:

You will proceed to New York immediately, and organize, in connec-
tion with Capt. DnPont of tlie Navy, an expedition of 12,000 men. Its
destination you and the naval commander will determine after you have
sailed. You should sail at the earliest possible moment.

Thomas A. Scott,

Asst. Sec. of War.
Approved : A. Lincoln.

The above will be news to many of the Third New Hampshire
men ; but it is history.

On the 7th of August the Manchester Mirror says: "Hawkes
Fearing did not accept the Colonelcy of the Third Regiment, on ac-
count of his business engagements."

Again Gen . Sherman : —

War Department, Washington, D. C, 11 Aug. 1861.
Brig. -Gen. Thos. W. Sherman :

Sir : You will proceed to the Capitals of the States of Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, and confer with
the Governors of those States on the subject which I have verbally com-
municated to you, and which is conveyed to the Governors also in the let-
ters herewith placed in your hands, and which you are requested to deliver.
You will then proceed to New York City, as heretofore instructed.

Tho.s. a. Scott,
Asst. Sec. of War.

\_EnclosHre.']
War Department, Washington, D. C, 10 Aug. 1861.
Gen. T. W. Sherman, having been charged with the preparation of an
expedition to rendezvous on Long Island Sound, will on the part of this
Department consult with you as to the troops which can earliest be made
available for the service. Thos. A. Scott,

Asst. Sec. of War.
To their Excellencies,

The Governors of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut
and Rhode Island.

And yet we knew nothing about this at the time. Shameful !
was n't it, boys, that we were not consulted?

Aug. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 13

On the 13th, Col. Fellows, Lieut. -Col. Jacksou and Maj. Seth
Eastman, U. S. Army, recommended to Gov. Berry that the Third
New Hampshire be armed with the Enfield ritle. They were proba-
bly appointed to consider and recommend.

On the 15th of August, Col. Fellows issued the first regimental
order : —

General Order jVo. 1 :

Beginning tomorrow : Reveille, 5 a.m. ; breakfast, G a.m. ; guard
mount, 8 a.m.; squad drill, 9 to 10.30 a.m.; dinner, 12 m. ; company drill,
3 P.M. ; dress parade, 5 p.m. ; supper, 6 p.m. ; tattoo. 9 p.m.; taps, 9.30 p.m.

Detail for tomorrow: Officer of the Day, Capt. Clark; Oflicer of the
Guard, Lieut. Ayer ; Officer of Police, Lieut. Fogg.

The Manchester Mirror of the 15th of August says : —
In camp today : —

From Manchester, . . Abbott Guard . . 95

" . . Irish Volunteers . 74:

" . . Carr's Recruits . 10

Exeter 09

Concord GO

Laconia, etc GO

Fisherville 13

Newport 5

Total .... 386

Fellows, Jackson and Bedel were all in camp. A flag was
raised the 15th. The Laconia men arrived the 14th, in the after-
noon, under Capt. Badger of Sanbornton Bridge.

15 Aug. : Stephen Love joy of Laconia attempted suicide, by
cutting his throat with a razor, because he had been put on a short
allowance of liquor.

On the 16th, Capt. Randlett arrived in the morning from Nashua
with 81 men; and in the afternoon, Capt. Plimpton with 37 men
from Milford. First dress parade on that day, with the Abbott
Guard on the right. Cornelius with 35 men arrived from New
Market (really Portsmouth) .

17 Aug. : It was authoritatively announced we were to have
Enfield Rifles, costing S23.50 each and duties (see cost of arriving,
etc.) We were using the old guns of the First Regiment.

18 Aug. : Private Lawrence of the Abbott Guard narrowly
escaped drowning in the river, while bathing.

For the last few days, at dress parade, the drummers have been
directed by James A. Farnham of Manchester (very smart and very
small) . The probability is that Carr of Concord will be made Drum
Major.

19 Aug.: A diary says: "Co. E was filled up today." A
squad of 7 men from Lebanon, enlisted by N. H. Randlett.

20 Aug.: Capt. Dow (Co. H), before leaving Manchester,
was presented with a purse of $25.00, presumably by his company.

Gen. Sherman again : Gen. Sherman reports to the Secretary
of War that he has consulted the Governors of the States named,
and finds they are animated with a commendable interest in the
matter, and can probably have on Long Island by September 5 :

14 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIIVIENT. [Aug. '61.

Maine, 3 regiments ; New Hampshire, 2 regiments ; Massachusetts,
5 regiments ; Rhode Island, 1 regiment ; Connecticut, 2 regiments —
or, say 13,000 men.

Gen. Sherman then refers to recent orders which will divert a
part of the forces to Washington, and says that the time set by the
cabinet for the expedition to start is rapidly approaching and asks
advice.

The Manchester Mirror of 20th said : The Third New Hamp-
shire was to leave the next Tuesday (27th). That we were ready
except overcoats. That the arrivals for the week Avere : From
Hampton, 56 ; Claremont, 29 ; Manchester, 95 and 77 ; Ossipee, 62 ;
Derry, 29; Portsmouth, 40. That the previous day (19th) was the
greatest day for visitors, it being rumored that the regiment was to
leave. The Manchester Cornet Band played at dress parade the
19th, which was the iirst band playing. This band serenaded several
citizens in the evening, accompanied by several of the Third New
Hampshire officers, and both were afterward entertained by Governor
Berry, Hon. E. H. Rollins, Col. John H. George, Amos Hadley,
Esq., and others.

20 Aug. : Col. Fellows issued General Order No. 2,
slightly amending his No. 1, the principal changes being squad drill
before breakfast, and a surgeon's call after guard mount.

21 Aug. : A diary says, " We mounted guard with loaded guns,
tonight."

[Note. — The writer begs the indulgence of the reader while he intro-
duces the (his) first reference to what is going on in rebeldoiu.]

21 Aug. : (Confederate) Brig. -Gen. R. S. Ripley is assigned
to the Department of South Carolina and the coast defences of that
State, and Brig. -Gen. J. B. Grayson is assigned to the Department
of Middle and East Florida and the coast defences of that State.

On the same day it was said that all the hotels, bar-rooms and
sheds were filled with people who were after commissions in the
Third New Hampshire.

22 Aug. : John A. Kendall of Keene was drowned in the river
today, while bathing.

Let us glance elsewhere for a moment to see what is transpiring
of interest to the Third New Hampshire. On this day Commodore
DuPont inspected the Alabama, Stars and Strijyes, and Aagasta, at
New York, where they were being converted into war vessels ; and
he reports that it was like altering a vest into a shirt.

At Philadelphia, the Tuscarora was launched, having been built
in 58 days ; and her keel was on the stump just 70 days ago.

• 23 Aug. : After muster-in many of the men were given fur-
loughs for a few days. The railroads carried them for half fare.
Our band appeared for the first time.

24 Aug. : Adjt. Hill received an elegant sworel from friends
in Portsmouth. Only three in hospital. Capt. Clark presented
with valuable sword and belt.

27 Aug. : General Order No. 3 issued. No one to leave camp
without pass. Some of the men got their belts and cartridge boxes
today, also their rubber and woolen blankets.

Aug. '61.] THIRD NEW HxVMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 15

Again, Gen. Sherman : The Secretar}^ of War Avrote to Geu.
Sherman, enclosing letter for Governors, and says, "You will
observe substantially that Massachusetts will be required to seikl
only three regiments, and New York '^rill be required to send three
regiments.

[Endo.'^Hre.]

War Depautment, Washington, D. C, 27 Aug. 1861.
Sir: This will be sent you by Gen. Sberman, U. S. Army, who has
heretofore connnuuicated with yon on the project of concentrating in a
camp of instruction a number of regiments of U. S. Volunteers. As late
emergency may have somewhat interfered Avith this object, I have now to
renew the request that you will put in regiments as soon as they can be
prepared for service under the orders of Geu. Sherman, who will indicate
the place of rendezvous. Simon Cameron,

Secretary of War.

Memo. — Maine, 3; New Hampshire, 2; Massachusetts, 3; Rhode
Island, 1 ; Connecticut, 2 ; New York, 3.

An enclosure to Gov. Morgan of New York requested that he
send three regiments to Fortress Monroe.

A letter of 27th said: "Only four companies are in uniform.
The haversacks have arrived and are at the depot. The rifles — we
don't know where they are. The uniforms are being fitted at the
State House by Messrs. Cumner of Manchester and McFarland &
Shaw of Concord. The uniforms are grey, and not blue as has been
supposed."

28 Aug. : Company E got its uniforms before breakfast ; other
companies later in the day. Knapsacks issued, too. The Adjutant's
horse arrived. The companies have all been mustered in, and Col.
Fellows has issued his General Order No. 4, which was printed and
contained full lists of all officers of the regiment, the companies to
which they belonged, their relative rank, the position and designation
of the companies in the line, etc., also complete list of the non-com-
missioned officers of each company.

The musters-in were as follows : —

Co. A 22 Aug. 1801 Co. H 23 Aug. 1861

1861 I 24 " 1861

1861 K 24 " 1861

1861 Band 26 " 1861

1861 Non-com. Staff . . 26 " 1861

1861 Field and Staft* . . 26 " 1861
1861

29 Aug. : A grand review in the forenoon. The Governor pre-
sented us with our colors. Some of the men got their haversacks and
canteens today. Enfield rifles issued (not quite enough to go
around). Col. Jackson received the gift of a horse and equipments
from friends in Portsmouth. Received orders to go to Washington
on the morrow. We had our first battalion drill today.

30 Aug. : • Orders to go to Washington countermanded. We
breathed a sigh of relief, though disappointed.

31 Aug. (Saturday) : Gov. Berry directed the Third New
Hampshire to proceed to New York City Tuesday morning, 3 Sept.,
and report to Gen. Sherman.

. A . .

B . .

C . .

. . . 23

D . .

. . . 23

E . .

. . . 23

F . .

. . 23

G . .

. . 23

16 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ang. '61.

Col. Fellows issued General Order No. o, directing that com-
pany and squad drill be dispensed with, and ordered an inspection on
the morrow at 1» a.m., and a battalion drill at 4: p.m. (this was
Sunday). Religious services to be held at 5 p.m., and dress parade
at 6 P.M. The order referred to cleanliness iu person and clothing,
and to the bathing facilities (in the river) .

31 Aug. (Confederate): "Gen. Ripley reports .... two trans-
ports with troops off the bar, Charleston, yesterday, and today off Bull
Island. Probably enemy from Hatteras, after destroying batteries.
Have re-enforced Storrs heavily . . . ."

SUPPLKMEKT.

[Note. — The writer finds tliat lie can handle certain matters of interest
in tlie form of a supplement better than in any other, the items being of such
a nature as not to admit of weaving into a storj'. The supplements will
naturally pertain to matters occurring in or belonging to the particular
month. Eor this month of August, 1861, however, the matters treated will
run backward somewhat, to gather them for leveling-up purposes; and
thereafter the supplements will run smoothly. — D. E.]

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

In April last the President directed all officers of the regular
army to renew their oaths of allegiance ; and several were dismissed
for refusing to comply.

In May the War Department directed that $2.. 50 per month
should be allowed for clothing, in the volunteer service. This was
modified later in the month by making it the same as for the regular
army.

In May, also, a company of infantry was defined to be as
follows : —

MINIMUM. MAXIMUM.

1 captain, 1 captain,

1 first lieutenant, 1 first lieutenant,

1 second lieutenant, 1 second lieutenant,

1 first sergeant, 1 first sergeant,
4 sergeants, 4 sergeants,

8 corporals, 8 corporals,

2 musicians, ' 2 musicians,
1 wagoner, 1 wagoner,

64 privates, 82 privates,

83 aggregate. 101 aggregate.

For a regiment of infantry it was defined to be : 1 colonel, 1
lieutenant-colonel, 1 major, 1 adjutant (a lieutenant), 1 regimental
quartermaster, 1 assistant surgeon (but this latter was modified later
in the month, by allowing 1 surgeon and 1 assistant surgeon) .

In June, the War Department ordered that all sutlers be there-
after appointed by the Secretary of War. Also in June it was or-
dered that nurses (women) shall not reside in camp, nor accompany
regiments on the march ; but those who apply for service, and are

Gov. Nathaxikl S. Berky.

Anthony Colby,

Aajt.-Gen.

Allen Tennv,
Sec. of State.

2^ ^•^ -L

^"^^^^m

Peter Sanborn,
State Treas.

An;/, 'in.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHmE REGIMENT. 17

highly recommended by two phj^sicians and two clergymen of stand-
ing, and will forward such certificate to Miss Dorothea L. Dix at
Washington, will be given a certificate entitling them to service in
any military hospital of the U. S. where such services are required.
(In August, they were authorized to be paid forty cents a day and
one ration.)

In June, it was also directed that all officers entitled to forage
were entitled to the quantity allowed in a state of war.

In Jul}^, the War Department directed that in future no foreigner
shall be mustered in who is unable to speak the English language.
This was modified in August,. so that foreigners could be mustered
into regiments speaking their own language ; and five days later the
entire matter was revoked.

In July, the War Department directed that Chaplains should be
mustered-in in the same manner as other commissioned officers.

In August, the War Department ordered that no volunteer offi-
cer, who resigns, shall be again commissioned in another volunteer
regiment.

In August, also, the required height of a recruit was reduced
from 5 ft. 4 in. to 5 ft. 3 in.

Again, the War Department, in August, directed that officers
could only be mustered as follows : When half of a company is mus-
tered in, the first lieutenant; and when full, the captain and second
lieutenant can be mustei'ed. When four companies, then the lieu-
tenant-colonel ; Avhen six companies, the major ; when all, the colonel,
chaplain, surgeon, assistant surgeon, adjutant and quartermaster.

The monthly return (actual date, 27th) shows: —

Field and Stafl' . . .

Band

Co. A

. . . — men,

. . . 9(5 "

3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3

officers.

. . . 98 "

. . 95 "

E . ...

. . 98 "

98 "

. 98 "

... 97 "
... 94 "

K ;

... 97 "

997 37

NoTK. — This return contains several errors.

Each company had full complement of sergeants, corporals and
wagoner ; but D and I had no musicians ; B had one, and the other
companies two each. Co. G had no 2d lieutenant. Lieut. Handerson
was absent at muster and was probably afterward mustered sepa-
rately.

The return itself says: "Three officers with G, and 38 total
officers ; " but it was a clerical mistake.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

[Aug. '61.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The Coufederate Army, on the 17 Aug. 1861, according to a
New York paper of that date, was as follows: Total, 243,000,
divided thus : —

Georgia .
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas . .
Tennessee

22,000
14,000
18,000
9,000
25,000

South CaroUna .... 15,000
Missouri 22,000

Arliansas
Alabama . ,
North Carol
Virginia .
Florida . .
Maryland
I^entucky

10,000

18,000

20,000

G5,000

3,000

1,000

There were also about '250,000 Home Guards ready for the

field.

SEPTKPvlBER, 1861.

'NSPECTION on the 1st; and a sad day for some of us;
for the sun was verj' hot, and it was our first appear-
ance full}' armed and equipped. Several fainted, and
some were sunstruek. We had a sermon while formed
in hollow square, and said by some to be a regular
^ abolition sermon. General Order No. 6, issued the 1st,

^^ ^ provided for the usual drills, etc., and then said: " To-
*^ morrow evening (2d) all the men will be supplied with

two days' rations of such articles as they are now without, and wall
have them all cooked, and in their haversacks before retiring."

This looked like business, and the bo3's hardl}^ knew whether to
l»e solemn or gay ; so between the two we did n't make a good
appearance. However, we cooked our rations on Monday eve, as
directed, and went to bed late.

As we were so nearly ready to start toward the distant foe, it
may be well to connect again and see what they were doing down
where we were to go.

1st Sept. : Confederate Gen. Ripley, Charleston, reported the
brig West Indian ran the blockade at earl}' morn, with 1,500 bags
of coffee. Came near being lost by Avind going down. Chased in
by U. S. blockaders.

We had twenty rounds of cartridges issued to us on the 2d of
September, with the two days' rations. We had our usual drill that
day ; but our minds were somewhere else, and we did not make a
creditable appearance. Busy, very busy, packing up. Great many
people in camp to see the boys. Extra guard — 120 in day and
doubled at night, besides a picket line.

The eventful 3d of September arrived, and we were to start for
the front (really for Long Island). We arose early (3 a.m.) and
broke camp. Now breaking camp is a peculiar movement, or series
of movements, requiring skill, patience and pluck. There are man}'
things of man}' kinds to do. First, one feels like having his knap-
sack packed and his haversack filled, likewise his canteen. These
being done, they must all be laid together with scrupulous care,
where one. knows just where they are, and are not in the way
of some one else, who does n't object to falling right over them,
and then say cuss words. Having laid aside your traps, you
gracefully wait till all your tent-mates have done the same thing,
and then you all take hold and take down your tent, carefully
removing the pins which have held it down to the ground : and you
roll the whole together, the tent pins and the tent poles being rolled

20 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Sept. '61.

within the tent. They must then be tied together with the tent
ropes, taken to the company wagon, wherever it may be, and put
on board. You then return to your pile of goods and pick them up
one by one and adjust them to yoiir anatomy in the manner desig-
nated by military law and the Revised Army Regulations, which you
have not yet seen.

This being done, you and jj-our comrades are ready to fall in
with the company, which has just begun to do that grand old act of
falling in ; but just at that moment, you and a fellow tent-mate are
directed to report to the hospital tent, or to the Commissary's tent
to help load up medicine chests, or barrels of beef and pork, on the
teams for transportation to the depot. There's no appeal — you've
got to go ; and go you do. This necessitates, when you shall have
arrived at the aforesaid place, the removing of all these various
personal adornments of knapsacks, haversacks, guns, etc., and
laying them in a pile again, where no team will run over them, and
load those chests or those barrels.

By the time you have completed the job, and got yourself all
out of sorts (and about one in a hundred will not do this), you hear
the order of the Colonel to the regiment, which has been forming
during this really brief period, to "Forward, march ! " and off they
go. You and your companions fix yourselves up, and hasten on,
catching up with the regiment, after about half a mile. Are you
weary? Are you jaded with hurrying? Are you warm? "Yes,
yes, yes ! " you say, and in a tone that means " Let me alone ! " and
we '11 do so.

This first dose of breaking camp may be a lesson. It will occur
again, but with variations. Perhaps you '11 be sent out to skirmish
at the last moment ; perhaps you '11 be on picket and do n't know
when you '11 be relieved, and yet knowing that your regiment or
company is on the move. And so we might go on with the varia-
tions ; but they are absolutely innumerable, and we desist.

We march to the depot, escorted by the Concord Zouaves,
Capt. Summers, the Concord Serenade Band, besides our own band,
which could hardly be called an escort. The three bands have
bright and new uniforms. Did we step lightly that morn? Yes.
Did we eat much breakfast? No.

We were in high glee that morn ; and well we might be. The
surroundings were pleasant, the music of the three bands (which
alternated in playing) was inspiring — " The Girl I Left Behind
Me " thrilled us through and through ; and we felt as well satisfied
with ourselves as we ever did in our lives, earlier or later. The citi-
zens turned out in a body, meeting us ere we reached the station
and accompanied us there. Deacon McFarland, the editor of the
Neiv Hampshire Statesman., came over to camp and marched with us
to the depot, where we were met by Governor Berry, Secretary of
State Tenney, State Treasurer Sanborn and other officials. We
were drawn up in line in front of the depot, to await the making up
of our train. The citizens showered all sorts of eatables upon us,
and treated us otherwise with a deal of attention. Everybody was

Sept. '01.']

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

excited (excited mostly with pleasure) with the proper amount of
patriotism mixed in, aud cropping out, too, at intervals.

We are about ready to start ; but what is our condition, and of
what value are we? Values are generally based upon cost. Let us.
see what we have cost up to the 3d day of September : —

Recruiting ($2.00)
Board Bills . . . .
Pay ($13 per month)
$10 bounties . .
09 horses . . .
22 wagons . . .
Harnesses . . .
Band instruments

Caps

Drawers ....

•S 2,000

2,500

.•),800

10,160

11,767

. 3,280

1,353

1,200

1,158

989

Sliirts 2,510

Cap letters 62

Blankets 3,611

Frock coats 6,052

Trousers 3,453

Overcoats 7,021

Shoes 1,488

Stoves 770

. 30

Haversacks . . .
Knapsacks . . .
Blouses ....

Socks

Rations ....
Canteens ....

Tents

1,030 Enfield rifles
Equipments ...... 4

50,000 Cartridges ....

One bill for transportation, by

Con., Man. & Law. R.R. 1
Hospital supplies ....
One bill (transpoi'tation)

Boston, Con. & Mon. R.R.
One bill (only)

Concord & Portsmouth R.R.

341

282
,208
467
,192
420
,150
.149
,148
362

,900
900

THE COST OF A REGIMENT.

To the larger bills, add for such items as straw, hay, oats,
Avood, stationery, telegrams, express, pistols, swords, chests, freight,
teaming, plates, spoons, knives, forks, dippers, camp-kettles, mess
pans, axes, horse-shoeing, hatchets, shovels, drums, bean-pots,
brands, soap, etc., and we have a grand total of over one hundred
and twenty thousand dollars. On the basis of 1,000 men, each man
and his outfit has cost $120.

Reader, having arranged that you shall be introduced to the
Third New Hampshire at this point, will say : first, that here we are,
"a thousand strong," in front of the station at Concord, young,
buoyant, patriotic, in full and new uniforms, armed with the Enfield
rifles, having 20 four-horse wagons and 1 two-horse wagon with our
camp equipage ; a train standing ready for us, composed of 23 pas-
senger and 29 baggage cars. And thus, having the regiment with all
its trappings at its very best, we say: "Reader, the Third New
Hampshire. The Third New" Hampshire, Reader. Shake ! " You
are introduced now to as good (and as expensive) a regiment as
ever left the North. We do not say we are better — it wouldn't be
modest ; and if an}' soldier is discovered to be modest, he is known at
once to be from New Hampshire. As to the expensive part, it Avas
truly said : that the Third Regiment cost more to the square inch
and had more horses and wagons to the square yard than any regi-
ment that left the State.

On our march to the depot, we had more the appearance of an
army corps than of a single regiment. Later in the war, an army
corps did actually cover less ground and was lesser in almost every
respect.

22 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [&^iL '61.

If the reader will accompan}', we Avill pass him free. We go
ou board the waiting cars, amid huzzas, hand clapping, waving of
flags, playing of bands, etc., and are off at quarter past eight for
Long Island. Hon. Frederick Smj^th of Manchester (afterward
Governor of New Hampshire) accompanied us as far as Hunter's
Point.

And now that the regiment is where it can be examined, let us
take notes as to what walks of life those men came from, and what
their country or State. For the former we are indebted to the 3Iayi-
chester 3Iirror^ which published the occupations 27 Feb. 1862 : —

450 farmers (nearly one-half of 30 manufacturers,

regiment). 27 painters,

69 laborers, 15 teamsters,

44 machinists, 16 clerks,

31 carpenters,

And the balance so diversified as to render it impracticable to insert
it here.

The nativity was as follows : —

New Hampshire .... 626 ^Maine 70

Massachusetts 118 New York ;^1

Ireland 116 The rest scattering.

Vermont' 81

In censusing these men, we- have been careful not to count the
150 recruits for Second New Hampshire who accompanied us.

At Manchester and at Nashua we only slowed up a little, and
were greeted with the plaudits of the assembled but disappointed
crowds, and sped onward.

At Clinton, Mass., we stopped for half an hour ; and it may
truthfully be said we enjoyed every moment of that half hour : for
we were visited by apparently all the young ladies of thaf town.
Wq really thought we had run into a female seminary. We swapped
photographs and addresses, and had a good time generally, promised
to write them — and off we went for Worcester, where upon arrival
at the Junction we stopped about half an hour, and had a collation
served us in the cars. This over and the State officers took their
leave ; and off we were again, for Alljnr's Point, Conn., which we
reached about G p.m., and boarded the steamers Connedicut and City
of Xew York, during a heavy thunder shower. 'T was dismal enough.
We "camped" where we could, each man winding himself around
his gun and equipments, and using his knapsack for a pillow — and
mattress, too. To say that it required a long time to embark would
seem superfluous. The extraordinary time had to be paid for; and
here again we remark that the Third Regiment was a costly one.

State of New Hampshire to Steamer Connecticut, for detention .$365.00

" 1,058 meals, 25 cents 264.50

" " " " " provisions not used 330.50

Total for Third New Hampshire Volunteers .... $960.00

It may truly be said that good things come high ! The reader
must not be surprised to hear that a very lai:ge percentage of the

Sept. 'G2.] THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. 23

men were seasick. Such was the fact, as many a poor fellow can
■testify who never before had experienced those peculiarly pleasing
sensations which invariably accompany seasickness.

HoAvever, despite the storm and the waves and the seasickness,
we arrived next morning -i Sept. 18(31, at Hunter's Point, Long
Island (near Brooklyn and New York City), and pulled up to the
wharf about 8 o'clock. Here we staid, strolling in the vicinity, the
band playing " Home, Sweet Home," till a train was made up, taking
the major part of the regiment (about 10 a.ji.) to Mineola, a small
village bordering on the town of Hempstead, about IS miles distant
on the Long Island Railroad. The rest of the regiment and baggage
and horses and wagons went on a later train. We Succeeded in
getting our tents pitched for use, though irregularly. Re-pitched
next day. Miueola as a village is somewhat insignificant as to size.
From the main line of railroad a branch runs from Mineola to
Hempstead, a nourishing and aristocratic town of considerable pre-
tensions, and located about two miles away.

We arose bright and early on the 5th da}^ of September, 1861,
and began camp life and routine, as in Concord.

Col. Fellows issued an order of that date (no number) and
called the camp " Camp Sherman." In that order he saitl : —

This regiment behig the first to occupy this camp ground .... otlicrs
soon to arrive .... it is hoped we Avili set a good example .... and
become tlie model regiment of the command ....

Beginning tomorrow (Oth) : reveille, at 5; company drill, 5.30 to 7;
brealcfast, 7; guard mount, 8; surgeon's call, 8.30; squad drill, 9 to 11;
dinner, 12; company drill, 2 to 4 : battalion drill, 4.30; dress parade, 5.30;
supper, G; tattoo, 9; taps, 9.30.

Orders of the above kind will not be repeated herein, except in
cases where radical changes are made.

The 5th day of September was prett}^ well occupied in re-
arranging our tents, in digging sinks, and getting ready to stay.
The (ith was ushered in with ceremon}', and we began to comply
with the order of exercises as shown above. On the 7th a diary
says: "The Co. E boj's went to village (Mineola) and broke up a
rum shop, destroying several casks of liquor." Another diary
(same date) says : "All the field and staff horses in a barn." The
Chaplain's diary (same date) says: "Had evening prayer meeting."
Inasmuch as the Chaplain must be separately written about, it
follows that it will be impracticable to separate him personally from
any and all that pertains to religion and religious observances in the
regiment. •

8 Sept. 1801 : The rebel Governor of Georgia asked the
authorities at Richmond to increase his military force.

[Note. — There will appear from time to time in the work what may
be termed rebel news ; but only such will be inserted as, in the writer's
opinion, has some connection with the movement of the Third New
Hampshire or of the force to Avhich it belongs. The connection in this
case being, briefly stated, that the force concentrating at Hempstead Plains
Avas for a special purpose — for an attack on some Southern port or point;
and it appears that the Governor of Georgia snufled the battle from afar.
Possibly the writer was mistaken. He gives it for what it Avas worth.]

24 THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '61.

It is said we have uo colors of our own, but carr}^ tlie weather-
stained flag of the returned First New Hampshire, the gift of the
Sons of New Hampshire resident in New York. (New York
Tribune.)

Of the regiment and its new camp at Mineola the New York
Herald of 15 Sept. gave a good account. It said -. —

.... Hempstead Plains (or Flats, as it is called) is situated on the
Long Island Railroad, about 18 miles from New York, and embraces a
portion of land 18,000 acres in extent, and lies between old Hempstead
Village and Hempstead Branch, Avhere the railroad branches oft' from the

mainline .... wells 20 feet deep .... water superior to Croton

Third New Hampshire .... fully supplied with everything appertaining
to the use and comfort of the regiment. Tents, baggage Avagons and teams,
ambulances and medical stores have been supplied in abundance; and if
any of the men sufter for anything to which a soldier is privileged, it is
their own fault.

T'he personnel of the regiment is composed of the very best men in the
old Granite State. Among fhe privates are several independently rich men
.... who steadily refused .... office. The officers are a very flue and
intellectual set of gentlemen ....

OnThursday evening an interesting ceremony took place . . . . Hon.

Searing, late member of Congress, having presented the regiment, a few
days previous, a tine tree for a flag statt" .... the ship riggers .... of
the regiment made a mast of it ... . and placed it in position. Toward
evening tlie Rev. Henry HiU (our Chaplain), .... pronounced evening
service, which was an imposing affair. The entire regiment formed in a
hollow square, facing inward .... officers in the center, and .... a
number of ladies . .". . an improvised pulpit .... a snare drum on top
of a base drum .... covered with the American flag .... He
preached an excellent sermon, the band played a hymn, all joined in singing
.... marched to flag stalf .... stars and stripes run up amid deafen-
ing hurras .... cheers given for the flag, for Gen. Scott and for Gen.
Viele, who was on the spot and spoke a few words by invitation.

The Eighth Maine is composed of good enough material, but is not yet
disciplined to take the field — in fact, the men have yet to learn that they
are soldiers .... Gen. Viele, however, promises to put these gents
through a series of sprouts ....

Gen. Viele is determined that the men shall not sufter from rank
poison, which some of the liquor dealers of Mineola (the adjacent village)
sell .... for spirituous liquor. On Thursday evening .... three Eighth
Maine .... intoxicated .... he sent patrol to demolish the contents of
the remaining bottles ....

Dr. C. H. Crane, XT. S. A., of Brig.-Gen. Sherman's staft', visited the
encampment yesterday (Saturday, 14th), to inspect the brigade, and
ordered a re-inspection of the regiments. In the New Hampshire regiment,
Maj. Eastman, the U. S. muste'i-ing officer at Concord, allowed some to
pass, notwithstanding their physical unfitness, against the remonstrances
of the doctor. The medical inspection wiU take place today or tomorrow.
[At the moment this paper was issued the regiments were Avell on their
way to Washington.]

Gen. Sherman .... headquarters .... Stevens House, this city.
Brig.-Gen. Viele has not yet had his staft" assigned to him.

Then follows a complete roster of the officers of both regi-
ments.

As an illustration of the uncertainty of "news," the following
was a good sample. The Neio York Herald of Friday, G Sept.,
said: "The Third New Hampshire regiment left Concord on Tues-
day (3d iust.), and may be expected here at an early hour this

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morning. They are to report at Gen. Sherman's camp of instruc-
tion at Hempstead, where the ten New England regiments will
assemble."

The same paper (of the 8th) stated that a telegraph office had
been opened at Camp Sherman, Hempstead Branch, L. I.

[From time to time the movements of other regiments will be
noted herein.]

The Third Rhode Island arrived at Fort Hamilton, New Yoi-k
Harbor, on the <Sth of September. The Eighth Maine, the only
other regiment arriving at Mineola (all reports to the contrary not-
withstanding), arrived at Mineola on the evening of Thursday, 12
Sept., about 700 strong. They had Sibley tents, grey uniforms,
regulation hats, 80 horses, 20 wagons, and to he armed with Enfield
ritles.

The Nev) York Herald of the 10th of September stated that the
camp had been named "Camp Winfield Scott," in honor of Lt.-Gen.
Scott, by orders from War Department, and that Gen. Sherman had
taken up his quarters at camp.

Thursday, 12 Sept., the press announced that six companies of
Col. Serrell's New York Engineers had been mustered in and were
in camp (near or in New York probabl}'). A diarj'^ says our camp
faced the south and Hempstead, Avith the rear toward Mineola, and
that the regiment had 214 tents up. The Xev: York Herald of the
loth of September gave notice of the organization of the Forty-
sixth and Forty-seventh New York regiments.

Of our stay at Mineola, not much additional can be written.
Drill, drill, drill, every day. The usual camp scenes : of visitors of
both sexes, of venders of fruits and vegetables, of receiving mail,
etc., etc. An occasional visit to the pretty town of Hempstead, by
detachments, accompanied by our band, which latter seemed to be
the "open sesame" ever^'where, and also visits by our officers to
the towu, all conspired to bring the townspeople and the Third New
Hampshire into a condition of friendliness which resulted in their
sending us a flag, of which an account will be written in its proper
place.

On the 9th, Gen. Sherman issued his first formal order (No. 1),
announcing his staff as follows : —

Maj. H. G. Wright, U. S. Engineers . . Chief Engineer.

Capt. John McNutt, U. S. Ovq\. . . . Chief Ordnance Officer.

Capt. Rufus Saxton, Q. M. D., U. S. A. Chief Quartermaster.

Capt. Michael R. Morgan, C.S., U. S. A. . Chief Commissary.

Lieut. Silas Crispin, U. S. Orel. ...

Asst. Surg. Chas. A. McCall, Med. Dept. U. S. A.

Lieut. Geo. Merrill Volunteer Aide.

Lieut. James Wagner " "

This order also directed that the camp should be called " Camp
Winfield Scott;" and further, that Gen. Viele, having been assigned
to duty with the command, would take post at the camp ; and
furthur (the boys were interested in this), "Mr. Barr, having
received the appointment of Sutler to the command, he will be
received and acknowledged accordingly at Camp Winfield Scott and
at the camp attached to this command at Fort Hamilton."

26 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT. ISept. '61.

On the 10th we were reviewed and inspected by Maj. Wright.
On the 12th Gen. Viele issued his first order (No. 1), assuming
command of camp and announcing the same routine, substantially,
as had been ordered by Col. Fellows.

On the 11th it rained, and we had a short drill in the afternoon
and no dress parade. That our men were bound to be cleanly was
evidenced by the fact that ou the 12th a company went four miles
to bathe ; and they didn't go in barouches.

13 Sept. 1861 : Confederate Gen. Grayson, at Fernandina,
Fla., wrote his Secretary of War in great alarm and enclosed to him
an anonymous circular.

That same 13th of September Gen. Sherman directed Capt.
Saxton "to provide transportation in good, sound, safe steamers for
fourteen regiments of infantry from New York for localities not
named in the contract .... be ready to leave on 5th of October
.... there will also be required transportation for 1,400 tons of
ordnance and ordnance stores, commissary and quartermasters'

stores, horses, etc water for men and horses for 15 days

.... get two steamers ready by 1st of October if expedient."

On the 14th one Ambroses Jose Gonzales sent a plan of Edisto
to Jeff Davis, and suggested how the island (and also Port Royal)
might be protected and defended.

Perhaps the reader already tires of the Camp on the Plains : we
will stir him up. Ou Saturday, 14 Sept. ISGl, in the forenoon,
while on drill, and a part of the regiment away to bathe, an order
came from Washington to get ready to proceed to that beleaguered
( ?) city at a moment's notice. "To Washington ! To Washington ! "
was the cry. Everybody excited — hardly knew what to do first;
but having been through the form (and fun) of breaking camp once,
at Concord, and not under the special pressure of an impending
fray, we were in better condition to cope with the new adversary.
While on battalion drill in the afternoon, the order came to proceed
at once, and we proceeded.

The order which stirred us so deeply was from Gen. Scott, and
was, " Come here with all your command without delay, leaving the
smallest guard necessary to protect your camp."

We got ready, and the cars having been backed down on the
Hempstead Branch, about 9 in the evening, we boarded and started
on our mission, i. e. to save ( !) Washington.

We were taken from Hunter's Point directly across to Jersey
City in the steamer Kill- Von-KuU (that steamer still plied the waters
of New York harbor in 1891), arriving at Jersey City about
midnight, and started soon after in the cars for Philadelphia, via
Camden. We reached Philadelphia about 9 o'clock the next (Sun-
day) morning, startling the inhabitants of that peaceful village as
they were getting ready for church. We were taken to the famous
Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, at lOOi) Otsego street,
and there and then breakfasted, rested, Avrote letters, swapped
addresses and photographs with the demure though pretty little
Quakeresses, and had a pleasant time generall3^ In fact we quite
forgot that we had got to save Washington at all hazards.

Sept. '61.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The famous "Cooper Shop," as it was called for short, was
originated by Wm. M. Cooper and a few other citizens of Philadel-
phia, in April, 1861. The seating capacity was about 500. Those
public-spirited citizens fed over 600,000 men, at a cost of about fif-
teen cents per meal. It is said that Mr. Cooper was a sufferer,
financially, by this gift, which he vainly hoped would be partially
borne by the public, which really failed to respond to the degree de-
sired by him and his associates.

THE FAMOUS "COOPER SHOP."

We were oft" for Baltimore, after a long delay, reaching that
noted city about ha If -past six in the afternoon. Before reaching the
city, nearly every man instinctively, and certainly without orders,
loaded his gun. We had heard of the Massachusetts Sixth, and had
heard of Baltimore. We had a hot and weary march through the
city. We were not ' greeted with friendly cheers, neither was the
American flag in everybody's hand and window. There was a sullen,
significant silence which was almost felt, and in a sense was painful.
To be sure, a few of our stragglers were spoken to in an unfriendly
way ; but, so far as the writer was aware, no act of violence was of-
fered. Again Ave were delayed. It must be understood that our
sudden onward movement was too great a one to go forward rapidly.
Transportation must be furnished : and in doing so, more or less
confusion and delays were inevitable. We staid nearly all the time
in and about the cars and depot, not many venturing far away.

At half-past nine we were oft' for Washington. It having been
ascertained that the men's guns were loaded, and we so soon to ap-
proach Washington, which had a line of guards, etc., completely en-

28 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '61.

circling it, the order was given for the men to discharge their
pieces in the air as soon as we had cleared the station. This they
did, and the Baltimoreans for the moment thought we were firing
into them ; for the assembled crowd 3'elled and started back as one
man, and the rumor flew about the city that a fight was in progress.
This was soon over, and we far awa}^ and slowly approaching the
city we were to save : and save it we must, as Scott himself had
said it.

At the Relay Station we took off our dress coats and put on' our
blouses — can't say why. We reached Washington about one next
morning (16th), and found the city to be yet in the hands of its
friends, and that we should n't have to perform the arduous task of
saving it. What a sigh of relief we all heaved ! Had this been
heaved before the train stopped, one cannot really say what the re-
sult might have been.

Soon after landing at the capital of our country, we were, at
daylight, taken to the dining room of the Soldiers' Eest, where we
had been housed since arrival. After viewing the edibles we heaved
another sigh, but of a different variety. Hear what the Historian of
the Sixth Connecticut says of the Soldiers' Rest : —

Three lona; tables, ruiming the length of the building, were piled up
with chunks of half-boiled pork, which looked as if it had been cut from the
hog, Avhen first killed ; for tlie bristles were long enough to lift up each
piece by. A quantitj' of stale and musty bread and some very muddy coftee
completed our bill of fare. We had not anticipated such a "re-treat" as
this .' . . . we did retreat, however, and got our breakfast at the eating
houses.

We were not favorably impressed with the capital of our coun-
try. Geese and pigs roamed at will, in our vicinity at least. The
streets were lined with pieces of marble for the yet unfinished Capi-
tol. We staid around there, some of us lunching oft' the smell of
cooked food, and stood in line and stood around loosely generally
till about 4 p.m., apparently nobody's children. At that hour we
were marched about two miles east of the Capitol and stopped at a
place near a poor house and a grave yard. They have other names,
which will be given later. We got our tents up and slept in them,
too, that night.

How fared it with the other regiments that were to be our com-
panions in arms? How and when did they get to Washington?

On the day of our arrival in Washington, Gen. Scott issued a
General Order, calling the attention of all the troops to the Army
Regulation requirement that all official communications must be sent
through the proper military channels.

The New York Herald of 17 Sept. 18G1 (rather late) announced
the sudden departure of the troops from Long Island, and said, "there
are at least three distinct naval expeditions afoot."

17 Sept. 1861 was a rainy day; and during it we heard heavy
firing toward Arlington, the first hostile guns we had heard. Our
camp ground being somewhat flat, and the soil clayey and the rain
heavy, many of us were " drowned out." Next day (18th) Presi-

Sept. '61.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 29

cleut Liucoln notified the Secretary of War that the joint expedition
of the army and navy, agreed on some time since, was in nowise to
be abandoned, but must be ready to move by fifst of or very early
in October.

Drill was resumed — squad, company and battalion, as well as
dress parade. To those who have always queried as to the disposi-
tion of our magnificent outfit left by us at Long Island, the following
will be very valuable and consoling. Gen. Sherman, on the 18th,
ordered that —

The horses, harnesses and wagons belongin<r to the Third New Hamp-
shire Vohmteers and Eighth Maine, and as much of the camp equipage as can
at present be dispensed -with, will be turned over to Capt. R. Saxton, A. Q. M.
at New York, who will receipt for the same and the rest of the public prop-
erty at Camp Winfleld Scott as new. All private baggage will be forwarded
to Washington without delay .... The officers and guard left at that camp
will repair without delay, in charge of the baggage and public property
named, to Washington .... Capt. Saxton Avill furnish the necessary trans-
portation .... (additional). Any sick, unable to travel, will be sent to
Fort Hamilton.

While at Washington we were permitted to visit the Capitol and
city, going in squads and generally in charge of an officer. On the
l'.»th, at dress parade and prayers, we were highly honored by the
presence of the President.

On that day also, Gen. Sherman issued orders as follows : —

General Order No. 5 :

This command will for the present be divided into three brigades.
First Brigade. Second Brigade. Third Brigade.

Brig.-Gen. Egbert L. Viele. Brig.-GenT Brig. -Gen. H. G. Wright.

Forty-sixth N.Y. Me. Conn.

Forty-seventh N.Y. Me. Conn.

Forty-eighth N.Y. N.H. * Mass.

Eighth Me. Mass. * Mass.

Third N.H.
*Tlie first to arrive.

The Rhode Island regiment (Third) is reserved for special service and
will be disposed of hereafter.

The blanks were left in the order because of the uncertainty.
Several regiments were expected ; but just what their numbers would
be was uncertain.

On the 2Uth, Gen. Sherman urged upon the troops, by an order,
the necessity of drill and discipline, and that the flank companies be
drilled as skirmishers. He also inspected our brigade the same day.
It may be a relief to the reader to learn at this point that our camp
was between the Almshouse and Jail and near the Congressional
Cemetery, and also near the Eastern Branch of the Potomac — near
enough, at least, to admit of our going there to bathe.

On the 25th occurred one of those very pleasant episodes which
time does not efface from one's memorj'. It would appear that the
ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hempstead (near our
camp at Mineola) became so attached to the regiment during its very
brief stay that they had formally voted to donate to us a silken flag ;
but before its completion we had been spirited away. Determined

30 THIRD NEW HAMPSIIIKE IIEGIMEXT. iSept. '61.

uot to be deprived of the pleasure they had anticipated for them-
selves in giving and we in receiving the gift, they appointed a
committee of three- gentlemen, Rev. M. L. Scudder, Stewart Haff
and S. N. Snedeker. (Mr. Snedeker was a Supervisor at Hemp-
stead during the entire war. Mr. Scudder was the pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Hempstead. 19 Oct. 1888, the
writer and Capt.T. M. Jackson visited the old camp ground and
Hempstead. Mr. Snedeker was still there.)

This committee had arranged that on the 25th the presentation
should take place. As the ceremonies were being performed, how
our hearts thrilled with emotion ! That e.very man vowed the flag
should never be disgraced or captured, need uot here be said. It is
recorded thus elsewhere. The New York Herald of 2Gth said : —

.... The band played the "Star Spangled Banner." Col. Fellows
responded, and assured the committee that the colors Avould never be dis-
honored. Tlie regiment then saluted the flag and gave three cheers and a
" tiger," concluding with praj'er by Rev. M. L. Scudder of the committee.
The ceremonies were witnessed by a large concourse of people.

The uncertainty of the arrival of troops at particular places was
further illustrated by the despatch of Gov. Morgan of New York to
the Secretary of War, on the 21st of September, from Albany. He
said, substantially: "I have sent, the Forty-third, Forty-sixth,
Forty-sev'enth, Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth and Fiftieth New York to
Washington. The first three were for Sherman at Long Island, and
the last three were for Gen. Wool at Fortress Monroe ; but all have
been sent to Washington, by your order for all regiments to be sent
at once."

On the 21st we had a grand inspection by Gen. Sherman.
There was a heavy rain, and consequently no dress parade. Quar-
termaster Nesmith went to New York for our baggage, etc. The
New Jersey regiments near us marched off.

Our regimental baggage was started (22d) from Long Island.
Our regiment was visited by a large number of the Second New
Hampshire and by the President, and we had the usual Sunday in-
spection. Gen. Viele issued an order on the 21st, referring to
passes, drill, discipline, etc., and placed Lieuts. Robinson and Bates
of the Eighth Maine in arrest. We have at this time got quite used
to frequent, distant firings and to local long rolls.

We had an inspection of arms the 21st. Gov. Andrew of
Massachusetts notified Gen. Sherman the 21st that the five regi-
ments forming when he was in Massachusetts had been sent to the
front; and the three next (then) forming {i.e., Twenty-second,
Twenty-third and Twenty-fifth) rightfully belonged to Sherman,
and he should have them.

Our camp equipage arrived on the 24th (at night) from Long
Island. We had a general review of all arms during the afternoon.
Gens. McClellan and McDowell and others present. On that day,
too. Gen. Viele learned with surprise that the Forty-seventh New
York had destroyed certain private property, and appointed a
l3oard — Col. Jackson, Third New Hampshire; Maj. Floyd, Forty-

Sept. '61.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 31

seventh New York; Maj. Beard, Forty-eighth New York — to assess
the damages upon the regiment at large. ^Ye got our baggage ou
the 25th, and we greatly rejoiced. For its necessities, a small lot of
old tents had been issued to the regiment on its arrival at Wash-
ington.

Ou the 25th the rebel Secretary of War informed Gen. Lawton
at Savannah that he had heard the expedition was for (against)
Brunswick, Ga.

The 26th day of September has the following items : The regi-
ment was visited by a squad from Second New Hampshire, and its
band. A sutler's tent was put up in our regiment. A medical
examination of each man was begun. We had a sermon in the
afternoon, it being a National Fast day. The President was again
with us. As a diary shows a Co. E man examined today, it Avould
appear that it was by companies, beginning on the right. On the
27th it was rainy, and Ave had only a morning drill. It was said that
the rebels were within four and a half miles of Washington. How
affectionately we looked at our guns ! Gen. Sherman (at New
York) notified Capt. Saxton toda^- that the fourteen regiments would
be in two divisions, — the first 8,000 and the second 5,000, — and
must be so arranged as to be entirely separate if so desired. The
Sutler opened his goods for sale on the 28th (Saturday), and we had
inspection in the morning. There was also a very large fire in the
cit}' at midnight.

Ou Sunday, the 2t)th, we had inspection, at which time the
men had the Revised Regulations read to theui, concerning discipline,
ftc. At 4 P.M. we had an excellent sermon by our Chaplain (after
dress parade), and eight of our men (recent converts) were baptized.
As if for an offset to this very impressive ceremony, but occurring
prior to it, there was a row of some kind (presumably with the
Sutler, though he had no right to keep open), resulting in four men
being placed in durance vile (i. e., guard house).

Target shooting had become at this time one of our favorite
pastimes.

Marching orders were received on the 30th, and forty rounds
of ammunition issued. AVhere were we to go?

During our stay in AYashington, we kept more than one mem-
ber of Cougress busy " franking " our letters. A soldier's letter
was sent free if the autograph of a meiuber of Cougress was written
upon its face. This was called "franking" a letter. This frank-
ing was almost wholh^ done at the Capitol.

Note. — Confederate returns of 30 Sept. show : At Port Royal
Harbor, 4 officers, 185 men; Fort Walker, 9 officers, 11)5 men;
Braddock's Point, 4 officers, 53 men ; North and South Edisto
Islands, 15 officers, 293 men; Sullivan's Island, 69 officers, 1,244
men; Fort Pulaski, 10 officers, 204 men; Brunswick, Ga., 32
officers, 477 men ; Tj'bee Island, 40 officers, 856 men ; (others not
enumerated herein). Total present for duty: South Carolina, 249
officers, 4,336 men. Total present for duty : Georgia, 138 officers,
2,738 men. Only those present for duty are in the preceding figures.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '61.

WASHINGTON.

CoDgress moved to it 1799. Population, in ISGO, about 70,000 ;
during the war, 250,000. The Capitol burned in 1814 by the
British. Foundation for main structure laid 24 Mar. 1818. Corner
stone for extension laid 4 July 1851. The dome cost $1,000,000;
wings, $65,000 each. From floor of rotunda to inside dome, 180^
ft. ; to top of statue, 287^ ft. Capitol 951^ ft. long and covers 153,-
112 sq. ft. Corner stone of first Capitol laid 18 Sept. 1793, by
Washington, with Masonic ceremonies. A 500 lb. ox was roasted
whole. Cost of old Capitol, between two and three millions. A
prize of $500 and a house lot (Avorth $75) was offered for design of
Capitol. Dr. Wm. Thornton of West Indies won it.

SUPPLKIVLENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

An important order of the War Department in September, 1861,
was the authorizing of the commanding officer at Hatteras Inlet,
N. C, to recruit a regiment of North Carolinians.

Another was providing for allotment rolls, so called, whereby
a soldier could assign a portion of his pay to his family to be drawn
at (near) home. The following was the form : —

Allotment Rolls of
We, the unclersigiied, etc.

No.

Name.

Rank.

Pay per
month.

Amount ; Assigned to

to be
reserved. Name. | Address.

Signature.

Remarks.

/ (•ertifii, etc.
Bated Cant. Cn

This measure was introduced into Congress, so it is said, by
the Hon. Henry Wilson, Senator from Massachusetts.

Mi.

Gov. Joseph A. Gilmork.

Gov. Frederick Smyth.

Sept. 'Gl.^

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The monthly returu,
complete) : —

Field and Statl' . .

Washington

Co. A . . .

. 98

B . .

. 98

C . .

. . 95

D .

. . 94

E .

G . .

9-t

H . .

.... 95

D. C, shows (very in-

- officers.

Present aggregate —

Aggregate last report .... — "

Gain : 3 by enlistment, and 2 by transfer. Loss : 1 discharged by civil
authority (Co. D), and 2 discharged for disability (C and E) ; 29 men were
reported sick (C and E none) ; 24 men reported absent sick (at Long Island,
nearly, if not quite, all).

As an evidence of how some errors were made at the start, this
return shows only two wagoners in the regiment (D and H) ; hut
such was not the fact. They were erroneously classified with the
privates. And on this return there were five men reported as
"missing in action." To be sure, some of our men had acted badly
at times ; but none had been in any "action" within the meaning of
the war term. Further, A, D and I reported no musicians in this
return.

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OCTOBKR, 1861

'XOTHER GRAND REVIEW on the 1st of October,
and Gen. Viele issued an order on the same day for-
Ijidding the sale of liquor in the Eighth Maine during
the election of a Major in that regiment, which election
(/^^J/^S) he also directed. Further, he said that " a sutler having
K'iJiy^J'^ been appointed to Gen. Sherman's Division, he will be
entitled to all the rights appertaining to that position."
As if a sutler had more than one kiiovm right ! Our
orders were countermanded on the 1st, and the usual
target shoot and other drills, etc., took place, though for a change
we had a brigade drill and an inspection. The Fourth New Hamp-
shire boys visited us the 1st, and they also visited us in large
numbers on the 2d, at which time the Chaplain prayed for them
specially, after dress parade, though why is not apparent.

The Congressional Cemetery was a sad scene on the 2d, Maj.-
Gen. Gibson being buried there. "We instinctively fell in, and
forming in the rear of the solemn procession followed to the grave.
Co. E (and presumably Co. A, too) began to drill today as
skirmishers.

The Manchester Mirror of the 3d of October had a letter signed
by 0. W. Sanborn, dated Washington, wherein he said: "Have
spent the Sabbath with the Third New Hampshire — have seen its
Sabbath School, heard the sermon, and seen the baptisms — nearly
a dozen, in hollow square," etc.

Got orders the 3d to be ready to move ; and we packed up.
The Chaplain's diary of that date said: "Washington is the
Nation's depot for sin." The Chaplain always was a little facetious.
Bright and early on the 4th Ave were moved to arise by the advent
of the teams in camp, and we had our tents struck before daylight.
The night scene was a beautiful one, the weather being pleasant.
By half-past sis we were on the march to the depot, where we took
train for Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS.

We arrived at this ancient city about 3 p.m., and were at once
quartered in the brick boarding houses of the U. S. Naval Academy,
fronting the river, and facing a beautiful green lawn, called the
"College Green." Our horses, etc., didn't arrive until next day.
We were informally received on our arrival by the 21st Massachu-
setts, already located there. When we were ushered into these

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36 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [0(7. '61.

palatial quarters we were all smiles ; but we were glad enough to
vacate them in a short time, as lying on the hard floors with only a
blanket for mattress was truly hard; and as we emerged later we
were also smiling, but it was of another sort. Other regiments
arrived the 5th, and we had got into shape to have a dress parade
and prayers, all of which the Twenty-first Massachusetts seemed to
value as a great privilege to attend.

Gen. Sherman on the 5th made a re-assignmeut of regiments
to brigades — the Ninth Maine and Fourth New Hampshire to the
Third Brigade (to take places of the two Massachusetts regiments
not arrived) ; and the Second Brigade to be Eighth Michigan, Fiftieth
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Roundheads and the Massachusetts
regiment daily expected in New York. The order continued by
saying that Gen. Viele would continue the movement of his brigade
to Annapolis, and all be ready to embark Thursday, the 10th. He
further directed Gen. Wright to march (?) his command to
Annapolis, also directed Hamilton's Battery to Annapolis ; and if
no brigade commander was assigned to the Second Brigade before
the morning of the 9th, that brigade would proceed to Annapolis
under its Senior Colonel. Fifteen days' rations to be supplied. On
the same day the Secretary of War directed Gen. Wool, at Fortress
Monroe, to select one thousand active men from the fugitive contra-
bands there to go with Gen. Sherman, and have them ready by the
15th of October.

Sunday (6th October), we had an inspection on the College
Green, and it was rumored we were to leave the buildings on the
morrow.

On the 7th we moved our aching bones, and our tents, to the
bajiks of the Severn River, half a mile westerly from the Academy,
where we set up our tents and laid down those aching bones in a
rather sepulchral place, the spot being nothing less than an old
graveyard, said to have been the "Washington Troops' Burying
Ground." In the evening our officers and band called upon Gov.
Hicks, by request.

Lieut. Maxwell was sent out during the day with a squad of
armed men, to capture stragglers. Several were thus caught, and
one of them was injured slightly by contact with Lieut. Maxwell's
sword. Evidences of getting ready to go somewhere developed
every day. Gen. Viele ordered on the 8th that previous orders
should continue in force, except no battalion drill in the afternoon,
passes to be required to leave camp, officers' servants not enlisted to
be reported to his headquarters, and none to wear uniforms except
soldiers.

On the 9th, the Fourth New Hampshire arrived from Washing-
ton. The Seventh Connecticut had previously arrived. Gov. Hicks
was introduced to our regiment on the 9th, on dress parade, and
made a very patriotic speech to us, to which we replied by three
cheers. The city was put under martial law on the 10th and Lieut. -
Col. Jackson appointed Provost Marshal (see separate account of
it). On same day, too, the rebel Gen. Grayson, at Savannah, was

Oct. '61.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 37

relieved by Gen. E. K. Smith. A diary said: "13th, Capt.
Clark's company (A) came in from scout." (Probably they had
been on picket the previous night. We hadn't learned at that early
date the proper names for various military movements.)

The appointed time having passed for the expedition to sail,
Gen. Sherman — in the meantime chafing almost like a madman and
using an unlimited quantity of cuss words — evidentlj'^ got down
to business on the 14th, and announced his staff, by an order, and
here they are : —

Capt. Louis H. Pelouze, Fifteenth U. S. Inf. . Acting Assistant Adj. -Gen.

1st Lieut. Geo. Merrill, U. S. V Aide-de-Camp.

Capt. Rufns Saxton, A. Q. M., U. S. A. . . Cliief Quartermaster.

Capt. IMichael R. Morgan, C. S., tr. S. A. . . Chief Commissary.

Capt. Qnincv A. Gillraore, U. S. Engineers . Cliief Engineer.

Capt. Johu McNutt, O. D Cliief of Ordnance.

Surgeon Geo. E. Cooper, Med. Dept., U. S. A. Medical Director.

On the 14th, we find that Capt. Dow (Co. H) was on picket,
and Capt. Dunbar was president of a general court-martial (five
men to be tried) . At this point the writer finds the first mention of
steamers. A diary of 14th said : " Eight steamers lay off here."

Before embarking we deem it essential to insert a few

ANNAPOLIS ITEMS.

On the day of our arrival at Annapolis, a slave woman had
been hung for poisoning her master, and the gallows could be seen
by us near the railroad.

The Fourth New Hampshire was camped about H miles from
the Third New Hampshire.

Of the "cart-wheel" plan of the cit}^, it is said that Cxen.
Washington, while on a visit there, became so struck with the advan-
tages of it, that under his influence the cit}' of Washington was laid
out on substantially the same plan.

The population in 1860 was 4,.520 ; in 1870, 5,744; in 1880,
6,642. It has many times been called a " Completed City." The
Aunapolitans claim that the wonderful growth and importance of
Baltimore had been a great drawback to their city.

It was here, on the 23d of December, 1783, that Washington
surrendered to Congress his commission as General-in-Chief of the
American Army.

The St. John's College charter dates 1784. During the war the
buildings were used by the government for hospital purposes. The
grounds occupy 26 acres. One of the branches fits young men for
the Naval Academy, The large poplar tree standing in front is
worthy of mention. It is said to ante-date Annapolis itself. It is
about 30 feet in circumference at its base, and is about 150 feet
high. Beneath its branches, Washington, Lafayette, Greene and
others have been entei'tained.

The Naval Academy was founded in 1845, by the Secretarj' of
the Navy, George Bancroft, and the academic routine began Octo-
ber 10 of that year. The outbreak of the war caused its removal

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to Newport in May, 1861, and it was returuecl m the summer of
1865. The grounds were added to in 1847, 1853, 1866 and 1874,
and in 1888 included fift}^ acres. Lack of space forbids a descrip-
tion of the various buildings. All this and more may be found in a
pamphlet entitled " A Hand-Book of Annapolis and the U. S. Naval
Academy," published in 1888 by the Anne Arundel County His-
torical Society.

A National Cemetery was established in 1862, and there were
laid the remains of such soldiers as died in the military hospitals at
Annapolis and at Camp Parole, near by. The cemetery is half a mile
westerly from the city, is l)eautifully laid out and surrounded by a
stone wall. Total buried, 2,482, of which 211 were unknown.

The first theatre in America was at Annapolis, in 1752.

The old iron cannon, half buried on State House hill, formed
(200 years ago) a part of the armament of St. Mary's fort. It lay
under water more than two centuries, and when discovered was thor-
oughly encrusted with oysters.

Of the Academy, a private letter said : " It was instituted under
Polk's administration. The j^ard contains nice avenues, trees and
monuments. The houses are nearly new and very fine, but have
suffered .badly from use as barracks by a rough soldiery — nothing
gets any mercy at their hands."

Mrs. Judge Brewer, a loyal lady resident, visited the camp
frequently, with delicacies for the sick, and endeared herself to those
unfortunates.

Some of the countersigns at Annapolis were: Oct. 12, Shenan-
doah; 13, Utah; 14, Washington; 15, Quebec; 16, Missouri.

A good story is told about the countersign " Shenandoah."' It
would appear that Co. A. (and possibly others) were on picket out-
side the camp grounds, and the hours were called thus, "12 o'clock,
and all's well!" Just at this time, a Forty-seventh New York,
(German) officer was going the grand rounds, being Officer of the
Day ; and as his horse pranced up to the redoubtable private of Co.
A, who bears the name of Sam George, this gallant Officer of the
Day, w^ho was evidently a little "off" as to pure English, hoarsel}'
whispered "Shinning up the Door!" Sam challenged him again
and again, but with no better result, and wouldn't let him pass.
That the German fired oft' some poor English it is needless to say ;
but after awhile Capt. Clark, who was in command of the picket,
was found, and matters set right.

During our stay tAvo men of one of the German regiments, either
in trying to desert or to have a pleasure trip, got capsized and
drowned in the Severn River, not far from our camp. Their bodies
were recovered by oystermen, with oyster hooks, next day.

The Annapolis Gazette of. October 17 said: "Mrs. Yiele, the
accomplished wife of Brig. -Gen. Viele, has forwarded from her home
five beautiful flags for the five regiments of her husband's brigade.
They Avere presented yesterday on the College Green with appropriate
ceremonies. The presentation speeches were made by Gov. Hicks
aud Brig. -Gen. Duryea, and responses by the colonels of the several
regiments."

Oct. '61.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 41

In preparing for the embarkation of the troops, Gen. Sherman
appointed Capt. Clark Harbor Master. ( See Capt. Clark's personal. )

Lient.-Col. Jackson was appointed Provost Marshal at Annap-
olis, by Gen, Viele, October 11, with headquarters at the Assembly
Rooms, State House. (See Col. Jackson's personal.)

Surgeon Cooper, U. S. A., in the "Medical and Surgical His-
tory of the Rebellion," page 230, Vol. I., says he "Reported to
Sherman at Annapolis, finding there the following troops : Eighth and
Ninth Maine, Third and Fourth New Hampshire, Forty-sixth, Forty-
seventh and Forty-eighth New York, Fiftieth and One Hundredth
Pennsj'lvania, Eighth Michigan and Co. E. of the Third U. S. Light
Artillery ; and prior to sailing, the Seventy-ninth New York joined.
They were all full regiments, except the Forty-sixth New York,
which had less than 500. Variola appeared in the Eighth Maine,
before sailing ; and after sailing from Fort Monroe (on the Vander-
hilt) the disease caused considerable alarm."

Gen. Sherman, evidently hopeful for an earlj' embarkation, —
though the}' do say he continued to use strong language about the non-
arrival of the expected steamers, — issued on the 15th an order giving
instructions as to how to embark and how to behave on shipboard.
The latter included precaution against fire, prohibiting any fancy
cooking, such as frying meat or frying doughnuts in fat (this was a
shot at our Yankee doughnuts, we fear), and fixing the allowance of
water at nineteen gallons per day per man and three gallons per
horse. We were visited the same day by three gentlemen from New

Hampshire — J. B. Eaton, Mr. Seaver and . A letter of the

16th said: " Eleven steamers in harbor ; " and that Gen. Sherman
ordered the troops to be put in readiness to embark. It must be
borne in mind at this point (and previously, too), that the reader of
this is quite well informed as to the probable destination ; but the
troops, it may be truthfully said, had no knowledge whatever on
that point. Therefore we were speculatiug upon it. One diarj^
even suggested Philadelphia ! The expected order came on the
17th, for the embarkation to take place the 18th.

The reader may well say. Did the boys write manj^ letters at
this time ? Yes, they did ; not only sending them off at once,
but writing another and taking it aboard the steamer, to add a post-
script something like this : —

On Board Ste.vmer Atlantic,

Bound for Somewhere, etc.
18 Oct. 1861.

Dear 3Iother : Though I wrote you yesterday, Avill add that our regi-
ment embarked ou this steamer this forenoon. There are several steamers
lying- here, taking on board the troops. God and Gen. Sherman only know
where we are going ; and perhaps Gen. Sherman is n't sure. Some sky New
Orleans, and some say Charleston. All sorts of rumors float through the
air : and in trying to believe it all, is trying indeed to us poor soldiers. We
shall soon start, — appearances indicate today or tomorrow, — so good-
bye. We will try to do our duty, wherever it may be required ; and until
you hear from me again believe me to be your loving and loyal son,

John.

P. S. (4 P.M.) : There is a mail just going ashore, and said to be our
last chance. Good-bye again. John.

42 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [O'L '61.

Under the peculiarly embarrassing circumstances which sur-
rounded Gen. Sherman, it must have tried him sorely. He assigned
troops to steamers by orders, and we give the list here ; but it must
be borne in mind that circumstances over which Gen. Sherman had
no control conspired against him, and the troops did not sail in
every instance in the steamer assigned, though very nearly so : —

First Brigade — Brig. -Gen. Egbert L. Viele.

Third New Hampshire Vokmteers . . . Steamer Atlantic.
Forty-sixth New York " . . . . " Daniel Webster.

Forty-seventh New York " . . . . " Boanoke.

Forty-eighth New York " . . . . " Empire City.

Horses and wagons on steamers Belvidere and Philadelphia.

Second Brigade — Brig. -Gen. Isaac I. Stevens.

Pennsylvania Roundheads Steamer Ocean Queen.

Fiftieth Pennsylvania (five companies) . . " " "

Fiftieth Pennsylvania (Ave companies) . . " ^ Vanderhilt.

Eighth Michigan " "

Horses and w^agons on steamer Ben Deford.

Third Brigade — Brig. -Gen. Horatio G. Wright.

Fourth New Hampshire Steamer Baltic.

Sixth Connecticut " Coatzacoalcos.

(Some mistake or omission here.)

Horses and wagons on steamer Baltic,
Hamilton's Light Battery . . . . . Steamer Ericsson.
Battalion Volunteer Engineers (N.Y.), now at

Fort Monroe " Star of the South.

Third Rhode Island Artillery, now at Ft. Monroe, " Cahawba.
Division Headquarters " Atlantic.

Division Headquarters' horses on steamer Ericsson.

Each brigade commander to select a steamer assigned to his brigade,
for his own headquarters, and report it No sutler but the one ap-
pointed by the Secretary of War will be recognized or received on board.

The writer is a day ahead of his story ; but the times were stir-
ring, and this fact is offered as an apology to the reader. On the
17th, the Secretary of War asked Gen. Sherman if he wanted the
Seventy-ninth New York Highlanders, in case Gen. McClellan would
consent to spare them. Sherman replied affirmatively, but Gen.
McClellan replied as follows : —

Camp Griffin, 17 Oct. 1861.

I gave Sherman all the regiments he asked for. At least two of those
originally intended for him, and promised to me, have been diverted from
me. The artillery promised me to replace Hamilton's Battery have not
been given me. I Avill not consent to one other man being detached from
this army for that expedition. I need far more than I now have to save
this country, and cannot spare any disciplined regiment. Instead of dimin-
ishing this army, true policy would dictate its immediate increase to a
large extent. It is the task of the Army of the Potomac to decide the ques-
tion at issue. No outside expedition can afl'ect the result. I hope I will
not again be asked to detach anybody.

Evidently McClellan had no faith in our expedition, and did n't
mean that the Army of the Potomac should share honors with any
other.

Oct. '61.'] THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 43

On the 18th of October Lincoln telegraphed Sherman: "Your
despatch of yesterday received and shown to Gen. McClellau. I
have promised him not to break his army here without his consent.
I do not think I shall go to Annapolis."

Our marching orders were read on parade the 18th, and all
passes from camp were stopped. We need not recite the movements
incidental to packing up, striking tents, breaking camp, etc. The
reader has been put in possession of at least one variety of such
details. We embarked on the 18th, being taken to the steamer
Atlantic by the smaller steamers Maijjiower and Massachusetts.

The regiment soon found itself on board and assigned to quar-
ters. The bunks were " three deep " and about 1 ,200 in all, and were
numbered. Our horses and wagons were still at the wharf awaiting
transportation. These included officers' horses and hostlers and
wagoners of the companies. They had a unique experience, to be
given later on. Our otHcers had a little unpleasantness, on their
arrival on board, with the occupants of the very best state-rooms,
who proved to be correspondents of New York papers. Our officers
contended that to themselves belonged the priority of right to select.
As Capt. Saxton, the quartermaster, was at Fort Monroe, he could not
be appealed to till arrival there. Then a change occurred, and the
officers of the Third New Hampshire were happy. We were safely
stowed away and made fairly comfortable in our bunks, but lay at
anchor waiting for we knew not what. The 19th found us still off
Annapolis, and the embarkation of troops still going on.

Our Colonel issued an order on the 19 th requiring daily two
roll calls (at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.), and requiring the band and field
music (fife and drum) to practice an hour three times daily in good
weather. We had another opportunity the 19th to send letters on
shore.

The 20th still found us at anchor. It was Sunday, and we
had a sermon. Our Chaplain notes the fact that he had promised
to preach at Annapolis that day for another minister. Gen. Sher-
man and staff came on board.

A paper published at Columbus, S. C. (20 Oct.), had a peculiar
advertisement. A public-spirited citizen, owing to the poverty of
the extremely poor, suggests the gift of meat, etc., to make soup to
distribute. The advertisement read thus : "A Card — Soupery."

On the morning of the 21st the long-looked-for order was
issued, and our boys readily assisted in weighing anchor, and we
were oft' in a southerly direction. The day was fine and the scenery
splendid, especially when coupled with the movement of a small
fleet. As we have a fair start, let us go back to the horses and
wagons and hostlers, etc., left on the wharf on the afternoon of the
18th. They staid and staid, and no notice was taken of them what-
ever. They staid all night on the wharf, and in the rain, too. They
continued to stay, like Casablanca, and the whole day of the 19th
passed away and they 'd nothing to eat. In the evening they waited
upon the Quartermaster of the Twenty-first Massachusetts, who got
supper for them. They ate it. They had had no food for 30 hours.

44 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_0ct.'61.

Auotlier night was passed on that wharf, and another day too. No
breakfast or dinner had they on the 20th. At night, Capt. Clark of
our regiment (Harbor Master) discovered their condition, and they
were put on board the Belvidere, to which they had been assigned.
They reached Fort Monroe shortly after the regiment did. The
adventures of the Belvidere will be related separately.

To return to the regiment and the steamer Atlantic. We were
running all right, when a fresh breeze sprung up and the sea became
very rough, and we had sea-sickness and plenty of it. As Fort
Monroe was our objective point (temporarily, at least), we steered
for it, and when not far from it we struck a fog, and so dense our
captain (Oliver M. Eldridge) decided to heave to and drop anchor.
We remained thus all night, starting again next morning (22d) for
P^ort Monroe, reaching it early in the forenoon, and anchored m the
midst of what might be called a naval armada. Ships of war, ships
of peace, big and little, steam and sail, large and small, were on
every hand. But we were at Fort Monroe and the rendezvous.
From this point the expedition was to sail, sooner or later.

PREPARATIONS FOR DEPARTURE.

The scenes of activity will hardly bear description. There were
on the 22d about sixty-four vessels safely anchored off the fort ; and
each seemed busy, not only within itself, but there were constant com-
munications between, not only by row boats, but by signals and by
the use of speaking trumpets. Several of the vessels have got to
be supplied with coal, and with water, and with provisions. Boats
go on shore to cai-ry mail, to carry officers and for various other
purposes. Some regiments are put on shore for no other apparent
reason than to stretch their legs. Troops already there, embarked.
Among^them are the U. S. Volunteer Engineers, Col. Serrell (five
companies) . Those men had not yet arrived at the dignity of being
called a regiment, though they were called so later. They were
designated as a Battalion at that time. Their special duty was to
sap and mine, dig rifle pits and build fortifications. They rendered
valuable service in the field of operations. In the matter of taking
in water, coal, etc., our men furnished many details (squads).

On the 23d, Gen. Sherman issued his order containing instruc-
tions about landing, etc., in our expected fray. The order (No. 19)
announced that ' ' the command will sail in a few days for its desti-
nation .... provides for sailing in three columns .... slow
vessels to be towed .... gives instructions as to conduct in
meeting the enemy .... disembarkation to be in three lines.
.... First line., Gen. Wright's brigade, flanked by two sections
of Hamilton's Battery, accompanied by a squad of sappers and
miners and two companies of N. Y. Engineers, with a sufficient supply
of intrenching tools and sandbags. The second line will be Stevens'
Brigade, and if necessary, accompanied by a section of Hamilton's
Battery and two field pieces, to be manned by a company of
the Third Rhode Island. The third line (reserve) will be Yiele's

Oct. '01.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 45

Brigade, the remaining part of Serrell's Volunteer P^ngiueers and
the Third Rhode Island, and will be disposed of according to cir-
cumstances .... the landing of the boats to be by command,
abreast (surf-boats and lighters mentioned in the order). . . . The
general officers and commanders of battalions will be furnished in

time with the place of descent, etc The first line .... if

opposed by greatly superior numbers, must manwuvre and perhaps

momentarily intrench The navy to furnish 300 sailors, to

assist in commanding and manning the surf -boats As soon

as a landing has been effected, the boats will report at once to the
Chief Quartermaster for supplies .... the sick and inefficient men
will remain on board .... until provision is made for them on

shore .... the inefficient to have charge of the sick All

medical officers, except one for each brigade, will laud with the

troops. Those afloat will have the care of all the sick afloat

This order will be promulgated by Gen. Viele to his brigade on the
25th."

Here was richness. We were going coasting, butM'here? On
the 23d of October the Atlantic took in coal, and we signed our first
pay-roll (outside the State of New Hampshire) . On the 24th we were
paid oft". The amount paid a private in Co. D was 85.63, at rate
of $11 per month from muster-in. We also got a mail the same day,
our Chaplain going on shore for it. This mail consisted principally
of letters addressed to us at Annapolis and forwarded from there.
They were welcome epistles, though, as by them we were once more
connected with our friends, and 'twas a great treat for us, not
knowing how long the interval would be ere we should get another.
On the 25th, Cos. B and D were detailed to shovel coal (loading
steamers) and the same day our gunboats brought in some prizes.
Ordered to pack up (not much packing to do) and be in readiness
to start.

On the 26th a few — ver}'^ few — letters arrived, and our
Major (Bedel) made a speech to the boys, full of patriotism and
hope and cheer.

An unknown stole into the cabin of the Atlantic to see how
it fared with the officers, and seizing a bill of fare, made his escape.
Here is the bill of fare : —

Soup. Fish. Boiled.

Julien. Broiled Halibut. Corned Beef and Cabbage.

Roast Pork and Duck.

Calves Feet, Parslej^ Sauce.

Baked Pork and Beans.

Assorted Vegetables.

Ginger Pudding. Apple Pie. Cranberry Pie.

Fruit, Nuts.

" Ye Grods ! " ejaculated every man who covertly saw this bill.
We leave the officers and the aforesaid bill to struggle with each
other for supremacy, while we of the " 'tween decks" return to our
peas on a trencher and our salt Jiorse a la mode.

The rebel signal officer at Norfolk notified his Secretary of War
thus : —

46 THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Oct. '61.

A Federal soldier's hat Avas picked up today at Col. Taylor's farm,
near Willoughby's Point, three and one-half miles from Old Point. It con-
tained two Boston papers, 19th and 21st inst the great expedition

.... to concentrate in Hampton Roads, and the transports are to repair to
Annapolis and there embark a force of 25,000 men under Gen. Sherman.
Several of the larger steamers are loaded with surf -boats .... expedition
intended for Charleston and other places on the coast. At sundown the
lookout reports over 100 sail of vessels in Roads. They are arriving and
departing continually. Main part still at the Roads, and great activity
prevails in the fleet. Capt. Jamks E. Muixigan.

Capt. Pelouze, of Gen. Sherman's staff, issued a circular letter
the same day, calling attention to the unexpected delay, which he
attributed wholly to the weather, and recommends cleanliness and
economy of water, and directs all steam transports, while lying still,
to condense as much water as is practicable. He suggested it possi-
ble that some of the troops would stay on board twenty or thirty
days. He made other suggestions as to clearing all obstructions to
quick landing, after putting to sea.

The Wabash left New York for Fort Monroe the 19th October,
with the Seneca^ Ottatva, Pembina, Unadilla and others. The last
four named were built on a ninety-day contract and were called
"ninety-day gunboats."

About noon of the 26th the expectant fleet was unnecessarily
excited by the hoisting of the signal to start — the Union Jack at
the Atlantic's fore ; but we waited in vain for any movement under
it. It appears that an accompanying signal — a gun from the
Wabash — was to have been fired. The Union Jack was hauled down
about 4 P.M.

On the 26th, the rebel authorities created a new department of
the "State of Georgia," and also of Middle and East Florida.
Evidently they were getting ready to meet emergencies. Some of
the sailing vessels were towed outside during the early evening to a
better position to start from.

On the 27th, with his headquarters on the Wabash, Gen.
Sherman ordered a muster to take place on the 30th. On the 27th
Gen. Sherman notified Gen. Meigs (Q, M. G. at Washington) of
the delay, and said he feared a failure of the water supply. Said
the horses had already been on board some thirteen days, and the
men a week. Though all were loaded with all the water they could
carry, some were then reduced to a supply of nine days. He further
said that Maj. Belger had been written to, and 200,000 gallons
required of him at once ; and as the expedition would leave at first
favorable opportunity, the Post Quartermaster would have sealed
instructions for the water transports, directing to what point they
should proceed. The resources at Fort Monroe (Gen. Wool in com-
mand) were not at his disposal, even if they have more water than
they want themselves. DuPont considers it unsafe, said he, to put
to sea in this weather.

Here was a revelation : Gen. Wool apparently was not in sym-
pathy with expedition. Several sailing vessels went to sea the 27th,
and later information showed that some of them belonged to the
expedition and were sent ahead for cogent reasons. "Very windy

Oct. '61.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 47

today — Sundaj^ ; " and, as the Chaplain expressed it iu his diary,
" It was too rough to preach, and no chance for a praj^er meeting."

The wind on Sunday morning had increased to a gale, much to
our disgust ; but by noon it appeared to have spent its force, and
the weather cleared up. An English brig, iu attempting to leave,
ran ashore and still remained there at night, though two tugs tried
iu vain to pull her off. The rebels came down to the water's edge
to look at her. We were getting impatient, though we saw evident
signs daily of an early departure.

On the 28th, Gen. Wool, still in command at Fort Monroe,
wrote the Secretary of War thus (extracts) : —

By special messenger I . . . . inform you .... the expedition ....
is still "in Hampton Roads. Gen. Sherman lias been here since Tuesday last.
To hasten his departure .... gave him supplies, among others, 850,000

rounds of cai'tridges This ammunition stored at bottom of ships

.... four days to get it out .... when I gave it ... . expected expedi-
tion would sail at once. It is now nearly seven days, and fleet still in

port Am now furnishing ten days' rations to the soldiers ....

same reason as for ammunition. '. ... I will venture to assert that a worse
managed expedition could not well be contrived. Every opportunity has
been given the rebels to be prepared to meet them at any point on the coast.
Among other opportunities Avas a desertion from the fleet : a petty oflScer
[The party referred to, I And on inquiry, to have been jNIr. Hale, a young
oflicer connected Avith the Navy, and I believe a relative of Secretary
Welles, a native of Virginia. — D. E.] carried with him the signal book and,
it is said, a knoAvledge of the destination of the expedition.

Gen. Wool concluded by asking for more ammunition, for small arms,
and called attention to the garrison of Fort Monroe, saying he was defi-
cient in artillerists, otflcers and men, and could not man more than ten
guns.

By a return made the 28th of October, the entire force was as
follows : —

PRESENT.

Officers.

en.

Aggregate.

For duty.

Total.

For duty.

Total.

185

192

3,682

3,796

3,988

137

141

3,015

3,196

3,337

147

153

3,574

3,747

3,900

1,242

1,315

1,377

Division Stafl* . . .
First Brigade . .
Second Brigade . .
Third Brigade . .
Troops not brigaded

Total ... 556 574 11,538 12,079 12,653

ORGANIZATION.

FiKST Brigade — Second Brigade — Third Brigade —

ViELE. . Steat:ns. Wright.

Third NcAv Hampshire. Eighth Michigan. Sixth Connecticut.

Eighth Maine. Seventy-ninth New York. Seventh Connecticut.

Forty-sixth New York. Fiftieth Pennsylvania. Ninth Maine.
Forty-seventh NeAV York. One Hundredth Fourth New Hampshire

Forty-eighth NeAv York. Pennsylvania.

Not brigaded : First New York Engineers, Third Rhode Island,
Battery E, Third United States Artillery.

Our regiment was very much elated over the fact that our
steamer and ourselves were honored in more than one way. Gen.
Sherman and Staff were to remain with us, and our steamer was to

48 ITHIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. | \_Oct. '61.

take the lead of the other steamers and sail at the head of the
column, following in the wake of the magnificent Wabash. The
Atlantic, Gen. Sherman, Third New Hampshire ! The first effect of
this information was to so swell us with pride that all other thoughts
were for the time excluded, and it was a serious question whether
if the enemy had appeared just then in any shape whatever, we
would have had sense enough to fight at ail.

During the evening our steamer took in a liberal quantity of
provisions. 'T was the night of the 28th of October. The next
morning's sun will shine upon us for the last time in Hampton
Roads.

At this point we furnish the reader with a complete list of the
vessels composing the fleet, with all obtainable data concerning
armament, capacity and cargoes.

THE FLEET.

Wabash. ' Comdr. C. R. P. Rodgers. Commodore S. F. DuPont on board,
commanduig the naval forces. Arm. : 28 9-inch, 14 8-inch, 2 9-inch
pivots: total, 44. Steam frigate, 3,200 tons. Built 1855.

Bienville. Comdr. Clias. Steedmau.
Arm. : 8 32-poimders. Did
not start with fleet from Fort
Monroe; joined fleet 1 Nov.
Sidewheel steamer. Purchased,
$161,250.
Augusta. Comdr. Enoch G. Par-
rott. Arm. : 8 32-pounders.
Sidewheel.
Curlew. Acting Comdr. P. G. Wat-
mough. Arm. : 6 32-pounders,
1 30-inch, rifled.
Isaac Smith. Lieut. -Comdr. J. W.
Nicholson. Arm. : 1 30-pouud-
er, rifled. Screw steamer, 453
tons. Purchased, $50,000.
diohican. Comdr. S. W. Godon.
Arm. : 2 11-inch pivots, 4 32-
pounders.

COMMODORE ■-. K. Dl'l'ONT. Ottava. Lieut. -Comdr. T. H. Stev-

ens. Arm. : 1 11-inch pivot,
1 22-pounder, rifled, 2 24-ponnder howitzers. Built for Government,
$88,000. Screw steamer, 507 tons.
Paivnee. Lieut.-Comdr. R. H. Wyman. Arm. : 8 9-inch pivots, 1 20-

pounder, rifled, 2 24-pounder howitzers.
Pocahontas. Comdr. Percival Drayton (whose brother commanded at

Hilton Head). Arm. : 1 11-inch pivot, 4 32-pounders.
Penquin. Lieut.-Comdr. F. A. Budd. Arm. : 4 32-pounders.
Penibina. Lieut.-Comdr. J. P. Bankhead. Screw gunboat. Arm. : 1 11-inch
pivot, 1 20-ponnder, rifled, 2 24-pounder howitzers. Built for Gov-
ernment, $88,000.
B. B. Forbes. Lieut.-Comdr. H. S. Newcomb. Arm. : 2 32-pounders

(fired 43 shells). 329 tons. Purchased, $52,500.
Seminole. Comdr. John P. Gillis. Arm. : 1 12-inch pivot, 4 32-pounders.
Seneca. Lieut.-Comdr. Daniel Ammen. Arm.: 1 11-inch pivot, 1 22-
pounder, rifled, 2 24-pounder howitzers. Screw gunboat. Built for
Government, $88,000.

Gen. Thomas W. Sherman.

Gkn. David Huntku.

Gen. Oimsby McK. Mitchel.

Gen. QriNCY A. Gillmoke.

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Mercury. A tugboat. 2 guns ; 187 tons.

Susquehanna. Capt. J. L. Lardner. Steam frigate. Arm. : 15 8-inch.
(Did not sail with fleet from Fort Monroe. Was temporarily de-
tached from blockading squadron oft' Charleston, and joined fleet at
Port Royal.)

Alohama. Gunboat. Comdr. Ed. T. Nichols. Sidewheel. 8 guns; 1,261
tons. (The old Alabama was a ship of the line, of 80 guns ; built 1818 ;
2,(j3o tons.)

UnadiUa. Lieut. N. Collins. Screw gunboat. Built for Government,
.$88,000.

Florida. Capt. J. R. Goldsboro. Gunboat.

Atlantic. Sidewheel steamer. Capt. Oliver M. Eldridge. Brig.-Gen.
Thomas W. Sherman and staff, commanding the land forces. Third
New Hampshire Regiment, Nevj York Herald correspondent (there
were two — the other on the Matanzas).

Baltic. Sidewheel steamer. Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers. Horses
and wagons of Third (Wright's) Brigade. Towed the Ocean Express.
Had on board 40 cannon, 40 frames for buildings, Avheelbarrows,
shovels, picks, etc., and large quantity heavy canvas.

Ericsson. Sidewheel steamer. Hamilton's Battery (Regulars). Horses

of Gen. Sherman and Stafl".
Empire City. Sidewheel steamer. Forty-eighth New York (8 companies

only : the other 2 companies on the Matanzas) .
Daniel Web»ter. Sidewheel steamer. Forty-sixth New York.

VanderhiJt. Sidewheel steamer. Fiftieth Pennsylvania, 5 companies (the

other 5 on Ocean Queen). Eighth Michigan. Seventy-ninth New York

Highlanders. Had camp and garrison equipage and quartermaster

and ordnance stores. Towed the Great Bepuhlic.
Illinois. Sidewheel steamer. Towed the Golden Eagle (sail). Seventh

Connecticut.
Ocean Queen. Sidewheel steamer. Towing the Zenas Coffin. Pennsyl-
vania Roundhead Regiment. Fiftieth Pennsylvania (5 companies :

the other 5 on the Vanderhilt).
Marion. Sidewheel steamer. Sixth Connecticut, 5 companies, right wing.

Left wing on the Parkershurg. Sixth Connecticut originally assigned

to Coatzacoalcos.
Parkershurg. Sidewheel steamer. Sixth Connecticut, 5 companies, left

wing. Right Aving on the Marion.
Belvidere. Sidewheel steamer. A part of the horses and wagons of First

(Viele's) Brigade. Lieut. Dunbar, Forty-eighth New York, in charge.

The others in the Philadelphia, chartered at Baltimore.
Philadelphia. Screw steamer. A part of horses and wagons of First

(Viele's) Brigade. The others on the Belvidere.
Matanzas. Capt. Leesburg. Sidewheel steamer. Forty-eighth New York,

Cos. B and K. The others on Empire City. (Correspondent New

York Herald on board. See Atlantic.)
Boanoke. Capt. Conch. Laden with quartermaster's, commissary's and

ordnance stores. Sidewheel steamer. Forty-seventh New York.

Ariel. Capt. Terry. Sidewheel steamer. Eighth Maine.

Ben Deford. Capt. Hallett. SidcAvheel steamer. Horses and wagons of
Second (Stevens') Brigade.

Cahawha. Capt. Baker. Sidewheel steamer. Third Rhode Island. Em-
barked at Fortress Monroe.

Oriental. Capt. Tuzo. Sidewheel steamer. Gen. Viele and start" (origi-
nally on the Empire City) .

Potomac. Capt. Hilliard. •

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Star of the South. Capt. Kearnley. Siclewheel steamer. Battalion New
York Volunteer Engineers. Embarked at Fortress Monroe.

Peerless. Sidewheel steamer (formerly ran on Lake Ontario). Ladeii with
stores, 87 beeves, 20 men. Chartered at New York by Col. Tompkins,
quartermaster.

Osceola. Capt. J. F. Morrill. Sidewheel steamer, built 1848. Joined fleet
only a day or two prior to its sailing-. 39 beeves and commissary
stores. Chartered at New York by Col. Tompkins, quartermaster.

Union. Sidewheel steamer. Capt. J. I. Sawin. Quartermaster's stores
and horses. (A new steamer.)

Winfield Scott. Capt. Seldy. Sidewheel steamer. 500 of Fiftieth Penn-
sylvania on board. Quartermaster's stores.

Ethan Allen. Ferry boat (sidewheel steamer).

Commodore Perry. Ferry boat (sidewheel steamer).

Locust Point. Capt. French. Stores. -402 tons.

Daylif/ht.

3Iaiiflover. Capt. Phillips. River steamer.

Young Hover. 418 tons. Purchased, §27,500. Propeller bark. 5 guns.

Coatzacoalcos. Capt. Bocock. Sidewheel steamer. Ninth Maine. (Sixth
Connecticut originally assigned to this steamer.)

Governor. Capt. Litchfield. Chartered sidewheel steamer. 350 marines
under John G. Reynolds.

0. 31. Pettit. Capt. A. S. Gardner. 165 tons. Sidewheel steamer. Pur-
chased, $15,000. Tug. 2 guns.

Vixen. Small steam tug (Coast Survey). Capt. Boutelle and Prof . Bache.
This did not start with the fleet from Fortress Monroe, but joined it
next day. 2 guns.

Flag. U. S. steamer. Comdr. John Rodgers. (Comdr. Rodgers was on Du-
Pont's stafl" temporarily.) 938 tons. Purchased, $90,000. Former
name, Phineas Sprague. 9 guns. Screw.

Sabine. Capt. Ringgold. Sail sloop of war. Joined at (oif) Port Royal.

Vandalia. Comdr. F. S. Haggerty. Sail sloop of war. Arm. : 4 8-inch.,
16 32-pounders. Temporarily detached from blockade, oft' Savannah.
Arrived at Port Royal 5th Nov. (Did not sail from Fort Monroe with
fleet.) Was sent ahead, with coal vessels, 28 Oct., to anchor ofl
Savannah.

Ocean Express. Sailing ship. Towed by the Baltic.

Great Bepuhlic. A clipper sailing ship. Towed by the VanderhiU. Horses
and forage.

Golden Eagle. Sailing ship. Towed by the Illinois.

Zenas Coffin. Sailing ship. Towed by the Ocean Queen.

SAILING OF THE EXPEDITION.

A little after five iu the morning, Tuesday, 29 Oct. 1861, the
long delayed and much desired signal gun w^as fired from the
Wabash, and the Union Jack run up to the Atlantic's fore. To
say that we were up and upon deck would be too tame a statement.
Our bodies were up, our spirits were up, our hats w^eut up, huzzas
ascended, and all that. We very readily took a hand at weighing
anchor, and we were off, sailing (steaming) seaward, who knows
where? We instinctively cast a backward look, a loving glance,
possibly our last one, toward the land and the scenes we were leav-
ing behind. The last letter had perhaps been written home, to a
loving mother, sister, or wife ; the tug had taken it ashore, and we

Oct. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 51

were cut loose, to go where blood would be shed and lives sacrificed :
but we Avent filled with a sense of duty, aud that proved a most
powerful panacea. The sky was without a cloud — no better day
could have been selected. Our steamer was nearly, if not quite, the
last to weigh anchor. No attempt was apparently made during the
forenoon to take prescribed positions in the grand procession. Dur-
ing the afternoon, as nearly as could be, the various vessels took
their positions. In that order the fleet covered about 12 miles each
way.

On the same day the Neiv lork Herald correspondent (on the
Matanzas) said he had heard the destination was Port Royal, S. C.

The form of the fleet plan was like a harrow or an inverted V :
in other words, a double echelon. The Unadilla became disabled,
or her machinery deranged, at the start, aud was towed for awhile
by the R. B. Forbes.

Another account of the start says : " The order to sail was an-
nounced at sunrise on Tuesday, the 29th of October, by a signal
gun; and the fleet got under way about 5.30 a.m. It was a beau-
tiful day, and the fleet presented an interesting sight. It started
very nearly in three parallel lines and covered some ten or twelve
miles. This order of moving could not be maintained, owing prin-
cipallj^ to the various rates of speed of the several vessels."

It Avas said that on the da}' previous to the sailing of the fleet,
some 25 coal schooners were sent to rendezvous at the mouth of the
Savannah to deceive the Confederates.

Another account says : "3 war steamers, G sailing war vessels,
26 steam gunboats, 4 steam ferry boats, 30 steam transports, 6 sail-
ing transports and about 27,000 troops."

The early morning of the 30th discovered the fleet in disorder,
and the rising wind caused the smaller vessels to hug the shore in
alarm.

On Thursday morning (31st) the wind had gone down, and it
was a perfect calm, except a long swell on the sea. This proved to
be a calm preceding a storm. As on the previous day, the fleet was
spread over many miles, and some not in sight. A little before
eleven the main body of the fleet, on the presumption that they had
outsailed the others, hove to. At this time the Atlantic was sent in
search of the missing ones and to lend aid if necessary. Sails were
furled in the afternoon, on the fleet, so great was the calm ; but
towards evening black clouds appeared and the wind began to rise,
and so rapidly as to cause alarm.

On the 31st October the rebel government received the very
pleasant ( ?) information that the (their) steamer Salvor had been
captured near Key West, laden with arms.

52 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Oct. '61.

IMPORTANT WAE DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

The Department of the East was created October 1 , comprising
the six New England States, under Gen. Butler, with headquarters
at Boston.

A general order of the 23d provided for paying the families of
prisoners of war : 1st, to those who shall present a written author-
ity ; 2d, to wife ; 3d, to guardian of minor children ; 4th, to wid-
owed mother.

Another general order, of the 26th, forbade the muster-iu of
any more regimental bands, and directed the immediate discharge by
the regimental commander of all members of bands who were not
musicians..

Still another order, 26th, provided that when troops were trav-
elling in disaffected parts of the country on trains, they should alight
and walk across the bridges.

The Monthly Return shows (on steamer Atlantic) : —

Field and Stafl" — men, - officers.

Band — " -

Co. A 98 " 3

B 97 " 3

C 95 " 3

D 93 " 3

E 95 " 3

F 93 " 3

G 88 " 3

H 94 '• 3

I 89 " 3

K 89 " 3

Present aggregate .... 0,000 00

Aggregate last Report . . 0,000 00

Losses: By transfer — Field and Staff, 1; I, 1 ; K, 1. Discharged for
disability at Annapolis and Fort Hamilton — A, 1; B, 2; C, 1; D, 1; E, 2;
F, -i; G, G; H, 3; I, 2 ; K, 5 : total, 27 (see Jan. 1862 Supplement).

Gains: Enlisted in Co. A, 1 ; by transfer — Field and Staff, 3; B, 1.
ABCDEFGHI K Totals.
Sergeants . . . .555455545500
Corporals ....8888886 888 00

Present sick 20

Absent sick 17

For duty (men) 882

[Note. — The general appearance of this return shows a decided un-
familiar ity with the subject, and the data of changes must not be relied
upon as being correct. — D. E.]

It must be remembered that we were on board the Atlantic and
on the Atlantic Ocean. One otHcer of B was reported sick, and that
was Capt. Wilbur. The men left at Long Island, who were unable
to rejoin at Washington, were sent to Fort Hamilton, to close up the
camp at Mineola, and the greater part of them were discharged for
disability. At Annapolis, when it became apparent that we were
soon to embark, the several sick, not fit for service, were discharged.

NOVBIVIBER, 1861.

^^T was a little singular that on the 1 st day of November,
jf while we were at sea, wholly lost to view from land, the
Confederate Acting Secretary of War, J. P. Benjamin,
telegraphed from Richmond to Gov. Pickens at Colum-
bia, S. C, to Gen. Drayton, at Fort Walker, Hilton
Head, Port Royal, S. C, and to Gen. Ripley at Charles-
ton, S. C, as follows: "I have just received information
which I consider reliable, that the enemy's expedition is
intended for Port Royal."

The Bienville overtook the fleet on the 1st.

Incidents of 3d Nov. : The Empire City, having ten compa-
nies Forty-eighth New York, came alongside the 3fatanzas, having
the other two companies on board. The boys cheered and the band
played. All seemed thankful for preservation from the storm. At
sunrise the main fleet had only nineteen vessels, and only two war
vessels — the Bienville and the Florida. The channel was found
about noon, and during the latter part of the afternoon the fleet
went in over the bar, except the heavy draft vessels. These latter
were the Atlantic, Baltic, Wabash, Illinois and Oriental. There
were missing, at nightfall, the Ocean Eagle, Zenas Coffin, Ocean
Exiness, Great Rejniblic and other transports, besides several gun-
boats.

The first gun of the (our) campaign was fired on the 3d, from
the northerly fort, at our gunboats, about 5 p.m., to which thej'
replied.

THE SEALED ORDERS.

The sealed orders, showing destination, were opened the 3d, it
being considered that the circumstances required it. They were
found to read as follows : —

Headquarters Expeditioxarv Corps,

Steamer Atlantic, 29 Oct. 1861.
Sir : In the event of your transport being separated from the fleet, you
will proceed to Port Royal, S. C, and report to the Brigadier-General to
whose column your transport belongs, or officer there in command.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Louis H. Pelouze.
Capt. Fifteenth U. S. Infantry, A. A. A. G.

Now that the secret, has become an open one, the account of
Gen. Viele is worthy of insertion.

54 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xor. '61.

THE SELECTION OF PORT ROYAL.

Gen. Egbert L. Viele (see Magazine American History, Oct.
1885) says, substantially, that a council of war was held prior to
sailing, in the inner cabin of DuPont, on the Wabash, and there
were present Generals Sherman, Viele, Stevens, Wright, Commo-
dores DuPont, Rodgers (J.), Rodgers (R.), and Davis. The meet-
ing was for final instructions of the Government and to learn the
destination. The outer door was securely fastened and a marine
stationed several feet away, Avith strict orders to allow no listeners
to approach. DuPont unfolded the document and read in a very
low tone. The destination was Bull's Bay and Fernandina.
Viele further says that he learned the destination a mouth prior,
and DuPont admitted he had learned the same thing. "A woman
in the case, probably," said Viele, "who probably obtained the
points from some indiscreet cabinet oflficer." This conference held
till nearly morning. Viele says that in the course of consultation
he suggested Port Royal, and it was then thoroughly discussed ;
but an adjournment was had without decision. They assembled
again in the morning, and decided upon Port Royal. Sealed
orders were then prepared for each vessel, not to be opened till out
of sight of land. This decision was made known to the President
at the last moment, notwithstanding which, Viele says, a dispatch
was found at Fort Walker, from Jeff Davis, informing the com-
mander of that fort that Port Royal had been selected. " Probably
another woman in the case," says Viele.

Turning backward a little in history, we succeed in finding that
in June, 1861, a special board was convened in Washington to
investigate as to the possible points of attack on the Southern coast.
The board consisted of Capt. S. F. DuPont, L^. S. N., Capt. Chas. H.
Davis, U. S. N., Maj. John G. Barnard, U. S. Engineer Corps, and
Prof. Alexander Bache of the U . S. Coast Survey. Precisely what
they decided upon is not at hand, though it can be surmised.

On the 12th of October, 1861, a confidential order to

said: "In examining the various points upon the coast, it has
been ascertained that Bull's Bay, St. Helena, Port Royal and Fer-
nandina are each and all accessible and desirable points for the
purpose indicated ; and the government has decided to take posses-
sion of at least two of them. Which two shall be thus occupied
will be committed to your discretion after obtaining the best
information you can in regard to them."

On the 28th of July, 1861, a conference was held at Washing-
ton, in the Navy Department, as to the probable point on the coast,
etc. Present, Generals Scott, Totten, Meigs, Col. T. W, Sherman
(our Sherman), Capt. H. G. Wright (our Wright) of the Engineer
Department, and Col. Collum, Gen. Scott's aide.

Observe that Sherman's order to prepare the expedition was
dated 2 Aug. 1861 (see his order).

We saw land on the 4th for the first time, and we, like
Columbus, made a great ado about it. Gen. Sherman (temporarily

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT.

on boaixl the Wabash , off Port Royal) , auuouuced in a circular the
safe arrival of the fleet. He said he had "the unparalleled gratifica-
tion to congratulate .... on our safe arrival Soldiers !

.... the eyes of your country are upon j^ou. She expects you to
conquer .... be cool and determined .... act only at the com-
mand of your officers, and be prompt to do so. Be not led away
by ... . enthusiasms .... some of you have not had proper
opportunities for instruction .... Soldiers ! you are contending

against
an enemy
who depre-
ciates your
manhood and
iS?'^ who denies that
^ your prowess is equal
to his. Belie this sen-
timent, or you will dis-
grace yourselves and your
nativity."

A diary said: " At 4 p.m.
only thirteen vessels here ; our gun-
boats and the rebels are firing." The
rebel commander at Wilmington, N. C,
was authorized the 4th to send all the
troops he could spare whenever Gov. Pickens
notified him that South Carolina was attacked.
Gen. Ripley, the rebel commander at Charleston,
reported the enemy's fleet as concentrating between
Tybee and Port Royal.
Incidents of the 5th : The Ericsson came in and also
grounded, and fears were entertained for her safety ; but
she escaped injury. Gen. Sherman, together with Generals Viele,
Stevens and Wright, — each with his staff accompanying, — went on
a reconnojssance, in the little Mercury, early in the morning. The
gunboats Ottawa., Penguin, Isaac Smitlt, Curleiv, Seneca and Peyn-
hina had a little friendly (?) tilt with Tatnall's fleet, consisting of
the Savannah (formerly the Everr/Iade), the Screamer, Lady Davis
and one other, whose identity could not be made out.

The battery on Hilton Head fired its first shot the 5th, duriug
the little tilt between Tatuall and our gunboats. Tatnall retreated
after an hour's pleasure(?). The Pawnee arrived during the scrim-

56 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xor. '61.

mage, and about the time of its close sent several iron complimeuts
(68-pounders) from her rifled guus into and over the Hilton Head
battery. It was done so handsomely and in such an offhand manner
that our boys were well pleased, and remarked that if they (the
rebels) did not look sharp they would be served up on a spit for the
Pawnee's lunch some bright morning. The Vandalia arrived under
full sail ; and a noble-looking craft she was, with every stitch of
canvas set and filled. Toward night the Wabask, Siisquehanna, and
other war vessels started in to fire a few shots, but the grounding of
the Wabash completely stopped the diversion. The southerly battery
fired two shots in direction of fleet about sundown. But why do n't
we go in? Are we waiting for the rebels to re-inforce, or are we
waiting to be re-inforced ourselves by the missing portion of our
fleet? Probably the latter.

The rebels were certainly putting themselves into shape to meet
us, for on the 5th Gen. Robert E. Lee was assigned to command
of a newly created department, consisting of the coasts of South
Carolina, Georgia and East Florida. On the same day we were
again paid off, for the months of September and October, the pri-
vates receiving $26.

Incidents of the 6th : Evidently it was intended to attack on
the 6th ;■ but a high wind prevailed, and we could all see that it would
be worse than folly to begin the attack. Preparations were going
forward rapidly, and we all settled down to the belief that the mor-
row would sink us or land us.

On the 6th November, having been paid off and battle imminent,
our desire to send money home was gratified in an unexpected way.
Capt. C. E, Fuller, quartermaster on Gen. Sherman's staff' (on the
Atlantic), being one of a firm of Boston bankers (Clapp, Fuller &
Brown) , very kindly offered to take the money and give drafts for
the same on his firm. This kind oft'er was accepted, and man}' sent
their spare .money in this way. Quite like nearly all voluntary ser-
vice, Capt. Fuller's course was severely criticised, not only by some
of the staff" officers, but by others as well. A reference of the ques-
tion to Gen. Sherman settled the whole matter, for he gave it his un-
qualified approval. The writer has had several original receipts
loaned him, showing that at least ninety-four different persons
availed themselves of the opportunity. Later we had the conven-
ience of Adams Express Company, of which something will be written
later on.

On the same 6th November the rebel Gen. Gatlin, at Golds-
borough, N. C, reported to his War Department the finding of a
note near wreck of steamer Union (of our fleet) , directing the cap-
tain to proceed to Port Royal if he got separated from the fleet.

The paying of our regiment was not completed until the 6th.
A diary of that date said : " Nothing is yet heard from the Ocean
Express, which has all our most valuable ordnance and ordnance
stores on board." The captain and crew of the wrecked Peerless
came in the 6th.

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The attack of the Oth — hardl}^ worthy the dignified name of
attack — was promptly reported by the rebels to Richmond, and
stated the fleet to be about tifty sail, etc. Gov. Pickens of South
Carolina, in great trepidation, reported that the fleet had passed the
batteries, and asked for more arms.

The Seneca was sent in to the blockading fleet oft" Charleston,
for the Susquehanna, to assist in taking Port Royal; and the Van-
dalia was subsequently obtained from ofl" Savannah.

The soundings for course of our fleet in the attack were made
in the Vixen by Com. DuPont, Fleet Capt. Davis and Mr. Boutelle
of the Coast Survey, and the channel perfectly located. All the
buoys had been removed by the rebels.

An interesting account, by Capt. (then Lieut.) Ayer, of the
trip from Fortress Monroe, is full of interest and worthy of insertion.

FORTRESS MONROE TO PORT ROYAL.

[Extract from letter of Capt. (then Lieut.) Ayer.]

Off Hatteras, Oct. 30, 1861 (Wednesday).

We are about 40 miles from land .... accompanied by the whole

expedition. The whole number is 48, and 33 are now in sight The

old steamer Governor, that used to run from Boston to the Kennebec, is

Avith us The great steamship VanderbiU has one full regiment on

board and several companies of another. She is towing the Great Bepnhlir,
with 500 horses on board .... the sailing ships are towed by the steam-
ers. The principal war ship .... the Wabash .... is right ahead of us.
.... It is getting rough, and the small gunboats are beginning to pitch and
roll badly. One, the Ottavxi, is rolling fearfully, and the sea breaks over her.

Oct. 3 1 : Great anxiety was felt yesterday for some of the gunboats
that could not keep up .... about 3 p.m. yesterday our ship turned right
about and went back to look them up, and found them before dark ....
took one in tow .... the other refused. The latter, the Isaac Smith, is

with us this morning 12 m.: We are again on the back track to hunt

up five more 1 p.m. : We have lost sight of the fleet 4 p.m. :

We have found the rest of our fleet .... found the great steamship UJi-
nois, with part of her smoke stack gone and a sailing vessel in tow ....
off'ered assistance and it -was refused. Evening : We have all steam on and

will probably overtake the fleet by morning The Atlantic is said to

be 288 feet long, 48 feet across, including paddle-boxes, and 50 feet deep in
the hold.

Nov. 1 : We caught up with the fleet at three this morning Re-
porters onboard: JVew York Tribune — Mortimer Thompson, " Doesticks;"'
Nev: York Herald, also [name not given — D. E.]

Nov. 3 — Sunday morning: .... we have experienced a tremendous
gale .... which has blown our fleet God only knows where. Only seven
vessels of our fleet in sight .... yesterday morning the little steamer
Mayjloiver .... Avas seen with signals of distress, and our ship at once
steered in that direction and found her .... Avith upper works badly stove
.... the sea SAveeping clean over her main deck. We took her in tOAv and
she is Still at our stern. One gunboat had broken her rudder chains and
lost her boAV gun overboard, staving the buhvarks as it Avent over. This
Avas night before last ; and she has not been seen since. The sea was so
rough Ave could not help her. The commotion Avas terrible ; and if our
ship had struck her it Avould have dashed her to pieces .... am sorry to
say the measles has got among us.

Nov. 4 — Monday morning: We have made the land, and the great
.... Wabash has anchored .... vessels coming in sight and coming in at
intervals 1p.m.: The fleet has nearly all arrived .... t\\Q Governor

58 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '61.

has gone down with tAveuty marines on board .... the Fiftieth Pennsyl-
vania threw their arms overboard, and one company of another regiment

did the same Evening : All onr smaller vessels of war steamed in

. . . . and fired one by one .... very soon three steamers .... came out
and opened fire on our vessels .... they soon found more than they bar-
gained for and retreated. About a dozen of our little gunboats chased them
a short distance .... Gen. Sherman has sent to Charleston tonight for
the Sabine and Vaiidalia, of the blockading fleet, and they are expected here

by morning 10 p.m. : The pilot of this ship has just returned in a

small boat from the scene of action, and says one of the rebel steamers is a
flat boat. She ventured up nearer than the others, as she could run in shoal
Avater ; and one of our shells burst directly over her, and probably killed
several of her crew .... and one of the others was struck twice ....
when out of range one was taken in tow by the others

Nov. 5 : The two ships from Charleston have arrived .... some of
our gunboats in cruising aboiat Avere fired at from batteries on shore.

Nov. G : All quiet.

Nov. 7 : . . . . [the fight described] .... we put one regiment on
shore tonight, and I went in charge of one of the boats .... could not
reach the shore by 30 or 40 rods

Nov. 8 : There is a vessel of war going to New York this afternoon.

THE STORM.

[Extract from the Memoirs of D. E.]
Our. fleet Avas scattered. A few put back to Fort Monroe. Some ran
out to sea. Others went to the bottom, after nearly outriding the storm.
The old Atlantic, which Avas considered the most staunch craft of the fleet,
Avas tossed about like an egg shell. The barrels of pork and beef in the
hold were throAvn from side to side Avith such force that it really seemed as
if Ave should be stove. During the day, the scene was a grand one. The
waves ran mountains high. Sometimes, when upon a high wave, we could
see several of the smaller crafts struggling for life with the invisible foe,
with signals of distress flying that could not be answered — as no vessel
could safely approach another in such a storm, lest both go to the bottom.
This scene Avould be suddenly cut ofi" by our noble steamer sinking beloAv
everything visible, and the Avails of the sea upon either side would seem
ready to fall inward, and engulf us; and again, as suddenly, we Avould be
raised to a point overlooking the sad sight before mentioned. We were
thus situated for tAvo days and three nights, Avith death staring us in the
face; and Ave knew He was Avorking fearfully near us.

FLEET CASUALTIES.

Wir^Jiekl Scott : A new iron steamer ; barely escaped. 500 men
of the Fiftieth Pennsylvania on board. Five feet of water in the
hold. Two rifled guns and cargo were thrown overboard. The
masts were cut away, and a boat sent to the Bienville with the wife
of one of the officers, and three disabled soldiers. This boat had
but ♦just deliA^ered its freight when it was SAvamped. A life-boat was
then sent by the Bienville, and tried to save a load, consisting of the
chief engineer and third assistant engineer and a few soldiers ; but the
boat SAvamped. The Bienville then came alongside, and about twenty
men saved themselves by jumping on board. About forty Avere
saved, after the storm abated. Sunday evening, the Vanderbilt
took the Wivjield Scott in tow, to Port Royal. The soldiers on
board, when the order was giA^en to throw guns overboard, misun-
derstood it, and some 300 threw over their guns and overcoats, too.

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3IayJiower : Capt. Phillips. Considerably iujurecl. Taken in
tow by the Atlantic.

Mercury : One of her two rifled guns thrown overboard.

I.mac Smith: Threw overboard her eight 8-inch guns.

Florida: Machinery disabled. Put back.

Union: A new steamer; Capt. J.I. Sawin. Went ashore off
Beaufort, N. C. The crew, passengers and soldiers all (73) lauded
safely and were taken prisoners. The cargo in part was horses,
a few of which were saved.

Osceola: Ran ashore on the Day Breaker, off North Island,
near Georgetown, N. C. Several of the 39 beeves reached the shore.
The officers and crew (20) took boats to North Island, and were
taken prisoners.

Governor: Taken in tow, about 10 a.m., by the Isaac SmitJi,
and the tow lost by carelessness. Another hawser was made fast
about 1 P.M. The propeller bark, Young Bover, otfered to assist,
but was unable to do so. Again the hawser parted. The Young
Bover then signalled to the Sabine, which came near and anchored.
The Governor also dropped anchor. A hawser was then made fast,
and later in the evening the two vessels were brought near each
other, stern and stern, and spars were rigged, and about 30 men
were rescued. Afterward they came alongside and about forty
saved themselves by jumping on the Sabine.

Peerless: Sunk, after colliding with the Star of the South, and
crew saved by the Mohican.

Belviclere : Put back to Fort Monroe.

(A special account of this later on.)

Commodore Perry : Put back to Fort Monroe.

Ethan Allen: Put back to Fort Monroe.

Great Bejniblic : The Vanderbilt cast her off at 10 p.m., first
night of storm. One poor fellow was crushed to death. Of the 350
marines, all were saved except one corporal and six men, drowned
and crushed.

AVe have now reached the point where the evening shadows of
the 6th of November have fallen upon us. Tomorrow, my dear
rebels, will play havoc with j'our fortunes. Look sharp !

PORT ROYAL — THE FIGHT.

At the signal, on the morning of 7 Nov., that portion of the
armed fleet previously selected, silently and quickly formed in line
as follows, and proceeded to the work assigned («". e., that of reducing
Forts Walker and Beauregard) : Wabash, Susquehanna, Mohican,
Seminole, Pawnee, Unadilla, Ottcnca, Pembina, Isaac Smith, towing
the Vandcdia. These formed what might be termed the advance.
These were immediately followed by a flanking squadron, as fol-
lows : Bienville, Seneca, Curlew, Penguin, Augusta. These latter
were of lighter draft, and were to be used outside of the "circular
path " of the main squadron, should occasion require. As these various

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Nov. '61.

FORT WALKER.

vessels of war successively fell into line and moved majesticall}^
fonvard, the sight was a most beautiful one, and long to be remem-
bered. The stately Tr«&o.s//, with its heroic
DuPont, as it almost silently moved for-
ward, leading its train of war-bent ships,
seemed to feel a conscious pride, and ap-
parently to say, " I am the monarch of all
I survey, and will soon deliver to j^ou the
forts you so covet."

How was it with the transports ? Each
fairly looked like a "swarming of bees."
The troops, eager to see all, were upon
evei'y available part of the several vessels,
from masthead to bowsprit, from paddlebox
to martmgale ; and they struggled for place,
too. To be sure, they felt a substantial safety; for we were anchored
at a safe distance, beyond the reach of any rebel gun ; but after the
fighting was begun and the debris came floating past, borne upon
the outgoing tide, not a few thoughts of possible torpedoes were
given expression. The WabasJi had a peculiar appearance that
morning, to us who had never seen a naval fight. The boys said
she had her " sleeves rolled up." All the extra spars, yards, top-
masts, etc., had been taken in, and in some respects she looked like
a partially dismantled ship. She was simply gotten ready for action.

, Boom ! How every eye
H was strained to see where
and with what effect it
struck. Broadsides that
made the earth, and air
too, tremble, interested
us very much. The
stately Wabash led the
line, first up to Fort
Beauregard, on the right
or northerly side of the
entrance to Port Royal,
the particular spot being
designated as Bay Point.
When exactly opposite, a
broadside was sent in,
i with DuPont's compli-
ments. Each in turn
delivered its shot and
shell, making the sand
fiy. This was all the
boys on the ships could
see as to effect of the
fire. After thus saluting Beauregard, the old Wabash gracefully
turned to the left and swept around to Fort Walker, on the left or
southerly side of the entrance, the" spot being the northeasterly end

62 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '61.

of Hilton Head Island. Fort Walker received the same treatment as
its sister across the bay. To be sure, both forts replied ; but the
damage they did was so slight as not to impede the progress of our
fighting squadron. Again the majestic Wabash SAvept to the left
and swung around to Fort Beauregard, the consorts following.
This movement, it will be observed, was nearly in a circle ; but an
ellipse is more nearly correct. At first the men on the transports
endeavored to give expression to their approval of each shot and
what it had probably accomplished ; but the shots became so fre-
quent and abundant, too, that to individualize them were well-nigh
impossible. Whenever during the fight there was a time the firing
was slow, the men found their throats, and cheers went up almost
suflBcient to deafen the man at the mast-head. Language is entirely
inadequate to faithfully describe the fight. To stand at a safe dis-
tance and fairly view a terrific fight, like that at Port Royal, was
indeed an enjoyable feast and made a lasting impression. The
bare mention of "Port Royal," or even the sight of the words in
print, instantly awakens in the mind and memory of every man who
saw that memorable battle unspeakable emotions.
Of the fight, DuPont said : —

Sights adjusted at 550 yards Signal to get under way at 8 a.m.

... at 8.10, the Wabash started .... at 9.26, the first gun from Fort
Walker, and second by Beauregard .... then by Wahasli, and next the
Susquehanna., .... and so on, .... at 11.30, Fort Walker's flag shot
away, .... at 1.15, the OWaca signalled that Fort Wall^er was abandoned

. . ." . Signal repeated a few minutes later by the Pembina Sent

Comdr. Rodgers with flag of truce, and he hoisted the Union flag over Fort
Walker at 2.20 .... at 2.45 the Wabash anchored, and Comdr. C. R. P.
Rodgers w^as sent on shore with marines. The transports then came up
rapidly, and Brig.-Gen. Wright's brigade landed by nightfall .... flag

hoisted over Beauregard next morning, by Lieut. Comdr. Ammen

The Wabash passed five times between the forts.

THE CONFEDERATE DEFENCES.

FORT WALKER.

The commanding officer was Gen. T. F. Drayton. His brother
commanded the Federal gunboat Pocahontas, one of the bombarding
fleet. The troops in and about the fort were the Fifteenth South
Carolina, three companies of the Ninth South Carolina, a part of the
Twelfth South Carolina, the Georgia Volunteers, Capt. Reed's Bat-
tery, and two companies of Wagner's South Carolina Artillery.

FORT BEAUREGARD.

The commanding officer was Col. R. G. M. Dunovant. The
troops in and about the works were 640 men of the Twelfth South
Carolina, and the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery. Fort Beauregard
had 24 guns, and the outer work 6 guns.

CONFEDERATE FLEET.

Commodore (?) Josiah Tatnall, with eight steamers.

Nov. '61.']

THIRl^ NEAV HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

SKUt-uCRfct^

THE PORT ROYAL FIGHT.

(Showing]to a greater uicety the path of the attacking squadron.)

64 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '61.

CASUALTIES AND INCIDENTS.

An 80-pouud shot went through the mainmast of the WabasJi
without disabling it. Fleet loss, 8 killed, 23 wounded. The Wa-
bdjsh was struck 34 times, the Pawnee 9 times, the Bienville 5 times.

Note found at Bay Point : —

Bay Point, Nov. 7, 1861, 5 p.m.
Twelfth Regiment South Carolina Volunteers. I am compelled to
leave some poor felloAvs who cannot be removed. Treat them kindly. Let
your motto be, " ignaros mail miseros succurrere disc." After the other fort
had fallen, we preferred leaving our untenable position, to assist in estab-
lishing the Southern Confederacy to better purposes than we can in Fort
Lafayette. Stkphex Elliott, Col. Com'd'g

South Carolina Vols, and Fort Beauregard.

The retreat from Fort Walker was so hasty, they scattered their
arms and equipments all along the roads and about the steamboat
landing at Seabrook, and hundreds were afterward picked up by our
men. Several men were pushed overboard and drowned at Sea-
brook.

The steam gunboat Pocahontas, Comdr. Percival Drayton
(brother of the rebel commander on shore), came in late, having been
detained by the storm, but took part in the latter part of the en-
gagement, the two brothers exchanging iron compliments.

In the house used as. the rebel headquarters, after Comdr.
Rodgers had raised the American flag upon it, a sailor stumbled
over and broke a wire leading to a torpedo. An explosion followed
and the sailor was knocked senseless, though not much injured.

The first man killed in the fight was a sailor named Thomas
Jackson, on the Wabash ; and when the report of casualties reached
the North, many ei-roneously supposed our Sergt.-Maj. Thomas M.
Jackson was the man.

The rebel commander at Wilmington notified his War Depart-
ment On the 7th that he had sent one regiment and one battery to
Charleston.

From M. Quad, in "Field, Fort and Fleet," we glean as fol-
lows : —

Aside from the forts. Port Royal was defended by a " fleet " of six or
eight nondescript craft, on which guns had been mounted, and which were,
for convenience sal^e, called gunboats. The fleet was under command of
Com. Tatnall. . . . his title to "Commodore" was never justified by cir-
cumstances or surroundings On the 4th of November .... Tatnah

moved boldly down .... and gave battle. DuPont's flagship, the old
Wabash, could have sunk Tatnall's whole fleet. Tatnall fired a few rounds,
received a dozen or more shots in exchange, and concluded not to sink the
Federal fleet that day. Again, on the 5th, he moved down, opened fire, and
this time had splinters knocked about his ears before he retreated. After
he was chased behind the forts he was not again thought of until after
Hilton Head was in Federal possession. Had his fleet been in the way, it
Avould have been sent to the bottom to save sailing through it Con-
federate oflicials had inspected the forts and asserted that they could sink
any vessel attempting to sail between, .... now came the test .... in-
fantry was stationed .... along the beach to prevent Sherman from

Battery Branuan.

" Brown.

" Viele.

" Wright.

Fort Sherman.

/■

Battery Stevens.

Terry.

" Williams.

Fort Howell.

" Welles.

" Hunter.

Drayton's Plantation.

Elliott's

Seabrook's

Pinckney Island.

Jenkins'

Bull Island.
Daufuskie Island.
Braddock's Point.
Baynard's Plantation.
Laioton's "

Spanish Wells.
Point Comfort.
'Possum Point.
Hill Plantation.
Lemington "
Muddy Creek.
Hog Island.
Brick Yard.
Cherry Hill.
Matthews' Plantation.
Springfield "
Cotton Hope.

Battery Mttchel.

Third New Hampshire (first camp).

" " {camp 1862-63).

" " (camp 1863,

Pinckney Id.)
" (camp 1864, mounted).
General Hospital.
Otter Hole.
Gardner's Plantation.
Honey Horn.
Sand Hill.
Grassy Lawn.
Mitchelville.
Coggins' Point.
Fairfield's "
Battery Holbrook.

y„v. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. Go

thro-sving .... troops on shore The few shot -which fell among the

fleet were aimed too high for serious damage .... two guns in Walker and
one in Beauregard dismounted themselves, injuring a dozen men, and the

tirst broadside from the fleet dismounted two or three more The

shells in Walker were found to be too large for the Parrotts, and fuses were
found defective .... the fleet could throw grapeshot as far as the Con-
federates could throw shells and at a broadside from the fleet the Confed-
erates had to fall flat to escape the iron hail. Fort Walker had a gun dis-
abled every twenty minutes. In Beauregard, one shell from the Wahash
wounded eleven men. The 3S guns in the two forts had been reduced to 30
in the flrst half hour, and of these only 22 could be trained on the fleet. At
half-past one the officers of Fort Walker determined to evacuate. At that
time notf more than five guns Avere in working condition. The decision to
vacate caused a panic and the guns were left Avithout beiug spiked, as is
usual. Even a large f|uantity of ordnance and quartermaster's stores, on
the Avliarf , which could easily have been destroyed, were left untouched.
One of the last shots from the fleet blew up the hot shot furnace of Fort
Walker. The Wabash alone could have whipped both forts. Nothing but
shiftlessness prevented both forts from being fully garrisoned and provided
with proper shelters. Sherman could have landed and captured every Con-
federate ; and yet his orders were against it.

SHERMAN'S REPORT.

Gen. Sherman made his report on the 8th, the substance of
which was as follows : After repeating what may be found substan-
tially repeated in other parts of the history, he says the original plan
of attack — army and navy combined — had to be set aside in con-
sequence of the loss, during the voyage, of the greater portion of
the means of disembarkment ; and, coupled with this, the fact that
the only practicable place* to land was found to be five or six miles
from the anchoring place of the transports. He says : I was a mere

spectator of the combat I deem the performance a masterly

one Too much praise cannot be awarded to the science and

skill exhibited by the Flag Officer [DuPont] and the officers con-
nected with his ships. The island was strewn for miles with arms,
accoutrements and baggage of the rebels.

Gen. Sherman issued a proclamation to the people of South
Carolina, urging them to return to their allegiance.

Sherman's Supplementary Report (11 Nov. 'Gl) says, in sub-
stance : Fifty-two pieces of ordnance have fallen into our hands, all
large, with fine carriages, except eight or nine injured [ruined] by
our fire. Two fine 12-pounder howitzers were found abandoned
near the ferry, about six miles distant. On clearing up the fort at
Hilton Head, the dead body of the Surgeon [Buist] was found in
one of the galleries. He had been killed and buried simultaneously •
by the explosion of a shell. He was formerly an iVssistant-Surgeon
in the U. S. army. Every white inhabitant has left the island.
Am now in possession of the forts on Hilton Head [Fort Walker,
and one at Braddock's Point, south end of island] and two on
Phillips Island. The unloading of our vessels is very tedious, slow
and difficult, owing to the extended shallow shores, there being no
wharves. Expect to leave here with a large force as soon as our
defences are fully under way, to carry out the grand objects of the
expedition.

66 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xov. '61.

PORT ROYAL. — CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT.

Gen. Drayton's official report has the following : Distance be-
tween Forts Walker and Beauregard, 2f miles. He left his head-
quarters at Beaufort by steamer, reaching Bay Point at 6 p.m.,
4 Nov., passing Tatnall's fleet on the way. He remained at Ba}'
Point till 1.30 a.m., 5 Nov., in consultation with Col. Dunnovant,
commanding at that post. He then went to Tatnall's fleet, consult-
ing with Tatnall, and thence to Hilton Head, landing at daylight.
He then sent a courier to Braddock's Point to order up Capt. Stuart's
company of the Ninth South Carolina, to be sent to Bay Point, via
Fort Walker. This company did not leave till the 6th, arriving at
Fort ^\"alker same day. The company started on the morning of the
7th, on the Emma of Tatnall's fleet, for Fort Beauregard (Bay Point) ;
but when half-way across were cut off by the advance of DuPout
and driven into Skull Creek, where the company disembarked [and
presumably returned to Fort Walker, via Seabrook. — D. E.]

On the 6th, Fort Walker — until re-inforced from Savannah —
had 2 companies First South Carolina, 152 men; 3 companies
Ninth South Carolina, 210 men; and 4 companies Twelfth South
Carolina, 260 men: total, 622. 65 men of Capt. J. H. Scriven's
mounted guerrillas, acting as scouts and couriers, were stationed on
the l)each, easterly of Fort Walker, at Camp Lookout. Fort
Walker was re-inforced on the 6th, at 4 p.m., by 450 infantry under
Capt. Berry, and a batter}^ of two 12-pouuder howitzers with 50
men. Two hours later the Fifteenth South Carolina, with 650 men,
landed at Seabrook Wharf, vSkull Creek.

Gen. Drayton then proceeded to describe the fight, and erro-
neously called the Wahasli the Miniiesota. The retreat began about
3 p.m., toward Ferry Point, about 6 miles oft", the Fifteenth South
Carolina and the battery bringing up the rear.

At 1.30 A.M., the 8th, by tlie aid of Com. Tatnall's fleet, the
steamers St. John and Edisto, and three large flats, holding 150 men
each, left the island, without provisions or ammunition, except what
was in their guns or cartridge boxes. Some boxes of arms, which
had been left on the wharf the night before by Col. Saussure's regi-
ment— belonging to sick men — could have been saved, and also a
box of swords ; but the captains of the Edisto and the St. John re-
fused to take them on board, after being ordered to do so.

The force on Bay Point was 640 men of Col. Dunnovant's
Twelfth South Carolina. 149 of whom were in Fort Beauregard under
Capt. Elliott of the Ninth South Carolina. Gen. Drayton says
the wharf at Seabrook was nearly completed when the enemy began
the attack, but in its incomplete state it performed successful ser-
vice. The flat and two troop boats arrived at Jenkins Island Ferry
in time to assist in embarking the trooj^s in retreat. Three other
similar boats were sent at the same time to White Hall Ferry and
assisted to perform the same service for Col. Dunnovant's troops
(Bay Point). Gen. Drayton says he had prepared a set of sig-
nals by flag, and only needed a few more days to complete the same,
when the attack was made.

Nov. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 67

Notwithstanding the prompt measures adopted by Col. Duuno-
vant to effect his retreat, in the direction of the Narrows, it is sur-
prising, says Gen. Drayton, tliat, witli the knowledge possessed
by the enemy — through Mr. Boutelle and others of the Coast Sur-
vey^ Col. Dunnovant's retreat was not intercepted by gunboats
passing up toward Beaufort; and mine (Gen. Drayton's) by
steamers taking passage through Skull Creek, toward the ferry
landings. Why they did not adopt this course, says Gen. Dra}"-
ton, must be left to time to explain. He gives the losses : —

Missinir.

Killed.

Wounded

Fort Walker

Outside of same ....

Fort Beauregard ....

Outside of same (3 sick).

Total, 66.

Before the sun was fairl}' up on the 8th, Bay Point was occu-
pied by Lieut. -Comdr. Ammen of the navy, with a squad of marines.
They found no one there to oppose them. The rebels had destroyed
their surplus powder by throwing it into the moat, and of the guns,
about tweuty-tive in all, only three were found spiked.

The rebel Gen. Ripley oflicially notified the War Department,
8 Nov., that the enemy took Port Royal on the 7th, and that Gen.
Lee had arrived. This of course was one day late for that remark-
able gentleman to see the fun. Lee assumed command the 8th, and
announced his staff".

The same day, also, Capt. Gillmore (afterward General) made
a reconnoissance of Hilton Head Island with escort of Seventh
Connecticut, 900 men, under Col. Terry (afterward General),
under orders of Gen. Wright of same date, and proceeded first to
Seabrook, six miles across the island, to ascertain best positions
for batteries to control water communications, via Skull Creek,
between Charleston and Savannah. They started at 11 a.m., ancl
threw out skirmishers, reaching Seabrook at 2 p.m., without seeing
any eneni}^ or even a white man. They there learned that about
300 of the enemy, with wounded, passed over the same road during
the previous night. There were found on the road, knapsacks,
haversacks, canteens, cartridge boxes, etc., scattered all along the
road and on the wharf at Seabrook, ^here they embarked in retreat.
A number of muskets and bayonets also were found at the landing.
There was also found near the landing fifteen to eighteen large
wagon loads of bacon, hard bread, sugar, rice, corn, vinegar, etc.
Two loads were brought in by the party. Capt. Gillmore further
said he found an excellent position at Seabrook for a battery, and
said a battery of five or six guns would be sulHeient to close the
inland passage; but to insure it against surprise, he recommended
an enclosed work, say for 1,000 men; and it should be begun at
once. Thought fifteen guns would be enough. The wharf, he
said, required repairs. No post ofiflce at Seabrook. The roads were
good, but materials can best be taken to Seabrook by water.

68 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xor. '6?7.

A diary shows that our regiment had a detail rowing boats the
8th, in landing Stevens' Brigade at Bay Point.

On the 9th, Private Amasa Niles of Co. G died on ship-
board, of fever. The Chaplain's diary of the 9th said: "We
buried him today. We took his body from the steamer after all
had left : and ten of us went in a boat ; and far away on the beach,
under a palm [he meant palmetto] tree, had services and buried his
body. I laid a green palm bush [palmetto] on his grave, and
silently went away."

The Third New Hampshire landed the 9th, and went into camp
in a cotton field, pulling up the cotton to make room for tents. To
get on shore — to plant our feet on the other fellows' heath — was ex-
hilarating, inspiring; and the boys capered about like young colts.

On landing, Co. E was sent out skirmishing, and visited two
plantations, staying at one of them over night.

Capt. Saxton, Chief Quartermaster, reported the 9th to Gen.
Meigs, Quartermaster-General, in substance as follows : All the
vessels chartered b}^ him in New York have arrived safely. After
briefly summarizing the victory won, said all the stores have to be
landed through the surf — a tedious operation — and detaining large
steamers a long time. Said he had made requisition on Col. Tomp-
kins, Quartermaster at New York, for a steamer, pile driver, scow
and plank to build needed wharf, and asked the Quartermaster-
General's approval. He suggested the keeping of two or three first-
class steamers like the Atlardic and Baltic constantly running between
Port Eoyal and New York. In two days, he said 150 contraband
negroes had come in ; and it would soon be necessary to furnish
them with coarse clothing.

Gen. Meigs approved and endorsed all contained in Capt.
Saxton's letter, under date of 15th, and the Secretary of War
approved; and it was decided, under date of 16th (the Quarter-
master-General advising it) that the Atlantic and Baltic be purchased
instead of chartered.

Almost the entire regiment detailed on the 10th to work at
beach in unloading vessels. Sunday could not be observed at that
time as a day of rest. No sermon first Sunday on shore. Ther-
mometer, 80°. The men worked very hard for forty-eight hours, —
not continually, but nearly so, — and ate but little, as rations and
cooking had not yet got into shape.

Gen. Sherman on the same day issued two important orders,
the first directing the daily calls (routine) and forbade drill on
Sundays ; the second directed the First Brigade's (ours) pickets
to cover from the shore north of fort to head of creek on its (our)
left ; the Second Brigade's pickets to cover from creek to the woods
and marsh on its left ; the Third Brigade's pickets to cover and ob-
serve the road leading to Braddock's Point, south of Broad Creek,
also the shore on its left. The Third Ehode Island to furnish
two non-coms, and fifteen men to observe the shore north of the
fort. All guards to be mounted at 4 p.m. He further directed that

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until the heavy details for fatigue duty are over, drills and parades
will be confiued to a compan}' parade and inspection of arms at 8
A.M. daily, and then company drill till 9.80.

The rebel Gen. Lawton, at Savannah, said he had only 5,500
troops all told; also 3,000 men indifferently armed and drilled, near
by and can be called.

The rebel Gen. Trapier, at Charleston, asked authorit}^ the
same day to declare martial law at Charleston. This looked a little
like demoralization.

HILTON HEAD.

A private letter written after landing, says : —

.... Here we are, surrounded by cotton, sweet potatoes, corn, beans,
mules, oranges, palmetto trees. Southern pines, niggers, palm and peanuts,
with here and there a live oak. Our camp .... is a cotton field of some
300 acres .... a portion lias been picked once or twice, and is now more
than ready to be picked again .... negroes say four or five pickings, as it
does not ripen evenly .... we are a mile from the fort [Walker] ....
sweet potato fields near by ... . took a party of four yesterday [Nov. II]
and went exploring, about 8 miles, to the Ferry .... the island is one
great pine plain, interrupted only by an occasional swampy run. All pine
woods except here and there a plantation with its mansion house for the
master and any number of huts for the slaves.

Under date of the 11th, Gen. Sherman made a further report,
the substance of which was that 52 pieces, mostly heavy, have fallen
into our hands, all with fine carriages except eight or nine, ruined
by our fire. Besides the wreck of smaller arms thrown awa}' ....
in hasty retreat .... a light battery of two fine 12-pounder howit-
zers has been found near the ferry [Seabrook], six miles distant.
.... The flight extended to Braddock's Point, fifteen miles
distant. The fort there was deserted and its guns spiked. It has
one 10-inch Columbiad and two 5.J-inch guns. On clearing out the
fort [Walker], the dead body of Dr. Buist, formerly an Assistant
Surgeon in the army, was found [killed by a shell and buried by
the falling earth] . He was the principal surgeon at the fort.

Gov. Pickens of South Carolina asked his Secretary of War
for more arms, and predicted that Stouo (Inlet) would be the point
of (our) attack upon Charleston, and that it would not take place
for weeks yet.

On this 11th day of November we will introduce Gov. Brown
of Georgia to the reader, as that was the day he notified his Secretary
of War that Savannah was menaced and asked for more men and
guns. He was a scarey fellow, as will be seen later on.

THE RECEIPT OF THE NEWS AT THE NORTH.

The Bienville, a very fast gunboat (one of our fleet, and of the
attacking squadron) , was selected to carry the good news to the
expectant North. Left Hilton Head Sunday morning, 10 Nov.,
and arrived at New York at 7 p.m., 13 Nov. (Wednesday evening),
touching at Fort Monroe to land the Captain (who went at once to

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Washington with despatches), Mr. S. S. Boutelle of the Coast
Survey, and Lieut. Wyman of the Paumee, on sick list. During
Wednesday night, in New York City at least, type-setting, printing,
telegraphing, etc., must have been very lively : for the next morn-
ing's papers were almost filled with the stirring, startling and
cheering news.

The correspondents had done their work well and were deserving
of much credit. To their very full accounts the writer is indebted
for many important details, and this acknowledgment must stand
as " giving them credit."

The JSfew York Herald, 14 Nov. '61, said: "The complete suc-
cess of our great naval expedition on the waters of Port Eoyal and
Beaufort, South Carolina, marks, according to our anticipations,
the beginning of a new campaign against this colossal, reckless and
desperate Southern rebellion .... Not one of all the numerous
battles, bomliardments and skirmishes of this war presents a more
inglorious running aAvay than was in this case achieved by the self-
conceited and blustering chivalry of South Carolina .... We
may expect the immediate return of the transports of our great
squadron to ... . take down another column of ten or fifteen
thousand soldiers to Gen. Sherman, and so on till he shall have
been sufficiently re-inforced for an overland movement upon
Charleston or Savannah .... We are now practically com-
mencing to put down the rebellion."

How the news stirred the North ! With what eagerness the
papers were scanned ! Many looked only at the cold fact that
Port Royal was taken. But how eagerly and tenderly the mother,
the father, or sister, or wife, looked hastily through the " casualties "
list ; for though elated at the victory, the bare thought that a loved
one had perished in the storm, or had sacrificed his life in the fight,
or would be borne home maimed, was uppermost ; and they needed to
know the worst. What a sigh of relief went up when it was fully
shown that the casualties were so few ! That so much had been
accomplished and so little sacrificed ! The storm itself had had its
effect at home ; and as the mere bits of news of this or that vessel
lost reached th6 press, it would have created no great additional
mental suffering had the news come that almost the entire fleet had
gone to the bottom.

COL. JOHN A. WAGENER'S REPORT.

Under date of the 11th, Col. John A. Wagener, who was in
command at Fort Walker on the 7th, reported substantially as fol-
lows : He makes the report from Charleston, and begins by allud-
ing [in sorrow, probably] to the fatiguing retreat from Hilton Head,
and calls the 7th a disastrous day. Said his right channel battery,
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 guns, was served by the German Artillery,
Co. A, Capt. D.Werner. Left channel battery, Nos. 10, 11, 12
and 13, was served by Co. C, Ninth [actually the Eleventh] South
Carolina Volunteers, Capt. Joseph Bedon. These were the front
batteries, and both under Maj. A. M. Huger, First Artilleiy, South

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Carolina Militia. The flanking and rear guns were manned b}' de-
tachments from Capts. Bedon's, Canaday's and White's companies of
Ninth [actually the Eleventh] South Carolina Volunteers, all under
Capt. Canaday. The reserve was under Capt. White. Said he
directed the first gun himself (a 32-pounder), and had it loaded with
a percussion shell ; but it exploded in front of the muzzle. The
enemy had chosen a day entirely propitious to himself. The sea
was as smooth as glass ; the air just sufficient to blow our smoke in
our faces. Said the fleet fired with precision of target practice.
His engineers made a great mistake in not doing as he had previously
advised, i.e., in placing a battery on the bluff, which commanded his
flank [this probably means toward Drayton's]. Says the enemy
took position there and raked him. He quoted from Maj. Huger's
report at this point, which says of the Wohash (which he erroneously
called the Minnesota) : " She returned down our front, delivering a
beautifully accurate fire at short range, supported at rather longer
range by the fire of two other large ships of war." He then said :
"So soon as these positions had been established, the fort was
simply fought as a point of honor ; for from that moment we were
defeated," etc.

Col. Wageuer then continued his own report, saying that at 11
A.M. it was reported to him that the Bay Point battery had been
silenced; and from that time they (at Fort Walker) redoubled their
exertions, etc. He said he was knocked down by a piece of shell,
between 12 and 1, and stunned; and in consequence turned over the
command of the fort to Maj. Huger, to get a few mimites' rest. A
little after 1 p.m. Maj. Huger informed Col. Hey ward, commanding
the island, that the ammunition was nearly gone ; and therefore it
was decided b}' the general commanding to evacuate. Three sections
of the German Artillery, under Capt. Harms, Lieut. Melchers and
Orderly Bischoff, were detailed to continue a slow fire while the
wounded were removed, and the garrison was ordered to retreat by
disjyersion. About 2 o'clock, Maj. Huger ordered the last detachment
from their guns. " The fort was gone, but our honor was saved."
[Precisely what was meant by this is not apparent.]

Of the channel battery only three guns were in condition to con-
tinue the fight. He mentioned, among others, for conspicuous
bravery : Lieut. J. p]. Heape, who saved a wounded man on the re-
treat ; Mr. Carlsen of the German Artillery, who replaced the Con-
federate flag on the ramparts in a storm of shot and shell ; Private
Julius Wagener (his only son), a boy of 15, who replanted the Pal-
metto banner on the ramparts where it had been shot down ; Private
Geilfuss, German Artillery, who brought away the Palmetto flag ;
Lieut. Melchers, who fired the last gun. He further said the entire
force on the works was 220 men ; and these, he said, had to resist
the overpowering array of 17 war vessels with nearly 400 guns of
the best and heaviest calibre.

Lender the circumstances of the retreat, nothing could be saved.
The men had been working in their shirt sleeves, the sand had covered
their knapsacks and muskets, sometimes two or three feet deep.
Said his soldiers were entirely destitute, and should be cared for by

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the State. The officers have lost all, some even their swords. The
Confederate flag was rent iuto so many shreds that no piece could be
found. The Palmetto flag was saved and carried home, decorated,
as he said, with many a token of the enemy's wrath. In conclusion
he said he defended for five hours a position against the most scien-
tific and bravest seaman, which had been pronounced by one of our
[his] best generals and engineers as untenable.

The times were peculiar. On the 11th, the Chaplain's diary
said: " Sorted mail for whole expedition (our first mail). Com-
pleted my tent. Turkey for dinner ; goose for supper. Must have
been secesh, as I do not remember of bringing any. Our plague}^
mvde got away last night, and have had to back stuff up today."

The rebel Secretary of War authorized Gen. Lee, the 11th, to
utilize the entire resources of South Carolina and Georgia under con-
trol of the government for his defence. It must be they must have
thought we were likely to hitch a cable to the two States and that to
our fleet and sail off with them in tow.

Gen. Sherman issued an important order on the 11th, to the
effect that he found depredations on private property had been com-
mitted, etc. ; and all such must cease. He probably referred to the
unlawful- seizing of hens, or to the misappropriation of pullets' eggs !
He certainly could n't object to a soldier having a mule. One face-
tious fellow, on hearing of this order said, " Wat are we 'ere fur,
anyhow? "

The burial of Jacob Bartells of Co. H took place on the 12th,
with military honors. A sad time.

The Chaplain's diary of the 12th said: " For ten days I have
been sick. The boys treat me very kindly ; have brought me a
feather bed ; don't know where they got it ; have fixed ^iiy tent up
nicely, and stay with me nights."

The rebel Col. Dilworth, commanding at Fort Clinch, said he
had on the 12th only 659 men for all Amelia Island, 20 miles long.
The U. S. Avar vessels are in sight every day, he said. His arma-
ment was 8 32-pounders, 2 24-pounders, 1 32-pounder rifled, 1 10-
inch rifled, 3 8-inch Columbiads ; and he had 100 rounds for each gun.

As a sanitary measure, Gen. Viele ordered that the men of his
(First) bi'igade should be sent to the beach successively in squads of
25, under a non-com., to bathe, but not directly after meals.

Gen. Sherman also ordered same day, owing to the general
looseness about the camps, that all persons absent from their regi-
ments without passes should be arrested and sent to his headquarters ;
also, that returns be made for October.

KECONNOISSANCE TO BRADDOCK'S POINT.

A report dated 12 Nov. shows that Capt. Gillmore, with Gen.
Wright and staff, and an escort of five companies Seventh Connecti-
cut, Col. Terry, went from Hilton Head on the evening of the 10th,
and returned on the afternoon of the 11th. It says: "The party

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reached Lawtou's, 4 miles from Braddock's Point, about midniglit.
Halted till 4 a.m., 11th. The party reached the point where the
road struck the beach, at daybreak, and halted. At daylight a com-
pany was sent to reconnoitre, and it reported everj'thing abandoned ;
and then all went forward. They found one battery with a 24-
pounder gun, old pattern, on a siege carriage ; also a batter}' of one
10-inch Columbiad on a new wrought- iron carriage, on a wooden plat-
form with iron transverse circle. The parapet at that point was 263
feet long and contained a good magazine and some ammunition.
Three ordinary A tents were left standing, having been shaded by
branches of trees set in poles. Braddock's Point could not," said
C'apt. Gillmore, "be held by us without a considerable force, except
by the active co-operation of the fleet, so as to enable us to control
Calibogue Sound."

The same day the rebel Secretary of AVar said to Gov. Brown
of Georgia, that to comply with his request would be suicidal. That
the government could not scatter its armies into fragments at the
request of each governor who might be alarmed. Ha ! here was a
cold shoulder! Gov. Brown frightened? Of course not.

To Gen. Trapier's request for authority to proclaim martial law
in Charleston, the Secretary of War replied that the Governor of the
State must take the responsibility of ordering it, if at all.

Quite a large detail, the 12th, cutting hard pine timber, proba-
bly for some of the works to be erected near by.

On the 13th, for the first time, we had a brigade guard mount
at 4 P.M.

At this point the writer finds the first intimation of working on
the fortifications, and first reference to a wharf. (It must have
been an improvised affair at that early date.) " Took mail to wharf
this morning, pulled cotton this forenoon, and shovelled tonight,"
said a diarj^

Again Gov, Brown. He said 7,000 Enfield rifles had arrived
(by blockade runners, of course), and he asked for half of them.
The rebel government directed the same daj^ that only men enlisted
for the whole war should be armed with the Enfield rifles, which
came on the Fingal., recently arrived at Savannah. The Fivyal was
an iron-clad steamer, and had a very valuable cargo of arms, etc.
Gov. Pickens of South Carolina also heard of its arrival*; and he at
once asked for part of its arms, concluding his appeal with these
words, "Arm us and we are safe." Gov. Brown was replied to thus :
" AVill give you all that can be spared. Remember the ten other gov-
ernors are making just such remarks as yourself." Ten other govern-
ors alarmed ! Truly the war was an interesting subject — for them.

On the 13th, Gen. Sherman, finding it did n't work well, coun-
termanded his order requiring persons arrested for absence without
passes to be brought to his headquarters. He also directed that a
General Officer of the Day be appointed, and a Brigade Guard
Mount ; a General Police Officer and a Lieutenant to be appointed
Aveekly ; a Provost Guard to be established, and appointed Maj.
Beard, Forty-eighth New York, Provost Marshal.

74 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xor. '61.

Again the Fhvjal. Gov. Milton of Floridu asked for some of
the arms, saying " Apalachicola is threatened."

As proof that the (our) government was ready to accord praise,
attention is invited to the fact (previously stated) as to the arrival
North of an oflicer with despatches. He was landed at Fort Mon-
roe, and hastened at once to Washington with the good news. On
the very next day (14th) a general order was issued, as follows : —

General Order Xo. 99 :

Headquarters Army, Adjutant-Gexeral's Office,
WASniN(TT0N, U Nov. 1861.
The Major-General commanclinp: announces to the army Avith much
pleasure : first, the brilliant reductions of the forts in Port Royal harl)or.
by the officers and sailors of our gallant fleet, under the command of Flag
Officer S. F. DuPont; the utter rout of the enemy, the capture of the town
of Beaufort, and the landing of Brig. -Gen. T. W. Sherman's army on the

coast of South Carolina The Major-General commanding cannot too

highly extol the steadiness, courage and admirable conduct displayed by
officers, sailors and soldiers alike in these several engagements. He com-
mends them to the imitation of the whole array.

By command of Maj.-Gen. Geo. B. McClellax.
L. Thomas,

Adjutant-General.

Gen. Sherman issued an order the same day referring to fatigue
details,, and directed that dress parade be in the morning, and that
all orders be read at parade. He further directed that no sounds
shall be made on the drums for calls, except such as the regulations
require, and no drums to be beaten between taps and reveille, ex-
cept the long roll call. All detachments, except the one at Brad-
dock's Point, to be at once returned to their commands.

A diary says : "We were turned out last night by report of a
gun, the result being the killiug of a man in the P^ighth Maine."

Trees were put up on the 14th all through the camp, for pro-
tection from the sun.

The Secretary of War (rebel) notified Gen. Lee the 14th, that
the Fingal had 10,000 blankets and cannon on board; also, that he
has a letter from a citizen of Charleston making complaint about
matters there, and stated that the forts in the harbbr were in in-
competent hands. That one Capt. Wagner was incompetent,
neglectful and dissipated, never spending his nights at the forts, but
in the city, in excesses and with persons of immoral character.
Rather serious charge ; but we were not coimsel for Wagner.

Gov. Brown again to the fore. On hearing there were four
rifled cannon on the Fivgal, he said : " Do let us have two of them
for fort [probably Pulaski. — D. E.] which lacks heavy guns."

The names of the forts taken by us on the 7th were changed,
by Gen. Sherman's General Order 29, of the 14th: Fort Walker,
Hilton Head, to be called Fort Welles ; Fort Beauregard, Bay Point,
to be called Fort Seward.

Note. — The former in honor of Secretary of Navy, the latter in
honor of Secretary of State.

The whole of Stevens' (Second) Brigade was on the 16th as-
signed to duty with the Engineers, in constructing the out-works and
trenches, and the brigade was relieved from all other duty.

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The Fingal again. What a cargo she must have had ! Gov.
Pickeus of South Carolina said the Fivfjal had cannon powder, and
asked for 30,000 pounds of it.

Gen. Sherman made another report to Washington, and we
make extracts from it. He said that, in consequence of the ditli-
culty and great amount of labor in landing our stores, some delay
must occur in continuing operations. That it was as distasteful to
him as to the authorities at Washington. In the meantime he con-
sidered it necessary to intrench, etc., and when completed would
send plans. That in continuing operations two plans suggested
themselves. First, to hold Hilton Head and Phillips Island with a
strong force, and proceed with a sufficient force and navj^ and open
another important harbor. This would be carrying out " the original
and actual object of the expedition, and for which object only our
means have been provided," said he. Second, to occupy the points
first mentioned, as well as Beaufort, as a base of operations, and act
thence on a line of operations embracing Port Royal Island and the
road to Pocotaligo, the nearest point on the Savannah & Charleston
Railroad, into the southern counties of the State, threatening Savan-
nah, etc., or to operate from the base of Hilton Head through the
interior creeks and channels leading into the Savannah River below
Savannah and near Fort Jackson, thus laying siege to Savannah and
cutting off Fort Pulaski. These last would require more land
transportation than he then had, and the latter an outfit of boats
with which he was insufficiently supplied. The former would re-
quire a small cavalry force. In conclusion he said the original plan
was apparently the only one open.

The resignation of Capt. O. Luduc was accepted on the loth, by
Gen. Sherman's General Order 31. [This to show how early (soon)
Gen. Sherman was called upon to part with his officers.]

Lieut. -Col. Bell of the Fourth New Hampshire was appointed
Inspector-General on the 15th, by Gen. Sherman; and Col. Brown
of the Third Rhode Island was placed in command of the Military
Depot at Fort Welles.

A large detail on the 15th from our regiment (66 each from D,
E and G), digging ditches and building breastworks all day; and it
is recorded that whiskey juice was passed around for the boys to
smell of. The drafts upon the men for work of various kinds was
telling upon them at this time, and many of us were " used up."

In addition to the large detail for fortification work of that day,
there was a call for 600 men to build a wharf.

On the 16th Gen, Lee assigned Com. Ingraham, C. S. Navy, to
the command of the forts in Charleston Harbor ; to superintend the
preparation and armament of the batteries for defence of Charles- •
ton, and assign naval officers to batteries ; and to receive further
orders from Flag Officer Tatnall.

The same day Col. Fellows was directed by Lieut. -Col. Bell,
Inspector-General, to send to him the names of any intemperate or
inefficient officers. The purpose of this was to order such before a
Board convened to rid the Department of objectionable officers. As

76 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xor. '61.

the Third New Hampshire had no material coming within the re-
quirements of Col. Bell's letter, Col. Fellows had no reply to make,
of course.

Gen. Sherman, on the 16th, appointed Lieut. Keenan, U. S.
Volunteers, Chief Signal Otlicer of the Department. We got another
mail the same da}'.

Gen. Sherman reported again to Washington, in substance as
follows : He said that the position of his forces necessitated the
most active operations during the coming winter, the climate render-
ing it impracticable after April next. We have now, he said, the
valuable harbors of Port Royal and St. Helena, and he predicted
one other shortly. He recommended a fort on Hunter's [Hunting]
Island, to secure the important roadstead of St. Helena. After se-
curing these points, he said, and establishing a flne base for inland
operations, he would not have many men left for such operations.
Recommended an additional force of 10,000 men, some regulars
among them, also artillery. The volunteer force was not, he said,
adapted to artillery. We shall require three or four steamers,
not over 9 feet draught, capable of taking 800 or 1,000 men,
for operation in the rivers and creeks ; and two ferry boats, drawing
5 to 6 feet. Also, about 100 row boats, capable of carrying 40 to
50 men each, with kedges and oars. A few of them should be large
enough to transport' pieces of artillery and siege guns. He asked to
have the lightships off Port Royal replaced, and the lighthouse ou
Hunting Island be re-lighted. He wanted more engineer officers,
and three ordnance sergeants, the two he now had being at Fort
Welles and Fort Seward.

Co. D came in the 16th from picket at and near Drayton's
Plantation. The men were laden with sweet potatoes and other
necessaries. They reported a negro prayer meeting on the previous
night at Drayton's, in which Capt. Dunbar and others took part.
This was the first of the kind since we landed, and the boys appre-
ciated it.

Gen. Lee sent Gen. Trapier the 16th from Charleston to Fernau-
diua, and Gen. Ripley was assigned to Charleston.

On the 16th, as if in preparation for another expedition, the
following troops were ordered to embark, though the order did not
reach camp till the 17th : —

Third New Hampshire, G companies, Steamer Daniel Webster.
4 companies, " Marian.

Forty-seventh New York " Star of the South.

Forty-eii>hth New York " Cahaa-ha.

Eighth Maine " Ariel.

Volnnteer Engineers, 2 companies, . " Oriental.

Third Rhode Island •' Ilatansas.

A very singular occurrence on the 16th. In burning off the
wood from the east side of the island, to make room for our line of
fortifications, four rebel soldiers were smoked out, who had secreted
themselves since the 7th, and had' meanwhile eaten sweet potatoes
to keep their sweet lives — and it is said they ate them raw. They
were taken immediately to the Provost Marshal, and did n't appear
to be very unhappy at their discovery and relief.

Xov. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 77

HILTON HEAD.

A private letter of 18th Nov. says : —

I was surprised to see the amount of property that had been brought
ashore from the fleet in boats, and for the want of wharves had been thrown
overl)oard from the boats on the beach, and Laid in one indiscriminate
mass all along the shore for a mile. Army wagons (in pieces), heavy siege
guns, cannon "balls, timber and lumber (tied into rafts and fastened to the
shore with ropes), boxes and a host of other stuff. The tide was liigh and
nearly covered everything that did not float.

On the 18th of November the order to embark was received;
niid of course we had no knowledge of proposed destination. Possi-
bly we were to go to Charleston ; and if so, we should not get off so
easily as to fighting as on 7th inst.

Gov. Milton of Florida was in trouble again. He comphiined
to Jeff. Davis that no one appeared to be in command in Florida, in
a military line, and asked for a competent man — say Col. Richard
F. Floyd — to be appointed at once, or he him-
self authorized, in which latter case he would
himself take charge and defend the State from
invasions. He asked for 1,000 each of En-
field sabres and pistols, and a few hundred
bags of buckshot. Said the State's gallant
sons and daughters would rather perish
bravely, sword in hand, vindicating their
rights, than yield submissively to or entertain
a moment's thought of living under the same
government with the people of the North. negro hut.

What a state of things !

The same day our Chaplain, with an assistant, struggled with a
heap of parcels, mostly money, being sent home by the men, by ex-
press. 'Twas the first opportunity since landing ; and the packages
Avere numerous, and slightly enhanced by the proposal to embark,
we knew not what for or where going.

We were having at that time the usual drills, dress parades and
fatigue details.

As a reminder of the great storm. Gen. Sherman dismissed, on
the 20th, " from all military connection with the expedition," Chief
Engineer Hibbard Sabin, Third Asst. Engineer T. G. Smith, and
Carpenter W. H. Oderall, all of the Win field Scott, for deserting
the vessel, with five feet of water in the hold and five companies
of Fiftieth Pennsylvania on board.

There had been so much mutinous conduct on board transports
in the harbor, that Gen. Sherman the same day directed the Chief
Quartermaster to procure a quantity of " cuffs, and ball and chain."
He evidently meant to have order.

On the same day, also, there were only seven companies at
parade, the other three being on fatigue duty.

We had a general inspection the same day, with knapsacks on,
by Lieut.-Col. Bell (Fourth New Hampshire), Inspector-General.
In his report of it he said: "The regiment is in good condition of

7,S THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. 'Gl.

police, drill aud appearance .... the Quartermaster has on hand
thirteen horses and five wagons .... one hospital stores A^agon,
one 2-horse ambulance, one 1 -horse ambulance, with horses for
same. Hospital admirably managed. Hospital fund, $80.01, with
053 rations due. Only three men have been tried by general court-
martial since organization .... to complete the equipment of the
regiment requires 936 pairs pants, 93(3 pairs socks . . . . 179
forage caps . . . . " That showed that at that early date our Con-
cord (grey) pants had worn out, or that it was extremely desirable
that we change to blue^ — perhaps both reasons existed. An ex-
traordinary mail (also express) was sent North the same day by our
Chaplain. 1,800 letters !

Our hearts were gladdened on the 20th by the arrival of the Bel-
videre, which we had mourned as lost in the storm with all on board.
As the Third New Hampshire had about twenty on board, and the
Belvidere had a peculiarly trying experience, it is given separately.

On the 20th, also. Gen. Sherman, in furtherance of the con-
templated movement, ordered the following officers, with their De-
partments, to embark, viz. : Capt. Fuller, Assistant Quartermaster;
Capt. Scull, Commissai-y Subsistence ; Lieut. Porter, Ordnance De-
partment; Lieut. Tardy, Corps of Engineers.

Only 12 men sick in our hospital on the 21st, two of them dan-
gerously so. Corp. Zeri Sager of Co. F died 21st. Seven coinpa-
nies at work at beach 21st, aud only three companies on dress
parade ; and Capt. Dunbar was Officer of the Day.

An order was issued the 21st from an unusual source. Our
Surgeon (Dr. Moalton) with duty^ and the good of the men only in
mind, issued an order, duly numbered, etc., and having in it all the
solemnity and dignity requisite for the desired effect, requiring that
every man should bathe twice a week, that each tent be swept daily,
and the sides raised for two hours. This was duly approved- by Col.
Fellows and promulgated.

On the 21st, also. Gen. Sherman, having a desire to know all
that was going on about him, directed that all orders to outlying de-
tachments be sent througli his Headquarters.

Gen. Lee decided, the 21st, that the only points to be defended
were the entrance to Cumberland Sound and Brunswick, and the
water approaches to Savannah and Charleston. Said he had put
several naval officers on land duty as ordnance aud artillery officers.

On the 22d the men who had returned to us from (on) the
Belvidere, returned to it as it lay in the harbor (horses, etc., not yet
landed), expecting to start with proposed new expedition.

Target practice was ordered by Gen. Sherman on the 23d,
"but at present only for the guards, on being relieved." The 23cl
was one of the windiest since our arrival here.

Co. D was detailed on fatigue on the 25th ; and we find the men
were beginning to bank up their tents, for obvious reasons. This
was forbidden later.

As a sort of supplement to the incidents of the 7th inst., we
were startled and shocked on the 25th by the information that in

JVor. '61.'\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 79

cleaning up the fort (Walker, now Welles) thirteen dead l)odies of
soldiers were found, having been buried with their equipments, etc.

As proofs of the pressing needs of the service in the matter of
labor: while we were on dress parade, Co. E was ordered, 25th, to
leave the line and go to the beach to work ; and their dinners were
carried down to them. A diary of that day said, "Co. E worked
on the dock;" and it would appear that the new wharf had been at
least begun. Our Chaplain took a ride over the island, the 25th,
with Mr. Lane, and said, after it: "I saw slaverj' today in its full
aspect, and am wiser tonight than this morning."

Lieut. -Col. Wilson, Ordnance Officer, reported to Gen. Sher-
man on the 25th.

Gen. Sherman, under date of 25 Nov. 1861, reported he had
found stowed away on Ladies Island two lighthouse apparatus, in-
cluding lamps and reflectors, and a large quantity of oil, and had
turned the same over to Com. DuPont, as the better custodian,
Com. DuPont already having one, found by him at Beaufort. He
(Gen. Sherman) also said he found Tybee Island and its forts de-
serted, and Com. DuPont had on the day previous sent some gun-
boats down there. In another report of same date (21st) Gen.
Sherman said his scouts had recently found a deserted work on
Ladies Island, and spiked the guns, which would be brought in later.
The scouts had discovered the enemy to have an outpost at Port
Royal Ferry, and their main force to be at Pocotaligo.

On the same date Lieut. Wilson of the Engineers reported to
Gen. Sherman that he had made an examination of the ferries lead-
ing from Hilton Head Island at two points — Ferry Point and Span-
ish Wells. Distance from Ferry Point to the White House opposite
was 1.54 miles or 2,714 yards. He further stated that negroes said
the ferry was only used at high tide, and men, horses, carriages,
etc., could be crossed in scows. Spanish Wells was opposite IMay
River and had a good landing, with deep water at 50 yards from the
shore.

Com. DuPont reported the same daj' to the Navy Department
that Tybee Island was in our possession, having been abandoned
(no date named). Said the Flacj^ Axfjiista and the Pocahontas were
at anchor abreast Tj'bee beacon, and the Savannah (another gun-
boat) was to be sent there too.

The first mention of fresh beef was on the 26th, when Co. D
sent a detail to butcher for the Commissary Department, resulting in
fresh meat dinners. We got our first frost that night. The boys
began to bank up none to soon.

The rebel ordnance officer. Gill, at Savannah, reported to Gen.
Lee, the 27th, the condition and armament of each of the forts on
or below the Savannah, and reconunends for the shot guns of his
men a blank cartridge, with linen bag containing twelve buck shot.
Just think of it I A round dozen at each discharge I

We got a mail the 27th. In the matter of mails, the writer will
here state that a "mail" will invariably mean a mail received; and
as each such was an event of no small importance to us, they will be

80 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. INor. '61.

mentioned frequently, but without using (wasting) space. If the
word "mail" occurs standing alone by itself, it will be sufficient.

On the 27th, too, another rebel reference. The rebel Lieut. -
Col. C'olcock, mounted regiment at Camp Marion (probably not far
from Bluffton) , sent word to Gen. Drayton that he had sent a detail
of about 45 men to Bulls Island, and they had captured 38 negroes,
belonging mostly to Joseph Baynard, who had tried to join the
Yanks. He fui'ther said : "I neglected to inform yon that Baynard's
fellow (Pompey) had to be killed to prevent his escape." This
little missive was endorsed by Gen. Drayton and sent to Gen. Lee,
thus: "Gen. Drayton takes great pleasure in forwarding the en-
closed to Gen. Lee, and trusts the next one may result in the cap-
ture of some of the Liucolnites."

Capt. (then Lieutenant) Ayer, after reaching Bay Point, the
27th, said that he saw an earthwork up the beach, say a mile and
a half from Bay Point, with six pieces of light artillery mounted.
They had been spiked with three-cornered files. [This was usually
done with rat-tail files. — D. E.] One piece was left loaded to the
muzzle with grape. At Bay Point he saw a piece literally split
through, its centre by an explosion.

The same day a diary said, "Helped fix up a place for reli-
gious meetings."

Adjt.-Gen. Thomas (Washington, D. C.) instructed Sherman,
under date of 27 Nov. 1861, to seize all cotton and other property
which might be used to our prejudice. That part not wanted to be
shipped to New York. The service of negroes to be used in pick-
ing, storing, etc., as well as in constructing defensive works. Four
additional regiments have been ordered to join your command.

Under same date (27) Gen. Sherman reported that owing to
the want of an engineer officer (one sick, one on reconnoissance and
one already employed at Hilton Head), he had himself been to Tybee
and made reconnoissance that day, with view to reduction of Fort
Pulaski, and finds it practicable. He asked for ten regiments of
infantry, not over one of cavalry, and one regiment of regular
artillery, several ordnance, artillery and engineer officers, and a
pontoon bridge.

The last Thursday in November arrived — the time when we
were wont, at our peaceful homes, to lay aside the cares and duties
of every-day life and give ourselves up to pleasure, relaxation or
religious service, or perhaps a little of each. In accordance with
the custom, Col. Fellows endeavored to cater to our wishes, and
issued a Thanksgiving proclamation : and in it excused us from all
unnecessary drill. He also very kindly invited the officers of the
regiment to dine with him. The records fail to disclose the name
of any absent officer who could not avail himself of the invitation,
neither does the record disclose the bill of fare. They probably had
" beef-a-la-reb " and " seceshers on toast." The table was graced
by the presence of the wife of Dr. (Surgeon) Eastman of the
Fourth New Hampshire.

Lovewell.

Alwood.

Mason.

Gardner.

Dennis <{■ Bichardson.

Mrs. Mary Politza.

10.

Higgtns.

11.

Wakejteld No. 12.

12.

Doufflasa No. 11.

13.

Dunbar No. 10.

Lav-rence No. 0.

15.

Bullard No. fi.

Nnt Taylor No. 7.

O'NeiJ No. Oi.

Cahill No. G.

16.

Beard No. 5.

17.

Dennis No. 4.

18.

Morgan & Marsh No. 3.

19.

Guard.

20.

Forage House.

21.

Laborers' Quarters.

i. Blacksmitli.

'. Carpenter.

'. Stables.

'. Post Quartermaster's Stores.

■ Chief Quartermaster.

■ Wagon House.
. Ice House.

. Adams Express.

■ Post Office.
Printing Office.
Hotel. '

Quartermaster's Depot.
Officers' Quarters.
Chief Commissary.
District Headquarters.
Medical Purveyor.
Ordnance Department.
Bakery.

Commissary Stores,
Barracks.

Theatre.

Church.
Stotter.
Pier 1277 ft. long, 22 ft. low sealer.

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After dress parade (in the morning at that time, though the
usual time for parade was late in the afternoon) the Colonel gave
us the day to ourselves, and we gave ourselves up to perfect relaxa-
tion. The day's serenity was marred only by the sad funeral of
Private Sanborn of Co. I. A large number of the Fourth New
Hampshire men came
over in the evening. _ as5*-,,^__

Though we were ^fc' —
ordered on the 17th to ^^-^^

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the 18th), we did not K^| ,' [^* J ^ )

embark till the 29th,

and then only to return

at once on shore and to

learn later that we had pope's, hilton head.

embarked for practice,

just to see how quickly we could do it in case of emergency ! This

may be, and probably is all right ; but as individuals we didn't like it.

Gen. Lee reported, the 19th, the occupation of Tybee Island.
He said : "On Sunday last, 24th instant, the enemy crossed Savan-
nah bar with five of his vessels, and made a lodgement on Tybee.
Subsequently three other vessels joined them, and the force on
Tybee was reinforced. Five vessels (one a frigate, said to be the
Sabine) were then inside the bar."

Gen. Sherman on the 30th made a reconnoissance on Tybee
Island, having as escort three companies of the Fourth New
Hampshire under Maj. Drew.

Corporal Joseph A. Peavey of Co. G was buried the 30th.

November was a month of great interest. Ushered in by a
terrible storm, and the last act a military funeral.

SUPPLEMIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

A War Department order of 13th authorized the issue of
" Fielden's Pure Extract of Coffee" in place of sugar and coffee
rations, and also provided that insane soldiers shall receive free
treatment at the Insane Hospital at Washington.

To show the difficulties that the authorities at Washington were
under, particularly during the earlier part of the war, in discerning
how everything should be done, the following is given as a fair
illustration : On the 2.5th of November an order provided that all
missing in action or taken prisoners thereafter, or then prisoners,
should be transferred to skeleton regiments then forming, in their
respective States, to be formed entirely of such missing officers and

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Xov. '61.

men. This was an attempt to clean up the rolls of regiments in
the field, so that they would not be prevented from recruiting :
because so long as these missing persons were borne on the rolls,
their places could not be filled. This order was revoked entire on
20 Feb. 18G2. This revocation did not accomplish the result
intended, inasmuch as there had been some cases of compliance
with the November order; and on 10 May 1862, to correct all
the action under the original order, another order was issued,
directing the re-transfer to their original regiments of all such as
had been transferred under the November order. This straightened
out the whole matter. The powers that were, had and should have
our warmest sympathy.

The important statistics for the month, for the whole Depart-
ment (not yet called Department of the South) are : Total troops
13,225 ; wounded and sick, 4,481 ; died, 56 ; hospital cases of
wounds, etc., 118; died of wounds, etc., 2.

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will be detached from the regiment for duty elsewhere. The neces-
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DKCEMBER, 1861.

T WAS SUNDAY, the 1st of December, and we had our
usual inspection and dress parade. Mail. Adjt. Hill
was on sick list that day, and Lieut. Emmons of G
acted as adjutant (and for several days following).

Capt. Gilhiiore reported, the 1st, to Gen. Sherman
the result of an examination of Tybee Island. Said he
went to Tybee on the Ben Deford 29 Nov. 1861, with
escort of three companies Seventh New Hampshire, under
Maj. Drew, landing next day. He fully described the
island, and also the tower and field-work surrounding it. Said he
deemed the reduction of Fort Pulaski from Tybee practicable, by
mortars and rifled gun batteries. Said he thought, after range had
been established, could drop five-eighths of all shells fired within the
fort. Said he learned there were 700 men in Fort Pulaski, 200 of
whom went there 30 Nov. He suggested the occupation of Tybee
by one full regiment at once and until plans were determined.

Another sad reminder that day of the fight of 7th ult. Five
rebel officers came with a flag of truce, requesting the body of Dr.
Buist, left accidentally buried in the fort. After the proper formali-
ties, the body was disinterred and surrendered to them, together
with his watch, etc., which had been removed previous to second
burial.

There were seven companies detailed on duty away from the
regiment on the 2d ; and at night, for variety, we had the long roll
call. A large number of men were butchering that day, and that
looked like fresh beef for the troops. The cotton question was a
serious one, not only for Gen. Sherman, but for the Government as
well. Just what to do with King Cotton when captured, whether in
one bale or one bag, disturbed many a loyal breast.

On the 3d Dec, Gen. Sherman undertook to dispose of the
matter, by appointing Wm. H. Nobles an agent of the United States
to collect cotton, and authorized him to employ negroes to collect,
pick and pack it, and to be allowed six per cent on the market value
of the cotton stored.

Deeming what Gen. Sherman reported to Washington to be im-
portant, we extract from his report of the 4th Dec. : He reported in
substance that Tybee Island had been examined, and enclosed Capt.
Gillmore's report of it. Said Gillmore and himself agreed as to the
feasibility of shelling Fort Pulaski from Tybee Island, and thus de-
molish it or make it untenable. Said he was about to send a regi-
ment there to occupy it. He enclosed a list of heavy guns, etc.,

86 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Dec. '61.

that he would need to operate against Pulaski, and suggested the
dearth of experienced officers to direct, and that possibly some other
movement might be carried on simultaneously with that against
Pulaski.

Capt. Randlett, with his company (F), went to Pinckney Island
the 4th, for forage.

We were working very hard al)out that time. There were 350
men detailed on the 5th to work in the Quartermaster's Department.
The camp was very quiet and almost lonely, all being detailed except
two companies (I and E) ; and, in consequence, no dress parade.

Again, on the 6th, there was a heavy draft on us for men, 400
being detailed for work with the Engineers to wheel dirt ; and Co. D
was sent to Seabrook for a week's tour on duty at Battery Mitchel
(then in process of building) .

The Germans (Forty-sixth New York) left here (Hilton Head)
for Tybee Island the 6th. (The Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania afterwards
took its place in our brigade.) Stevens' brigade also went away.
Capt. Clark, with his company (A) and the colors, escorted the
Fifty-fifth a part of the way to the wharf.

King Cotton was apparently a large dose for Mr. Nobles (see 3d
inst.), and he appointed, the 6th, one James Adrian Suydam as his
assistant. Perhaps he could n't handle so many negroes, to say
nothing about the bags of cotton.

Another large detail on the 7th, for Quartermaster's Depart-
ment, of 350 men, and no dress parade.

A letter of the 8th said : " The Forty-sixth New York has gone
to Tybee to erect a battery, just out of reach of Pulaski's guns, and
mount long range guns to take the fort. Our Colonel has got a
milch cow (captured) and I talk of getting a hennery and a pig-
gery." Need it be said that the above was from the pen of Capt.
Ayer ?

On the 8th we had our usual Sunday inspection and dress pa-
rade ; and to show how seldom some things occurred, a diary men-
tions " a woman on the field." The sight of calico was n't an every-
day afi'air.

Reinforcements for Gen. Sherman arrived on the 9th — seven
companies Forty-fifth Pennsylvania, from Fort Monroe, on the Cos-
mo]3olitan .

Hazeltine, a drummer boy of Co. G (originally in Co. K) was
buried on the 9th. He died the 8th, after a sickness of ten days,
during which time he knew nothing whatever.

[Note. — This boy and the writer were of ca squad of seven, enlisted
at West Lebanon, N. H. The writer and the other five felt an unusual tie
of friendship in this case, and a long correspondence with the parents at
home resulted in the taking up of the body and sending it home in a
metallic casket, sent out for the purpose. The writer assisted largely in
every detail, with all that that implies.]

Gen. Lee divided the coasts of South Carolina into five military
districts on the 9th :".... The Second from South Santee River
to the Stono River and up Rantowles Creek, under Brig. -Gen. R, S.

Dec. '61.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 87

Ripley ; headquarters at Charleston. Third, the country between

the Stono and Ashepoo Rivers, under ; headquarters at Adams

Run. Fourth, from the Ashepoo to Port Royal Entrance, thence
through the Colleton River and Ocella Creek to Ferebeeville, under
Brig. -Gen. J. C. Pemberton ; headquarters at Coosawatchee. Fifth,
the country between Port Royal Entrance and the Savannah River,
under Brig. -Gen. T. F. Drayton ; headquarters at Hardeeville.
The Third will be attached to the Second for the present."

On the 10th our regiment was further drawn upon for 700 men —
hard to scrape enough ; and it was said that these were to be con-
sidered as on "extra duty," entitling to extra pay and whiskey.
The latter was really issued ; but the former, oh, where was it? Cer-
tain accounts, reliable too, probably, said that at end of nine days
the detail was discontinued. The rule that there must be ten con-
secutive days' work to entitle to extra pay was not permitted to
work. There was a generous distribution of adjectives and some
verbs cast upon the air ; but no extra pay had we.

Gen. Sherman reported the 10th to Gen. Meigs, Quartermaster-
General at Washington, that the great number of deaths was alarm-
ing ; that he had directed the erection of a hospital for 300 ; that the
negroes had proved to be of very little service — that they came in
and ran off; and they were a very prolific race. He further said
that DuPont had failed to do as agreed in matter of landing the
troops, etc., and he did not wish to cooperate any more with Du-
Pont.

King Cotton ran against a snag. U. S. Agent Nobles tried to
assume command over something which is n't cotton ; and Gen.
Stevens (at Beaufort) peremptorily told him he would not permit it,
neither would he allow him to establish an agency at Beaufort.

Gen. Viele, by his order of the 11th, directed the establishment
of a brigade band, composed of all the regimental bands in the (our)
brigade, together with the drum corps of the Forty-seventh New
York. The leader of our regimental band, G. AV. lugalls, to be
Leader, and the drum major of the Forty-seventh New York to be
Drum Major. They were to assemble for drill daily at half-past
two. That we would have music, concentrated and exhilarating,
none could doubt, and we wjere highly flattered in the selection of
leader.

The whole regiment at work on the 11th, ou the intrenchments,
in charge of Maj. Bedel. Mail. The President's message came in
this mail, and the men, upon return to camp, had it read to them, by
Maj. Bedel, from the top of a barrel.

The Board (mentioned several days ago) to examine officers
who may be considered incompetent, etc., was appointed today by
Gen. Sherman, and consisted of : Gen. Wright, U. S. A. ; Col.
Terry, Seventh Connecticut ; Col. Brown, Third Rhode Island ; and
Lieut. J. H. Wilson, Topographical Engineers.

Beside a heavy detail for work on the intrenchments, on the
12th we had a call for 300 men for the Quartermaster's Department.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

IDec. '61.

The several Chaplains about this time were using their best en-
deavors for the moral and religious welfare of the men ; and one of
the results was that on the 13th Gen. Sherman appointed a council of
administration, — Col. Fellows (Third New Hampshire), Col. Perry
(Forty-eighth New York) and Col. Rich (Ninth Maine), to assemble
the 14th and consider whether a Chaplain ought to be appointed for
the Post of Hilton Head ; and if they decide affirmatively, to recom-
mend one.

A heavy detail again the 13th, of 500 men.
Gen. Sherman, on the 14th, asked the authorities at Washing-
ton to amend his request for 1 regiment cavalry, 1 regiment regular
artillery, 10 regiments infantry and one pontoon, so as to ask for
1 regiment cavalry, 1 regiment regular artillery, 20 regiments in-
fantry and as many pontoon bridges as can be spared. He said
all the work (which was immense) , was done by volunteer soldiers ;
and it all dragged for want of a sufficient number of able directors,

and added that

negro labor was
almost a failure.
There were
five hundred men
detailed again the
14th, and there
were four men
discharged for
disability. 2d
Lieut. Geo. W.
Jackson of Co.
E resigned the
1.4th, and was the
first officer to

resign (he was discharged the 16th). An event of no small im-
portance took place the 14th. The new bakery at the headquarters
of the post was fired up and produced a batch of soft bread (see
18th). A diary said: "Only 13 sick in hospital today."

The negro question assumed a serious aspect, for on the loth
Gen. Sherman reported to Washington that of 320 recently come in,
60 were able-bodied and the rest were women and children.
Wages had been paid, but of not much effect. They were naturally
slothful and indolent, and were overjoyed with change of their con-
dition. They would probably stay on the plantations till their
supplies were exhausted, and then seek our lines for subsistence ;
and said, finally, that it was for the Government to decide what to
do with the contrabands.

Last night there was an attempt to attack the force at Seabrook
(some of the Seventy-ninth New York) ; and it was currently
reported the 1.5th that the rebels were frightened away by the sight
of a log mounted on wheels, which the Yankee officer had improvised
as a means of defence.

DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, HILTON HEAD, S. C.

Gkn. Eciiinti L. ViKLE. Gex. Georgk C. Strong

Gex. Ali-red II. Terry.

Dec. '67.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 89

As if to rest us from our fatiguing labors, we had a brigade
inspection on Sunday the 15th (in the afternoon) and a review, Gen.
Viele giving us a little double-quick by way of variety, which we
didn't appreciate. This was in addition to our dress parade of the
morning.

The liquor question began to assume proportions, for Gen.
Sherman on the 16th ordered that no ardent spirits should be landed
without authority and that no plunder (this was not his language)
should be sent North b}' express or otherwise. The same day
(thougli the order did not reach us for several days) Gen.
McClellan, Commanding the Army, ordered a change in the uni-
form. Trousers to be sky-blue mixture for officers and men, the
officers to have dark-blue welts, and non-coms, to have dark-blue
chevrons. He also directed that there should be no further trans-
fers from one regiment to another.

Gen. Lee reported, the 16th, to his War Department that
there were 80 vessels of the eneiuy at Port Royal on the 12th.

We had a detail of 300 the 16th, and to be 500 on the 17th.
It appears prior to the 17th that orderl}' sergeants had been calling
the roll ahead of Army Regulation time; and on the 17th Col.
Fellows ordered that thereafter the roll should not be called until
after the last ruffle of the drum.

For picket, 72 on the 17th.

Soft bread was issued to us on the 18th for the first time, and
we had it for supper. That was an event. A soldier with a loaf
of bread ! Soft, too, but twenty-four hours old, as required by the
Army Regulations.

On the 19th, 2d Lieut. W. H. Miles of Co. K resigned, but
was not discharged till 6 Feb. 1862.

The stone fleet, of so much fame, was sunk off Charleston on
the 20th.

THE STONE FLEET.

This remarkable fleet was sunk off Charleston, Friday, 20 Dec.
1861. The following is the list: Amazon, America, American,
Archer, Courier, Fortune, Herald, Kensington, Leonidas, Maria
Theresa, Potomac, Rehecca Simms, L. O. Richmond, Robin Hood,
Tenedos and Willi a in Lee. These were all "New Bedford whalers,"
except the Fortune, Robin Hood and Tenedos, which were from New
London. The tonnage of these vessels varied from 275 to 500 tons.
They were loaded with large blocks of granite. Their cost was
from S2,500 to $5,000 each. The rendezvous was at Port Royal,
from which place they started for their burial places under naval
convoy, consisting of the Mohican, Ottcuca, Pocohontas ; and these
assisted by the CahoAcba, Philadelphia and Ericsson. The sinking
was under charge of Capt. Chas. H. Davis of the Coast Survey,
and the knocking out of a plug, previously adjusted, completed
the act. The Robin Hood served as a store-ship for the sails, etc.,

90 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Dec. '61.

of the others, and was the last to be sunk. She remained upright,
and at dark was set on fire, tlie effect being tragic in the extreme.
Sumter fired durino; the sinking, but did not retard the movement.

Again King Cotton. Under date of 20th, Capt. Saxton re-
ported to the Quartermaster-General that he had consigned to Col.
Tompkins (Quartermaster at New York), by Steamer Atlantic,
$30,000 worth of cotton ; that the agent of the Government had
just arrived on the Vanderbilt, and would have little else to do
than take the credit for collecting about two million dollars' worth
of cotton ; and closed by urging Gen. Meigs to come to Port
Royal — only 70 hours from New York.

Only 600 detailed on the 21st. Same day. Gen. Sherman
announced in an order that Lieut. -Col. Reynolds of the Third Rhode
Island had been appointed Government Agent for the collection
and marketing of cotton. Also, on the 21st, Gen. Sherman wrote
to Secretary of War that the newspapers of the country appeared
in some degree dissatisfied that we have not moved ahead ; and it
may be, he continued, that the Government shares in the feeling.
He further said he was ready to move on Fernandina ; but the navy
was not ready ; that he was pained to believe that there was a grow-
ing distrust among a portion of the people as to the activity and
usefulness of the portion of the army at Port Royal.

Though it was Sunday, and we were working very hard on
other days, on the 22d we had dress parade and also brigade review
and inspection, and in addition a brigade drill. This was the first
time since landing that we had been deprived of Sunday services on
account of drill.

Gen. Sherman reported again that DuPont had just informed
him that the gunboats Paivnee and Seneca had discovered the aban-
donment of the rebel forts at North and South Edisto, and that a
camp of 500 had fled at the gunboats' approach, leaving everything
except their guns, and advised the occupation of Edisto for effect
on Charleston.

On the 23d we had an excessively long battalion drill. Four
men were detailed as bakers to work at the new post bakery.

Christmas was approaching ; but how would it fare with us ?
The President signed a bill the 24th, authorizing allotments of pay
(see allotments).

Gen. Lee, the 24th, complained that so many 12-months men
would be ready for muster-out in the spring, while the troops of
McClellan would be strong for active service. He said further:
" Our enemy increases faster in strength then we do, and is more
enormous. Where he will strike I do not know ; but the blow,
when it does come, will be hard."

Christmas day, 25 Dec. 1861. We had dress parade and a
long battalion drill. After dress parade the Chaplain, by request of
the Colonel (as he said in his diary), gave an address on various
points. He also said he got a load of bricks that day, and the boys
built him a fine fui'nace.

Dec. '61.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 91

CHRISTMAS, 1861.

The night before, Co. — was detailed for picket duty. Cir-
cumstances requiring no explanation rendered one and all —
regardless of rank — good fellows. And this too before the men
were posted. The empty bottles lying about, seen at daylight,
were only circumstantial evidence, and therefore not reliable as a
basis of assumption that somebody had drank toasts to Christmas.
During the uight the otiicers, entering into the sport of the occasion,
amused themselves and others by passing themselves off as the
" Grand Rounds," which travels mounted. As they approached a
post, they would stamp and jingle their sword scabbards to imitate
mounted officers. Much fun was the result when the faithful senti-
nel directed that one dismount and approach with the countersign.

We had a black frost the 25th, and the 26th a white frost. On
the 26th Gen. Sherman reported to McClellan that he had been
unable to get DuPont to investigate with him the problem of
Charleston, also that he had conferred with Capt. Gilmore. Said
two modes of operation suggested themselves : First, to take Sullivan
and Morris Islands, and reduce Sumter from these two points ; then
the navy pass in and shell the city, with possibly the assistance of
the army via Mount Pleasant. Second, by Stono Inlet and Stono
River, getting possession of James Island and shelling Charleston
from upper end. Said he would require 20,000 infantry, 1,000
cavalry, 2 light batteries, 30 siege guns and some 8 and 10-pounder
mortars.

On the same day. Secretary of War Cameron wrote to Gen.
Sherman : —

You are correct in your belief tliat there is a growing distrust, etc. I
do not share in tliat distrust ; for my confidence in your ability is very great
.... You refer to a want of cavalry. This is the first intimation I have
had that any were needed by you. Let me know the number required, and
they shall be sent at once, as well as any other force that you deem neces-
sary. At this distance .... this Department will not attempt to give you
specific instructions. You will have to rely upon your own judgment, in
which I have every confidence.

These must have been very cheering words to Gen. Sherman ;
for he undoubtedly had a tinge of the blues — so much expected
of him, and he (his force) too weak to accomplish it.

Here are rebel items of the 26th : The Colonel of the Seventeenth
South Carolina reported to Gen. Ripley that he had 547 officers and
men; that he also had 75 good muskets, and 415 flint locks utterly
unfit for service ; and no transportation. The Colonel of the Six-
teenth South Carolina also reported to Gen. Ripley that he had n't a
single bayonet, belt, scabbard or cartridge box in his regiment, and
one company was entirely unarmed ; and he had about three rounds
of cartridges and caps. It would seem that the foe over on the
mainland was not such a formidable foe as pictured.

We had a general review and inspection by Gen. Sherman on
the 27th, and as a regiment got the highest compliment. Mail. On
that day Gen. Sherman wrote to McClellan : —

92 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IDec. '61.

The Ocean Queen arrived yesterday with a mail, but no news of cavalry
for me .... It is absolutely necessary to do something here soon .... we
are badly in want of boats .... these fellows (rebels) are getting stronger
every day.

At 8 that evening a detail of 150 men went to the beach.

On the 28th we had battalion drill. Fifty men went on detail,
with three days' rations, to Braddock's Point. It was rumored that
a detail was to be sent North on recruiting service, and that Capt.
Clark of Co. A was the lucky man to go in charge.

On Sunday, the 29th, we had another brigade review and drill.
We were very much dissatisfied with that Sunday review and drill ;
but soldiers have no right to complain. The exigencies of the service
demand the work through the week ; and of course our discipline,
etc., must be kept up, or we would soon cease to be "militious."
That was the argument ; and to it there could be no reply.

'Twas time somebody was going North for recruits. Who would
it be? The order was issued on the 30th, and said that in compliance
with par. 3 of General Orders 105, Headquarters of Army, etc.,
" The following will proceed, etc., for six months, to 30 June 1862,
reporting to Col. Seth Eastman at Concord, N.H. : Capt. R. F.
Clark, Co. A ; 2d Lieut. Orrin M. Dearborn, Co. D ; Sergt. F. L.
Morrill, Co. A ; Sergt. J. W. Akerman, Co. D ; N. W. Gove, second
principal musician ; Corp. J. W. Goodwin, Co. A."

Who didn't envy those men, each and all. Happy men ! Lucky
dogs ! Six months at home !

That same day the rebel ordnance officer at Brunswick, Ga.,
reported to his superior at Savannah, saying it was his belief the
batteries could whip off the fleet at first attack ; but if they (the
fleet) returned next day, the powder would be exhausted. Said his
officers and men were both anxious to redeem the Port Royal dis-
grace. He closed by asking for 20 bbls. large grain, and 30 bbls.
fine grain, cannon powder.

On the 30th, also, Col. Fellows ordered that thereafter rations
be drawn for seven days at a time — 1st, 8th, 15th and 22d (to last
of month) .

Tuesday, the 31st, was muster day. By muster was meant that
the pay-roll previously made out should be verified by an officer duly
appointed, who should see and check off every man's name on the
pay-roll. Sometimes this was done by the colonel of a regiment,
though the order was generally issued by the brigade commander
or commander of the post. In this case we were mustered by Sur-
geon Dalton of Gen. Viele's staff. One diary said : " Our field and
staff officers were mustered by Maj. Bedel;" but if he did, it must
have been as an assistant to Dr. Dalton. An inspection invariably
accompanies a muster, and it was not omitted on this occasion.

It being the last day of the year, it must be made an interesting
one. It started in with an eclipse of the sun, and was well-nigh
ended when our new trousers came to hand. After muster and
inspection, the Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth New York went up

Dec. '61.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

the river toward Beaufort, having with them our Maj. Bedel, they
being short of field ofHcers. (This was on a recounoissance toward
Port Royal Ferry.)

Gen. Sherman, the same day, directed that the troops keep on
hand 100 rounds per man, 40 in the cartridge boxes and 60 with the
company or regiment commander. This looked like business.

Gov. Pickens of South Carolina said to Gen. Lee, the 30th, that
there was considerable unpleasantness amongst the otBcers under
Gen. Ripley. Impossible !

Before dismissing December, we will state that the rebel troops
in the Department of Middle and East Florida were as follows : —

Brig.-Gen. J. H. Trapier, Commanding.

Aggregate present 3,972

" " and absent 4,527

GEN. DRAYTON'S, HILTON HEAD.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\_Dec. '61.

SUPPLENIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 105, from the War Department, 3 Dec. 1861,
authorized the appointment of a recruiting party from each regiment
— 2 officers and 4 non-coms, or privates, to report in person to the
Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service for the respective
States on 1 Jan. 1862, for a tour of six months' duty — (see Recruit-
ing and Recruits),

On the 16th, a War Department order made a change in the
uniform trousers (we did n't wear " pants " in those days) : to be sky
blue uext time, the welt for officers and stripe (chevrons) for non-
coms, to be of dark blue. The same order forbade the transfer of
men from one regiment to another.

The Department statistics for December, 186 1 , are : Total troops,
17,016 ; wounded and sick, 5,872 ; died, 66 ; hospital cases, wounds,
etc., 220; died of wounds, etc., 3.

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One officer reported on extra duty : and this was Lieut.
Thompson, our efficient Commissary, who really was an officer of
Co. I, there being no provision at that date for a commissary.
Though Lieut. Thompson has not always been reported on extra
duty, he had served as Commissary since organization of regiment.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5555555555 00

Corporals 8888888778 00

Absent sick 15

Discharged for disability 2000001011 5

Died of disease ....00 00002001 3

Recruits 1000000000 1

Loss, officers ,

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JANUARY, 1862.

m^EW YEAR'S : and as a sequel to our Major's going away
with other troops, and the order to us to have 100
I^IJ'^yil^ rounds, we that day heard heavy firing up the river,
^i4^.^M., toward Beaufort ; and were ordered to hold ourselves in
readiness to go to the scene of conflict. The affair was
at Port Royal Ferry, and the (our) troops there were as
follows : eight companies One Hundreth Pennsylvania (Round-
heads), seven companies Seventy-ninth New York (Highland-
ers), P^ighth Michigan, Fiftieth Pennsylvania, Forty-seventh and
Forty-eighth New York. The naval force was the gunboats Ottawa^
Pembina and Hale^ under Capt. Rodgers. Brig.-(Teu, Stevens com-
manded the land forces. Reliable accounts give our troops at 2,500
and the rebel force at 3,000. The Third New Hampshire and others
fell in about 11 a.m., and stacked arms on the color line ready to go ;
but were not called for.

Another event that day, of importance, was the substantial
completion of our new church and the holding of services in it in
the evening.

A general court-martial was ordered on the 'id by Gen. Sherman,
to convene on the fith, for the trial of such persons as might be
brought before it. Detail for the court: 1, Col. Fellows, Third New
Hampshire; .... 4, Maj. John Bedel, Third New Hampshire;
. . . . 7, Capt. Donohoe, Third New Hampshire; .... 13, Lieut.
Finley, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Judge Advocate.

The recruiting service detail went North on the 2d, with many
a ''Good luck to you!" and laden with messages and parcels for
friends at home.

Gen. Lee, on the 2d, wrote to Gov. Pickens of South Carolina,
referring to a recent resolution adopted by the General Assembly
relative to employing slaves on works for military defence.

The Chaplain worked on the "new church" some on the 2d,
showing that it was not then completed.

Gen. Sherman reported on the 2d to McClellan as follows : —

I have made a dash on enemy's batteries opposite Port Eoyal Island.
.... I want to make no real movement in that direction, yet I want the
enemy to think I do .... I Avant to make a great dash on the north side
of the Savannah river, thus occupying the road to that city .... to do
this must have regiment of cavalry .... circumstances are developing
themselves wonderfully here .... the time has come to act .... every
day's delay now is a sad loss .... I think Pulaski need not be shehed. I
can cut it ort", I think. You, general, are to be the savior of the country, if
it is saved. Let me aid you in this work. But I must act militarily, and not
to please .... the press.

(95)

96 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJan. '62.

On the 3d Gen. Sherman relieved every extra duty man in the
Quartermaster's Department, except certain named men. (No Third
New Hampshire man appears in the order.)

The Forty-eighth New York returned on the 2d, and the Forty-
seventh New York returned on the 3d — our Major with the latter.
The Major began a speech the same day to the men, but was obliged
to cut it in twain, delivering the balance on the 6th.

Private R. F. Palmer of Co. P] died on the morning of the 4th,
and was buried same day, in early evening.

Our new caps were issued the same day. We were beginning
to look like United States soldiers.

SWEET BRIAR PIPES.

The sweet briar wood grows on Hilton Head Island in great
abundance, and was soon discovered by the Yankee soldiers. Pipes
of various devices, carved well and ill, soon flooded the market ; and
nearly every man, whether smoker or anti-tobacco, had a sweet briar
pipe, cut and carved by his own or some other fellow's hand. The
sweet briar is a root and a climbing vine. The root is the part from
which pipes are made. It grows in no regular shape, being composed
geuerally-of a series of bunches or bulbs of a variety of sizes, from
that of a walnut to six inches in diameter, and of all shapes imagin-
able, so that one may find something from which to make almost
any model. In its green state it is white, but as it grows old and
partially dead, it is hard and of the color of a reddish brick.

A regimental order of the 5th required the adjutant to stand on
the color line during roll call, opposite the center company, and that
a commissioned officer of each company should report result of roll
call to him. Also directed the placing of a bulletin board at the adju-
tant's tent, on which to stick copies of orders. Another departure
was the requiring of roll calls to be by bugle, and the bugler to be
stationed at the adjutant's tent. The bugler was Henry S. Hamilton
of the band.

On the 6th the general court-martial convened (see 2 Jan.),
and we got a mail by the Atlantic.

Gen. Sherman reported on the 7th to the Secretary of War that
his force was 14,768 rank and file : which included say GOO at St.
Helena Sound, 3,000 on Port Royal Island, 200 at Fort Seward
(Bay Point), 1,400 at Tybee, leaving about 9,500 on Hilton Head.
Available for field : say 9,000, all infantry except one company of
light artillery. Estimated wants for operations: 10,000 infantry
and 1,000 cavalry, one regiment heavy artillery, one or two light
batteries. Had just heard there were about 20,000 men in and
about Savannah, besides the works on Skidaway Island, at Thunder-
bolt and Green Islands and Fort Jackson. The city is being covered
with a line of intrenchments. In concluding, he said, the force on
our immediate front, on the railroad, is about 9,000 men.

Jan. '62.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 97

Ou the same day Gov. Pickens said to Pres. Davis that he had
been credibly informed that the telegraph operators at Wilmington,
N.C., and Petersburg, Va., were untrue, and suggested a detective.
That it would be ditficult for the enemy to approach Charleston with
less than 50,000 men, and that would be by North Edisto, John's
Island or Stono, over James Island, and endeavor to reach the Ashley
River, about one mile above Fort Johnson ; but thought no attack
would be made till toward Spring.

AVe got our new coats on the 8th : the original grey was fast
disappearing. On the 8th, also, Gen. Lee said to his Inspector-
General that he was aware they must fight against heavy odds, but
trusted the spirit of their soldiers would be an overmatch to the
numbers. Had thought the enemy would seize the Charleston &
Savannah Railroad.

On the 9th we went on dress parade with our new (blue) uni-
forms. Were we proud? were we lifted above our fellows? No!
we were simply lifted up to the level of our fellows. The inference
was plain. Had brigade drill Avith double-quick sauce, and side
dishes of skirmishing in the woods. We covered about six miles to
a little church in the interior. This little exercise was closed by a
review. After this, on our own parade ground, we formed in a
hollow square and presented Capt. Eldridge of the Steamer Atlantic
with a massive silver trumpet. Capt. Eldridge, by his affability
and kindly attention to the wants of the officers and men of our
regiment during its stay on board his steamer, had endeared himself
to them to a degree that ended in the presentation as noted. The
presentation speech was made by Col. Fellows, to which Capt.
Eldridge very feelingly responded. The event brought many visitors
to our camp.

The trumpet was made by Robert Rait & Co., New York. The
recipient's initials, " O. E.," were engraved in Old English upon the
tube, while on the side was chased a correct engraving of the
Atlantic. Upon the opposite side was inscribed: "Presented to
Capt. Oliver Eldridge of the U. S. Steamship Atlantic by the officers
of the Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers, for his gentle-
manly and courteous treatment duruig the passage from Annapolis,
Md., to Port Royal, S. C, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 7, 1861. Port
Royal, S, C, Jan. 1, 18G2." The cost of the trumpet exceeded
$100. Resolutions were passed. Those and Capt. Eldridge's re-
sponse may be found in New York Herald, 24 Jan. '62.

On the 10th, Lieut.-Col. Jackson (Col. Fellows being on a gen-
eral court-martial), marched the regiment to Seabrook, principally
for exercise. We arrived there about 1 p.m., and were dismissed
for two hours, during which time the boys strolled where they liked,
but chiefly among the negro cabins, in search of hoe cakes, fish and
oysters. Somebody very unwisely discovered and appropriated some
article of value; and the same being greatly missed, led to a ripple
of excitement among the men when Col. Jackson was informed of it.
And here was where one of Col. Jackson's characteristics was promi-
nent. He at once became so indignant that he could scarcely wait

98 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJan. '62.

to have the offender discovered. The colored wench who represented
the loser was very "shuah" she could pick out the thief; and so
Col. Jackson and the aforesaid wench walked down between the
lines, looking right and left as fast as she could move the bones of
her neck. At the Colonel's command (and it was n't long in -coming)
we had fallen in and opened ranks (" Front rank, about face !") for
the ordeal. She selected several (so says a diary) ; but all stoutly
denied the allegation and inwardly defied the "alligator." Such was
Col. Jackson's indignation (firstly), and (secondly) chagrin at not
finding the guilty party, that we were at once put en route for our
camp.

On arriving at camp we had a good mail, and our minds were
soon cleared of Seabrook visions.

A little episode of the 11th, though not directly a Third New
Hampshire item, is considered worthy of insertion. An oflBcer

of the had resigned, sending the document to Gen.

Sherman direct. Gen. Sherman referred back at once to Gen. Viele.
The resigning officer gave, as reasons for his action : that he was
not a citizen of the United States ; and that being the case, the
political international troubles then existing between the European
powers and the United States demanded his withdrawal from all
military organizations whatever for the time being, he preferring to
remain neutral in the troubles that might issue therefrom. He con-
cluded bis resignation in these words : " I therefore make this, my
resignation, immediate and uucouditional."

Gen. Sherman endorsed back as follows : " This communication
is referred back to Gen. Viele, for proper notice to be taken of an
oflScer of his command who has sworn to bear true allegiance to the
United States, but who nevertheless forswears the same in this
communication . "

Gen. Viele at once required the offender to make a copy of the
(his) oath of allegiance by his own hand, and on receipt of it pro-
ceeded to soundly "spank" him in a special order (No. 5). The
closing language of the order was as follows : —

It would appear, however, that Capt. claims to have regarded

the compact of honor and patriotism — the sacred pledge by which he has
become one of the thousands who, forgetting every other tie, have come
forward with a devotion unparalleled in the history of any other country,
to maintain unsullied their country's honor, and uphold her laws — as a
simple contract to be dissolved at his pleasure. It is hoped that he stands
alone in this extraordinary view of his position ; and let no other man who
has pledged before heaven his life to this cause forget that pledge until

victory shall have dissolved the compact. It is hoped that Capt. will

seek in future to show by his devotion to duty that he no longer misunder-
stands his position.

This order was. read on parade to all the troops of the brigade,
and created quite a stir.

Same day, Gen. Sherman appointed a Post Council of Adminis-
tration, consisting of Colonels Fellows, Third New Hampshire ;
Perry, Forty-eighth New York ; and Rich, Ninth Maine : to audit
accounts of the Post Sutler (to assemble 13th).

Jan. '62.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 99

On the 11th the first mention was found by the writer regarding
a balloon. The process of filling it began the 11th. The intended
use was obvious ; but the writer has never been able to find that its
service was of real value. It was seen by us at James Island in
June, 18()2, prior to the Secessionville fight, and was being towed
up the river by a gunboat. It was intended to be a great factor in
the Department, but probably was found to be impracticable, and
was laid away and mourned itself to death (rotted) .

Another brigade drill the 11th : Gen. Viele meant that we should
be proficient in that healthful exercise.

An order that day from Headquarters of the Army (reaching
our Department probably within a week thereafter) created a new
Department: "Key West," embracing Key West, the Tortugas and
the mainland from Apalachicola (west) to Cape Canaveral (east),
and assigning Brig. -Gen. J. M. Brannan to its command.

As we had another review on the 12th, it would appear that we
were being hastened into a state of proficiency, ready for some new
movement. Although it was Sunday, we had a brigade drill and no
sermon, though somebody had time to organize a Sabbath School in
the Third New Hampshire.

On the 13th Gen. Wool, commanding at Fortress Monroe, was
directed to send the Steamer Constitution (then hourly expected at
Fort Monroe from Boston, with troops), on its arrival, to Port
Royal with the troops, to reinforce Sherman. This regiment was
the Thirtieth Massachusetts ; but the order to divert was counter-
manded, and the regiment went to Ship Island, as was originally
intended.

Brigade drill again.

All orders heretofore issued from Headquarters of Department
had been written as emanating from " Headquarters Fxpeditionary
Corps, etc. ;" and in fact one of the 13th bore those words. That
was Special Order 33, relieving Col. Fellows from the Post Council
of Administration (he being on a general court-martial) , and
appointing Col. Brown, Third Rhode Island, in his stead.

We tind on the 14th an order (General Order 1) — apparently
an attempt to separate into minor districts ; for the order appointed
Lieut. M. S. James, Third Rhode Island, as Post Adjutant. A
detail of 500 men on the intrenchmeuts.

Gen. Sherman sent a report on the loth, to Washington, calling
attention to the negro question ; and asked for instructions as to
their future maintenance and instruction, and recommended that
suitable instructors be sent ; and asked for negro clothing, including
stuff for Avomen's and children's wear.

The 1 6th, items were brief. It rained ; there was no drill or
dress parade ; and four men arrived from Annapolis (left behind
sick 18 Oct. 1861).

Gen. Lee notified Gen. Trapier, commanding in Florida, on the
16th, that arrangements had been made for running into Mosquito
Inlet, on the east coast of Florida, arms and amimmition, by means
of small, fast steamers ; and directed Gen. Trapier to place two

100 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. l-Ian. '62.

moderate -sized guus at New Smyrna to protect in case they were
chased in ; and said it was hoped that two steamers will arrive within
ten or fifteen days ; that two Parrott guus were at Fernandina, that
could be sent to St. John's River.

The rebel capital also received word from its representative at
Brunswick, Ga., that that post was continually blockaded by a heavy
side-wheel steamer, and to warn away any expected blockade runners
from Nassau.

A regimental hospital item of the 16th said : "On duty in No.
1 till 4 P.M., then in Log Cabin Hospital. Three men sick: two
very sick, and both crazy."

The officers composing the general court-martial in session
at the Head (as we then called the headquarters of Hilton Head
Island) were changed on the 17th, the Judge Advocate — Capt.
John Hamilton, Third U. S. Artillery — being relieved by Lieut.
Noyes, Second U. S. Cavalry, and Capt. Hamilton being appointed
Chief of Artillery of the Department. Maj. Beard, Forty-eighth
New York, was that day appointed Provost Marshal, relieving Maj.
Gardner, Seventh Connecticut. Mail.

Lee said further to Ripley that the enemy was evidently prepar-
ing to land on Bohicket Creek, near West Seabrook, and push
forward to Rantoul's Creek or Legareville.

There were 500 men on the iutrenchments on the 18th; thirty
more were at work unloading vessels ; and the Adjutant got a stove
set up in his tent. The latter shows that we were not very close to
the equator. Lieut. Van Brunt of the Forty-seventh New York was
appointed Assistant Provost Marshal. The same day, Lieut. Wil-
son, the Chief Engineer of the expedition, reported to Gen. Sher-
man that he had made a reconnoissance of the channels, etc., from
Tj'bee Roads by Bloody Point, through Bull River, Wall's Cut and
Wright River, to the Savannah, and found the gunboats could pass
at high water into the Savannah about two miles above Pulaski.

Gen. Sherman directed on the 18th that all able-bodied contra-
bands be set at work, and fixed their pay as follows : —

Meclianics under -tS . . . . 9 to 12 dollars per month.

" over 45 .... 8 to — " " "

Laborers, 15 to 20 .... 5 to 8 "

" over 45 .... 5 to 6 " " "

The reader is now to be introduced to a Board of Survey. It
is not a formidable or a dangerous body. Such Boards were fre-
quent and to a certain extent unimportant to this history, and but
few will be introduced lest the reader be " bored." A barrel of beef
issued to Co. C by Lieut. Thompson, our Acting Commissary, was
thought to be a little "off color:" and hence, Lieut.-Col. Jackson,
by Special Order 10, on the 18th appointed a Board of Survey, con-
sisting of Capts. Plimpton (E), Littlefield (K), and Carlton (I),
to sit on that beef and say what ailed it. They sat, tasted, saw
and were satisfied to report that the aforesaid beef was unfit for use,
owing to excessive saltpetre. This condemned it ; and it was thrown
away, and better issued in its stead. This was the process in such

Jan. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 101

cases. A company or an officer cannot offhand say, " This is n.g. :
bury it, boys," and be entitled to another barrel. It must be sat
on officially.

Notwithstanding the 19th Avas the holy Sabbath, we had a
brigade drill and review, and the usual dress parade. And notwith-
standing all this, the religious element in the regiment, led by our
Chaplain, that day fully organized the Sunday School (mentioned a
week ago) . There were four classes, and the leaders of them were
Chaplain Hill, Dr. Moulton, Capt. Plimpton and Capt. Raudlett.
Gen. Viele the same day directed Col. Fellows to select from his
regiment five active, intelligent young men, to be attached to
Hamilton's Light Battery, Third U. S. Artillery, and report to Gen.
Yiele at 8 a.m. on the morrow. Who will they be? The 20th
developed who were the chosen ones. They were : James B. Henry
of B, Joseph W. Damon of F, Geo. T. Sessions of G, Myrick
Burgess of I, and Chas. J. Andrews of K.

The other events of the day were, that Gen. Sherman directed
that no improper information should be given to the press and thence
to the enemy, and established rules governing such matters ; and
also as to the arrival and departure of persons on vessels. He also
reported to AVashington that he believed Savannah might be taken
by combined operation of the arm}^ and navy by the river, and save
slow and expensive process of bombarding Pulaski, and closed his
letter to send on the Atlantic, which he had kept waiting.

Gen. Viele directed that no more bushes be cut down in the
vicinity of camps, urged cleanliness, and directed a bugler to be at
his headquarters to sound the calls.

Col. Fellows on the 21st directed that no officer should be
absent from drills or dress parade without permission, except on
duty or sick. We got orders that day to be ready to move, and
knapsacks were packed. The Third (Wright's) Brigade began to
move, and we surely expected to go. They embarked, but did not
leave the harbor. A part of the First Massachusetts Cavalry were
encamped within half a mile of us the 21st, having recently arrived
within the Department.

The embarkation of the Third Brigade was completed on the
22d.

The rebel War Department notified Gen. Ripley the 22d, at
Charleston, that an otHcer of the Confederate service, who had
recently been a prisoner in Boston [Fort Warren, probably. — D. E.]
had reached Norfolk, and said reports at the North were that two
persons, prompted by heavy bribes, had left there to burn the princi-
pal bridges on the Wilmington & Charleston Railroad, and that the
Burnside Expedition was to take the railroad and then both fleets
take Charleston & Savannah Railroad, and thus isolate Charleston.

An unusual proceeding took place the 2 2d, and that proceeding
actually fixed the date from which Quincy A. Gillmore began his
rapid upward progress. He was then a Captain of Engineers and
a very promising young man (see personal sketch). Col. Serrell of
the New York Volunteer Engineers, by virtue of his rank, was

102 L THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '62.

entitled to consideration. It was evident that he wasn't liked —
not only then by Gen. Sherman, Imt certainly later, by Gillmore;
Gen. Sherman had pushed Gillmore ahead and was bound to push
him forward. The unusual proceeding was that Gen. Sherman
issued an order appointing Capt. Q. A. Gillmore " a Brigadier-Gen-
eral of Volunteers, subject to the approval of the President," and
assigned him to duty in command of all the Engineer forces of the
Department. And in the same order he appointed Adam Badeau,
Esq., as a volunteer aide on his (Sherman's) staff. Mr. Badeau
was a newspaper reporter at the time ; but he got ahead so fast
from this little start given him by Gen. Sherman, that we soon find
him spoken of as Gen. Badeau ; and he it was who had the unpleas-
antness, after the war, with the Grant family, the main question
being, "Did Grant or did Badeau write the Memoirs of U. S.
Grant?"

The Third Brigade sailed on the 23d, Florida-ward, though it
was a stormy day.

The general court-martial, of which Col. Fellows was presi-
dent, was dissolved on the 24th. The court convened the 6th ; and
during the interval we find Col. Fellows had nominal command of
the regiment and did some duty ; biit the actual commanding officer
was Lieut.-Col. Jackson.

Another movement was inaugurated on the 25th : for the Forty-
eighth New York (of our brigade) and Gen. Viele (our brigade
commander) left the island via Seabrook, and went to Daufuskie
Island, nearer Savannah than Hilton Head and on the right bank of
the Savannah Kiver. Detail that day, 500 men, though a part of
them returned early in the day.

Co. F went off on picket. Upon Gen. Viele's departure, Col.
Fellows, being the ranking officer, took command of the brigade on
the 26th. Capt. Donohoe of Co. C, with 40 men of his company,
were detailed as body guard to Gen. Sherman. On the 27th, we
find Col. Fellows commanding the Post (of Hilton Head) .

At this point there was a variation in dates. Two diaries said,
under date of 27th, that the expedition sailed that day: /. e.,
Wright's Brigade. One of the diaries added, " Our regiment
regretted they could not go."

The Matanzas arrived the 27th, bringing a mail, in which was
the first new commission. It was for Sergt.-Maj. Thomas M. Jack-
son to be 2d Lieut., vice Geo. W. Jackson of E, resigned.

On the 28th we got the Matanzas mail ; and we also got our
ears cheered by rapid firing in the direction of Savannah. This was
"Wright's reconnoissance below Pulaski.

Additional hospital accommodations were being worked on the
28th by a detail of twenty- five men.

On the 29th Gen. Lee reported to his Secretary of War that the
enemy was at work removing obstructions in Wall's Cut. [This cut is
a link in the line of inland water communication between Charleston
and Savannah.] Said the obstruction was a large schooner, with
row of piles each side, and that a similar obstruction was in Wil-

Jan. '62.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 103

mington Narrows. If the enemy succeeds iu removing the obsta-
cles, said he, there is nothing to prevent his reaching the Savannah
River ; and we have nothing afloat that can contend against him.
He further said that the connections between Savannah and Fort
Pulaski would then be cut off. The latter, he reported, had four
months' provisions. Said he had sunk the floating dock of Savannah
that day in Wilmington Narrows.

A. D. Hammond of Co. I died the morning of the 29th, in our
hospital, and was buried at night. He had been taken to the hos-
pital only the day before, sick with congestive fever. Co. H went
on picket. We learned that Capt. Donohoe, with his detail of 40
men, were having a good time doing duty (!) on the Steamer Mc-
Clellan, which plied the water thereabouts, with Gen. Sherman on
board.

We heard heavy firing again in* the direction of Pulaski on the
30th.

On the 31st Gen. AVright suggested to Gen. Sherman a descent
upon Amelia Island, taking Fernandina and the railroad ; the navy
to co-operate.

On the 31st, also, Thomas M. Jackson was duly announced as
a 2d Lieutenant in Co. E, and Private Elbridge J. Copp of Co. F
was made Sergeaut-Major, vice T. M. Jackson, promoted. A de-
tail went to Braddock's Point the 31st on a reeonnoissance. The
Chaplain and Surgeon Moulton accompanied the party. The drill
and dress parade were under Maj. Bedel that day.

THE WATCH FEVER.

During the winter of 1861-62 our camp was visited with the
"watch fever," so called; and it raged with such fury at one time
that nearlj^ every man was affected with it, and had a watch in each
pocket. Many got nipped so badly by their first trade, that it also
became their last one. The desire for watch trading ran so high
that small knots of men could be seen hovering over a few embers,
almost into the small hours of the night (morning) , trading watches.
The guards were finally instructed to arrest anyone who appeared
like a. watch fiend, after taps. The fever turned after awhile, as all
fevers do, and soon thereafter disappeared, and with it the legion of
watches, good, bad and indifferent, that had been scattered through
the regiment. Where they all came from, or where they went to, no
fellow could find out.

104

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Jan. '62.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

The War Department instructed the recruiting parties on the
11th not to recruit for other than their own regiment.

Another War Department order of the 18th directed that gui-
dons and camp colors be made like the U. S. flag, with stars and
stripes.

Private letters to persons in the enemy's country, if received by
officers of the army for transmission, are to be sent to the Dead Let-
ter^Office, except for (to) prisoners of war (29 Jan.)

Department Statistics for January, 1862, are : total troops. 18,-
571 ; wounded and sick, 5,029 ; died, 52 ; hospital cases, wounded,
etc., 180 ; died of wounds, etc., 4.

The Monthly Return shows

Field and Staff
Band . . .

Co. A

Present aggregate
Aggregate last report

982
985

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 555555

Corporals 88 8 888

Absent sick

Detached 8 44 6 1 0 0

Died of disease 10 0 0 10

Discharged for disability ..000000

Loss by "transfer 0 0 0 0 10

Gained by transfer . . . . o o 0 0 10
Band, disch. for disability

0 1 0

1 1 0

Recruits required

2 1 ;3 4

6 14 6 12 12 65

KKBRXJARY, 1862.

N SUNDAY, the 2d, we had a review, inspection, etc.
Co. A was at work on the fortifications, and Co. G on
outlying picket. The Ninth Maine were ordered away
that day, and we were expecting similar orders.

Next day our Colonel (Fellows), in command of the
Post, directed the daily appointment of a Field Othcer of
the Day. Gen. Wright, with troops lying on steamers in
Warsaw Sound, reported that the storm had delayed him, but
he would be ready to move the moment the navy was. The Ninth
Maine went to Seabrook. Sanitation, and all that was implied by it,
was apparently near the top in Gen. Sherman's mind ; and he was
deserving of great credit for it. He required us, on the oth, to take
down all our tents and clean up the ground, and let it dry before set-
ting them up again. He reported to Quartermaster-Gen. Meigs the
5th, that the expected light draught steamers, wagons, boats, etc.,
had not yet arrived, and said further that the season had so far ad-
vanced he could do little except to garrison the coast. Said Savannah
should have been in his possession by that time, "but not in the way
expected by the anxious public on our arrival here : for of all the vis-
ionary and impracticable ideas," said he, "that could have been in-
vented, nothing could have equalled that of marching on Savannah
when we landed here."

Gen. Lee said to his Chief Ordnance Officer, the 5th, that O. G.
Parsley ct Co., of Wilmington, had bought a whole stock of iron of
Weed, Council & Co., principal importers of iron, at market price
(and also government price — 12 and 16 cents), and had offered it
for sale. And Lee said further that he had directed that all iron re-
quired by the Confederate States should be taken and paid for at the
original price : for this seemed to him so palpable a case of specula-
tion, that it ought to be stopped.

The Baltic arrived with a mail and a battalion of the First
Massachusetts Cavalry.

2d Lieut. W. H. Miles of Co. K was discharged on the 6th, on
his resignation. Cos. B and D went on picket. Another detail
went to Braddock's Point. Maj. Beard of the Forty-eighth New
York reported to Gen. Sherman that he had reconnoitered in the
Wright River and its tributaries, and found a rebel camp just below
Fort Jackson, with about 700 men.

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106 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT. ^Feb. '62.

Geu. Shermau apparent!}' received advice from Washiugton ;
for on the fith he issued an order regarding the blacks, arranging
for their government. He said there was to be volunteer instructors
to teach young and old the rudiments of civilization and Christianity,
their amenability to the laws of God and man, their relation to each
other as social beings, and all that was necessary to render them
competent to sustain themselves in social and business pursuits. He
further said there would be two general agents appointed — one to
superintend the administration and agricultural interests, and the
other the educational. He closed by appealing to the benevolent
people North to supply clothing, etc.

Lieut. -Col. Jackson on the 7th ordered a Board of Survey to sit
on a lot of maggotty and rotten sides of bacon. They sat on the lot
very effectually.

The rebel Secretary of War on the 7th directed Gen. Bragg at
Pensacola to send 20 heavy guns to Savannah, as he understood
from Gen. Lee that they could be spared.

Gen. Shermau again heard that some one had stolen a rooster,
and issued an order on the 8th, forbidding all such unmilitary con-
duct, and directed all violators to be court-martialed. The same
day Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, ordered that Maj. Beard, Forty-
eighth New York, be relieved as Provost Marshal.

Gov. Brown of Georgia suggested on the 8th to Gen. Lee that
if Brunswick and Savannah could not both be held, to hold Savannah
at any cost and any hazard, and that if his home was in the city he
would fight for it as long as possible, and if driven from it by an
overpowering force, he would never permit its roof to shelter the
enemy, but would leave it in smoking ruins wheu driven from it.
These cheering words must have braced up Lee.

The sequel to the demand on Bragg for his guns, at Pensacola,
was his reply wherein he said he could not spare a gun, but had made
requisition for more.

From a letter of the 8th to the Exeter (N.H.) Ballot, the fol-
lowing new points have been gleaned : Chas. F. French of Co. H, John
L. King of Co. F, and Harrison J. Copp of Co. A, were nurses in
regimental hospital. Sergt. J. M. Head of Co. B was sick in same.
2d Lieut. Jackson went to Co. B (instead of E, as at first supposed).
A photograph saloon had been opened at the Head by a lieutenant in
the Engineer regiment. Lieut. Fogg had recently returned to Co. B,
and "had a hill of potatoes nearly a foot high."

The reader will see that we were getting very domesticated.

We find Lieut. Jackson on duty as a 2d Lieutenant for the
first time, on the 9th, as Officer of the Guard, while Capt. Dunbar
filled the position of Field Officer of the Day. The Foi'ty-seventh
New York left Hilton Head the 9th for some island (probably
Edisto) between there and Charleston.

For Geu. Lee's comfort, he got word the 9th from his Secretary
of War that he would send him during the week five 8-in. Colum-
biads and one 24-pounder howitzer ; and also said he had ordered
for him 1,000 Enfield rifles and 20,000 lbs. cannon powder.

Feb. '62.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 107

Here is more consolation from Gen. Floyd at Apalachicola, who
reported it to be his firm conviction that but few of the troops there
would enlist in the service of the Confederacy. Gen. Lee on the 9th
was disturbed by an order from his Secretary of War to send immedi-
ately to Norfolk 10,000 lbs. cannon powder, and promising to send
Lee 20,000 lbs. just received by the Kate (a runner, of course).
Gen. Sherman estimated, in a letter of the 9th to Washington, that
we had about 9,000 blacks in our lines, which of course meant the
entire Department.

We find Lee in trouble again on the 10th; for he suggested to
his Secretary of War his inability to hold St. Simons and Jekyls
Islands, if the fleet should attack. [He referred to Wright's troops.]
Said Brunswick had been depopulated, and suggested early notice to
blockade runners, so they may not attempt to run into Brunswick.

We had no parade the 10th. Lieut. Ayer, with a large detail,
was building a road, and Cos. C and E were on picket.

Lee communicated with Gov. Brown the 10th, relative to the
removal of troops from St. Simons and Jekyls Islands.

Gen. Wright that da}' notified Gen. Sherman that he had landed
his troops on AVarsaw Island and had sent the Marion to Hilton
Head for supplies, and that the rebels were very active on Skidaway
Battery. We had a hard frost on the night of the 10th, also one on
the 4th.

The Baltic left on the 10th with a mail, the first (mail) for three
weeks. Such a long intei-val must have caused considerable anxiety
at home.

Gen. Yiele appears to have so far established himself at Dau-
fuskie Island that on the 10th he issued his General Order No. 1,
from "Headquarters United States Forces, North Bank of the
Savannah."

Daniel F. Colby of Co. A died on the 11th and was buried the
same day. The negroes were ginning cotton that day at Drayton's
Plantation. The Mayor of Augusta, Ga., called the attention of
Gov. Brown on the 11th to the defenceless condition of the city, that
large quantities of cotton were stored there and that powder and arms
factories were being erected near the city, and offering to obstruct
the river. Gov. Brown also received word from the colonel of the
Tenth Georgia Militia that some apprehension was felt in Augusta
that the enemy would take Savannah, and then go up the river to
Augusta. He said 82,000 bales of cotton were stored there, and
suggested the erection of batteries along the river.

We began to sign the pay-rolls on the 12th. Lieut. Ayer was
transferred to Co. E, and Lieut. Smith to Co. I that day. Capt.
Plimpton was detailed to build and manage a saw mill, to get out
lumber for various purposes.

McClellan to Sherman (12th) : "Gen. Meigs informs me he has
ordered a large number of small boats ; and I have a despatch from
Philadelphia today about shipping 48 surf boats to Port Royal." He
suggested that by reducing garrison to minimum, a successful com-
bined attack might be made on Savannah, as soon as Pulaski had
fallen.

108 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Feb. '62.

Our Major had the handling of the regiment on the 12th, both
on drill and parade.

The General-in-Chief ordered Sherman to send 300 or 400 con-
trabands to Key West, for work on the public works there.

The 13th of February arrived, and every diary made a note of
of it : for on that day we got paid off for two months. Some diaries
even had an entry like this: "The boys got tight today." What
could such am])iguous language mean?

The Eighth Maine was ordered, the 13th, to pack up. On that
date our men were putting floors in their tents — a very wise move-
ment. Cos. I and K were on picket.

Gen. McClellan to Gen. Sherman, under date of 14th, said he
that day for the first time saw his (Gen. Shei'mau's) requisition for
siege train for Savannah. Despatch received about your occupation
of Daufuskie. He advised the close blockade of Pulaski and its
bombardment, and said he did not consider Savannah worth a siege
after Pulaski was taken. Said the greatest moral effect would be
produced by a reduction of Charleston, "because there," said he,
"the rebellion had its birth, and there the hatred of our government
is the most intense. To gain Fort Sumter and hold Charleston, is a
task well worthy your greatest efforts and considerable sacrifices.
Study the problem. Meantime make no attempt on Savannah except
by a C0U2J de main; concentrate at Pulaski and Fernandina, taking
St. Augustine by way of an interlude, etc." Stephen Bartell of Co.
E was very sick on the 14th in regimental hospital. Taken with
bleeding at nose — had to be plugged — mortification set in. Poor
fellow ! his time was short. Five companies of the Eighth Maine
left Hilton Head the 14th for Daufuskie Island.

As we had been paid off, there was a great amount of money
sent home, and our Chaplain was "taking it in" all day.

Gen. Lee's attention was called again, the 14th, to the defense-
less condition of Augusta, Ga. He also says he was informed by
Gen. Ripley that the enemy was landing at Edisto ; and more troops
should be sent there at once.

The following men were detailed the 14th by Col. Fellows,
Commanding Post, to report to Capt. Plimpton for duty at the new
saw mill: H. O. Squires, E. G. Brown, J. D. Leavitt, R. A. Chellis,
J. Batchelder and Alden George of Co. A ; Terrence O'Brien of Co.
C; C. A. Barrett, Stephen Hadley, D. W. Shaw and A. J. Hadley
of Co. E : John Yelton and Abram Pearl of Co. I ; Wm. B. Parker
of Co. D ; W. H. Tj^ler, Edgar Wordsworth, Wm. Wilson and N.
Liudsley of Co. G.

The Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania left Hilton Head the 14th to re-
inforce the Forty-seventh New York at Edisto.

The loth was one of peculiar interest. Gen. Sherman notified
Washington that Gen. Viele had erected a battery of six siege guns
on Venus Point, Jones Island, Savannah River, on the night of the
11th, without molestation; and to erect another at the head of Long
Island would make the blockade complete. [These were both above
Pulaski and on opposite sides of the river. — D. E.] Wright's

Feb. '62.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 109

troops, he further said, were yet in Warsaw Sound, waiting for the
navy. The delays since middle of January had grieved him almost
to a state of mortification. We can work, said he, six weeks longer,
probably twelve. We want at once all the transportation that has
been asked for ; also the mortars and siege guns — now gradu-
ally arriving — and 10,000 infantry. Savannah is out of the ques-
tion with our present force, etc. The indorsement on the foregoing
by Gen. McClellan was substantially "The 10,000 infantry not
available. Recommend Sherman to reduce Pulaski in preference to
attempting Savannah."

Col. Moore of the Forty-seventh New York (at Edisto) reported
that his regiment was occupying the island, and confidently asserted
that if 10,000 men could be sent there, they could be in Charleston
in less than three days. Lee, at Savannah, was slightly disturbed ;
for he said to Ripley, on the 15th, that there was abundant evidence
of the presence of the enemy, on land and water, in his vicinity.
[This referred to Viele and the batteries. — D. E.]

Col. Fellows issued an order from Headquarters of the Post, on
the 15th, regarding the improper divulging of the countersign to en-
listed men, and enjoined all officers to see to it that the articles of
war i-ef erring to it be strictly obeyed.

Alfred York of E died the 15th, after lying unconscious for 84
hours. Wm. Leavitt of Co. B also died the same day.

Gen. Viele, at Daufuskie, was chagrined by seeing a rebel steamer
(the Ma) run past his batteries on tlie 15th, before the ranges could
be obtained, and proceed to Pulaski Avith supplies. His brigade
headquarters at Hilton Head were discontinued the 15th, and our
regimental report had to be sent to division headquarters. Things
were a little mixed just then, and that day it could hardly be stated
what brigade we belonged to, if any. The money was being poured
into the Chaplain's lap all day, the 15th, for friends at home.

An order of the 15th, from headquarters of the army, provided
that when chapel tents are purchased by regiments, they shall be
transported the same as tents for soldiers. Truly they were not un-
mindful of our wants at Washington.

The 16th was also full of interest. Poor Stephen Bartlett of E
died at 10 p.m., the Chaplain being engaged with him almost to the
last moment. Alfred York of E, who died the 15th, was buried the
16th. He was followed to his last resting place by a twin brother,
his father and an uncle (all of Third New Hampshire).

The rebel steamer Ida attempted to run back to Savannah the
1 6th, under cover of four gunboats sent down near our batteries for
the purpose ; but Gen. Viele was ready for them, and the Ida ran
back to Pulaski, and the four gunboats to Savannah, the latter tow-
ing the flag boat, in a disabled condition. Bravo, Viele !

We laid Stephen Bartlett away on the 17th, and Wm. R. Leav-
itt of Co. B lay very sick with congestive fever. Our family of a
thousand was being slowly but surely diminished by the fell de-
stroyer.

Gen. Lee recommended to Col. Olmstead, commanding at Fort
Pulaski, that certain changes be made in the positions of the guns

110 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ^Feh. '62.

on the fort, and told him his communications with Savannah there-
after would be by light boats over the marsh and through "Wilming-
ton Narrows, to Caustens Bluff, or other mode at his discretion.

Gen. Sherman, by his General Order 11, forbade further flags
of truce, except on emergency, without orders from his headquarters.
All day long the Chaplain received money for the express company.
A diary of the 17th announced a startling occurrence of that date.
It said, in language bold, "Beer for sale." It would appear that
we had had no beer from 18 Oct. 1861, to that 17 Feb. 1862, with
all the resulting evils of what might properly be termed a ' ' beer
drought."

Gen. Ripley, on the 18th, at Charleston, reported to Lee the re-
cent success of the enemy at Fort Donelson, and said the probabili-
ties were that Charleston and Savannah would be the next points.
Said he had in his district only 4,569 effective men, and that Gen.
Evans, whose district was next southerly, had only 1,500 effectives.

The same day Lee said to Gov. Brown that he was unwilling to
order the burning of Brunswick without his approval ; and the same
day Lee asked his Secretary of War to approve a proposition to burn
Brunswick, and informed him that the St. Simons and Jekjds Island
batteries had been evacuated.

Wm..B. Leavitt of B died the 18th; and there was no dress
parade. The Secretary of War directed the Assistant Quartermas-
ter-General at New York to furnisli transportation, etc., to Port
Royal, to certain cotton agents and instructors, and also asked Gen.
Sherman to furnish them with protection. On their arrival and af-
terward these latter were called " Gideonites."

To inspire the army with patriotism and to do its best, the fare-
well order of Gen. Washington was published in full the 18th, in a
general order from Headquarters of the Army ; and it was directed
thai it be read at every military post and at head of every regiment
and corps. The approaching anniversary of the birthday of the
" Father of his Country " undoubtedly had something to do with this.

Leavitt of B was buried the 19th, with military honors. Sergt.
" Jonty" Dow (Jonathan N. Dow) of D, our Color Sergeant, was
very low on the 19th with typhoid fever.

Geo. A. Allen of F, Charles Robinson of E and Mitchell
Bridge of I, went home the 19 th on the Atlantic, discharged for
disability.

On the 20th, at 10.30 p.m., poor "Jonty" passed from earth
away. He was the first man from Hampton to die. He was beloved
and respected by all. He left a wife and young daughter. A new
guard-house was being built for the guard on the 20th.

The Twenty-eighth Massachusetts (reinforcements) arrived
on the 21st on the Ericsson. Mail. One hundred men were
detailed away from camp. We mournfully laid poor " Jonty" Dow
in a soldier's grave. Gen. Sherman forbade the banking up of
tents and urged cleanliness.

Gov. Brown of Georgia said to Gen. Lee the 21st that he was
willing and ready to have Brunswick burned. Col. Fellows, Com-

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mandiDg Post, issued an order wherein he said he learned with
regret that officers were engaged in selling sutler's stores, and for-
bade all such in future. Could it be that a horrible rumor had
reached him that the Chaplain was selling letter paper and envelopes
to the men ? Horrid thought ! It cannot — must not — be forbidden !

About this time, Lieut. -Col. AVoodbury, Aide-de-Camp to Gen.
Barnard (U. S. Army), outlined a plan, or series of plans, of opera-
tion against Charleston. Gen, Barnard was Chief Engineer, Army
of the Potomac. He at once sent the plans to Gen. McClellan, then
Commander-in-Chief ; but there w\as no evidence that they ever got
beyond the latter's hands. The plans were very elaborate, and the
details very minute. A portion of them were actually followed;
but it is presumable that such acts were accidentally like Lieut. -Col.
Woodbury's plan, in part.

Washington's Birthday, the 22d of February, 1862, arrived.
The day was celebrated by salutes all over the island and in the
harbor. We had no drill, but did have dress parade. Adjt.
Hill was serenaded by the band. The Twenty-eighth Massachusetts
landed. The following changes in D were made, vice "Jonty,"
deceased : Corp. Abram Dow to Sergeant, Privates D. Perkins and
C. E. Johnson to Corporals, and Corporal Tucker reduced.

Though it was a holiday, Lee had occasion to say to Gov.
Brown that the railroad connection between Savannah and Charles-
ton was very precarious, and suggested another by way of Augusta,
involving only one-fourth of a mile of new road, or another involv-
ing more than twice the distance. An order of the 2 2d, from Head-
quarters of the Army, directed that regimental colors be inscribed
with the names of battles in which the regiment had borne a merito-
rious part.

The Chaplain preached to us at 9 a.m. on Sunday, the 23d, and
at a later hour to the Eighth Maine.

Gen. Sherman wrote that day to Gen. McClellan that the
Harriet Lane had just arrived. We have now, said he, two batteries
of six guns each, on the Savannah River, — one on Venus Point,
Jones Island, and the other at upper end of Bird Island (Georgia
side), — and the river is effectually blocked. He further said the
nav}' was not quite ready for Fernandina, and that Pulaski was
reported to have six to ten months' provisions, but only two days'
ammunition.

Capt. Wilbur, 1st Lieut. Allen and 2d Lieut. Marsh were on
the 24th appointed a Board of Survey, by Col. Fellows, Command-
ing Post, for service disconnected with the regiment.

Lee was notified the 24th by his Secretary of War, that owing
to their recent reverses in Tennessee, it was a stern necessity that
they withdraw their lines to defensible limits, and directed him (Lee)
to send all the troops on the Florida seaboard at once, by quickest
route, to Gen. A. S. Johnston, in Tennessee, only reserving enough
to defend Apalachicola River. And Lee notified Gov. Brown that
it would be necessary for the citizens of Florida to turn out to a
man to defend their homes ; and no troops would be drawn from

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other States for the purpose. Lee also instructed Geu. Trapier that
in withdrawing from St. Simons and Jekyls Islands he mount logs
in imitation of the guns removed.

Gen. Sherman was apparently moving about with his staff,
preparatory to some movement of troops : for on the 24th we find
him on the steam transport McCleUan, in the harbor of Port Royal;
and from that vessel he issued an order that during his absence
Gen. Viele or the senior officer present was authorized to act.

[Note. — Gen. Viele was at Daufuskie, Gen. Stevens at Beaufort, and
Gen. Wright at Warsaw Sound.]

Capt. Dunbar, on the 25th, relieved Capt. Wilbur on the Board
of Survey appointed the 24th ; and the Board had added to its
original duties the fixing of values upon certain articles of clothing
which were to be furnished to contrabands. This is apparently
ample proof that such clothing had arrived in response to Gen,
Sherman's request.

The Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania left Hilton Head the 25th, destina-
tion unknown then, but proved to be P^disto Island, where the
Forty-seventh New York previously went and then was. Three of
their sick were left with us, in our hospital : one a little drummer
boy of twelve years.

Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, on the 26th ordered a muster
to take place on the 28th, naming in nearly every case the com-
manding officer as the mustering officer.

The Wabash left the harbor the 26th. Its absence, in connec-
tion with that of Gen. Sherman, probably was of import to us. We
learned of the latter's whereabouts : for he was lying off Tybee,
and said it was his intention to accompany Wright's Expedition to
Fernandina ; but hearing that Brunswick and the forts at St.
Simons had been evacuated, had decided to return to Hilton Head.
He reported the Savannah then closed as tight as a bottle between
Savannah and Pulaski, and said preparations at Tybee for bombard-
ing Pulaski were being pushed.

Gen. McClellan was notified by Gen. Sherman, under date of
28th: That deserters from Savannah said there were 65,000 men in
and about that' city, and they were well fortified on land and river;
that the small forts had been stripped. That the Massachusetts
regiment had arrived [probably Twenty-eighth Massachusetts (Irish) ,
Col. Wm. INIonteith.— D. H] That he thought Savannnh would
have to be taken by way of the Vernon Railroad. The siege
artillery was arriving. He flattered McClellan by saying he had
heard of his successes, and that in his opinion McClellan had about
crushed the rebellion, and that Savannah and Charleston papers
showed a deeply saddened spirit.

We were mustered for pay on the 28th by our own Lieut. -Col.
Jackson.

Mr. Moore, a photographer from Concord, N. H., began taking
pictures the 28th, in our regiment, principally in groups, among
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missary), Adjt. Hill and Adjutant's Clerk Dodge. The bands (of
the brigade) serenaded Col. Fellows, and he entertained them.
After visiting several plantations the 28th, the Chaplain entered up
this : "I find the negroes contented and happy. They can do little
without a boss."

On the 2.Sth, the troops of the Department were as follows : —

ORGANIZATION OF THE EXPEDITIONARY CORPS.
FIRST BRIGADE.

Brig.-Gen. Egbert L. Viele at Daufnskie.

Eighth Maine " Hilton Head.

Third New Hampshire " " "

Forty-sixth New Yorlv " Tybee.

Forty-seventh New York " Edisto.

Forty-eighth New York " Daufnskie.

Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania " Hilton Head.

SECOND BRIGADE.

Brig.-Gen. Isaac I. Stevens at Beaufort

Eighth Michigan " "

Seventy-ninth New York " "

Fiftieth Pennsylvania " "

One Hundredth Pennsylvania " "

THIRD BRIGADE.

Brig.-Gen. Horatio G. Wright at Warsaw Sound.

Sixth Connecticut " " "

Seventh Connecticut " Tybee.

Ninth Maine " Warsaw Sound.

Fourth New Hampshire " " "

Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania " "

NOT BRIGADED.

Twenty-eighth Massachusetts .... at Hilton Head.

First New York Engineers " " "

Forty-fifth Pennsylvania " Otter Island.

Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania " Fort Welles.

Third Rhode Island "

First Massachusetts Cavalry " Hilton Head.

First Connecticut Battery " Beaufort.

Third U. S. Artillery, Battery E .... " Savannah River.

Aggregate present and absent 19,028

for duty 15,370

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\_Feh. '62.

SUPPLENIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDER.

Very generously indeed the War Department provided, 1 Feb.
1862, that prisoners of war should receive same pay as if on active
duty.

The Department statistics for Februar}' are : Total troops,
16,288; wounded and sick, 3,451 ; died, 34; hospital cases,
wounded, etc., 121 ; died of wounds, etc., 2.

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IVIARCH, 1862

MENERAL inspection and review, to be held on the 3d at
9.15 A.M., on the ground in our immediate front, was
ordered by Col. Fellows. Commanding Post, on the 1st,
K . the formation to be as follows: (Right) One section
"'^ Hamilton's Battery ; two sections Third Rhode Island
Battery, First Massachusetts Cavalry, Third New Hamp-
shire, Eighth Maine, Twenty-eighth Massachusetts, New
York Volunteer P^ngineers, Third Rhode Island, Seventy-
sixth Pennsylvania, Sixth Connecticut (Left).

Sergt. White of Co. A was detailed as clerk at Post Headquar-
ters. Capt. Scull, Commissary of Subsistence, was appointed Bri-
gade Connnissary on the 1st, and was directed to serve all the troops
on the island except the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania and Third
Rhode Island.

On the 2d, Jeff Davis asked Lee to come at once to Richmond
for conference. At our services on the 2d, after dress parade, fully
half of Gen. Sherman's staff were present. We were reviewed by
Col. Fellows. A diary says : " Saw three white women."

Gen. Wright, on the 3d, with headquarters at St. Andrew's
Sound, notified Col. Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, that Fernau-
dina was reported abandoned, and to change original plan and pro-
ceed with only eight companies of his regiment, then on the steamer
Boston, with a light draft' gunboat, through the inland passage, etc.
On the 3d, Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, detailed four men
to act as coxswains in express boats running between Hilton Head
and Edisto, by way of Otter Island. The detail was Corporals Per-
kins and Burke of D, Corporal Thomas of K, and Corporal Harris
of E.

On that date we find the first mention of men standing on barrels.
This was a species of light punishment, resorted to by the officers
for small offences, such as would in their opinion hardly be worth
the trouble of bringing to trial by a general court-martial. There
is nothing in the articles of war warranting such punishments ; but
it was a practice apparently engrafted upon the army, and so firmly
that in the opinion of the writer it will never be entirely discontinued.
As an illustration we will suppose that two men have a sudden quar-
rel, and one or both strike out from the shoulder, hitting somebody;
and at once the quarrel stops because the cry is quickly raised,
" Corporal of the Guard ! " or, if any non-com. is near bj', it is his

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116 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3Iar. '62.

duty to stop the light. To court-martial oue or both these meu may
mean that one or both must be arrested and lie in the guard-house
till charges and specifications can be formulated and forwarded and
a general court-martial convened for the trial. This is not done
generally until there are several cases for its consideration. It may
be that the meu will actually be oft' duty (in arrest) for months
before it is flnall}' decided what to do with them; i.e., what their
sentence shall be. At that time they may be mulcted in the sum of
one month's pay. Now all this time some oue else has had to do the
duty which othenvise would have fallen to them. Excepting for
higher crimes, the officers generally avoided court-martialing the
men : and hence the practice of giving immediate punishment, and
having the matter disposed of at once. The various forms taken are
instructive and possibl}' amusing — some partook of the nature of
cruelty. The barrel act was the most popular. An empty barrel
was generally placed upon the parade ground of the company to which
the oft'ender belonged, and he was required to stand upon its head
for a specified length of time, during which he was guyed more or
less by his comrades ; but this must be done covertly, as it was not
permitted. To a person of any degree of personal pride, this was
ample punishment. We had another barrel act at one time, soon after
we landed at Hilton Head ; and this was owing to the surreptitious
entry of whiskey into our camp, it being sold by the fellow who had
the exclusive right to the particular barrel about to be described. Both
heads were knocked out, and he was put into it, the barrel made to
rest on his shoulders, while for epaulettes empty bottles were sus-
pended on each side. The barrel had a placard front and rear :
"This is the man who sold whiskey! " and he was marched around
the camp to the tune of the " Rogue's March," having a file of
soldiers with bayonets fixed, to see that he played his lines well.
Another method was to require an offender to drill with his knapsack
on ; another to march backward and forward within the company
parade ground, with knapsack on, doing penance. In one of the
more cruel forms, a log is procured, say six or eight feet long,
sawed at one end so as to stand upon the ground, if poised. To
this perpendicular log the oft'ender is lashed, being wound "round
and round " from feet to neck, thus becoming as it were a part of
the log itself ; and both could be easily pushed over by an infant.
The offender while in this position must remain quiet, though he may
suft'er untold agony, as he knows that any struggle will cause his fall
and add to his pain.

Another mode of punishment was termed ' ' bucking and gagging."
From the standpoint of a peace basis and at this distance (1<S89)
fi'om the war period, those words savor of the Inquisition. The
"bucking" and the "gagging" maybe done separately; but they
are very appropriate!}' linked together, as will be seen. This method
was resorted to in cases of extreme violence, such as "fighting
drunk " and otherwise in a condition of mind inducing beligerency,
and where the offender absolutely requires binding to prevent injury
to others. His hands are bound at the wrists, generally with the

Mar. '62.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 117

palms together. The feet are then bound at the ankles, and the
offender made to sit upon the ground, with his feet drawn well up to
his body. Then his bound hands (arms) are passed over the up-
turned knees, slipped downward sufficiently far to permit the placing
of a rod or other device under the back of the knees, and thus passing
over (above) the two elbows. This holds the offender in a perfectly
helpless position, which he has no power to change, except that by a
struggle he tips himself over sidewise, which does not add materially
to his comfort ; and hence as a rule he does n't do it. This completes
the bucking ; and now the reader will be shown why the gagging
appropriately follows. During the process already described, — the
officer ordering it usually standing by, — the offender, whose flow of
language has heretofore been limited, now pours forth such a volley
of the language of our country as fairly to astonish everyone within
hearing. He even goes so far as to express his doubts as to whether
his captor's maternal parent was a biped or a quadruped. He other-
wise makes remarks, not only unpleasant to the ear, but entirely
inelegant and not becoming to one of our own country's defenders.
One thing he does n't say — and this rule is invariable: he doesn't
repeat the ten commandments. For all this, or rather to bring his
little dissertation to an end, he is "gagged" — in parliamentary
language, the gag rule is applied. This usually consists of a hand-
kerchief folded its longest way (corner-wise) and inserted in his
unwilling mouth, and tied tightly around his head. He does n't talk
any more — in fact, he does n't even express his desire to do so. He
is silent. Sometimes a short stick, say six inches long, with strings
upon the ends, is used for a gag. This is a little worse to wear than
the handkerchief, as it binds the jaws open and rigid. This condition
does not last a long time. Generally some one or more men are
close at hand, to ask certain questions of the sufferer, as to Avhether
he surrenders, as to whether he wants water and so on. He does n't
generally remain bucked and gagged a long tims, except that he wills
it himself.

With a description of one more of the more cruel sort of sum-
mary punishments, we will dismiss the subject, as such a recital
cannot prove entertaining if continued too long. This process is
called " tying up by the thumbs." Methinks the reader says, " More
Inquisition ! " The refractory man is seized and his two thumbs tied
together, palms facing, the tying point being at the small of the
thumbs. The cord is then attached to some post, or tree — in fact,
anything which is firm, and higher than the man would be with arms
extended upward. The cord is drawn and the arms go upward until
generally the victim's toes only touch the ground. It need not be
said that this is a painful position, and the man soon gently intimates
that he will (would) lay down his arms, if the opportunity should
offer. Some men are built to bear pain, and will " grin and bear it"
like heroes, for some time ; but the surrender comes sooner or later.
In many cases the victim is only tied with arms extended to their
fullest, and both feet remaining on terra Jirma.

118 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. I31ar. '62.

This is history ; and we hope there will be no further occasion
to refer to the subject, which is a painful one. One cannot surely
predict what he would do were he an officer and had refractory men.
His responsibilities are great; and who can say that a degree of
discipline obtained and retained through measures bordering upon
severity may not have been justified, and that an opposite course,
with its probable resulting lack of discipline, may not have been the
direct cause of disaster and the loss of many lives. We dismiss the
subject, and ask to be excused for devoting valuable space to it.
The reader must, however, bear in mind that the writer has not stated
that the cruel punishments described ever took place in the Third
New Hampshire. These descriptions are given as simply within the
writer's knowledge.

We had the grand review on the 3d (ordered on the 1st), and
also had a mail with cheering news from the West (Fort Donelson) .

We laid away two more comrades on the 4th. During Lee's
absence for consultation with Jeff Davis, Gen. Pembertou was in
command, with headquarters at Pocotaligo.

Co. E had so few men on the 4th for duty (the details being
large) , that the few men left were attached to other companies dur-
ing drill-. The liquor question, which was a very important one, was
manfully fought at Headquarters ; but notwithstanding that, liquor
was brought into the Department and sold and drank, with all that
that implies.

Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, in an order of the 4th, said he
was informed that officers gave enlisted meu orders for liquor (offi-
cers were entitled, but not the men) and forbade a continuance of
the practice. We find Adjt. Hill was sick on the 5th, and Lieut.
Emmons acted in his stead. Heavy details again on the 5th. Capt.
Dunbar, with 90 men, went to the beach at 1 p.m. ; and at 1 .30 there
were 200 more sent. The same day Gen. Sherman announced that
the appointment of Mr. S. F. B. Barr as sutler to the Expeditionary
Corps had been revoked by the Secretary of War, and that now we
were entitled to a sutler to each regiment, under par. 214 of the
Army Regulations.

Gen. Wright reported, the 5th, his occupation of Amelia Island,
without opposition, and that he found there 14 large calibre guns.

Reader : Governor Milton of Florida. He objected, on the 5th,
— to his Secretary of War, — to the evacuation of Florida to the
mercy and abuse of the Lincoln government, and asked for an order
to arm and equip 2,500 men in Florida, for service for the year, or
for the war, if it be to the end of time.

Capt. Dunbar was off again with a large detail on the Gth ; and
on that day another of our boys was placed in his sandy tomb, the
burial taking place in our new burying ground. [We did not call it
"cemetery." — D. E.] This was to our right and rear, and was
among trees, mostly oak, which lent shade and sadness, too. The
regiment turned out, and the Chaplain gave us a short sermon
specially adapted to the occasion.

Mar. '62.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 119

The same day McClellan suggested to Shermau, that a certain
disposition of the troops be made during the unhealthy season, and
that Fernandina be promptly occupied ; but not to disturb the plans
for reducing Pulaski.

The Major drilled us the 6th, and was also in command at dress
parade.

We were stirred greatly by two important events of the 7th :
it snowed, — a few flakes only, — for the first time; and we were or-
dered to move. But where? It soon developed that only Cos. A,
C, D, E, F, G and K were to go ; so of course it's not much of an
expedition, said the other companies. The day was devoted to get-
ting read}^, so we had no dress parade or drill. At sundown we
started, marching to Seabrook, and embarking there in boats, and
proceeding in the general direction of Savannah. The night was
dark, and it would appear that all our pickets had not been notified
of this little movement, and hence, as we passed along the winding
ways of Skull Creek, Ave were challenged and fired at and into. In-
asmuch as the regiment was divided, — a part at the camp at Hilton
Head, — and other collateral matters are to be introduced all along the
line of our story, we deem it wise to follow, first, the items by
date, and then sum up the movements of the expedition as a whole,
by inserting Col. Jackson's report of it in full, which he rendered
upon its return.

Gen. Wright, on the 7th, directed Col. Whipple of the Fourth
New Hampshire ((S companies) to proceed up to Jacksonville, and
in conjunction with the navy, occupy it (but not permanently) , and
destroy the batteries along the river. Gen. Wright also notified
Sherman of the above, and said the McClellan would probably re-
turn to Hilton Head next day with the marines (sent at request of
flag officer) . Our seven companies were in the boats substantially
all night, some getting lost or separated from the main body and put-
ting into Spanish AYells and other points on Hilton Head. We col-
lected ourselves together on Daufuskie Island next morning (8th) ;
and after getting our breakfasts, we started across the island to re-
port to Gen. Viele.

At this point the writer divulges to the reader what we were go-
ing to do. It appears that Gen. Viele had, as he thought, discov-
ered the constructing of a rebel battery, which if completed might
drive him (his batteries) from the Savannah River; and not wishing
to disturb the force he had with him, owing to their locations at de-
sirable points of vantage, had sent to Gen. Sherman for the Third
New Hampshire to be sent him for special service. Our Chaplain,
ever anxious to serve us, started from Hilton Head, the 8th, with a
mail, which had arrived soon after our departure. He took it to
Braddock's Point, from whence it was conveyed to Daufuskie by
boat. We got it, as will be seen later on. Gen. Shermau reported
to McClellan, the 8th, that Pulaski was completely cut olf , and no
further preparations would be made toward the capture of Savannah.
Said he was convinced that Charleston could be beleaguered in a
very happy manner, without having to carry the forts near the mouth

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[Mar. '62.

of the Stouo, nor indeed by turning them. Gunboats could go up
the North Edisto and AYadmalaw Rivers, said he, and probably into
the'Stono itself, which would bring our forces within five miles of
Charleston. Point Pleasant, he said, could be attacked by way of
Bulls Bay, and Moultrie be carried by a coup cle main.

Gen. Wright at Fernandina reported, the 8th, that the McClel-
lan had left there for Hilton Head that morning, and the expedition
to Jacksonville started at 11.30 a. si.

Sherman reported to the Adjutant-General at Washington, the
8th, that he had received his request for 300 or 400 contrabands to
be sent to Key West ; but found it impracticable to comply with
promptitude, without incurring the risk of a panic, and that some of
the negroes thought they were to be sent to Cuba into slavery.

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That he was then waiting to hear from Edisto. Gen. Sherman also
announced, the same day, the appointment, by the Secretary of the
Treasury, of Mr. Edward L. Pierce (of Boston) as " General Super-
intendent and Director of all persons engaged in the cultivation of
the land and the employment of the blacks."

The regimental report at (from) our camp at Hilton Head, the
8th, showed 575 men and 20 officers absent. Capt. Dow in com-
mand of camp. Capt. Dunbar had arrived (see Col. Jackson's re-
port) , and the Adjutant was present. The Chaplain was also there,
as he did not accompany the expedition.

Our seven companies arrived before night at Gen. Viele's Head-
quarters. Daufuskie was a beautiful island. We marched through

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groves where the southern moss hung in masses from the trees. To
see it does not give one the power to describe it. It was a most
beautiful sight ; and that is all the writer will attempt to say. We
bivouacked near Gen. Viele's Headquarters, which were in a large
white house. We were on high land, overlooking the Savannah ;
and in the far distance Pulaski's square battlements showed them-
selves against the sky, while the navy rode at anchor still farther on.
During the evening we got our mail, and the writer will never forget
what arrived for him nor what associations it called up.

On the morning of the 9th, soon after our morning meal, we
were called into line and directed to load. To load! What for?
AVhat's up? This was the first time we had ever been ordered, as a
regiment, to load. Some of us loaded with more "times" and
" motions" than were laid down in the tactics. Many of us were a
little nervous, though of faltering there was none. We knew what
we were there for, and where we were going. A\"e knew that Savan-
nah was not afar off and that the city was a desirable one for us,
and we would not have been surprised at all had we been told then
and there that before the set of the sun we would be in Savannah
or dead. We were soon put on board small boats and proceeded up
the creek toward the Savannah. To saj^ we were not particularly
hilarious just about that time would be strictly true. We only knew
two facts : one, that our guns were loaded and we had 39 more rounds,
and that we were going toward Savannah. Those were two "aw-
fully solemn " facts, and we nursed them as such. We rowed to Bird
Island, where we found the Forty-eighth New York were building
batteries. A rebel gunboat came down from Savannah, but was
driven back by a shell from one of our batteries (on an island).
After looking around a little, we rowed back to Daufuskie ; and at
that we were somewhat disappointed, though none expressed a wish
to die or lose a leg.

Next day (10th) we started again in the boats; but this time
we were towed b}'^ the Mayjloioer, which took us nearly to the Savan-
nah River. We then rowed to Elba Island on the Georgia side of
the river, and landed (most of us) at our battery recently erected
there. We returned at dark to Daufuskie.

Under date of the 10th, Gen. Sherman wrote to Gen. Viele,
substantially, that a late inspection of the works convinced him that
not all the iiieasures were taken to avoid disagreeable things that
should have been, and further that the 0. M. Petitt and Mayflower
(two steamers) were doing but little; also that the New Hampshire
Battalion [he meant the Third New Hampshire. — D. E.], under
Lieut. -Col. Jackson, was sent him for a particular purpose, and that
purpose should be accomplished in three days, if at all ; and expressed
disappointment at the delay which had attended all of its (Third
New Hampshire) movements. That same day the negro question
was again forced upon Gen. Sherman, by letters from Gen. Wright,
who asked as to their employment and their feeding. He further
said the Ben Deford had arrived that morning with stores, and he

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had " now 40 days' rations." That the Boston was to return to Hil-
ton Head, and he Avould then have with him only the Emjyire City,
Belvidere and the George's Creek.

Our regiment returned to Daufuskie. Much has been omitted
because it appears in the report of Col. Jackson. The water of the
Savannah River has a peculiarly yellowish appearance, but loses it
upon being dipped up. We drank it, as we were far above tide
water.

We struck tents about noon next day (11th) and in a pouring
rain started homeward, marching across the island again to where
our boats lay. The tents mentioned were those kindly loaned to us
through Gen. Viele. The island we found to be about five miles
across. Bivouacked all night near where our boats lay. At our
regimental camp, Hilton Head, there were several men discharged for
disability during our absence. Capt. Wilbur's trial begun.

We arrived at our camp before noon of the next day (12th),
and in a rain, having with us two rebel prisoners sent by (with) us
from Gen. Viele to Gen. Sherman. Mail. A part of the Fourth
New Hampshire occupied Jacksonville on the 12th.

Without at all desiring to weary the reader or to dose him with
repetitions, we venture to insert another account of the

SAVANNAH RIVER RECONNOISSANCE.

On the 7th March, 1862, we were sent up to the Savannah River to re-
connoitre. Gen. Viele, stationed at Dauf aside Island (east side of river),
had reported to Gen. Sherman that he had good reason to believe the rebels
were constructing batteries at certain points, and advised measures to stop
them. Gen. Sherman selected the Third New Hampsliire for the important
and dangerous undertaking of discovering the batteries and destroying them
if found. We proceeded to the Savannah by march to Seabrook plantation
(say six miles) and thence by lighters to Daufuskie Island. Our route lay
through the crooked channels of Skull Creek. The night being very dark
and the route unknown to most of us, several boats got lost and were
obliged to put into the various points on Hilton Head till next morning.
The plan was for the boats to follow each other, keeping near enough to see
the preceding boat or hear the dip of the oars ; but some boats had better
rowers than others, and the plan did not work successfully. As the coun-
tersign was not known in each boat, we had to run the gauntlet when chal-
lenged by our pickets on Hilton Head, stationed at intervals along Skull
Creek. Several shots were fired at us; but no one was hurt, although one
bullet struck an oar and glanced upward and over the head of a rower. A
high wind arose in the night, and this caused still further separation.

A part of this boat Heet put into Spanish Wells till morning, when a
considerable part of the regiment concentrated and landed upon Daufuskie
Island, and marched across it, say seven miles, to the end nearest Savan-
nah, and in sight of that city and also of Fort Pulaski. At this point we
found several regiments (the force of Gen. Viele) encamped there. On our
march across the island we did not fail to observe the beauties of nature.
A grove was passed through where the trees were hung with a natural
draping of moss, reaching the ground. This moss, when boiled, makes a
good material for filling beds and is often sold for curled hair, though the
difterence in value is about as five is to fifty.

A long narrow field we passed, seemingly about two miles long, had
"broom grass" growing almost its entire length. This field resembled
a field of grain, ready for the sickle. This species of grass was used con-
siderably by the soldiers in their tents. Deer and other game was said to

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abound on this island. Tlie men who preceded us exhibited several skins
of alligators, trophies of their valor. We bivouacked at this point and
rested till the following day, when we were ordered to embark In lighters
for some unknown point.

Prior to taking the boats we were ordered to load, and for the first
time since our entry into service it really looked like fighting. The boats
were taken in tow by the Mayflotrer, a small river steamer, and towed up
the winding creek in the direction of Savannah. A landing was made
on Mud Island, on the side opposite to that on the Savannah River bank.
On this island had been erected by our forces a battery, close to the Savan-
nah River bank, to prevent the rebels from reinforcing Fort Pulaski. A
similar battery had been erected on the opposite shore on an island (Georgia
side), and for the same purpose. These islands are nothing but marsh, and
the soil therefore very miry. The only way to do any work on them was to
lay down canvas, then wood, then boards, then planks lastly, to roll or drag
guns upon. All of this work had to be done in the night, until one or two
guns had been mounted. We marched across the island to the Savannah
River bank — bad marching it was, too, for each man had to pick his way.
After surveying the scenery awhile, we were ordered back to Daufuskie.
It appeared afterward that we were not expected to do anything that day
except to look about

Soon after arriving back at Daufuskie we got a sharp shower and a
mail. The latter contained a letter from a loving sister, enclosing, with the
good advice only a sister can give, a small parcel of tea. These she sent
often ; and in many instances one reached me when far away from camp,
while on the march, and even on the battle-field. After reading the letter
by the dim light of the short piece of candle which I carried in my pocket,
I lay doAvn upon my bed of earth and pillow of boughs to dream of home,
sweet home, whose pleasures and comforts I might never again enjoy — as
the morroAv might end my earthly career ; for we all supposed that the mor-
row would see us in Savannah or numbered among the dead.

Embarked again next day, and proceeded in same direction as on pre-
vious day, and rowed till we found ourselves in the Savannah River and
above our batteries ; but we had Ijeen discovered by the rebels, Avho sent
down a gunboat to ascertain our business. Before it got within range of us
we had reached the friendly cover of our batteries, which then opened fire
on the gunboat with such accuracy that it was forced to retire. We after-
ward visited the battery on the opposite (Georgia) side of the river; and as
the stars and stripes had never been raised on Georgia soil since its secession,
we planted our flag on the parapet of the mud fort, amid the cheers and huz-
zas of all present. This mud fort was composed first of sand bags from
neighboring sandy isles, and the clayey mud of the island piled upon the
bags. The latter, upon drying in the sun, becomes nearly as hard as brick.

After a brief stay here, we took to our boats again and rowed up the
river toward Savannah. The water of this river is of a yellowish, muddy
brown ; but upon being dipped up to drink, it lost that appearance and proved
quite palatable. The force at the batteries described had no other water.
This place, where the reader finds us, was above Fort Pulaski — considerably
so. We rowed our boats near the river bank (Georgia side), under cover of
the tall marsh grass, so that we could not be seen from Savannah or the outer
picket posts. Our course Avas toward Savannah, but could not continue
long. We stopped at Elba Island and lay there ready for action, while Lieut. -
Col. Jackson and Major Bedel, each with a few picked men, landed and went
forward to reconnoitre. After an absence of nearly an hour, they returned
with the report that they had been near enough to the rebel pickets to see
them and to hear their conversation. We then returned to Daufuskie and,
marching across it, took our boats back to Hilton Head, and to our old
camp, without the expected fight.

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RECONNOISSANCE UP SAVANNAH RIVER AND TO
ELBA ISLAND.

repokt of lieut. -col. john it. jackson.

Headquarters Third Regiment N.H. Vols.,

Tort Royal, S.C, 13 March 1862.

I have the honor to report that in compliance witli instructions received
from Brig. -Gen. T. W. Sherman, March 7, I left this camp at 0 p.:\i. on that
date, and proceeded to Seabrook, vsitli 20 officers and 371 men, "vvith Surg.
Moulton and four hospital attendants. I arrived at Seabrook at s p.m. and
found there six boats, two of them of small size. I made every effort to
obtain more boats, and after w-aiting an hour, Capt. Dunbar arrived from
Hilton Head with four boats, making ten boats with which to transfer my
command to Dauf uskie. The boats were crowded full, and I was compelled
to leave behind Company A, with two officers, and a part of Company F,
with one officer : a total of 91 men and two officers. Just as we were about
to leave Seabrook, Capt. Dunbar was taken sick, and I placed the whole
charge of the boats and boatmen with Lieut. Cornelius of Co. D, who dis-
charged his duties in a prompt and efficient manner during the whole time
of our absence. We left Seabrook at 10 p.m., some of the boats leaking
badly. When I arrived opposite Buckingham's Ferry, and several times
before reaching there, I was fired on by rebel pickets. I found Ave had lost
our way, and having no countersign, were being fired on by our own pickets,
as well as by the rebels. I thought it advisable to land and wait till day-
light, it then being very dark, (^uite a number of shots were fired at us,
none hitting either the men or boats.

It Avas two in the morning when I landed, tAvo of the boats not coming
up till daylight, having lost their Avay during the night. At daylight I
started again, having procured a guide — PriA'ate Alouzo Borden, Co. I,
Forty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers. At 7.30 a.m. Ave came up with the
tAvo boats we had missed during the night, and at 1) a.ai. I landed at Dau-
fuskie, marched five miles to Gen. Viele's quarters, and reported to him at
12 o'clock. After landing, I sent the boats to Engineer's Wharf, at upper end
of the island. Gen. Viele ordered me to encamp and Avait further orders.
During the evening Cos. A and F arrived from Seabrook on the 3Iayflowe)\
she 'coming from Hilton Head with commissary stores, and having taken
them on board Avhen passing Seabrook.

The next morning (Sunday, the 9th) I Avas ordered to embark and
proceed to Savannah River, Avitli my command, on a reconnoissance. I pro-
ceeded to SaA'annah River, and some distance up the river, Avithout seeing
any signs of rebel pickets. I then returned and landed at the battery oppo-
site Jones Island, letting the men leave the boats a short time to rest them.
While there a rebel steamer came out of St. Augustine Creek in sight of our
batteries, and steamed up the river toAvards Savannah. Our batteries opened
on them, making some good line shots, though they did not appear to strike
the steamer ; but they quickened her speed. After resting a short time I
crossed to Jones Island. As the boats Avere heavily laden and the tide low,
I could not pass doAvn Mud River. I therefore landed the men and sent the
boats around to the opposite side of the island to join me there. From there
I again embarked and returned to Daufuskie.

The next morning (Monday, 10th) I received orders from Gen. Viele to
take one day's rations and, Avith all my command, make a reconnoissance of
Elba Island ; and I proceeded to do so, accompanied by Maj. Gardiner of the
Seventh Connecticut Volunteers, and Capt. Liebenau of Gen. Viele's staff.
We left the landing knoAvn as the Engineer's Wharf at 9.45 a.ai., in small
boats, Avhich Avere taken in tOAV by the steamer Mwjfloroer to the point of
Jones Island (on Mud River) knoAvn as Sears' Landing, arriving there at 12
o'clock. From thence Ave proceeded in our boats, heavily laden as they
were, against Avind and tide, through Mud River, across the Savannah River,
to a point on Elba Island opposite to and beloAV the mouth of Mud River,

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where I lauded, accompanied by Maj. Bedel of the Third New Hampshire
Volunteers, Maj. Gardiner, and Captain Liebenau. I at once saw the im-
practicability of landing my whole force, as the tall reeds and grass on the
lower portion of the island had been burned, thus leaving us a fair mark for
any of the enemy's steamers, should any of them (attracted by the large force
under my command, in small boats, crossing the Savannah in daylight)
have thought best to come down and attack us. I left the force there under
the command of Capt. Plimpton, with instructions to the officers in command
of the several ditterent boats to allow no man to land, but each officer and
soldier to remain seated in the boats, covered by the shores of the island,
and instructing the officers in charge, as soon as any black, heavy smoke
became visible beyond them, to pull directly for i\Iud River, so as to be
under the cover of our guns from our batteries and those of the Western
World ; to leave a small boat for us, or if this was not practicable, to take
all the boats, leaving us on the island.

After these instructions I divided our small force landed, by giving Maj.
Bedel six men, and instructions to proceed across to the opposite side of the
island, scattering his men, and thence to the upper end; while with Maj.
Gardiner, Capt. Liebenau and six men, I proceeded on my course on this
side, expecting to join Maj. Bedel at the upper end of the island. We sepa-
rated to start upon our several courses at Ho p.m., and after travelling two
hours and a quarter, and crossing several small streams, we carae to a point
of land, the extreme end of the island, looking towards the mouth of Wright
River. On a point of land above the mouth of said river we saw a large
store-house, or factory, with the windows closed and no sign of any picket,
although two men were seen, apparently unarmed.

Fi'om this point we proceeded directly across the island to the opposite
side. Here we found the ruins of two houses, with one high brick chinmey
standing. From this point we could look directly up a stream, across which
there seemed to be a bridge, with heavy, strong abutments, as if intended
for guns to be placed upon. Upon these abutments men could be distinctly
seen at work : but what they were doing, or if guns were in position at this
place, Ave Avere unable to see. as tlie afternoon sun shone directly against us
and, shining upon the water, impaired our view. Near the bridge, on the
side towards us. there were three steamers lying at anchor (these Avere
black), and one Avhite steamer under Avay inside of the bridge. On the right-
hand side Avere tAvo vessels, schooner rigged. It Avas impossible to tell
Avhether they Avere steamers or sailing vessels. I then proceeded to the
above mentioned chimney, from Avhich point I plainly saAV houses, appearing
to be store-houses, apparently filled Avith men, some of whom were distinctly
seen lounging in the AvindoAvs ; but could see no signs of a battery. While
resting ourselves, aa'C saAV a sail-boat Avell filled with men — some sailors and
some soldiers, about 20 in all — leave one of the steamers and shape their
course for this point. We at once proceeded to return to our boats. After
a fatiguing tramp of one hour and a half, one of the corporals who accom-
panied us saAV a sail passing doAvn the river. He reported the fact to me.
We then ascertained that it Avas a boat from the Steamer Western World,
Avith Capt. Gregory and Surg. Moulton of the Ncav Hampshire Third, Avho
were in search of us along shore, thinking from our protracted absence Ave
had lost our Avay. The captain immediately took us on board, and Ave pro-
ceeded to join the force of my command, lying in boats at the loAver end of
the island.

On arriving there we found Maj. Bedel returned with the men of his
command and four of those of mine. He reports that after crossing the
island and proceeding up the southerly side opposite St. Augustine Creek
(on the upper point of which he discovered a picket of five men), they Avere
Avithin range; but his instructions Avere not to fire upon any pickets, but to
keep themseh'es hidden. After travelling an hour and a half he found a
stream, Avhich it was impossible to cross. He followed the course of the
stream inland until he reached the head of the stream, where he lost his
Avay, OAving to the thickness and height of the rushes; AA'hen, finding CA^e-
ning approaching, he returned to the boats. Upon my joining the forces
in the boats, we proceeded to camp, where we arrived at 8 o'clock p.m.

126 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Mar. '62.

The next morning (Tnesday, llth) I received orders from Gen. Viele
to prepare to return to Hilton Head, witli tlie understanding tliat the May-
flower was to bring the troops and tow the boats. Between 8 and 4 o'clock
P.M., and after the men had been standing in the rain some time, we were
notified that we must return in our boats ; and as it was impossible to get
all the men in the boats, I sent the boats around to the point (Egg Point),
where we first landed on the island, and marched the men down there. It
was dark when we arrived there, and the tide running out and a strong
head wind bloAving. I found it impossible to get home that night. I then
took two companies across the river to Lawton's Plantation, on Hilton
Head Island, and sent the boats back to join the other boats. I left Maj.
Bedel with the remaining four companies, with instructions to return to
Hilton Head as soon as practicable. The next morning, early, Maj. Bedel
landed with two companies at Lawton's Plantation. The remaining two
companies went to Seabrook in the ])oats, and marched from there to this
camp yesterday noon. Between !» and 10 o'clock a.m. I left the plantation,
with the four companies there, and arrived here in camp at 1 p.m.

Every man that left the camp with me has returned. Five men are
sick and in their quarters, and I was sent to the hospital on our return.
The remainder of the men are in good health and spirits.

With great respect, this report is respectfully submitted.

JoHX H. Jackson,
Lieut. -Colonel, Commanding Third N. II. Volunteers.
To Commanding Officer,

Port Royal, S. C.

Gen. Wright reported to Sherman, on the 13th, that he had not
as yet interfered with the rights of the owners of slaves whom he
found there, or have since come into the lines, but had permitted no
slave to be taken out of the lines on any pretext whatever. [Gen.
Sherman approved this on the 15th. — D. E.]

Capt. Carlton of Co. I, who was in poor health, obtained a
sixty days' leave, on the 14th, in consequence of it.

We will now relate something of great historical value, and from
it several inferences may be drawn. On the 14th, Col. Edward W.
Serrell (of the New York Engineers), being then at Willard's Hotel,
Washington, D. C, on a leave of absence, made a report to the
Secretary of War, in accordance with verbal orders, as to the condi-
tion of matters in progress against Pulaski and Savannah, substan-
tially as follows : After stating the condition, he recommended,
among other things, an intelligent, vigorous and energetic general,
in whom the entire army would have entire confidence ; who would
council with his principal officers and act promptly in any decision
he might form ; and who, having orders, would concentrate his ef-
forts on some particular object and accomplish it. There should,
said he, be harmonious action between the land and naval forces.
There should be four or five reliefs : and, when ready, shell Pulaski
day and night incessantly, allowing no time for the rebels to eat,
drink or sleep till they surrendered. (As a matter of fact, which
possibly the reader may say the writer has no business to go into,
the Pulaski preparations were at that moment all as was desired by
Col. Serrell in his report.) Coupled with the above, it must be re-
membered that in January last past, Gen. Sherman had, against all
precedent, yet with the good of the service undoubtedly at heart,
appointed Capt. Gillmore over Col. Serrell, by making or attempting

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to make him a brigadier-general, and actually placing him in com-
mand over all the Engineers in the Department. Again, connect
another fact with this group, that, the very next day after Col. Ser-
rell made his report, the edict went forth from Washington relieving
Gen. Sherman. This group of facts being given, we will proceed to
the history proper.

On the 14th, a regimental order, by Lieut. -Col. Jackson, changed
the hours for daily calls, so that dress parade should be at five in the
afternoon. The same day. Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, ordered
that all empty pork and beef barrels with two heads be at once
turned over to the quartermaster of the Volunteer Engineers. These
were for buoying purposes in connection with the landing of guns at
Tybee.

The 15th of March was the date of the order for Sherman's re-
moval, for it cannot properly be called by any other name. The
order did n't arrive for several days. The order was as follows : —

General Order 26, Washington, etc. The States of South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida, with the expedition and forces now under Brig. -Gen.
T. W. Sherman, will constitute a military department to be called the De-
partment of the South, to be commanded by Maj.-Gen. Hunter.
By order Secretary of War,

L. Thomas, Adjutant-General.

Short, but lacking in sweetness. It did n't even go through
the usual form of saying that Sherman will be relieved by Hunter, or
that Hunter will relieve Sherman. Does one wonder that Sherman
was grieved upon its receipt? Though the purpose of this history is
not to defend generals ; yet it seems appropriate that at this point
we may properly pause and think compassionatelj^ toward Gen. Sher-
man, now dead. Let it pass now. The same day Gen. Sherman
reported to McClellan, by the Atlantic., that he was in a hurry for
ordnance stores for Tybee.

Capt. Carlton, on the same day, turned over his company (I)
and its property to 1st Lieut. Emmons, preparatory to going North
on his leave. And here we will explain what "turning over"
means. An officer in command of a company, whatever his rank,
is responsible for the company property (really the property of our
dear Uncle Samuel), consisting, first, of guns, equipments, ammu-
nition. First Sergeant's sword and sash — these are called " ordnance
and ordnance stores ;" secondly, of tents, haversacks, canteens, knap-
sacks, mess pans, camp kettles, hatchets, shovels and the like —
these are called " camp and garrison equipage." The ordnance and
ordnance stores have to be "returned" (?'. e., reported) quarterly
to the Chief-of-Ordnauce at Washington, and whenever the officer in
charge is relieved by another. The "return" specifies what was on
hand at last return ; what received during the quarter (or fractional
part of term) and whom from, and date ; what has been expended,
or condemned, or lost, or turned over to any other officer ; and what
remains on hand at end of the quarter. The process is the same for
camp and garrison equipage, save that that is a monthly return in-
stead of quarterly', and to the Quartermaster-General. Each kind

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must be specified in both cases. In Capt. Carlton's case, the turn-
ing over of the company meant that he was relieved from the com-
mand of it and another otiicer assigned to its command, to whom he
must turn over the property ; and also make his own returns to the
government, showing that he had disposed of all the property he was
responsible for. He went North entirely relieved of responsibility,
as well as command. Before he was actually relieved from the re-
sponsibility of the property, the "returns" have to be passed
through the Auditor's office at Washington, and a certificate sent
him to that effect. This latter he files with his retained copy, for
his own protection and information. The blanks for "returns" are
furnished by the government and are very elaborate.

The New South made its bow to the public (i. e., the troops)
on the 15th March. This was a small newspaper, mostly of military
news, principally of the Department, an epitome of every important
movement in other Departments, and local gossip. The publisher
and proprietor was Joseph H. Sears, who was for a considerable
time postmaster at Hilton Head. The Third New Hampshire had a
hand in its start ; for several Co. A men who had been printers at
home were invited to assist in setting up the matter, etc. The little
paper was well received and had a large circulation. Large numbers
of them were sent home by the officers and men as souvenirs. The
writer met Mr. Sears in Boston in 1888.

Some of the First Massachusetts Cavalry arrived on the 16th,
and we had a mail and an inspection. The rebel general (Trapier)
at Charleston sent large reinforcements to Tennessee on that day.
Gen. Sherman reported, the 16th, that Gen. Wright had taken
Amelia Island and Jacksonville, and that Fort Marion (St. Augus-
tine) had surrendered to the navy.

St. Patrick's day (17th) arrived, and with it the usual recogni-
tion ; for we had a large number of sons of the Emerald Isle, and
the others freely united to make it an agreeable occasion. Our
band played appropriate music in front of the Colonel's tent while
the regiment paraded there, and also serenaded Capt. Donohoe. A
squad worked on our new graveyard under Capt. Randlett.

We had orders on the 18th to be ready to move on the morrow ;
but the order was silent as to where we were to go. A letter gives
the information. It said: "Tomorrow nine companies, including
mine (B), are to start on a reconnoitring expedition, to be gone
anywhere from three to ten days. One company (and that was K,
the writer's company), will be left to guard the camp. We are to
go via Seabrook." Maj. Bedel had charge that day of the battalion
drill.

The same day, also, the Inspector-General of Georgia (rebel)
was informed that Gen. Pembertou approved a proposition to
call out the militia to protect the invaded parts of the State ; but
before inaugurating a system of guerilla warfare, the removal of
women and children was recommended.

We were up bright and early on the 19th, completing the "get-
ting ready" process. Co. D started early in the forenoon, but the

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other eight companies did not go till about 2 o'clock. Co. K was left
to care for the camp and property, thongh a few of its men went
with the regiment as volunteers, attaching themselves temporarily to
other companies. A few of the band also accompanied, it being
understood that the party was not liable to go to Charleston nor
suffer very much while away : They were J. A. Dadmun, G. L.
Lovejoy, C. E. Burnham, D. A. Brown and H. S. Hamilton
(bugler). The destination was Bluffton, a small village "on de
main." The regiment took boats at Seabrook, and after rowing a
long time and in the night, and also in the rain, they landed at
Pope's Plantation, Hilton Head, remaining there till next morning.
A diary shows that the Chaplain and Doctor Moulton were there.

Gov. Milton of Florida very kindly suggested that day to his
Secretary of War, that Gen. Trapier's official acts did not meet with
his approval, and closed his complaint by offering to take command
of the Confederate forces in the State himself, for a few weeks.
Gen. Trapier recommended the same day, to his Secretary of War,
that bands of guerrillas be raised and thoroughly armed and
equipped, for purpose of holding the interior of the State. Gen.
Trapier was relieved that day, and ordered to report to Gen. A. S.
Johnston at Decatur, Ala. ; and Col. Dilworth was temporarily
assigned to command of Florida.

The President approved a bill on the l!)th providing for sutlers.
How thoughtful in him !

Very early on the morning of the 20th, the regiment took to its
boats again, and rowed toward its destination, reaching BlutTton not
long after daylight. Cos. A and F landed on the main land, some
of the other companies going farther up May River (inland), while
Co. F landed and captured four rebel pickets. We had with us
some boat howitzers from the navy, and treated the rebels to a few
gratuitous specimen shells.

A diary says: "The rebel pickets ran without firing. The six
companies went up to some houses and sent out two companies as
skirmishers. Co. E Avent around to co-operate with Co. F, Capt.
Raudlett (the two companies were A and E) . Co. E headed off
the rebel pickets and captured them. We had a 12-pounder
howitzer. Got it ashore and fired three shells."

The diary of one who did not accompany the expedition says :
"Sixth Connecticut ordered off last night. Hazeltine's body taken
"P-"

This latter item is of interest. Hazeltine (originally of K) was
the drummer of Co. G when alive. His father sent out a metallic
casket, and the body was exhumed and sent home in it. The writer
assisted largely in the exhuming, and was the principal correspon-
dent with the grief-stricken parents.

To return to the regiment. Rain set in again, but the spirits
of the men were superior to rain. They had taken four prisoners,
and that was glory enough for oue day at least. The regiment
then went to Bull Island, where they remained all night, stopping at
Gen. Seabrook's plantation. The name Seabrook is quite common in

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this vicinity ; but when the name Seabrook is mentioned without
qualification, a Third New Hampshire man will at once determine
that it refers to a plantation on Hilton Head Island, inland side,
bordering on Skull Creek, as that is the one he is most familiar
with. There were Seabrook plantations, — several of them, — and
there was a Seabrook Island, too.

Let us see what other events of importance occurred that day
near us. Gen. Trapier (not yet relieved) reported that by his
orders eight steam saw-mills and large quantities of sawed lumber
had been burned near Jacksonville, to prevent falling into hands of
enemy ; also an iron foundry and work shops owned by a Mr.
Mooney, and a gunboat being built for the rebel government. The
people of Jacksonville assembled that day at 10.30 a.m., and
organized and passed resolutions of loyalty and a desire for forma-
tion of a new State government, and asked the protection of the
military. Union forces then there : Fourth New Hampshire. The
resolutions were signed by C. L. Robinson, Chairman ; O. L. Keene,
Secretary, and by Philip Frazer as Chairman of the Connnittee on
Resolutions. Gen. Sherman issued a proclamation on that day to
the people of East Florida, and it was dated Jacksonville : so it is
fair to assume he was there personally that day.

The- 21st found the regiment on hand for another adventure.
In the early morning they saw the Kirk plantation houses, Bluffton,
about 20 in all, on fire, having been fired by the rebels. The
Chaplain was sent to Daufuskie with dispatches to Gen. Yiele,
being conveyed there, some 15 miles distant, in a row-boat, and
having Cyrus (our Lieut.-Colonel'y colored servant — a native) as his
guide. The regiment went to Savage Island, and were shot at nine
times going and four times on the return trip by the rebel pickets.

The boys found on Savage Island hogs, sheep and cattle. Did
they wickedly convert the flesh of those critters to their own use ?
Several diaries say they did ; and we have no desire to enter into
any controversy about the matter. They probably found an egg or
two ; but what matters it ?

Co. F was left with the boats that day, after we had approached
the island in line of battle and lauded without opposition. After
securing the bodies of the slain (captured pigs, etc.), the boys
returned to Bull Island for the night.

On the 21st, too, at Hilton Head, Col. Fellows, Commanding
Post, issued an order, directing Provost Marshal Van Brunt to
notify all parties selling liquor at the Post that hereafter they were
forbidden to sell to any officer, soldier, employee of the government
or negro, without a written permit signed by the Commandant of
the Post. The order was promulgated by the Provost Marshal,
and in his order he added " sailors" to the list, and said the penalty
of violation would be confiscation of entire stock.

Gen. Pemberton, on the 21st, at Pocotaligo, informed Gen.
Ripley that the enemy was preparing to cross "Wall's Cut, with
evident intent to make a feint from Jehossee on mainland. [This
latter referred to troops at Edisto. — D. E.]

Mar. '62.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 131

On the 22cl we were up with the lark, and again went on the
mainland and to Bluffton, and drove out the rebels, who fired on us
as we landed. We chased them for half a mile into the woods,
where we met them and had a little sharp firing, they retreating.
The day's doings resulted in a deal of plunder, of such a varied
nature and value that no attempt will be made to enumerat-e. Our
approach to Bluffton (one diar}' calls it a city) that day was by
skirmishing up to it by three companies and, when quite near,
charging in line somewhat extended, as it was quite definitely known
that the force to oppose was small : an old negro said 200 cavalry
and 100 infantry. The boys were again covered with glory and
laden with plunder. For our protection, we had one howitzer with
us and another remained with the boats. Got back to Bull Island
about '.) at night.

That day Maj. Bedel, commanding the camp at Hilton Head,
issued an order (numbered eleven) about the filing and indexing of
orders received. By a singular coincidence, Col. Fellows, com-
manding the Post, issued an order that day of the same number
(11), announcing the arrival of the Lieut. -Colonel of the Forty-fifth
Pennsylvania, and directing him to take command of the (his)
regiment, then at Hilton Head.

The Secretary of the Treasury on the same day said to the
Secretary of War that Mr. Pierce, the special agent at Port Royal,
had reported his inability to cultivate, etc., as the army had taken
all the horses, and he (Secretary of Treasury) suggested sending
90 mules and 10 horses at once to Special Agent Pierce.

The adventures thus far of the regiment had been of such an
elating nature that each succeeding day the men were brighter and
more full of life.

The morning of the 23d was Sunday; but we were on hand.
We had a short sermon and prayer by the Chaplain, after which we
went to slaying again, while the Chaplain again went to Daufuskie
with dispatches. Co. F went after cattle, and shot eleven, besides
calves, pigs, etc. The tide left the boats high and dry, and they
had to wait till night. Some anxiet}' Avas felt for their safety.

The rebel Secretary of War informed Gen. Pemberton that day
that the Steamer Florida had arrived with 64,000 lbs. powder, and
arms : the latter for Louisiana. The parties bringing in the powder
wanted S2.00 per pound for it, and he had directed it to be im-
pressed (seized). To that Gen. Pemberton assented by directing
Col. Walker to proceed to Columbus, Ga., and impress the powder,
and test its quality and report.

Bull Island was again our quarters for the night of the 23d.
On the 24th, apparently having fulfilled our "mission," we returned
to our camp at Hilton Head, being towed down by the Ben Deford,
and arriving at our camp about 7 in the evening. It is related,
though not vouched for, that on the last day Gen. Viele chanced to
be in the vicinity of Bull Island ; and, seeing us in our grey (our
old) uniforms, thought we were rebels, and at once sent a courier
post haste to Hilton Head with an order for the Third New Hump-

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shire to come right tip there ! Mail. Ou our arrival at camp, there
was the liveliest kind of a lively time till past midnight. Those
who did not go insisted upon having the adventures of those who
did go repeated o'er and o'er ; and the latter were willing, no doubt.
Having arrived home, our Lieutenant-Colonel made his official
report ; and for purpose of further information, it is inserted in full.

OPERATIONS NEAR BLUFFTON, S. C.

REPORT OF LIEUT. -COL. JOHN H. JACKSON.

Headquarters Third New Hampshire Vols.,
Hilton Head, S. C, 2.5 March 18G2.

Sir : I have the honor to report that, in compliance with Special Order

No. 67, 18 March 1862, I proceeded on the 19th, with 24 officers and

enlisted men, on a reconnoissance in force on May River, running between
the islands of BnU and Savage, and the mainland. Accompanying the bat-
talion from my regiment was a detachment from the Third Rhode Island
Volunteers, with a 12-pounder howitzer, under the command of Lieut.
Morrow, who conducted himself in a manner deserving my thanks and
materially .assisted me in all my movements during the five days I was
gone.

I left my camp at this place at 2 p.m., and arrived at Seabrook at 3.30
P.M., and all but one company embarked at 4 o'clock, filling what boats I
had — fifteen in number, one leaking so badly I had to leave it behind. The
field-piece I embarked in a scow we found at Seabrook. and towed it with
one of our large boats. Soon after leaving the wharf it began to look dark
and to rain, and the wind blew hard, so as to endanger the safety of our
field-piece, the scow being low in the Avater. After an hour and a half's
rowing, I thought best to land a short time until the weather became some-
what calmer, and landed at Dr. Frank Pope's plantation, on Hilton Head
Island. The men found shelter in the buildings; and at 2.30 o'clock in the
morning, Thursday the 20th, we again embarked, and about daybreak
landed on a hard beach at Dr. James Kirk's plantation, on the mainland and
one mile from Bluflton.

I had previously sent two companies, under command of Capt.
Randlett, to the White House, on Ephraim Baynard's plantation, opposite
the lower end of Pinckney Island, to drive in or capture the picket stationed
there. Immediately after landing the command remaining with me, I
threw out Capt. Plimpton's company as skirmishers in the direction of the
above plantation, to assist Captain Randlett and to ascertain what other
pickets there were near there, and, if possible, to capture them.

Immediately after landing we could see cavalry pickets in the woods
skirting the plantation. I immediately had the field-piece brought up, and
fired three shells into the woods, scattering the enemy. As I had not made
preparation to advance far into the interior, I drew oft' my command, and
dropped down to Col. Seabrook's wharf and plantation on Bull Island,
opposite the mainland.

After landing that portion of my command, I proceeded to Baynard's
plantation, and found that four rebel pickets hacl been captured. Capt.
Plimpton's company, under command of Lieut. Ela, had cut oft' their retreat;
and, being hemmed in on all sides, they surrendered without resistance.
On arriving, I disarmed them of their rifles and long knives, with which
they were armed, and carried them to Buckingham's Perry, Hilton Head
Island, and delivered them over to an officer of the Forty-fifth Pennsylvania
Volunteers, commanding the picket there stationed, and requested him to
send them to headquarters, which he did. With my command I then pro-

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ceeded to Bull Island. That afternoon I was notified that there was a
strong force on the mainland ; and having made up my mind to visit Bluft-
ton, i sent to headquarters for another piece of artillery, Avhich I received
Friday afternoon.

Friday morning, having got some information that led me to believe
there was a picket on Savage Islands, on the side towards the mainland, I
determined to reconnoitre those islands thoroughly. I embarked my com-
mand and landed them on Savage Islands, thoroughly examined them, and
found no pickets. On the mainland opposite, the cavalry pickets Avere
visible, narrowly watching our movements, apparently expecting us to land
on the mainland above Bluffton.

At 1.30 o'clock I started on my return to Bull Island. In the morning,
before starting, I was notified by our pickets that the enemy had that
morning burned all the buildings (about fifteen in number) on Kirk's plan-
tation, where we landed yesterday. On our passage to Savage Islands we
were frequently flred on by the rebel pickets. On our return they again
fired on us ; and when opposite Kirk's, I ordered my men to return the fire,
which they did, firing as each boat came abreast the plantation. After
passing beyond rifie i-ange we could see a cluster of the horsemen ap-
parently gathered around some wounded or killed companion, as they dis-
mounted. Most of our shots reached the shore ; but whether we succeeded
in hitting the enemy or not I could not ascertain.

That night I received another piece of artillery from headquarters,
with men to man it. Next morning, after putting one of the guns in a
position to command the landing at Kirk's, I erabai'ked the men and landed
at the same place as on Thursday, the 20th, driving in the pickets. I then
throw out two companies as skirmishers ; and, after advancing a sliort dis-
tance into the Avood, sent forward tAvo companies more to support them,
under command of Capt. Plimpton, Acting Major. Lieut. Morrow having
got his field-piece in position, I left a few men. with an officer, to assist
him, and advanced the remainder of my force toAvards Bluffton. In ad-
vancing I found cross-roads, where I left detachments to prevent the
•enemy getting into our rear.

We arrived at Bluffton at 12 o'clock, driving the pickets through the
town a short distance (beyond) ; but finding it impossible to cut them off,
abandoned the pursuit. \ found the town entirely deserted, Avith the ex-
ception of three old negroes, Avho informed me there had been no artillery
there, and there Avas no signs of any or of any eartliAA'orks there or some
distance up the river. The nearest approach to artillery Avas an old dis-
mounted iron gun on the blufl" near the church and on the bank of the river.
I examined the place thoroughly, to be sure there Avere none of the rebels
secreted. I found none, and neither arms nor ammunition. The tOAvn has
been apparently only occupied as a headquarters for pickets during the past
three months.

One of the rebel pickets, in endeavoring to escape, could not get his
horse to start, for some reason or other. He was in sight of our advance,
but at long-range distance; and after endeavoring for a few minutes to
urge his horse into a run, and being unsuccessful, left his horse and
blankets and ran for the Avoods, Avhich he reached Avithout further harm
from us. The horse was a good one, Avhich, Avith a mule taken from Bull
Island, I have turned over to Colonel Reynolds. GoA-ernment Agent at this
place, and have his receipt for them. After a tliorough examination of the
tOAvn, I drew in my command and retired rapidly and in good order Avith-
out any attack from any quarter, and returned in the boats to Bull Island.

The oflicers and men behaA^ed like good soldiers, moving steadily and
quietly to and from the tOAvn, remained in ranks Avhile in the toAvn (Avith
the exception of such squads as Avere ordered to examine the various
houses), and in every Avay conducted themselves in a meritorious manner.

I visited the islands near Bull Island, finding a number of cattle,
sheep and hogs, and evidences that the enemy obtained some of their fresh
provisions from these islands. As we were short of rations, 1 had a fcAV
of the cattle killed and properly distributed among my command.

134 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IMar. '62.

On Monday, at 3 p.m., I returned to Hilton Head. All the boats, ^vith
the exception of three, are at Seabrook, in good order. These three leaked
badly from the start, and I had them sent to the wharf at Hilton Head for
repairs. All my command have returned in good health and without one
accident.

With great respect, your obedient servant,

John H. Jackson, Lieut. -Col., Com'd'g

Third New Hampshire Vols.
To Enoch Q. Fellows,

Third Neiv Hampshire Vols., Com'd';/ Post.

On the 2oth, the rebel Gen. Pemberton directed the abandon-
ment of Georgetown, and that logs be mounted in place of guns
removed.

The following were summoned, the 25th, by Col. Fellows, to
appear at Headquarters [probably as witnesses in court-martial
cases. — D, E.] : Capt. Donohoe, Lieut. Cody, Lieut. Ayer, Sergt.
J. J. Donohoe, Corp. H. B. Keniston and Abraham Sanford, the
sutler's boy. A postscript added F. A. Lewis and W. H. Choate
of Co. I. A diary of that date says: "Wilbur in arrest;" and
probably these summons may have been connected therewith. Gen.
Wright, at Jacksonville, reported to Gen. Sherman that he left
Fernandina on the morning of the 24th, with Ninety-seventh Penn-
sylvania, on the Cosmopolitan, landing at Jacksonville on the evening
of that day.

Again, on the 26th, Col. Fellows summoned, as uihiesses on
general court-martial [the summons states this. — D. E.], Lieut.
Smith, Lieut. Maxwell and Sergt. Dow. A diary of 2Gth says,
" Court-martial resumed."

Gen. Sherman reported under date of 26th to Washington,
that he had received the direction to confine himself to siege of
Pulaski, and said his plan had been to carry Pulaski and Savannah
at same time ; but he. humbly bowed to the decisions of his superiors
in Washington, and said the material was then rapidly arriving for
siege of Pulaski. It appears that he did not yet know he had been
superseded.

Gen. Lawton, at Savannah, was directed the 26th, by Gen.
Pemberton, to investigate a report from the Governor of Georgia,
that the Gladiator recently lauded a cargo of arms at Savannah
which had been seized by Confederate officers. [The arms were by
mistake shipped at once to Tennessee, Richmond and other places ;
and it was agreed that they should be replaced out of next
arrival. — D. E.-]

Warren Knowlton of Co. D died on the 27th, and was buried
at night. On that day. Gen. Hunter was at Baltimore, on the
Steamer Adelaide, ready to sail to Fort Monroe and thence to his
new field. He wrote the Secretary of War that he wanted more
troops, and suggested that 20,000 to 25,000 be added; and if
Sedgwick's Division could be sent him, with that alone he could
almost guarantee to have our flag waving over Sumter by the anni-
versary of its capture. Poor, misguided Hunter ! How you da
talk ! Sumter won't let you capture it !

Mar. '62.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 135

Gen. Pembertou notified his Secretary of War that he had
directed the abandonment of the batteries on Cole's Island. Capt.
Plimpton, the ranking captain, drilled the regiment on the 27th,
28th and 29th.

The bodies of Color-Sergt. Dow and another were exhumed on
the 28th and sent North.

Gen. Wright's force at Jacksonville was in danger on the 28th ;
but he said he thought he was to be attacked, and had sent the
Cosmopolitan to Fernandina for two sections of Hamilton's Battery.
He also said that Lieut. -Col. Bell, Fourth New Hampshire, at St.
Augustine, was constantly calling for reinforcements, which he was
unable to give.

The Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania were surprised on the 28th, by
the rebels, on Edisto Island, and lost 23 men captured. The rebels
burned the bridge connecting Edisto and Little Pxlisto.

We insert a rebel order which is self-explanatory : —

2s March 18G2.
Brig. -Gen. Evaxs to Col. V. F. Stkvkns :

Colonel : Proceed tonight to Edisto Island, with the infantry force of
your legion, the Entield Battalion, a section of "tlie Washington Artillery
and a small detachment of cavalry, and attack the companies of the enemy
said to be on Little Edisto Island, at the Old Dominion, and aX&u at the
places (plantations) of Moses Bailey and Whaley. Yon -will attack these
companies vigoronsly, charge the force on Little Edisto, destroying the
bridge over Little Edisto after your passage, and drive the enemy off the
island ....

The writer has report of Col. Stevens, with list of prisoners
taken, etc.

On the 29th, Col. Fellows, still Commanding Post, made a
detail for nurses in the General Hospital, then recently completed at
Hilton Head. The selections were from several regiments. The
Third New Hampshire detail was Private Perry Kittredge (Co. B) ,
Private Arthur Brigham (Co. F), and Private George Murdough
(Co. H). The latter was sick and was excused from serving by
the Medical Directoi'. This Hospital was under charge of Asst.
Surg. J. E. Semple, U. S. A. The hospital itself will be treated
of separately. Our boys were getting careless at this time in firing
their pieces when coming off guard, being a little indifferent as to
the direction the bullets took. On the 29th they sent a few leaden
messengers to Headquarters of Col. Fellows, who called the provost
guard to his assistance ; and we were politely informed that the
direction must be changed. Not being desirous of shooting Col.
Fellows, we changed direction.

The writer has an impression that he has not mentioned the
prevalence of sand storms. When the wind was high, or a fairly
stiff breeze was blowing, and the sand dry, it was almost impossible
to drill or otherwise remain out long without weeping — not for
sorrow, but to " flush" our optics and force out the rapidly gather-
ing sand. The sand was fine — very fine; and va. fact we used to
scour our watches with it: i. e., the fine grades. This sand proved
to be very injurious to the eyes, not only by actual contact but by
its " glare " on a sunny day.

136 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Mar. '62.

We find Capt. Plimpton in command for a few days, owing to
the fact that Lieut. -Col. Jackson was on duty on a general court-
martial at the Head ; and Major Bedel was temporarily away at
Edisto Island, visiting the Forty-seventh New York.

Sunday, the 30th, we had inspection by Capt. Plimpton. [Col.
Jackson and Adjt. Hill away, on visit to Bay Point. — D. E.] Mail.
Maj. Bedel returned, and, calling the boys out, gave a graphic
description of his adventures at Edisto. The thermometer stood at
90° that day. The Chaplain preached to us, much to our pleasure,
after which he attended a negro funeral at Drayton's.

We have now arrived at the 31st of March — a memorable day
with us; for Gen. Hunter arrived, much to the surprise of every-
body, to relieve Gen. Sherman, in whom, apparently, all had great
confidence. The event was the " talk of the town," and the subject
was discussed and discussed ; but only one conclusion was arrived
at: /. e., that of sympathy for Gen. Sherman.

Gen. Hunter assumed command by his General Order No.
1, dividing the (new) department into districts, viz. : The
Northern District, under Brig. -Gen. H. W. Benham, with head-
quarters at Port Royal; the troops to be designated as the First
Division, and the district to comprise South Carolina, Georgia and
all of Florida north and east of a line from Cape Carnaveral north-
west to Gulf coast north of Cedar Keys and its dependencies, and
thence north to the Georgia line. The Southern District, under
Brig. -Gen. J. M. Branuan : the district being the remainder of
Florida and the islands of the east coast south of the line of the
Northern District. The Western District, under Brig. -Gen. L. G.
Arnold : the west coast of Florida, with headquarters at Fort
Pickens.

Gen. Hunter's staff was as follows : —

*Maj. Chas. G. Halpine . . Assistant Acljutaut-Geueral.
Lieut. E. W. Smith . . . Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Col. J. W. Shafter . . . Chief Qnartermaster.
Capt. J. W. Turner . . . Cliief Commissary of Subsistence.
Maj. R. M. Hougli . . . Aide-cle-Camp.
Maj. Edw. Wright ...
Capt. R. W. Thompson . .
Capt. W. R. Dole ...

Lieut. S. W. Stockton . .
Lient. Chas. E. Hay ...
Lieut. A. M. McKenzie . . "

Lient. A. O. Doolittle . .

*" Miles O'Reilly."

On the same day, General Hunter issued his General Order No,
2, in which he said, in relieving Gen. Sherman, by War Department
Order of 15th March, he desired to express his thanks to Gen. Sher-
man for full, reliable and valuable information, etc., furnished him,
and to express his appreciation of the expedition under his command.
Gen. Sherman also issued an order turning over the (his) command
to Gen. Hunter, the substance of which was, that he was all ready
to open on Pulaski, when the material, then on the Atlantic (just ar-

Mar. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 137

rived), was unloaded aud landed at Tybee. Savannah had been cut
off since 11 Feb. by the batteries on Jones and Bird Islands. He
had begun preparations for Savannah, but had been directed to dis-
continue by McClellan. He had laid a plan to take Savannah by a
coup de main about 20 Jan. ; but the navy failed to co-operate,
and at date it was too late to do so.

This was the substance. No reference to his relief by Hunter,
no regrets were expressed — nothing but entire submission was ex-
pressed or could be implied : and yet Gen. Sherman must have
been exceedingly sorrowful while penning the final woi'ds which
separated him from his command.

The day was exceedingly wai-m, though it was a "cold day"
for Sherman. Thermometer 92° in the shade. No drill or dress
parade, there were so many men away at work. Gen. Wright, the
same day, asked Gen. Sherman for reinforcements [he was at
Jacksonville. — D. E.], as the rebels were concentrated on his
front. Gen. Pemberton suggested to the Governor of Georgia that
the large quantities of cotton stored in and near Augusta should be
removed rather than wait for its destruction by fire, if the enemy
should take Savannah.

Before closing the month of March, we will state that on the
26th Feb. the Post Office Department at Washington issued a sort
of proclamation [received 31 March. — D. E.], recommending the
appointment of a trustworthy agent in each regiment and brigade to
handle the mail. The postage to be prepaid, and each piece to be
registered (five cents). Under this our Chaplain was duly ap-
pointed postmaster for the regiment, though he had previously acted
as such.

We are now in the Department of the South. Up to the
present time all orders have emanated from "Headquarters E. C."
(Expeditionary Corps). This name now goes out of existence.

SUPPLEIVIKNT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

On the 3d the War Department provided for a postmaster for
each regiment or brigade (see Chaplain Hill's personal sketch), and
on the 21st sutlers were regulated (see Sutler).

The Department of the South was created, and Gen. Hunter as-
signed to the command of it, as noted.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

Gen. Hunter issued his first department order on the 31st, as-
suming command, announcing his staff, and dividing the depart-
ment into three districts, — the Northern, the Southern, and the
Western (under Brig. -Gen. L. G. Arnold), — as already noted.

138

THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT.

[J/ar. '62.

This arrangenieut contiuued till 21st June, — after battle of
James Island, — when the district system was abolished. It may
fairly be assumed that this abolition of the district system was in
part to relieve Gen. Beuham from his command, he having given
offence in the management of the James Island battle.

Gen. Hunter's next order (No. 2, same day: 31st) thanked
Gen. Sherman for his valuable services and -for information, etc.,
turned over to him as his successor.

The Department statistics for March, 1862, are: Total troops,
17,821; wounded and sick, 3,764; died, 41; hospital cases,
wounded etc., 147; died of wounds, etc., 4.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff — men, -officers.

Band — " - "

Co. A 95 " 3 "

B 95 " 3 "

C 94 " 3 "

D 89 " 3 "

E 91 " 3 "

•F 91 " 3 "

G 83 " 3 "

H 88 " 3 "

I . 84 " 3 "

K 84 " 2 "

Present aggregate 960

Aggregate last report .... 969

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5555 5 5 4555

Corporals 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8

Died of disease ....0001000000 1

Discharged for disability 0 0 0 2 0 0 14 11 9

Recruits 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 1

Absent sick 2102003000 8

Officers in arrest ...0100000000 1

APRIL, 1862

FOOLS' DAY ! And the boys had a little fun, just
to show their remembrance of the fact. In the evening
a burlesque baud was gotten up and serenaded our Band
Leader (Ingalls), in fine style.
^ The Chaplain was that day regularly appointed

agent to take charge of our mail matters. So large a
number were away at work that no drill or dress parade
was inflicted on those in camp.
The same day our oldest captain, Israel B. Littlefield of Co. K,
an old ^lexican War veteran, was honorably discharged on his
resignation. His general health was not good, and his eyes were
very much affected by the saud. His company parted with him
with great regret.

A rebel officer reported to his superior that the enemy had
retired to the other side of Port Koyal Ferry, and that they lauded
that morning at Page's Point and burned some houses.

Capt. Littlefield turned over his company on the '2d to his 1st
Lieut. (Butterfield) ; and 2d Lieut. Marsh, of F, was assigned to be
his assistant. And that day Gen. Wright (not knowing that
Sherman had been relieved) again asked for reinforcements. He
also was notified later in the day, by Gen. Benham, that the
Major-General Commanding directed the evacuation of Jacksonville,
but to make special provision for holding Fernandiua and St.
Augustine.

We received orders on the 3d to be read}^ to move at noon ;
but that was soon changed to three o'clock, and later the important
event was postponed till the morrow. Packing up and speculating
as to where we were going, etc., fully occupied our hands and minds
during the day. The vacaucy in the position of color bearer was
that day filled by appointing Sergt. Converse D. McDonald of E
to the responsible position. A letter of that date says, "I think
we are going to Edisto;" and it proved true. Gen. Hunter an-
nounced his staff that day, as follows : Surgeon Geo. E. Cooper,
Medical Director ; Capt. Louis H. Pelouze (Fifteenth U.>S. Infantry) ,
Acting Inspector-General; 1st Lieut. Francis J. Shunk (Ord. Dept.
U. S. A.), Chief of Ordnance ; 1st Lieut. James H. Wilson (Top. Eng.
U. S. A.), Chief Topographical Engineer; 1st Lieut. E. J. Keenan
(Eleventh Pennsylvania), Chief Signal Officer.

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Jones Island . .

. 300

Hilton Head . .

. 4.500

Baj^ Point • . .

Beaufort . . .

. 3, GOO

Otter Island . .

. 450

No. Edisto River

. 1,400

140 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '62.

Lieut. Cornelius of Co. D, who had been located at Seabrook
in charge of a detail of men, whom he had been instructing in the
use of boats, was that day relieved, and the men too, by another
detail under an officer of the Eighth Maine. Gen. Hunter reported
to the Secretary of War, the same day, as to number and location
of troops in his Department, and asked for 50,000 muskets with 200
rounds each, and authority to arm such local colored men as could
be used advantageously ; and to distinguish them, he asked for
60,000 pairs scarlet paritaloons.

The troops reported by Gen. Hunter were as follows, and
scattered from Edisto to St. Augustine : —

St. Augustine ... 200
Jacksonville . . . 1,400
Mouth St. John River 70
Fernandina . . . 900

Tybee 2,200

Daufuskie . . . .1,600
Bird Island .... 300

Total . . . 17,000

Too much scattered, he said, and liable to be cut off in detail.
Said he should abandon Jacksonville and reinforce Forts Marion
and Clinch. Said he was nearly ready to open on Pulaski. [He
should have said, "I found Gen. Sherman subs-tantially ready to
open on Pulaski." — D. E.] He further said the light draft steamers
ordered for Sherman had put into Hatteras in a storm, and Burnside
was detaining them. He reminded the Secretary of War that upon
leaving Washington he was kind enough to promise whatever force
he might ask for, and said that it distressed him to be in such a
beautiful situation for striking strong blows without the arms to
strike, and begged that the Secretary of War send him at once as
many men as he thought could be used.

Our Lieut. -Col. (Jackson) issued an order the 3d to the effect
that, being ordered to Edisto, those who were unable to go would re-
main, and Dr. Moulton take charge of the camp.

We slept but little that night, and on the morning of the 4th
(early, too) we struck tents and went to the wharf and on board
the Steamer Ben Deford. Leaving Hilton Head about 9, we reached
Edisto wharf aboi^t dark ; and nearly all went on shore and went to
Hopkins' plantation. Another diary says we staid at the Wm.
Seabrook plantation ; both were correct. The Hopkins place was
about a mile from the wharf.

We were in a new country again, where everything was strange ;
and we didn't " wander" very much, but kept near the main body.

Next morning (5th) we started inland, marching about ten miles
to the Dr. Mitchell plantation, where we appai'ently were to stop foi'
aAvhile. We had artillery and cavalry with us. Co. E quartered
temporarily in a church on the road and did not join till next day.

Aiv. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 141

THE OCCUPATION OF EDISTO ISLAND, S. C,
BY UNION FORCES.

Headquarters U. S. Forces,

North Edisto, S. C, 5 April 1862.

General : I have the honor to report that the reconuoissance contem-
plated last evening for today has been made and proved very satisfactory.
I have taken possession of the entire island, and have not as yet seen the
enemy. The Third New Hampshire Volunteers and two pieces of artillery
are stationed at the farther part of the island. I think our position is
secure, and do not apprehend any danger. The Third New Hampshire
Volunteers will be reinforced immediately by the Forty-seventh New York
Volunteers, the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers being held in reserve.
Two gunboats of light draught would be of great value to us here as a
means of defense. The Crusader draAvs too much water to be able to run
around in the creeks. Gunboats of light draught avIU be able to pass
around the island, therefore keeping the enemy at bay and securing all
necessary positions. The Steamer Boston arrived at this post this after-
noon. The Sloop of War Dale is still in Saint Helena Sound. I am not
fully prepared to give you a full detail of the difl'erent positions now held
by our forces, but will make a full report soon. Col. Moore has permission
to visit Hilton Head, leaving Maj. Kane in command, Avho is fully com-
petent. The Ben Defunl returns to Hilton Head early tomorrow. A line
of communication is kept up Avith the outposts by means of the cavalry. I
will make a further report tomorrow.

I am. General, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

E. Q. Fellows,
Col. Third New Hampshire Vols., Commanding Post.

THE MARCH TO MITCHELL'S PLANTATION.

It was said that the cause of our removal to Edisto was that
the Forty-seventh New York and Fifty-fifth Pennsj^lvania, previously
stationed on the island, had been attacked by a superior force and
driven back to the lauding, and we were to reinforce them. Next
morning after landing we started for the interior of the island. We
were soon joined by several negroes, and our men were not slow in
chartering them to carry their knapsacks ; and some carried three
or four upon their heads — their peculiar method of transportation.

Our march was about eight miles, and a tedious march it was ;
for the da}' was exceedingly warm. This was our first long march
with knapsacks packed.

When we had covered half the distance our ranks began to
grow thin, many falling out completely exhausted, although we
made frequent halts. We arrived late in the afternoon where we
were to quarter.

The mansion house was soon occupied by the officers ; and it
was made headquarters. The Chaplain says: "In the march found
no rebels. Made headquarters at Dr. Mitchell's place. I got fine
quarters in the old mansion." The men were mostly quartered in
the negro cabins. The Steamer Boston came up to Edisto the same
day with several of our men, and baggage, etc.

142 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ajn: '62.

EDISTO — FIRST NIGHT ON PICKET.
[By aVo. K man.]

Co. K was ordered on picket and proceeded to our post after dark.
'Twas so dark Ave knew not whether the rebels were in our front or rear,
right or left, near or distant. Orders were given that no one Avould be
permitted to lie down. The mosquitoes soon began their revelling; and
such mosquitoes we never saw before, thej^ being of a larger variety and
more numerous than any we had ever encountered. They were, in fact, so
numerous that a nervous person would almost have fits if obliged to stay
out of doors with them over night.

About midnight the men began to lie down in spite of the vigilance of
the officers. Exhausted nature was superior to orders. When found nec-
essary— absolutely so — the orders were modified, and one-half the men
permitted to lie down at a time, but not to sleep. Soon a snore was heard ;
but an investigation, in the extreme darkness, revealed no one asleep I
Thus passed our first night's picket on Edisto. At daybreak we returned
to Mitchell's plantation.

On Sunday the 6th we had no drill or dress parade, and no
services, the majority of the men being on picket, while Co. E fur-
nished all the men for camp guard. Several diaries say we were
paid off that day for two months : and it must be accepted as a fact,
Sunday to the contrary notwithstanding. Col. Jackson reported
the same day to Col. Fellows, Commanding Post of North Edisto,
the disposition of his pickets during the previous night and recom-
mended that a gunboat be sent to guard the numerous landing places,
and also suggested that Surgeons Moulton and Eaton and the Hos-
pital Steward and Commissary, with their tents, etc., be ordered to
join the regiment. [These were all left at our camp at Hilton Head
on the 4th.— D. E.]

EDISTO — IN GENERAL.

The picket duty there Avas the most tedious we had in South
Carolina. In a few weeks after our arrival the "minges" made
their appearance, and tormented us nigh unto death. Mosquito
netting (technically "mosquito bars") was issued as a measure
of relief ; but the meshes were so large that the minges easily passed
through. Our quarters were the old negro huts (cabins), which
were inhabited by fleas on our arrival. As we were determined to
occupy the same quarters, many and hot were the battles between
us, and in which more or less blood was shed.

The reader will perceive that our nights were disagreeable,
whether on picket or in quarters. The abandoned cotton fields,
not having a cultivator, brought forth blackberries spontaneously.
They were so plenty, some of us ate but little else. The pickers
for sale got ten cents a quart readily.

Boat loads of negroes, of both sexes, old and young, came over
from " de main" nearly every night, and in such numbers that pro-
vision could scarcely be made for them. They were shipped to
Hilton Head and St. Helena Islands as fast as possible.

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144 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '62.

At one time a sort of mania for gambling seized the men, many
of them, and it took the particuUar form called a "sweat board."
Daily and hourly, while the fever lasted, men could be seen singly,
in pairs and by squads, silently stealing away into the bushes to ply
their favorite game. Much money changed hands. In vain the offi-
cers attempted to stop it. They only succeeded in reducing its propor-
tions. This mania suddenly disappeared, without leaving a trace
behind, save in the minds and pockets of those who had been
fleeced.

The regiment was divided up soon after our arrival at the
Mitchell plantation, though the Headquarters of the regiment
remained there during our entire stay.

On the 7th, Col. Jackson reported to Col. Fellows that the
provisions were nearly exhausted ; that the men were sick, and the
doctor much needed. He further said he wanted the baud [The
band was retained at Headquarters of the Post, on landing at
Edisto. — D.E.], and their absence was a general disappointment;
that the regiment was being paid off, and he desired to send the
Chaplain to Hilton Head with money and packages.

Col. Fellows, Commanding Post, issued an order the same day,
regarding, passes to contrabands, and named the following Govern-
ment Superintendents as the only persons authorized to give such
passes : Jules De La Croix, J. W. R. Hill, F. C. Barnard and C. E.
Rich.

A diary of the 7th says : " The Forty-seventh New York is to
go to Little Edisto tomorrow, and Co. F and two other companies
are to do duty here as home guard."

A part of the Forty-seventh New York arrived at our camp the
7th, under Maj. Kane, and Avere paid off. They took a 12-pounder
howitzer for Little Edisto. The Adjutant (Hill) was thrown from
his horse the 7th, and was considerably hurt. He had previously
tendered his resignation, owing to failing health. He was with
Capt. Littlefield in the Mexican War.

Gen. Wright today notified the people of Jacksonville thnt his
forces are to evacuate that city. (This latter item and the next
which follows may have some connection.)

Gov. Milton of Florida complained to Jeff. Davis of the condi-
tion of affairs in Florida. He said he would soon proclaim martial
law because of the disposition manifested in several places to submit
to the enemy, and in fact at the first opportunity to rally to their
standard. That must have been truly refreshing to Jeff. Davis.

Col. Fellows was (8 April) directed by Gen. Beuham, Com-
manding Northern, District, substantially as follows: The General
Commanding desires you to take every opportunity, either by
negroes who come from the rebels, by scouts, etc., of acquiring
and transmitting to him all information, with sketches, plans and
descriptions of the best routes for approaching Charleston or James
Island, either by land or water. If the rebels come down in force
to occupy or remain at Jehossee Island, and you feel sure you have

Apr. '6l>.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 145

streugth enough, with aid from Otter Island, to make a dart at them
aud rout them from there, j'ou are authorized to do it ; or, ou learning
from you that more force would be required, he would, if such force
were available from this vicinity, either send or take it to you for
such purpose. It does not, he continues, appear desirable to occupy
the island further inland than Edisto, except such small portions of
adjacent shores as may bo necessary for the security of our pickets
on that island, and the main body of your troops will habitually be
kept in such position that they can easily be concentrated for resist-
ance to an attack.

A flag staff was erected 8th April ; our tents had not yet arrived.

Gen. Wright completed his arrangements (8 April) for evacua-
ting Jacksonville, by sending 60 days' rations, and 60,000 rounds
of 69 calibre to St. Augustine. Gen. Pemberton (rebel) reports
that Cole's Island is not yet evacuated. He also urges haste in the
new connection by rail between Charleston and Savannah. Today,
also, a regimental order restored Cai)t. Wilbur to duty.

The separation of our companies was referred to 8th April by
the Chaplain, thus : " Our regiment is much divided up — some eight
miles apart; very bad for religious purposes, but the result of war."

Col. Fellows replied to Benham on the 9th, substantially that
he would do as desired. Said he reached the outposts the previous
day and found them well posted and the whole force (two regiments
infantry and four pieces artillery) in such position that they could
be quickly concentrated. Thouglit there were not many rebels on
Jehossee. He further said he would soon make a reconnoissance, on
the FocaJiontas, toward White Point on the Dawho River, and asked
for a seven-feet-draft gunboat, as the Dale had not yet arrived, and
that he would forward contrabands at once by the Mayjiower.
Matters were getting interesting : for Col. Fellows ordered (9 April)
that all negroes be in their cabins at 8 p.m. ; that all soldiers in em-
ploy of Government Agents be at once sent to their regiments ; and
all boats be placed under the Provost Marshal. Mail. A diary says,
" Had orders to load, at evening roll call."

Ou the lOth, Gen. Wright announced his arrival at Fernandina,
and that he had brought with him the Unionists from Jacksonville.
He directed that they be housed in some of the vacant houses, and
that rations be furnished ; and such as are able to pay for same.

Gen. Lee said to Gen. Pemberton that day that Beauregard
was pressed for troops, and to send, if possible, Donelsou's brigade
of two regiments to Corinth, and concluded his letter by saving that
if the Mississippi Valley was lost, the Atlantic States would be
ruined.

Some of our officers (presumably the field officers) , went very
near Jehossee the 10th — near enough to see the rebel pickets. Regi-
mental Order No. 18, of that date, directed that the guns of the
men be fired once in three days, aud at a target at long range.

A rebel order directed the dismantling pt Fort Chapman on
the Ashepoo River, and logs to be placed in lieu of the guns re-
moved .

146 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '02.

"^"j The lOtli day of April was auother day big with iuterest, for
the bombardmeut of Pulaski began that morning, and we heard the
distant cannonading — boom, boom, boom — all day long.

THE STORY OF FORT PULASKI.

Fort Pulaski is located upon Cockspur Island, on the southerly
side of the Savannah River. The island is entirely marsh, about
one mile long by half a mile wide. The fort commanded both chan-

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FORT PULASKI, GA.

nels. It was built of brick, with five sides, all of which were case-
mated. The walls were seven and one-half feet thick and twenty-
five feet high above high-water mark. Its armament consisted of one
tier of guns in embrasure and one en barbette. The gorge was cov-
ered by an earthen outwork of bold relief. Around the main work
was a forty-eight-foot ditch, and around the demi-lune a thirty-two-
loot ditch. Communication was by two drawbridges. There were
48 guns, 20 of which bore upon Tybee Island: 5 10-in. Colum-
biads, 5 8-in. Columbiads, 4 32-pouuder rifles, 1 24-pouuder Blakely
rifle, 2 12-in. and 3 10-in. sea-coast mortars. 140 guns would have
been a full armament.

In order to proceed in such a manner with this remarkable
siege as to make the recital intelligent and interesting, it seems
proper at this point to insert a bit of history.

On 2 Jan. 1861, Gov. Brown of Georgia, fearing that Fort
Pulaski would be reinforced and thus lost to the Confederacy, issued
his orders directing Col. A. R. Lawton, commanding the First Regi-
ment of Georgia Volunteers, to act at once ; and the following was
the order : —

Sir: In view of the fact that the Government at Washington has . . . .
decided on the policy of coercing a seceding State back into the Union
.... to the end, therefore, that this stronghold (Pulaski), which com-
mands the entrance into Georgia, may not be occupied by any hostile force
until the convention of the State of Georgia .... [16th inst.] has decided
upon the policy which Georgia will adopt in this emergency, you are ordered
to take possession of Fort Pulaski as by public order herewith, and hold it
under orders from me or evacuate under compulsion by an overpowering

hostile force Joseph E. Brown,

Governor and Commander-in-Gldef.

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Early on the moniiug of the 3d of Jamiaiy, a detachment from
the Chatham Artillery (Capt. Clajihorn), the Savannah Volunteer
Guards (Capt. Screven), the Oolethorpe Light Infantry (Capt. Bur-
tow), — say 125 men, — all under Col. Lawton, went to Pulaski by
steamer and took possession at noon in the name of the State of
Georgia.

There was no resistance from the ordnance sergeant and the
few men under him. The flag of Georgia was hoisted in place of
the stars and stripes. This is said to have been the first flag raised
in secession.

The State Convention met and adopted a resolution approving
the act of Gov. Brown, the resolution being moved by Eobert
Toombs, who had just vacated his seat in the U. S. Senate.

Having given this bit of histoi-y, the narration of Fort Pulaski's
experience in its recapture will be proceeded with.

It nuist be borue in mind that the capture of Port Royal was
on the 7th of November. It would appear that the subject of
Pulaski's capture was early considered; for on the 1st of December,
Capt. Q. A. Gillmore reported to Gen. Sherman the result of a
reconnoissance of Savannah river, etc. He reported that he went
down on the Steamer Bpv Deford, on the 29th of November, to
Tybee, and recommended that a regiment be placed thereon, to hold
it for base of future operations. He further reported that in a
siege, after obtaining the range, five-eighths of all shells fired could
be lodged in the fort, and he would want mortars enough to drop a
shell each minute into the fort, and an equal number of guns.

On the 21st of February, 1862, the first vessel arrived at Tybee
with ordnance and ordnance stores. Troops had previously been
landed and preparations made for the mounting of the necessary
guns with which to reduce the doomed fort. The mortars were the
most difficult to land, and the officials were for the moment puzzled
as to what method to pursue. These iron monsters had been laden
at Norfolk by the use of heavy shears, or derricks ; but the apparatus
was not brought along. The masts of the vessels (mostly schooners)
were not strong enough for the purpose.

The writer is informed upon good authority that Gen. Sherman
jocularly taunted his Staff with its inability to laud a mortar ; where-
upon Quartermaster Fuller, who had some knowledge of the sea and
what could be done with ropes, volunteered to land the mortars if
given full power to obtain the necessary materials and men from
anywhere within the Department. To this Gen. Sherman at once
assented.

Capt. Fuller at once proceeded to the Wabash and borrowed
several of her largest spars, and had ropes innumerable, and
several sailors detailed, and was soon on his way to the important
point off Tybee. Shears were then rigged up in the stoutest possi-
ble manner, and also an improvised derrick. Large scows were
brought alongside, being planked over, and a mortar placed care-
fully in (on) the center, and towed ashore at high tide, the mortar
being dumped as soon as the scow touched the bottom. The towing

Apr. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ' 149

was done by three row boats, ranged practically side by side, but
kept apart by skill ; and this ouly after Capt. Fuller had instructed
the rowers ((xernian soldiers) how to do it. At low tide, heavy
ropes were made fast to the trunnions of the mortars, and hundreds
of willing hands tugged at the ropes, dragging the mortars by force
only to the high-water mark, from which point they were moved to
their destined stations by engineering processes in connection with
the force of hundreds of soldiers.

Capt. Fuller, in his connection with this affair, so irritated a
German officer that a challenge was sent. It leaked out, and as a
result Capt. Fuller's friends provided him with an elegant and
costly pair of pistols, which he retains to this day. The challenge
never got beyond the sending of it and its reception.

The work of moving and mounting the various guns on Tybee
was immense, and would almost demand a chapter by itself to
describe it.

The work of preparation for the siege went for^^'ard with as
much rapidity as could reasonably be expecte.d. Gen. Sherman
seemed determined that the fort should fall into his hands, and
neither men nor material were spared ; but Gen. Sherman was
destined to be relieved just prior to the taking of the fort, and
another was fated to be the sender to Washington of the news of
the capture of the fort. This must have been a great blow to the
pride of Gen. Sherman. All ready to strike the blow, and be re-
lieved ! A few days longer, and full credit would have been his.
[The reader will please excuse the writer for inserting the above just
at this point; but it seemed fitting, and in it went.]

The forces upon Tybee were : the P"'orty-sixth New York, Col.
Rudolph Rosa ; Seventh Connecticut, Col. Alfred H. Terry ; New
York V'olunteer F^ngineers, Lieut. -Col. Jas. F. Hall; 2 companies
of Third Rhode Island Artillery, Capts. Mason and Rogers ; a de-
tachment of Co. A of the Corps of Engineers, under Sergt. Jas. E.
Wilson.

On the 1st of April, Gen. Benham (he was just then taking
hold) suggested to Gen. Viele (then on Daufuskie Island with
troops) that he (Viele) might be able to erect batteries to fire at
south and south-east faces, and possibly at the north-east face, of
Pulaski, and aid in the reduction of the fort, and suggested as a
location the lower end of Long Island, and directed a recounoissance
with that object in view. He said Gillmore had a project of building
a large scow, to float to position and then be used as a basis* for a
battery. He further said he had in view the restoration of a part
at least of the excellent troops of his (Viele's) brigade.

On the same day. Gen. Benham suggested to Gillmore that he
take his proposed scow to Lazaretto Creek, and there make a battery ;
and if found to be all right, Viele should have one or two of the
same kind. If reinforced before he began firing (Gillmore was in
command at Tybee), and a senior was with such- troops, Benham
agreed that Gen. Hunter and Gen. Wright and himself would see
that justice was done, in its fullest sense, for all his labors and
efforts.

loO THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ajyr. '62.

On the 2d of April, Beubam said to Viele : "There is a small,
dry ridge ou Turtle Island, nearly opposite Bloody Point, that
would be a good spot for a battery, to operate against Pulaski (two
miles). All the large mortars," said he, "have been landed at
Tybee ; but there are here (at Hilton Head) two 10-inch and two 8-
ineh C'olumbiads which can be sent you."

On the 3d of April, Benham further said to Viele : ' ' Seventeen of
Gillmore's men have been captured," and feared they might give
information and cause a hastening of preparations and premature
commencement of the siege, and directed Viele to keep sealed all
communication between the fort and city.

The same day, Viele said to Benham : " Two officers have made
the proposed reconnoissance, and report that two flat-boats with
mortars, rifled guns and howitzers can be made effective at Long
Island ; that it would take a week or ten days to regularly mount
guns in position, and that would be too late."

The same day, Benham said to DuPont that he learned that
$12,000 had been offered to get the garrison of Fort Pulaski out of
fort and urged vigilance and activity on part of navy.

On the 4th, Benham said to Viele that he was satisfied that the
lower end of Long Island was the spot for a battery, and proposed
four guns, 'and said 30 yards front was a plenty.

The same day, Viele said to Benham : "Guns can be placed in
position on Long Island at once," and he had one 8-inch and one
10-inch mortar which he could use. Further, that the rebels were
busy all night moving troops towards Wilmington Island. Evidently
something was on the tapis.

On the 8th of April, Hunter said to DuPont: "I contemplate
opening the attack on Fort Pulaski by sunrise tomorrow morning, and
have to ask of you all the co-operation and assistance in 3'our power.
A few days further delay would place our batteries ou Tybee Island in
a perfect condition, perhaps ; but I am satisfied that such delay
would be of more service to the enemy than to ourselves."

The following is self explanatory : —

No. Battery. Distance from Pulaski, Armament.

Yards.

1. Halleck .... 2,400 ... 2 13-inch mortars.

2. Stanton .... 8,400 ... 3 13-inch mortars.

3. Grant .... 3,200 ... 3 13-iuch mortars.

4. Lyon .... 3,100 ... 3 10-inch Cohmibiads.
'>. Lincoln .... 3,045 ... 3 8-inch Cohimbiads.
C>. Bnrnside . . . 2,750 ... 1 13-iuch mortar.

7. Sherman . . . 2,650 ... 3 13-incli mortars.

8. Scott 1,740 . . |J ^^[jjj^jjl Columbiads.

9. Siegel .... 1,670 . . 1 5 ^O-pounder Parrotts^

*= (1 48-pounder James rifle.

10. McClellan . . . 1,650 . . i 2 84-ponnder James rifles.

' \ 2 64-ponnder James rifles.

11. Totten . . . 1,650 ... 4 lO-inch siege mortars.
Ou the 9th, Gillmore was nearly ready to issue his order for the

siege to begin at sunrise. The signal to be a single shot from the
right mortar in Battery Halleck, the firing then to proceed at a speci-
fied rapidity, the quickest being once per minute, and the slowest

Apr. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 151

once in ten minutes. Four batteries were served b}^ the Third Rhode
Island Artillerj', and all others by infantry, except that on the 11th
the sailors from the Wabash served Battery Siegel.

In Battery Burnside were Sergts. .lames E. Wilson and P.
Maguire of Co. A, U. S. Engineers, and Sergt. (afterward Captain)
Andrew J. Wadlia of Co. G, Third New Hampshire Volunteers,
with a detachment of the Eighth Maine, in three reliefs.

The siege began as directed, the details of which need not be
here described. The 13-in. mortars were said to have been quite
inaccurate, only about one-teuth of all shots fired dropping within
Pulaski.

The casualties on Tyl)ee were very few. But one man was
killed — Private Thomas Campbell, Co. II, Third Rhode Island Ar-
tillery. A few were slightly injured. Surgeon Francis Bacon, Seventh
Connecticut, and Brigade Surgeon Craven, were present during the
siege. A 10-in. mortar on Long Island was served on the 11th
by a detachment of the Forty-eighth New York, Major Beard ;
but the distance was so great, not one of the shots reached the fort.

Gillmore's order announcing the capture of the fort mentioued
as present and serving with distinction: Capt. C. E. Fuller, Quarter-
master (unloaded ordnance and ordnance stores) ; Col. Alfred H.
Terr}^, Seventh Connecticut; Lieut. Col. James F. Hall, New York
Volunteer Engineers ; Capt. Hunkell, with a company of Forty-sixth
New York (occupied a hulk, Avith battery, in Lazaretto Creek) ;
Lieut. Horace Porter, Ordnance Officer ; Lieut. James H. Wilson,
Topographical Engineers ; Capt. Louis H. Pelouze, Fifteenth United
States Infantry; Capt. J. W. Turner, C. S., U. S. Army; Capt.
McArthur, Eighth Maine ; Capt. F. E. Graef, Co. D, New York
Volunteer Engineers ; Lieut. I. L. Brooks, Co. A, New York Volun-
teer Engineers; Commander C. R. P. Rodgers and Lieut. John
Irwin, U. S. Navy ; Lieut. W. L. M. Burger, New York Volunteer
Engineers ; Lieut. P. H. O'Rorke, Engineer Corps ; Adam Badeau,
Esq. ; Sergt. James E. Wilson, Co. A, Engineer Corps.

On the 10th of April, Gen. Hunter sent the following demand
for surrender : —

Sir : I hereby demand of j'oii the immediate surrender and restoration
of Fort Pulaski to the authority and possession of the United States. This
demand is made Avith a view to avoiding, if possible, the eQusion of blood
Avhich mast result from the bombardment and attack now in readiness to
be opened. The number, calibre and completeness of the batteries sur-
rounding you, leave no doubt as to Avhat must result in case of your refusal ;
and as the defense, hoAA'ever obstinate, must eventually succumb to the
assailing force at my disposal, it is hoped you may see fit to avert the useless
Avaste of life. This communication Avill be carried to you under a flag of
truce, by Lieut. J. H. Wilson, U. S. Array, Avho is authorized to Avait any
period not exceeding thirty minutes from delivery, for your ansAA'er.

The iueAitable result of the bombardment, which followed the
Confederate commander's refusal to surrender, was its capture, after
partial destruction. It is said that Col. Olmstead replied, in sub-
stance, to the demand for surrender, that he was there to defend the
fort — not to surrender it.

On the 11th, upon the signal of surrender. Gen. Gillmore,

152 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [A2yr.'62.

Capt. A. B. Ely (A. A. A.-G. to Benhani) aud Maj. Charles G.
Halpine repaired to the fort to arrange the terms of surrender, which
were as follows : ] . The fort, armament and garrison to be surren-
dered at once to the forces of the United States. 2. The officers and
men of the garrison to be allowed to take with them all their private
effects, such as clothing, bedding, books, etc. : this not to include
private weapons. 3. The sick and wounded, under charge of the
Hospital Steward of the garrison, to be sent up under a flag of truce
to the Confederate lines ; and at the same time the men to be allowed
to send up any letters they may desire, subject to the inspection of
a Federal officer.

The articles were signed by Chas. H. Olmstead, Col. First
Georgia Regiment, Commanding Fort Pulaski ; and by Q. A. Gillmore,
Brig. -Gen. Volunteers, Commanding U.S. Forces, Tybee Island, Ga,
These articles were endorsed by Gen. Benham, authorizing them,
subject to the approval of Gen. Hunter, who gave the final approval.

Gen. Benham's report to Hunter says 337 men, 24 officers and
18 sick and wounded were surrendered. Gen. Hunter's report to the
Secretary of War says the bombardment began about 8 a.m. on the
10th, and the surrender was at 2 p.m. on the 11th; that the capture
included 47 guns, 40,000 lbs. of powder and 360 prisoners.

The bombardment was quite plainly heard by the men of the
Third New Hampshire, the regimeut being located at Edisto Island.

On the 11th, Lieut. Hj'ues, Co. A, wandered near enough to
the rebels (by accident, probably) to draw the fire of a picket.
Two companies of rebels were seen to leave Jehossee. Gen. Lee,
at Richmond, received the soul-stirring news, at 11.40 p.3i., that
Pulaski had surrendered.

Gen. Wright, on the 13th, reported his evacuation of Jacksonville
on the 8th, and stated his troops there to have been the Ninety-
seventh Pennsylvania, 6 companies Fourth New Hampshire, and 2
sections Hamilton's Battery. He further said that as they came down
the river, they took one company of Fourth New Hampshire on at
Mayport, near the mouth of the river. The garrison of St. Augustine
at time of writing was 7 companies Fourth New Hampshire ; and at
Fernandina were 3 companies Fourth New Hampshire, the Ninth
Maine and one company of Engineers. He did n't actually pass over
the bar until 3 p.m. of the 10th.

Gen. Hunter, at Pulaski, on the 13th, declared free all persons
of color at Pulaski : General Orders 7. We had services that day;
but there were so few present that it seemed hardly worth while. A
rebel report of the 14th said of Pulaski: That it had a breach big
enough for a four-horse team to drive through ; gave the armament
and said they "had 130 rounds for each gun."

Our artillery (14th) shelled the rebs from near a ferry in our
viciuity, being supported by three companies of infantx'y (regiment
unknown to writer). The Chaplain's diary says he walked about 12
miles the 14th, visiting the companies to collect money and packages
for express.

Gen. Tkumax Seymouu. Gen. Joseph R. Hawley,

Gen. Joseph C. Abbott.

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A diai7 of the 15th said: "Some of our boys have gone to
build a bridge across to Jehossee. Two companies of the Fifty-fifth
Pennsylvania came here last night with five days' rations, as support."
Capt. Wilbur and a few men went out hunting wild calves the loth,
stopping at the McCarthy place and feloniously taking therefrom
several books and other truck. The various movements indicated
that something was to occur soon. We heard the loth that Pulaski
had been taken ; and great was our joy.

The discharge of Capt. Wiggin of Co. G, and of Adjt. Hill, were
announced the 15th by regimental order (both dating 14th) ; and
Lieut. Emmons was directed to relieve Capt. AViggiu, and Lieut.
T. M. Jackson was directed to act as adjutant. Co. B left Head-
quarters at Mitchell's that day, and went to the Edding plantation,
about 5 miles distant, and on the bank of the North "Edisto River,
from whence they could see the rebels on the mainland. Mail. The
troops were ordered to be ready to move on the morrow on some
expedition.

CO. H SORTIE.

The party consisted of Capt. Rhind (navy), Dr. Britnall,
Master's Mate Nelson, with 30 men and a howitzer, all from the
Crusader; and 30 men of Forty-seventh New York, Fifty-fifth
Pennsylvania and Third New Hampshire, all under Capt. Dow, Co.
H, Third New Hampshire. The expedition was gotten up by Capt.
Rhind to punish the rebs for firing on one of his unarmed boats.

The expedition started at midnight of the 17th, and landed at
Rockville, on John's Island, skirmishing through the village and three
and a half miles beyond to Seabrook's plantation ; but the gun of a
sailor was fired, by accident, and alarmed the rebs, who fled. Re-
mained at that place till morning, then saw rebel cavalry approaching.
Capt. Dow ordered Lieut. Bedell of Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania with his
men (Co. K), to occupy a bridge, and thus prevented an intended
flank movement.

A well-directed volley sent the rebs rapidly rearward. A
howitzer shell exploded in their midst. The rebs then returned as
if to charge ; but the muskets and howitzers did good work, and the
rebs broke again, and again rallied. The rebs were fully 200 strong;
but this third charge was ended abruptl}' bj' Capt. Rhind, who ex-
claimed, "Now, boys, fight or die 1 " and the result was the rebs
again fled in disorder and did not again renew the attack.

EDISTO — JEHOSSEE ISLAND RECONNOISSANCE.

On the 17th, a recounoissance was ordered in the direction of
Jehossee Island, about three miles distant, and lying between Edisto
and the mainland. Arriving at the creek, a bridge was thrown
across ; but it sank beneath our weight, and we were obliged to wade
knee deep. Two pieces of the Third Rhode Island Artillei-y accom-
panied us, and occasionally forwarded our compliments in an iron
envelope. Our route lay through Gov. Ailcen's plantation, which

154 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '62.

was a remarkablj' large one and well fitted up for the accommodation
of the hands — glass windows, brick chimneys and other things to
correspond.

We found the grave of one of our pickets (Private John Saupp,
Co. K, Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania) , who had been shot on his post by
the rebels and also buried by them. But such a burial ! He was
buried on the ground and not in, it. The earth was heaped upon the
body, only partially covering it, his feet, hands and hair being visi-
ble. At the foot of the grave (?) was a rude board, with the
inscription, " Yankey Soldier," cut by a rebel jack-knife, propelled by
an unholy hand, if the carver and undertaker were the same person.
This body was the next day removed inside our lines and given decent
burial and awarded military honors.

After remaining on Jehossee Island a fcAv hours, and discovering
no enemy, we returned to Edisto laden with spoil, such as chairs,
kettles, pans, shovels, etc. While on our homeward m.arch the rebels
fired a few shots at us, probably on the supposition that we were on
a retreat.

The same day Gen. Benham directed Gen. Wright to relieve
Col. Fellows (at Edisto), and also (another order) forbade the
removal of any subsistence, forage, mules, horses, oxen, cows, sheep
or CAttle of any kind from the plantations without permits from the
U. S. Treasury Agents. Just why he failed to insert " roosters and
hen- fruit" in the list is beyond comprehension.

We got a mail on the 18th, and the day was unusually warm.
Sickness — apparently more than its share — developed in Co. B on
the 19th: for a diary of that date says, " 20 taken sick Avith bloody
dysentery." The Chaplain completed the express job that day, and
said there were 427 packages.

Co. B men were not all sick that day, for 30 of them went to
Pon Pon Island, and killed 12 cattle and 10 sheep. Gen. Beuham's
order, of course, had not been promulgated. The Captain of Co. B
was a rover, and very skilled in shooting on the fly, and naturally
inspired his men with a desire for game.

A large fire in the woods not far distant somewhat disturbed us
on the night of the lOth, as none could say it was not a ruse to attract
our attention while the rebs should attack us.

On Sunday, the 20th, we had the usual inspection and sermon ;
and we heard that Gen. Wright's brigade was landing on the island.
Mail. Only three companies at Headquarters (Mitchell's) on 'the
20th, the others being stationed at various plantations on the island.
A, C and D were at Bailey's under Maj. Bedel.

The Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania arrived the 20th. Gen. Wright
was ordered on the 21st to assume command at Edisto, relieving
(our) Col. Fellows. [The latter went home on CO days' leave on
the 24th.— D. E.]

The Chaplain went to Hilton Head the 21st, with express
packages ; and, in order to get them on board at Edisto, had to detail

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himself as a fatigue party of oue and carry tlie 111 boxes quite a
distauce by liaud. Band Master lugalls Avent on the same steamer
to Hilton Head (on a visit, probably). The money sent was over
$20,.000, in 31 T) lots.

Capt. Dow of Co. H was appointed Provost Marshal on the
22d, during the temporary absence of Capt. Van Brunt.

Gen. Hunter granted a 60 days' leave to our Col. Fellows on
the 28d.

On that day occurred one of those distressing accidents against
which there seems to be no protection. Soon after guard mount,
two comrades of Co. I were " fooling" with their guns, having come
off guard mount and their pieces being loaded. Suddenly one of
the twain was ushered without warning into the presence of his
Maker. The gun of Alonzo A. Lewis had become accidentally
discharged, and his companion, Private Henry E. BoUes, was a dead
man. The ball entered the neck, in front, at the throat, and made
its exit back of the right ear. Death was instantaneous, without a
doubt. But what a pitiable state of mind the survivor was in ! The
writer will not attempt to describe that state, further than to say that
Private Lewis suffered more in his mind than the sympathetic or
imaginative person can fairly describe. 'T was a sad spectacle —
the dead man, the grief-stricken comrade, the saddened gathering of
comrades. The remembrance of it is yet vividly portrayed upon the
writer's memory. The funeral on the following day was indeed a
sad one — more so than if he had been killed in battle. Many days
passed ere the sadness — like a fog — lifted from the camp. This
occurred at ]Mitcheirs plantation (Headquarters).

As a sort of sequel to this occurrence, the writer, in his capacity
as historian, in 1888, had placed in his hands a Bible which had been
the property of Private Bolles (sent out to him b}^ some loved one at
home) , and which by some means fell into the hands of our Chaplain,
and thence to his widow, who turned it over to the writer for delivery
to the donor or nearest relatives. This was done in 1888, a search
failing to reveal the donor ; and it was finally given to a beloved
sister, who no doubt prizes it very highly.

On the 24th, Co. B, then at Edding's Wharf, was relieved by a
company of Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania. [This Company of Fifty-fifth
Pennsylvania was under our Col. Jackson temporarily. — D. E.]
Co. B returned to headquarters of regiment, arriving the 2.jth. A
company of the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania was ordered, same day,
to headquarters of Post, relieving a company of the Fifty-fifth
Pennsjdvania.

Thermometer, the 25th, only 109° in the shade. Whew! The
band came the 25th to the Mitchell plantation, from headquarters of
Post; and weren't we glad to see them again, armed with their brass
pieces ! On the 25th we got a mail, and our Chaplain returned from
Hilton Head, worn out with his excessive labors.

Gen. Wright ordered (25th) that the troops should have company
and battalion drill daily and the two flanking companies should drill
as skirmishers in the morning. We were getting domesticated again ;

loG THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ajn: '62.

for a diary saya : "Went off and got two loads lumber to build house
over our cook-tent, and have built a barn today for a cow and a
mule. Got a load of sweet potatoes." The cow and mule were a
happy combination, and though not a span or a pair, they proliably
were both "kickers."

On the 2oth, Gen. Hunter declared martial law in South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida. The weather was getting decidedly
warm ; and to relieve the men as much as possible, Col. Jackson
directed that men coming off guard need not drill on same day.

Gen. Hunter was getting his spunk up, — and it was said he
was the sole owner of a large supply of that sort of material : for,
on the 25th, he peremptorily discharged Mr. Broad, an agent of the
Quartermaster's Department at Beaufort, for cruelty to negroes, and
directed the Provost Marshal to see that he went North by first
vessel. [This order was revoked the 27th. — D. E.]

On the 26th the order exonerating Private Lewis of Co. I from
blame in the shooting affair was read on parade.

Gen. Wright and Staff', with an escort, visited the various posts
the 26th.

We had dress parade and services on the 27th. Harrison J.
Copp of Co. A died at 9.30 p.m., being attended by the Chaplain
in his last- moments. He was a hospital nurse.

Gen. Benham, Commanding Northern District, announced on the
28th, as on his staff': Capt. Fuller, Chief Quartermaster; Capt.
Elwell, Assistant Quartermaster ; Lieut. Garretson (Seventy-sixth
Pennsylvania) , Assistant Quartermaster; J. R. Freeman, Veterinary
Surgeon ; and directed that all passengers arriving by vessel report
at his headquarters ; and that when officers apply for leave of absence,
they shall state the number of officers on duty.

On the 28th there occurred in the House of Representatives at
Washington an unusual circumstance. The House had inquired of the
Secretary of War the reasons why Jacksonville had been evacuated.
To this he replied : " . . . . The President instructs me to say that
Jacksonville was evacuated by the orders of the Commanding General
of that Department, for reasons which it is not deemed compatible
with the public interest at present to disclose." This was dignified,
conservative and polite ; but the House was n't used to such replies,
though before the war closed it had become accustomed to replies
containing in essence, "It's none of your business."

A surprise occurred also in our own Department, the same day.
The blockade runner Isabella, laden with 10,000 Enfield rifles, a lot
of rifled cannon, and a million dollars in coin, was captured in the
early morning by our blockading fleet off Charleston, and was sent
into Hilton Head.

Col. Jackson was directed (28th) to muster on the 30th the Third
New Hampshire, a detachment of the Third Rhode Island and of the
Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania.

On the 29th our gunboats captured a battery of four guns on
the mainland opposite Jehossee.

We were mustered for pay on the 30th and had the usual
inspection.

Apr. '62.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 157

SUPPLEIVLENX.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

Oil the 3d the order providing for recruiting parties (General
Order 105, Dec. 1861) was revoked and all such parties ordered
to rejoin their regiments (our party returned 4 May, at Edisto).
They were also directed to sell the property (flags, office furniture,
etc.) to best advantage, and take the recruits to their regiments.
It is apparent that a very hopeful view of war matters was entertained
at that time by the authorities at Washington : hence the order ; but
they " took it all back" later.

The same order provided that Commanding Generals should,
after a battle, select suitable spots for the decent burial of the dead,
and place head boards, bearing numbers, and where practicable, the
names, and keep a register of the same.

Another order of the War Department (8 April) repeated a
resolution of Congress giving the President the right to select either
of two or more officers serving together, and place him in command,
without regard to seniority.

Again the War Department (l.")th) declared that no General
had power to accept the resignation of or even discharge any officer
appointed by the President.

On the IGth the War Department directed all paymasters to
recognize the agents appointed by Governors of States to obtain
assignments (allotments) of pay for the benefit of families at home.

On the 2()th the War Department directed that when States
take care of their wounded or sick, they shall be allowed to commute
for value of rations at 2o cents per day.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

During April these were not numerous, but were of great
historical value.

On the l.'ith (Pulaski taken). Gen. Hunter declared the slaves
in and about the fort free.

On the 14th, by General Order 6, Gen. Hunter directed that the
military post established by the troops under Col. Henry Moore,
Forty-seventh New York Volunteers, at the Point of Pines on Edisto
Island, be designated as Fort Edisto. This was under War De-
partment authority — General Order 24, of 13 March 1862.

The Department Statistics for April, 1862, are: Total troops,
21,242; wounded and sick, 4,817; died, 52. Hospital cases:
wounded, etc., 257; died of wounds, etc., 21.

158

THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Apr. '62.

The Monthly Return shows (Edisto Island, S. C.) : —
. . . . — men, - otHcevs.

Field and Start" . . .

Band

Co. A

Present aggregate
Aggregate last report .

954

9(;o

Sergeants . . .
Corporals ...
Discharged for disability
Died of disease .
Killed by accident
Officers resigned
Commissioned .
Absent sick . .
Present sick . .
Absent in arrest

ABCDEFGHI K Totals.

5 5 5 5 5 5- 5 5 5 5

7 (S S 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 000 0 00010

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 5 2 9 2 4 10 0

0 0 0 110 1

IVIAY, 1862.

'AY DAY ! Oh, yes ! but who will go a-maying? Not we,
surely, for we are soldiers. On the 2d, the Chaplain
IV \;\rjjfs visited several plantations, and afterward fell into a
\,A.J^I^ reverie. He says : " I have been sad toda}', in visiting
(^^^^ the W. E. Seabrook place : a magnificent house and
garden, making a real paradise. It is perfectly charming;
but how sad ! Desolate ! injured ! Oh, the horrors of
war! Dr. Mitchell's place is also beautiful, but sad."

"There was firing by our gunboats over near Jehossee last
night," said a diary of the 2d, " but we know not the cause or result."
Wm. Ladd Dodge of Co. D was detailed on the 2d to act as Sergeant-
Major, vice Copp, sick. He continued in that capacity till the 7th,
and then remained at headquarters as clerk till the 12th.

At dress parade on the 3d the sentences of three men were read,
one being that of George A. Tarbox of Co. K. (See General Court-
Martial.)

On Sunday, the 1th, the recruiting detail sent North on the
previous January, returned, bringing with them 16 recruits, mostly
drummer boys, one of whom was the Chaplain's son "Jimmy."
(See Eecruitiug and Recruits.)

Mr. Sanborn, the Allotment Commissioner, visited us the 4th ;
and the Chaplain accompanied him to the other posts and companies.
It being Sunday, we had services at 5, after which Mr. Sanborn
talked very pleasantly to us.

At parade on the 5th an order was read substantially inviting
volunteers to come forward and accept commissions in the colored
regiments then forming. As sample items of the coming in of
negroes, the following entries in a diary are given, though the general
subject is treated elsewhere: "6th May: About 50 negroes came in
today. They look sad. 7th May : The old scout came in with a
dozen negroes and 40 head of cattle."

We got about 100 head of cattle and sheep on the 6th, which
assured us fresh meat for awhile.

Sergt. -Major Copp was able on the 7th to resume his duties.

We had a general review on the 8th by Gen. Wright, and got a
mail. Gen. Wright expressed himself as highly pleased with the
regiment.

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An event of national and political importance occnrred on the
9th, and all embodied in (Jon. Ilnnter's General Order, No. 11,
declaring the slaves in Sonth Carolina, Georgia and Florida free.
The order is an important one, and we insert it in full : —

General Order Xo. 11 :

Headquarters Department of the South,

Hilton Head, S. C, 9 May 1862.
The three States of Georgia, Florida and Sonth Carolina, comprising-
the Military Department of the South, having deliberately declared tbem-
.«.elves no longer under the protection of the United States of America; and
having taken np arms against the said United States, it became a military
necessity to declare them under martial law on the 20tb day of^ April, LS(;2.
Slavery and martial law in a free country are altogether incompatible. The
persons in these three States — Georgia, Florida and South Carolina — here-
tofore held as slaves, are therefore declared forever free.

David Hunter,
Edward W. Smith, Major- General Commamh'ni/.

Acting Assistant Adjutant-General .

This shook the old ship of State sovereignty and slavery from
stem to stern. The writer deems it wise to leave this without com-
ment, as not being material to this history.

Blackberries have been treated elsewhere ; but we pause for a
moment to add to the record that on the 9th a very devout man
recorded this : " Picked four quarts in fifteen minutes." Mail.

On the 10th the following promotions : 1st Lieut. Emmons, to
Captain; 2d Lieut. Handerson, to 1st Lieutenant; and Orderly-
Sergt. Scruton of K to 2d Lieutenant; Private Edgerly of K to
Orderly-Sergeant.

The Government Agents were very plenty around our camps on
the 11th, and, much to our displeasure, they actually carried off our
sheep.

THE PLANTER.

The Confederate steamer Planter was a high-pressure side-
wheeler, being armed with one 32-pounder and one 24-pounder
howitzer. Its pilot was Robert Smalls, a colored man ; and the small
crew was also colored. The Planter was in use in Charleston
Harbor chiefly, running to Fort Sumter. On the night of the 12th
of May, 18(12, having then on board four large guns for Fort Ripley,
some one of the crew in a joking way suggested the surrender of the
boat to the Yankees. The idea, so oddly expressed, set Robert
Smalls to thinking ; and after thinking, he acted. He had been the
pilot of the boat for about six weeks. The circumstances were very
favorable. The white officers were all on shore. 'Twas easy for the
crew to get their own families on board. They did so. At 3 next
morning they started with a head tide. Passing Fort Sumter about
daylight, they gave the customary signal by steam whistles, and
passed on, on to beyond the range of Sumter, when the brave pilot
hoisted a white flag and steered directly for the Federal fleet, first
arriving at the Aagusta. Capt. Parrot received them, and then put
on board his Acting Master Watson, and sent the Planter to Com-
modore DuPont.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

161

Congress ou the 19th of May (aud approved, 30th) passed a
special act, confiscatiug the Planter^ with all the property ou board ;
to be appraised, one-half to go to Smalls and his comrades. Smalls
was employed to

run theP/«//ter in ,_ ^^^==:^2^^--~ ^=-_

the Department of _ . — ^^^-^i
the South, and ^
rendered good ser- ^:?,-
vice. The boys
of the Third New
Hampshire have
been transported
ou the Planter sev- \ .^

eral times. After
the war, Smalls
represented his ^^^:^jj

State (South Caro- ^"

oliua) in its Seu- ^"'

ate, aud was after that a Representative to Congress. He was
convicted of receiving a bribe, though upon (it is said) very slim
testimony ; and there are many who doubt that Robert Smalls, the
hero of the Planter, was ever actually guilty of the charge.

"n^^^rf

A new movement in drill was mentioned in a diary of the 1 4th
(probably bayonet exercise) .

A squad' of meu aud Capt. Clark went over to Jehossee on the
16th.

Co. K of the Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania arrived at Bailey's place
ou the 1 7th [Cos. A, C aud D, Third New Hampshire, there. —D. E.]

The first real intimation of a move appears under date of the 17th,
though the subject had been talked about. The hospital was in pro-
cess of removal that day to the lauding, and troops were arriviug
daily from Hilton Head : apparently a concentration of troops for an
onward move toward Charleston. Surplus baggage was sent to
lauding also, and with it two meu from each company to guard it.

On Sunday, the 18th, we had services at 5 ; and not long after
we had a terrific thunder storm. The Chaplain, in commenting on
the storm, says, "no infant thunder and lightning here." To a
Third New Hampshire man this comment is sufficient. He will never
question its accuracy.

The preparations continued, for ou the 20th it was very gener-
ally understood that we must pick up aud pack up ; and the process
was fairly inaugurated, though without specific orders. A monitor
arrived at Edisto ; aud that fact added to the interest. We were
substantially ready to go ou the 21st; but the order didn't come, and
we kept sending otf our surplus as fast as we could spare it to the
landing. The artillery went to the landing on the night of the 21st,
and three days' rations were cooked up. We were surely going, but
where? The oft-repeated question, but of no small import to a
soldier in a campaign.

162

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[May '62.

"We find the Chaplain quite ill for several clays past; but his
diary {22d) expresses his wish to go with the regiment.

Gen. Benham (still commanding the Northern District) on the
23d ordered the creation of a new brigade, under Col. Robert
Williams (a regular army officer) : the brigade to consist of the New
York Volunteer Engineers, the Third Rhode Island Artillery, the
First Massachusetts Cavalry and the Third New Hampshire, and to
be styled First Division Headquarters Brigade. The order further
said Col. Terry had been commissioned as Brigadier-General and
would have command of the First Brigade, consisting of the Seventh
Connecticut, Forty-sixth New York, Forty-eighth New York and
Eighth INIaine, with Headquarters at Fort Pulaski. He further ar-
-^1^ ranged Gen. Wright's Bri-

gade (Third) as follows :
Sixth Connecticut, Forty-
seventh New York, Fifty-
fifth Pennsylvania and
Ninety-seventh Pennsylva-
nia.

We find the Chaplain at
work on express matter at the
landing, for he worked all
night of the 23d getting it on
board.

The weather was rainy on
the 24th, 25th and 26th,
whicli probably delayed mat-
ters more or less.

On the 28th, knapsacks
were packed and teamed to
the landing. On the 29th we were somewhat saddened by the news
of the loss of the Oriental, with mail and express matter.

Thermometer 110° only, on the 30th; and all we did that day
was to sweat and fight mosquitoes. Mail.

About that time, say 30th and 31st, several men who had been
on detached duty returned to their companies. Among others we
find Millett and others of E, Sergt. Moore of F and Perkins and
Godfrey of D. (Those of Co. D were boatmen.)

The 31st proved nearly as hot as the 30th. The Chaplain's
diary says : "Think we shall move soon. Many of our men are sick
— I hope not with fear."

The end of May found us on the eve of a move, with only our
necessary clothing, etc. ; all the rest, including baggage and stores,
had been sent to the landing. We knew not what the morrow
might bring forth.

A C()OI<

May '62.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

163

SUPPLEPvIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

A change of method iu recruiting was promulgated the 1st, by
providing that commanders of armies in the field may request, and
the Department will authorize, Governors of States to recruit regiments
then in service. (This didn't work satisfactorily.)

On the 14th, all leaves of absence to officers were revoked, and
all were ordered to rejoin their regiments at once. The same order
directed that prisoners of war should not be dropped from the rolls
until exchanged or discharged.

IMPORTANT DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH ORDERS.

On the 19th, General Order 12 promulgated certain recent acts
of Congress : Forbidding any military or naval force to be used in
returning fugitive slaves ; that whoever forced a safeguard should
suffer death ; repealed the act giving sutlers a lien on soldiers' pay ;
forbade flogging in the army ; provided that if any officer quit his
post after resignation, prior to its acceptance, he shall be treated as
a deserter.

The Department Statistics for May, 1862, are : Total troops
16,280 ; sick and wounded, 4,563 ; died 43. Hospital cases : wounded,
etc., 1")2 ; died of wounds, 1.

Monthly

Return

shows

(Edisto Is

Field and

Staff .

. —men,

Band

. ^ '•

Co. A .

. 92 "

B .

. 89 "

95 "

D .

. 91 "

E .

. 91 "

F .

. 90 "

G .

. 85 "

H .

. 83 "

I .

. 82 "

K .

. 84 "

Present aggregate ....

Aggregate last report . . .
Gain: 16 recruits (8 musicians, 8
with (in charge of) the recruiting party,
A, transferred to Band.

946
954

privates) . These arrived
Amos D. Baker of Co.

164

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[3Ia>j '62.

Changes in officers, etc.: 1st Lient. Elmmons, to Captain
(from I to G) ; 2d Lieut. Handerson, to 1st Lieutenant (G) ; 1st
Lieut. Ela, to Captain (from E to K) ; 1st Sergt. Scruton (K) to 2d
Lieutenant (K) ; 2d Lieut. T. M. Jackson, transferred from K to G.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5 5

Corporals 7 8

Recruits ...... 31

Discharged for disaliility 2 7

Absent in arrest . . 0 0

Recruits required . . C, 9

Off. absent Avith leave . 1

Off. absent without leave 0 0

Officers sick ... 2000000000

5 5 5

5 5

8 8 8

7 7

1 2 1

1 4

0 0 1

2 2

2 0 0

0 0

3 7 7

8 13

(Field and Staff

1-)

0 0 0

0 0

JUNE, 1862.

■^T LS SAID, " There's nothing like a, day in June." We
thought so before the month was out ; and that day in
Juue was the 16th, as will be seen later on.

On the 1st, Gen. Wright directed our Colonel to
collect his forces preparatory to marching to wharf, and
said: "Your command and Maj. Kane's will move to-
gether. Move as quietly and as secretly as you can, and
take up line of march at 3 a.m. tomorrow ; but do not move
till your pickets are all in." These orders did not get "abroad"
till evening; and hence we were " up in arms " about all night.

A diary of the last of May said, " several commissions arrived ;"
and let us see for whom : 1st Lieut. Libby of Co. A to be Adjutant
(he had not yet returned from leave) ; 1st Sergt. Flanders of Co.
E to 2d Lieutenant ; 2d Lieut. Langley of Co. H to 1 st Lieutenant ;
1st Sergt. J. C. Wiggin of Co. G to 2d Lieutenant.

Promptly at 3 a.m. on the 2d the various companies left their
several stations, and we united and marched to the landing, bidding
an affectionate (?) adieu to the native mosquitoes, fleas and
" minges." Only two halts were made during the eight to ten-
mile march, as we were not so heavily laden as on a previous occa-
sion and marching the other way.

At seven we were at the wharf, and were at once transported
across to John's Island by the Steamer Planter and others. A diary
said the force consisted of seven regiments, including cavalry and
artillery. One very brief account is as follows: "Marched eight
miles ; hottest day I ever saw ; lots of boys fell out by the roadside ;
rained hard after we arrived at the Sugar Mills ; we were not allowed
to go into the buildings, so we tore them down to build shanties ;
short of rations."

As this was a remarkably trying day to us, and the scenes in-
delibly impressed upon the memories of the participants, the writer
begs leave to give more than one account of it. Another account
by our Chaplain, is as follows : " Marched, with the thermometer at
100°, eight miles; many fell out; some fainted and were taken in
ambulances. The march was terribly severe. AVe reached our
stopping place at 5 p.m., when hundreds dropped upon the ground
and slept till morning. Hundreds of overcoats and l)lankets were
thrown away on the march."

(165)

166 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_June 62.

Another account from the standpoint of a hospital attendant
was : " About noon embarked on rebel Steamer Planter and crossed
the river ; began march across John's Island ; very hot ; hundreds
from different regiments fell out. Had in my charge five gallons of
whiskey and quinine : gave it very free to the men till gone."

A little further on will be inserted an account covering the
march across John's Island (more than one day's doings) . On the
3d we had a severe storm of wind and rain, and the troops were
pretty thoroughly drenched. We may fairly assume that it rained
very hard, as the Chaplain says he found a pint of water in his boots,
and he was usually very correct. Evidently the storm delaj^ed an on-
ward movement.

On the 4th our hospital attendant, who had so kindly disbursed
the whiskey and quinine, was sent back to Edisto for a fresh supply.
Gen. Wright arrived in the afternoon and reviewed the troops. A
diary of that day says, "Our grub arrived and we had two hard-
tacks apiece." Dyspepsia, begone ! The storm seemed quite in-
clined to continue, and we had frequent showers throughout tlie day ;
but it partially cleared by night, and preparations for continuing
our little journey were made. Orders were issued to move at 2 a.m.
on the morrow. We were up at 1 on the 5th, and by 2 were on
the march ; but almost simultaneously the rain fell again. The
Chaplain^ who was not always serious, said, "•Whether we believe
in immersion or not, we got it today." He further says he wallied
nearly all the way (to Legareville), and carried two drums for the
boys.

The diary of the quinine and whiskey dispenser says we forded
a creek waist deep and arrived at Legareville about H a.m.

The fuller account already referred to is as follows : —

CROSSING JOHN'S ISLAND.

On arriving at the landing (Edisto) we were transported across the
river to John's Island. The day being sultry, the men naturally desired to
be on deck. This made the steamer top-heavy, and she cai'eened, causing
an ambulance and several men to slide off into the river (no casualties).

We landed at John's Island by means of a temporary wharf made of
barrels and boards, floating in the water. As we had already marched
eiu:lit miles, Ave were desirous of a rest ; but there was no rest for us. We
were moved forward again at a rapid pace. Whiskey was given the men to
enable them to perform the journey ; and many fell to the rear, apparently
exhausted, for the sake of the whiskey. Consequently a few were very much
overcome by the relief and could not march. Frequent halts were made,
and at each I would lie down immediately and rest all I could. A large
quantity of clothing and blankets were abandoned on this march. Water
was scarce on the road, and our canteens Avere soon dry. TAventy-five and
even fifty cents Avere paid for a fcAv swalloAvs of Avater and a hard tack.
After marching a fcAv miles, many fell out and could not be induced to
proceed even with a ration of Avhiskey. About the luiddle of the afternoon
we arrived at the Sugar Mills Plantation, and a halt was ordered. At this
time I Avas walking like a drunken man, my legs almost refusing to perform
their office. Only five men of my oavu company Avere actually present to
hear the command, " Halt I" and this, too, without the aid of whiskey. The
others joined about dark. At the command, "Halt!" I dropped where I
stood, unrolled my blanket, and, stretching myself upon it, staid right in
that spot till next morning, when I arose quite refreshed. Our rations

Jane'62.'\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 167

were gone (consumed), and the teams with fresh supplies fast in tlie mud
two miles in the rear; but it was said we should undoubtedly have I'ations
by evening. The Sugar Mill was torn down to obtain boards to build
shanties, to protect us from an approaching storm. Co. K Avas on picket
that night and was obliged to go before the arrival of rations. Their
position was one commanding an approach to a bridge crossing a small
creek, a mile or more in the rear of the regiment.

The rains descended and the floods came, and it really seemed as if it
had never rained before. No one was allowed to lie down or speak aloud,
and the night was very dark. The experiences of that night of alarm, of
anxieties, of watchfulness and wakefulness (some sleepiness, of course),
of doubts and some fears, of mistaken sounds of approach, etc., will never
be forgotten by Co. K. They were on picket in a strange place, not know-
ing how near the rebels were, but supposed them dangerously near.

In the morning. Orderly Sergt. Edgerly and myself were sent into
camp to hurry up the rations, and found they had not yet arrived. We
waited, but in vain, nearly all day; and Avhen they did arrive, we were told
that Co. K was to be immediately ordered in and 'twas of no use to send
the rations out. Result : Co. K was very, very hungry and very, very cross
when they arrived ; and Edgerly and myself had to take the censure they
must bestow on somebody.

Before the arrival of Co. K a review was ordered, and all were required
to participate, even to Edgerly and myself. The review was a march over a
two-mile course. This Avas late in the afternoon. Supper was scarcely
over Avhen we were ordered to march, the line hurriedly formed, and off we
went. Tiie recent heavy rain made the marching very bad.

About midnight, when nothing could be heard save our tramp, tramp,
tramp, a musket w^s heard, Avhich sounded so suddenly on our ears that it
brought every man to a halt as if by magic Our speculations Avere sud-
denly l)rought to an end by the line starting again, as if by one impulse.
It soon appeared that the tiring Avas purely accidental and by one of our
OAvn men.

About tAvo o'clock next morning it began to rain again, and I parted
with one of my blankets. This I disliked to do, but could carry it only a
short distance farther at the best, as its Aveight increased rapidly. No one
except the initiated can understand hoAV fast the rain falls at the South in a
violent storm. The island being quite Ica'cI, and the roads slightly lower
than the fields upon either side, the roads Avere soon filled up to a depth
A^arying from three inches to a foot. At first we endeavored to pick our
Avay, — that is, divided ranks, — marching on either side of the road to escape
a large puddle, and then came together again. This caused such a lengthen-
ing out of the column that the General in command (Wright, I think)
ordered that the men march elboAV to elboAv, the same as if on parade or
drill. The rain fell till next day at ten, and before Ave had reached our
journey's end Ave had marched through puddles one-half a mile in length,
splash, splash, splash. One creek we forded Avas about three and one-half
feet deep ; but Avade Ave must, and Avade aa'c did.

A story is told applying right here, and must be told here to be fully
appreciated; but whether absolutely true is uncertain. It is to the effect
that the rebels had planned our capture at this creek ; but Avhen the force
had reached a point a mile or so aAvay, the commanding oflicer got drunk,
and did n't get any nearer. Hoav fortunate — for us !

Soon after crossing the creek Ave came in sight of the village of
Legareville, on John's Island and on the left or southAvesterly bank of
Stono River. D. E.

On arrival at Legareville we occupied the houses ; for it was
quite a village, with t\A'o churches, and was Avholly deserted. A
diary names the distance marched as 15 miles, and says the Third
New Hampshire took the lead. The same diary also says: "Some
of the regiment going to James Island today." The day was princi-

168 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJune '62.

pally spent in drjnng our clothes, blankets, ammunition, etc. The
only two matters of excitement were the issue of whiskey rations and
the shooting of a steer, by Major Bedel, in a door-yard where it had
taken refuge from a horde of bloodthirsty soldiers.

The 6th proved a fine day, and we continued the drying processes
of the day before, and had inspection before dinner. At 2 p.m. we
were ordered to cross to James Island, and we were transported by
the steamer Mattano to that memorable island, where the rebels were
strongly entrenched and where we were destined soon to meet them in
battle array and spill the first blood of the Third New Hampshire.
Of that later on. We marched about a mile and halted in a cotton-
field, then grown up to thistles as high as one's head, where we re-
mained till next morning, our position being to the left of Gen.
Stevens' forces, already there. Where were we? What were our
surroundings ? Was it dangerous to be there ? We were credibly
informed that we and the rebels were the joint occupants of the
same island, that the latter were strongly fortified, that James
Island was the direct and substantially the only path to Charleston,
that Charleston was only about 8 miles away, that the rebels would
without doubt interpose objections to our walking right over them or
even around them ; — in fact, we got a very strong impression that
these rebels were our enemies. Do you repeat the question, Was
it dangerous to be there?

At daylight on the 7th we began to look about. We were
"all eyes," and every distant object the size of a human was a real
live reb " for shuah." We were told the rebs were only two miles
away ; and then we were marched say a mile in the general rebel
direction. This was getting nearer yet, and nearer, very rapidly.
In fact, we did see live rebs on picket, and things began to assume
a realistic hue. We had showers nearly all day. At night we were
put on picket, relieving the Seventy-ninth New York and Eighth
Michigan.

Maj. Bedel was Field Officer of the Day; and having orders to
drive the rebels, by a dash, from a certain house, he made the dash,
having Co. E, Captain Plimpton, for the dashing party, with Cos. C,
D and K as support. They were to dash forward rapidly, at a sig-
nal which was given ; but, as the rebels beat a hasty retreat, there
was little else to do than occupy the house.

While the regiment stood in line of battle that night, during a
heavy thunder shower, we were treated to a terrific sample of thunder-
bolt lightning, or to a sample of terrific thunderbolts — we were un-
able to determiue which it was. For the moment we were blinded
by the excessively white light and deafened by the meteoric explo-
sions. The next moment we were in a darkness that could almost be
felt, and every man instinctively desired to feel the "touch of elbow "
to be assured he was not alone. Language cannot describe the
event. Some of us thought it an attack of the enemy, and that what
we saw and heard were shells. Experience with shells, later, gave
us a knowledge and familiarity with them that enabled some men, so
it is said, to smell them from a long distance ; and one diary even
goes so far as to mention " shell fever," whatever that may mean.

June '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 169

After this little episode, those who could got into the sheds and
corn cribs, etc., for such shelter as might be obtained. The corn crib
was an educator ; for it taught us to not suppose we were the sole
occupants, though apparently we were. The other tenants were
there on a permanent lease.

The morning of the <Sth found us quite near the rebels ; and our
aim now was to draw their fire and thus discover the location of
their batteries. Maj. Bedel was again directed to make a dash,
having this time Co. C, Capt. Donohoe, for the dashers ; and away
they went, about the middle of the afternoon, supported by Cos. E
and I and a squad of the First Massachusetts Cavalrj^ The rebels
got our range during the day and had sent us a fewcomplimentaries.
Several prisoners were captured by our force in this dash : one
account says, "four rebel pickets;" and another says, "ten
prisoners." On the return of the dashing party the rebels followed
so closely that Cos. H and F were temporarily placed behind a dike
and on the left of Co. C. Co. C soon found it was impracticable
to remain. The Third New Hampshire was relieved at that time by
other troops, who were advanced to hold the line ; and we were
ordered to our brigade (Williams') at Grimball's Plantation, which
was to the left (inland) and bordering on the Stono River. There
w^e quartered in and about the negro cabins till our tents arrived
from Edisto.

Another account of the day says, " Quiet this morning; signs
of an attack. At 2 p.m. they opened on our post. Several regi-
ments were called, and we were advanced with artillery and cavalry.
The enemy's shot and shell struck all around us, and finally became
so heavy we withdrew. Several men were killed and others wounded.
None of ours (Third New Hampshire) hurt. The rebs shelled us
through the day and night, with little effect."

At this early part of the Avar, things of very small moment —
later — were of great import. For instance: On 8 June, 1<S6"2, we
saw Sumter for the first time ; and the rebels were seen by us in
force, and they actually threw shells at us. Later many rebels threw
many shells, and the diaries were not disturbed by pen or pencil.

The rebels shelled us nearly all day of the 9th, having gotten our
range. Our gunboats, under whose guns we were, replied. More
troops landed the 9th, also siege guns, and we saw preparations for
building a battery. We were called the night of the 8th, and went
about two miles, where we did valiant service by sitting down and
staying right there till 2 p.m. of the 9th, when we kindly permitted
the Sixth Connecticut to sit in our places. The firing by the enemy
was continued on the 10th until about 3 p.m. At that hour our
pickets were attacked by a Georgia regiment. The firing lasted
about two hours, the batteries and gunboats participating. The
Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania and Forty-seventh New York lost a few
killed and wounded, and seven rebels were taken prisoners.

Three companies of the Fourth New Hampshire arrived the 10th.
Our Maj. Bedel seemed to be roving around ; for he was present when
the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania (Col. Guss) was attacked and ren-

170 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJvne '62.

dered temporary assistance. One of the prisoners captured was Capt.
Williams of the Forty-seventh Georgia. On the 10th, Gen. Wright
issued a general order (No. 22), establishing the hours for the
various calls, and upon its promulgation we drew the inference that
we had come to stay.

A JAMES ISLAND INCIDENT.

Our rations again came short, and we hnnted cattle. Short wo)k was
made of a victim. In many instances the fresh meat tlius obtained was
eaten ere it had time to cool. I, with others, shot a heifer; and while they
were skinning her 1 cut pieces and threw them on the fire, singeing them
slightly and quickly on the coals ; and in less time than it requires to state
particulars the meat was eaten, and without salt. 'Twas sufficient that
I Avas hungry and needed food. After a little we became more deliber-
ate, as our hunger was appeased, and piit strips of the carcass on our tin
plates and let them "sizzle" on the coals, throwing in a little salt Avater
in place of salt. This we dipped from the Stono, where our gunboats and
transports lay and where we all bathed.

The day following I was hungry again ; and late in the afternoon, while
hunting for cattle, we sighted a sheep, and chased it over a mile before
it yielded its precious life a sacrifice to a soldier's appetite. While on
the chase, I, being more weary than my companions, sat down to refresh
myself. While thus sitting, I spied a "hard tack" lying upon the ground,
which from its appearance had been cast aside by its once fortunate pos-
sessor. It Avas burnt in the baking, to be sure; but it was a "hard tack,"
and I was hungry. Proud mortal that I was, I picked it up covertly and
temporarily hid it. Being covered with bhishes (/. e., the soldier — not
the hard tack), I nibbled it unseen, as occasion ottered. Was it sweet?
Did I act as if I had stolen a sheep? Yes, to both questions. D. E.

The Chaplain's diary of the 11th has this: "By request of
Gen. Beuham, I went with the Chaplain of the Forty-seventh New
York on the field of yesterday, to get the number of the dead, etc.
Found 14 bodies of the rebels, and others must have been removed
by their friends. Two of the rebels taken yesterday died of wounds
last evening."

Our tents and baggage were being loaded the 11th, at Edisto,
on the Steamer Burnside. F. L. Otis of Co. I was mentioned in a
diary of the 11th as wounded — the first in the regiment. He was
hit by a spent ball during the evening. We turned out about 2 a.m.
and went to the rifle pits, where we staid till after dinner.

Our advance was attacked on the 12th, late in the afternoon,
after a slow fire of all day, but gained no advantage. After this
little diversion, they shelled the camps. Our baggage arrived (12th)
from Edisto, and glad were we to get our tents, our knapsacks and
our Sunday clothes. The Hospital Department (regimental) arrived
on the same steamer (^Burnside) .

The 13th was an unusually fine day, and apparently one favora-
ble to planting ; for that operation was applied to several siege guns
during the day. Late in the afternoon, the rebels again opened with
their guns and shelled us slowly all night. Apparently Gen. Wright
was in command that day, for he issued an order, forbidding the
cutting of bushes near or walking upon the parapets of recently
constructed intrenchments.

Ji,nr'62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 171

Our hospital was established the 13th, in some negro houses
(Griniball's plantation). The diary of a man who came up from
Edisto with the baggage says : "I find we have got into a dangerous
place; the rebel shells burst near our camp." We were forbidden
by Gen. Benham's order, repeated by Wright, to bathe in the rivei-
between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. — for sanitary reasons, of course. We
got paid off the 13th. for two months (privates, $26.00).

The regiment turned out early on the 14th, to escort a heavy
gun, pretty well out to the front, to a battery in process of erection.
Both sides were busy as bees, getting ready to kill each other. Two
rebel deserters were brought in, who stated the force to be 12,000
on the island. An order of the 14th, by Gen. Wright, appointed
Capt. Van Brunt, Forty-seventh New York, Provost Marshal, and
directed Col. Chatfield, Commanding First Brigade, First Division,
to detail a company from his brigade for Provost Guard. The same
day, a diary shows that one of our mounted guns replied to the
rebels. This must have caused them to take a new interest in us.

Capt. Carleton (poor fellow, so soon to die!) received from
Capt. Emmons on the loth, .$101.02, the balance of the Company
Fund on hand. (As he arrived on the 10th, it is probable that he
assumed command of his Co. (I) on next day, relieving Capt.
Emmons ; but returns show as above.)

The day was rainy, but the preparations for battle went for-
ward. Emmons returned to Co. G (from I), relieving Handerson
from command of the company. James Chase of Co. F was
wounded in the leg by a rebel picket. Sixty rounds issued. It
really looked like war, and we were actually told that we were to
pitch in at daylight on the morrow. Some of us may have expressed
ourselves previously as in a dreadful hurry to get to Charleston ; but
an order (or an equivalent) to march is quite another thing. Some
of us were exceedingly thoughtful about that time. Capts. Plimpton
and Randlett, with a small squad, went out I'econnoitring along
toward night. They were fired at (Chase wounded) and the two
captains with their squads got separated, Capt. Plimpton getting
back to his base first. The regiment was relieved from duty during
the day and moved its quarters nearer the woods.

"Two A.M. tomorrow," was the word passed from mouth to
mouth. We little knew what that meant ; but we learned by a sad,
sad lesson, as the reader will presently see. Four companies of the
regiment were on picket the night of the 15th, under Capt. Clark.
The men were posted as far to the front as was possible, that we
might be near the enemy, for various reasons. So great was the
desire to be well advanced that some of our men actually found
themselves posted on the wrong side of the rebels ; but this was
remedied at the earliest possible moment, let the reader be assured.

BATTLE OF JAMES ISLAND.

We have now arrived at a point in this history where a tale of
blood is to be related — the first blood of the Third New Hampshire.
The event was so important to us who participated that the writer is
fain to believe it will be so to others, and hence will give more than
one account of it.

172

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[June '62.

One brief account says: "16 June 1862: Relieved from
picket at 4 a.m., and took place in regiment [as it marched

along. — D. E.], and we then proceeded, etc got back to

camp 10 A.M.," etc.

Another account says: "Attacked the rebels in their fort at
5 this morning. The fight was most severe, and after four hours
our men withdrew, having, of killed, wounded and missing, 780 in
all : 104 in Third New Hampshire. Our men displayed unparalleled
bravery, often fighting after being severel}^ Avounded."

Another says : "Turned out at 2 a. m marched toward

the woods .... the division was got into line and then started
for rebel battery. The Third Rhode Island went ahead as skir-
mishers. The Third

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Secessionui\U

New Hampshire went
up to the left of the reb-
el battery and waited
while Stevens' Brigade
attacked the front. He
made several charges —
repulsed. Our regiment
was then ordered for-
ward to charge on the
left. They went as far
as they could. I fol-
lowed as far as I could
with the ambulance, and
then sent the litters
forward to convey the
wounded to the ambu-
lance. I went forward
to superintend the bring-
ing off of the wounded.
Was surprised to find
our regiment had been
checked by a creek.
They halted, fired,
silenced the fort. The Third Rhode

June. 16, \SCZ

picked off the gunners, ete
Island drove back the enemy and prevented their flanking us, and
let us out. Dr. Eaton worked very hard. Dr. Moulton was away
sick. Returned to camp at 10 a.m. ; everybody dissatisfied. The
Hospital Department was alive, caring for the wounded in every
possible manner. A general hospital for all the Avounded of all
regiments was made in a large cotton house. I worked till mid-
night. The night was cold and stormy. The scenes of that night I
shall never forget. L. N. J."

The regiment is said to have entered the fight with 26 officers
and 597 men. Result: 104 to 107 killed, wounded and missing.
The Third Rhode Island hod 5 companies there : B, E, F, H and K,
under Maj. Metcalf ; the skirmishers, B, F and K, under Maj. Sisson.

The Third New Hampshire went into the fight left in front, by
flank, and then by a right flank movement faced the enemy by the
proper regimental front.

June '62. -] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 173

When Gen. Hunter heard of this battle, he considered it a dis-
obedience of orders on the part of Gen. Benham ; and he at once
relieved him of his command, and directed him to report to the AVar
Department at Washington. Gen. Benham explained that his or-
ders were to " maintain his camp," and that he could not do so with-
out silencing the enemy ; and it was solely for this purpose the as-
sault was made. The military storm raised by the controversy
which followed is too voluminous for insertion here, and is not perti-
nent to this history.

Another account says : —
.... We (Co. K) were posted before dark (lytli). No sleep Avas
allowed thatnif^ht; but ere the next sun had reached the meridian, many
slept the sleep that linows no wakinjr. Ere dayli<rht appeared, Ave Avere or-
dered to fall in and march by the left flank to join our regiment

AVe soon found the regiment ia an open field. Daylight now appeared, and
Ave could see that quite a large force Avas at hand. All surplus blankets,
great coats, etc., Avere ordered to be left i)ehind. and each regiment made a
pile of its own, leaving a squad Avith each. "ForAvard, Third NeAv Hamp-
shire ! " greeted our ears, and on Ave Avent rapidly.

The particular battle of Avhich I am about to Avrite, Avas the one in
Avhich Gen. Benham got himself into trouble Avith the general commanding
the Dei)artment. It Avas said that Gen. Benham's orders AAere to simply
gain a foothold and hold it : not making any aggressive moA'ements, but to
protect himscir if attacked.

Gen. Benham Avas in command of the district in which James Island
was located. He took the responsibility to order the attack, though it is
stated he Avas not upon the ground to superintend the movements. The
command of the attacking party .... devolved upon Col. Rol)ert Williams,
of the First Massachusetts Cavalry and an Acting Brigadier-General.

But to the battle itself. I do not remember Avho our brigade com-
mander Avas, but think it Avas Acting Brig.-Gen. Terry, Colonel of the
Seventh Connecticut. On our march to the scene of conflict. Col. Serrell of
the NeAV York Engineers rode past us. saying, " Well, boys, there is a hot
breakfast for you: four or five apiece for you, perhaps." At this time the
attacking party had begun their Avork, and the cracking of the nuiskets aa^s
equal to the noise of many drums. This Avas ncAV music for us — that is,
taken in connection Avith a battle; and Ave aAvaited further orders. The
gunboats uoav began to shell at long range, and mostly by guess, as a mile
or more of Avoodland intervened. These shells struck as often among Fed-
erals as Rebels. Stevens' Brigade made the attack on the rig-ht and AAere
repulsed Avith great slaughter. The scene Avas an exciting one, and, being
onr first fight, it Avill be remembered the more distinctly hy those AA'ho par-
ticipated. The gallant Stevens led " his Highlanders " thrice to the cannon's
mouth, and was thrice repulsed by the force of grape, canister and bullets
which Avere literally shoAvered upon him from the battery. Soon Ave Avere
ordered in to support an attacking party on the left. We moved rapidly
forward; but no regiment appearing for us to support, Ave moved up and be-
gan an attack ourselves. We marched in by the left flank, left in front, so
that in order to attack the command Avas, '-By the right flank, double
quick! " etc. Just before this command Avas given, we received a shot from
a masked battery on our left, Avhich was aimed at our colors, and took eftect
upon our Color-Bearer, Corporal James Cassidy of Co. K. striking him in
the head Avith a fragment of shell or a bullet, cutting the scalp, but not
penetrating the brain. He Avas immediately relieved by another member of
the color-guard, Avho bore the colors through the fight." The shot Avas sup-
posed at first to come from one of our light batteries, and an accidental one ;
but as shot foUoAved shot, Ave decided that the rebels must have a hand in it,
and that rebels Avere all around us. At the command " By the right flank ! "
etc., Ave rushed forAvard with a cheer and a shout Avhich doubtless made the
rebels think Ave Avere determined to come right in and take possession.

174 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. \_June'62.

Our expectation was cut short by arriving on the bank of a deep and
muddy creek between us and the besieged fort. Beyond this creek, and be-
tween it and tlie fort, was a muddy marsh that was impassable. No sooner
had we halted on the bank of this creek than we opened a hot fiie on the
garrison of the fort, with telling effect. The gunners were driven from
their guns, and the men could be seen running helter skelter for protection
from the leaden hail. Our batteries poured in their solid shot and shell,
cutting down trees, demolishing bai'racks and dismounting guns.

By referring to the plan (made al)out 1SG6, from memory alone) a fur-
ther description may be followed. The masked battery (/) continued to
fire at us (d) at short intervals during the flght, which lasted, so far as we
were concerned, about an hour and a quarter. We had no sooner got to
firing rapidly than we were saluted by shot and shell from a battery to our
left and rear (a). Nearly every shot fired went over our heads and struck on
the muddy marsh. A pufl' of smoke from the direction of the battery caused
many of us to " duck." At least one of those " ducks" saved material dam-
age to the writer. A comrade, at close of battle, laughed heartily at a sug-
gestion which he said the writer originated during the fight, to the effect
that as we were too near for effective service, and no rebels were in sight,
that we elevate our pieces sufficiently to drop the bullets within the fort.
This was at a time, so the comrade said, when we Avere simply firing at the
barracks to keep busy.

After the fiaht had lasted nearly an hour, reinforcements were seen
hurrying from the direction of Charleston (6). They (apparently two regi-
ments) were soon within the fort and opened so hot a fire that there seemed
to be no alt-ernative for us except to retire from a field we were unable to
make further advance upon. Oar regiment had been entirely alone all this
time. Upon retiring from the field our need of support was quite apparent.
From the masked battery (/) there came out a force of about two regiments
to fiank us. This would have been easily accomplished, except for the op-
portune approach of a part of the Third Rhode Island, which arrived just in
the nick of time and, charging the rebels, drove them back and let us out.
The shrieks of the wounded, the groans of the dying and the mangled dead
we will not attempt to describe. We had to leave a few gallant fellows
upon the field, and we were informed later that these were stripped of their
valuables and the major part of their clothing soon after our retireihent.
Capt. Carlton of Co. I, poor fellow, was mortally wounded, and died the
same day. [See his personal.] His case excited a deal of sympathy. He
was conveyed past lis on an old door, mangled and dying. We had never
seen such before. His white face contrasted strangely with his jet black
hair and flowing beard. As we retired, the yells of victory and defiance
from the rebel battery were met by our throwing back defiance in their
teeth.

The fight seemed on the whole to have been a poorly-managed one, as
the forces were apparently put in in " small lots," at intervals, and this too
with reserves (2, 3) lying back, ready for the order which did not come.
After falling back a short distance, we were halted ; and then followed a
sharp artillery fire, participated in by our gunboats on the Stono. We Avere
soon after this in camp, and our first baptism in blood was on record

D E.

THE OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE BATTLE.

Headquarteus Third Rkgimknt N. H. Vols.
James Island, S. C, 19 June 1862.
To Acting Brig. -Gen. Robert Williams.

Sir : I have the honor to present the following report. On the morn-
ing of the 16th instant, I received orders to form the six companies of my
regiment remaining in camp, — four companies being on picket, — and fall
in in the rear of the Rhode Island Third, which I did at three o'clock.

After the line had been formed a short time, I received orders to march
forAvard. When I came up Avith our pickets, I Avas joined by the remaining

jHne'62.] THIRD NEW HAMrSIIIRE REGIMENT. 175

four companies of my regiment. I soon received orders to again advance,
which I did till I reached some wooden buildings near the enemy's earth-
works : and as I had then got in advance of those I was ordered to support,
I halted ray command and waited for further orders. Orders soon came
for me to move on and support the advance. Thinking I had made some
mistake, and that there was some of our forces in advance, I threw forward
my two flanl< companies as skirmishers, under cover of some shanties that
were very near the earthAvorks and gave them a tine opportunity to operate
against the enemy. Co. A was commanded by Capt. Clark, and Co. E l)y 1st
Lieut. Maxwell. I then moved the remainder of the regiment to within
forty yai-ds of the side of the earthworks, and opened fire, driving there-
from the gunners from three guns, which appeared to me to be facing the
southwest. I found there was no artillery facing the side I was on, and it
would have been very easy for me to have gone into the fort, provided I
could have crossed a stream between me and the earthworks, about twenty
yards In width, with apparently four or five feet of Avater, and the mud
very soft: the men therefore could not cross. After getting into this
position, the enemy soon opened on me from a battery that was aliout two
hundred yards in our rear, throwing grape into the ranks, from which we
suffered severely. In a short time they opened tire with rifles and infantry;
at the same time a battery about a mile north of us opened on us with
round shot and shell, one shot from which killed a captain and a non-
commissioned officer. Yet the men stood all these fires, and ot)eyed orders
promptly. There soon appeared on our left a body of the enemy, forming
in three battalions, in Avliich form they marched to reinforce the earth-
work in front of us. During this time I had informed the General of our
position and of the above mentioned reinforcement.

At this time the Rhode Island Third made an attack on the forr-e in my
rear, materially assisting me in my position. Meanwhile the reinforce-
ments of the enemy had come in range of our fire, and I opened fire on them
with good efl'ect; but they Avere so Avell covered that they succeeded in
throwing a portion of the force into the fort. There, being Avell covered,
their fire on us was very severe, and detracted our fire from the re-
inforcements and gave them an opportunity to throAv them all into the fort.
Their number Avas so lai-ge Ave could not cope Avith them to any advantage ;
and by this time the other batteries, both in our rear and the one at the
north of us, opened afresh on us, Avith more effect than ever. Some of my
men by this time had fired over fifty rounds, and many of the guns Avere
very foul; some even having to shoot aAvay their rammers, being unable to
draAv them.

Finding at this time that I Avas far in advance of all our forces, and
seeing some of the forces retiring from the field, and as it appeared of no
advantage to hold my position any longer, I gave the order to retire, Avhich
the regiment did in good order, to the old building from Avhich Ave started.
I soon received orders to fall back to the rear of some of our forces, and
in a short time after reaching that position, orders to return to camp.

All my command, Avith one exception, behaA'ed so Avell that it is hard
to discriminate in favor of any few; but a number of cases coming under
my personal observation, I Avill take this opportunity to mention them:
The field officers — Maj. Bedel, Acting Lieutenant-Colonel ; Capt. Plimpton,
Acting Major — rendered me great assistance, coolly performing all their
duties and encouraging officers and men by their example. Adjt. Libby and
Sergt.-Maj. Copp rendered me great assistance. The Adjutant Avas several
times much exposed in carrying orders, but came out of the fight unscarred.
Of the Captains, I Avould particularly mention for meritorious conduct
Capt. Donohoe of Co. C, and Capt. Wilbur of Co. B, and Capt Randlett of
Co. F. His (Capt. Donohoe's) company Avas stationed on the left, and
received the first fire of the enemy's reinforcements, Avhich Avounded his
Lieutenant and Orderly Sergeant and many of his men. Captain Wilbur,
with his company, Avas next in line and muf h exposed to the enemy's fire.
He AA^as cool and continually encouraging his men. Captain Randlett's com-
pany was under severe fire, during Avhich the Captain kept his men in order
and set them a good example. 1st Lieut. Handerson, commanding Co. G,

176 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lJune'62.

was in position near Co C, and handled his company flinely, Avitli tlie assist-
ance of 2d Lieut. Cody, detailed from Co. C to assist him. Lieut. Cody
was shot througli the thigli, and Lieut. Handerson was shot in tlie arm.
Capt. Dow of Co. H, altliougli he carried his company on to the field in
good shape, behaved very imprudently while there, making remarks about
the impossibility of our sustaining our position, and the impropriety of our
remaining in that position : all this in the hearing of his men ; discouraging
the men and taking their attention from the enemy in front of us.

Among the non-commissioned officers and privates Avho ;ire Avorthy of
special mention are Orderly Sergeants Libby of Co. B, Donohoe of Co. C,
Hawkins of Co. I, and Trickeyof Co. G, who came under my personal
observation; also, 2d Sergt. Campbell of Co. K. Capt. Clark of Co. A
reports that 1st Sergt. Houghton deserves mention for the faithful manner
in which he performed his duty on that day; but my space will not allow
me to mention all Avho are worthy of mention for their good conduct.

We went into the fight with 2G officers and 597 enlisted men; and 104
were killed and Avounded. Surgeon Moulton Avas absent from the regiment
from Sunday morning, the 15th instant, until Wednesday morning, the 18th,
without my consent ; and therefore the Avhole duty of the Hospital depart-
ment devolved upon Asst. Surgeon B. F. Eaton, AAho faithfully performed
his duties to the sick and Avounded soldiers.

With great respect, this report is respectfully submitted.

John H. Jackson,
Lieut.-Col. Commanding Third N. II. Vols.

Headquarters Hilton Head, 10 July 18G2.
To His Excellency the Governor of Neav Hampshire.

AYr .■ I have the honor to enclose hercAvith the official report of Lieut.-
Col. John H. Jackson, of the Third New Hampshire Volunteers, concerning
the part taken by his regiment in the battle of Secessionville, on James
Island, S. C, on the 16th of June, Avith the list of killed, Avounded and
missing of the regiment on that day. As no doubt your Excellency Avill
haA'e seen the official report of the commanding General before this reaches
you, I shall not attempt to give you au account of the battle. The Third
kegiment Avas ordered to the position on the side of the marsh of which
Col. Jackson speaks, and Avas kept in that position as long as possible,
for the purpose of keeping down the fire of the Avork and coA'ering Gen.
Stevens' second advance. So well did they do this that the enemy could
not man their guns on Gen. Stevens' side, and he Avas enabled Avithout loss
to bring up his regiment to within four hundred yards of the work, ready
for the assault, Avhen the order Avas given to retire.

With deep regret for the many men Avho have fallen and Avith their
families, I desire to express to your Excellency my admiration of the ex-
treme bravery, discipline and soldierly conduct of the ofticers and men of
the Third Regiment. I do not believe it possible for men to have acted
Avith more courage; and I desire particularly to call the attention of your
Excellency to the marked gallantry of Lieut.-Col. Jackson, Maj. Bedel and
Capt. Plimpton. Their conduct Avas noticed even by the enemy, as it Avas
afterAvards stated at a flag of truce.

Surgeon Moulton's absence Avas, in the first place, by my permission.
His being absent at the time of the battle was caused by an accident, and I
attach no blame Avhatever to him for it. I have ahvays found him prompt
and eagerly attentive to his duties.

With great respect I am, very respectfully.

Your obedient servant,

Robert Williams,
Col. First Mass. Cav., Commanding Post.

Jane'G2.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ]77

SECESSIONVILLE.

Judge Cowley, iu his book, "Leaves from a Lawyer's Life:
Afloat aud Ashore," says the Confederate loss was 207 and the
Uuiou loss GOO. He further says: "This assault on Secessionville
was made by Gen. Benham, in violation of the instructions of Gen.
Hunter, and against the advice of Generals Stevens and Wright.
Had the same force assaulted these works a month earlier, when
Robert Smalls brought the information of Gen. Pemberton's designs,
the result might have been different." Again he says: "The bat-
tle of Secessionville has been shamefullj^ slighted by compilers of
histories. Harper's work .... devotes but a few lines ....
John S. C. Abbott and many others omit to notice it at all ... .
Greeley aud the Count of Paris .... tell the storj' briefly.
Lossiug's account is one of inferior merit."

Union Forces: First Brigade (the advance), Col. Wm. W.
Fenton : Eighth Michigan, Lieut. -Col. Graves ; Seventh Connecticut,
Lieut. -Col. J. R. Hawley ; Ticenty-eighth JIassachusetts, Lieut. -Col.
M. Moore. Second Brigade (the support). Col. Daniel Leasure :
Seventy-ninth Xeir York, Lieut. -Col. Morrison; One Hundredth
PennsyJrania, Maj. D. A. Leckey ; Forty-sixth New York, Col.
Rudolph Rosa. The storming party consisted of two companies of
the Eighth Michigan, Capts. Ely and Doj'le, and one company of the
Neiv York Engineers, Capt. Sears. These three companies were
supported by Capt. Rockwell's Connecticut Light Battery and Capt.
S. M. Sargent's company of the First Massachusetts Cavcdry.

Confederate Forces : The District of James Island had been
reinforced to 2,000 men on the day before, all under Gen. N. G.
Evans ; and the battery of Secessionville was under the immediate
command of Col. T. G. Lamar of the First South Carolina Artillery.

The battery was protected by abattis, a 7-foot ditch and a
9 -foot parapet.

The Count of Paris says: "They advanced with the bayonet
without firing a shot, and had already passed the last hedge, situated
some 500 yards from the work, before its defenders had become
aware of their approach. Col. Lamar had scarcely collected a few
men, and fired his siege gun once, when the assailants were already
in the ditch. One of the most sanguinary close combats was engaged
on the parapet itself. It was 5 a.m., hot, foggy, damp; and the
combatants were soon enveloped in a dense smoke. The boldest
among the Federals had penetrated into the intrenchments, and
planted on them the flag of the Eighth Michigan ; but they could
not capture the redoubt, the guns of which, loaded with grape,
swept the summit of the ridge and opened several gaps in the regi-
ments which Stevens had sent to their assistance."

Gen. Stevens says that Col. Fenton threw the Eighth Michigan
as far to the right as possible, and used ever}- effort to bring on, in
support, the Seventh Connecticut and Twenty-eighth Massachusetts ;
but the terrible fire of grape aud musketry cut the two former regi-
ments in twain, the right going to the right, and the left to the left,

178 THIRD NEAV HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [June '02.

whither finally the whole of the Twenty-eighth Massachusetts took
its position, where they were joined, with scarcely an interval of
time, by the One Hundredth Pennsylvania and Forty-sixth New
York, of Col. Leasure's brigade. These regiments had been brought
up with promptness and energy by Col. Leasure, and the right of
the One Hundredth Pennsylvania had pushed up to and joined the
Seventy-ninth in their charge.

The gunboats Ellen, and Hale., when the tide was sutliciently
high, got near enough to deliver shot and shell at and over the fort ;
but their fire could not be accurate, woods intervening.

CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT.

A third time the enemy formed by line and advanced in a last desperate
effort to ijain the battery; but in vain. The assailants had reached the
ditch, and some of them succeeded in mounting the embankment; but they

paid for their rashness w'ith their lives On tlie west side of the

battery, the attacli was more serious. [Tlie Third New Hampshire Avas
mistaken for the Seventy-ninth, Highlanders. — D. E.] The famous Seventy-
ninth New York took up a position so as to enfilade our guns, and kept up
a constant and effective lire of musketry to drive off our gunners. They
were met by tlie Charleston Battalion and the Eutaw regiment. For a time
the fight was desperate; but the Louisiana Battalion, under Lieut.-Col.
McHenry, came up at the critical moment in gallant style; and the repulse
of the Highlanders [Third New Hampshire] Avas no longer doubtful. The
enemy Vi'as for the last time forced back with great slaughter, and the day
was Avon. — Charleston Ilercun/.

Sl^CESSIONVILLE.

FouT SuAiTER, 18 June 18G2.
.... Though on a small scale, this Avar furnishes not one instance
of a more gallant charge on the part of the enemy .... The battery Avas
contested on the ramparts .... hand to hand .... and a log rolled from
the top to sweep the enemy .... a dense Avood separates our army from
the enemy .... Secessionville is a very important point on the creek that
divides Morris from James Island and constitutes our extreme left flank,
and if taken, the enemy could turn our left .... the enemy's force is
estimated at 9,000 .... Fort Sumter is about three miles from Secession-
ville .... The stream is only navigable for very small boats,' and only at
high tides .... Their object is to take James Island and plant mortar
batteries — Confederate Letter.

SECESSIONAaLLE, JaMES ISLAND.

• 2 June 18(;2 : A gunboat came up Folly River. Shelled battery at
Legare's Point and Secessionville. Evening : More than tAventy vesf^els off
the coast.

3 June 18G2 : Enemy and small party of our men lay near each other
all night at Legare's. Engaged enemy; driven back half a mile. Troops
said to be TAventy-eighth Massachusetts and One Hundredth Pennsylvania.

6 June 18G2: Brig. -Gen. W. D. Smith arrived and took command at
James Island, relieving Gen. Mercer, ordered to Savannah. Skirmished
with enemy this evening near Presbyterian church.

7 June 1862 : Alarm in evening. Troops to front. Enemy moving
about at Grimball's.

10 June 18(52 : Reconnoissance. We were repulsed.

14 June 1862 : Brig. -Gen. N. G. Evans arrived and took conmiand of
James Island.

16 June 1862 ; Attack by enemy at daylight on earthwork at
Secessionville. We had four guns and 600 men. The fire of the enemy

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was terribly severe, particularly so his fire on our risjlit flank from across
the creek at Hill's. [This was the Third New Hampshire.] Our battery
was almost silenced at one time by this latter Are. The reinforcements,
under Col. IIa2;ood, rushed in with the cry, "Remember Butler I" Several of
the enemy mounted our ramparts. — Gonfederate Biary.

The New Yo7-k Herald of the 28 June 1862, gives the following
account:" .... the command of Brig. -Gen. Williams, consisting
of the Third New Hampshire, .... a battalion of the Third Rhode
Island acting as infantry, the New York Engineers and the First
Massachusetts Cavalry, marched from Grimball's Plantation at early
dawn, and was pushed forward toward the southerly face of the
work, while Gen. Stevens Avas directing his forces against the side
which faced the east. These regiments were separated from Gen.
Stevens' line of attack by an impassable swamp and stream. The
Third New Hampshire was in the advance, followed by the Third Rhode
Island, and supported by Capt. Ransom's Battery of regular artillery
and Day's Battery: the two latter under Capt. Hamilton, Cliief of
Artillery. As the infantry above uientioned marched up with the
evident purpose of turning the right of the fort, they found them-
selves cut off from the work by the marsh and exposed to grape and
canister on their right, together with a galling fire from the rebel
riflemen concealed in the woods on their left. Under this shower of
deadly missiles, both the Third New Hampshire and the Third
Rhode Island were badly cut up ; yet they continued to fight in
good order, until the sharpshooters had them silenced .... this
brigade fought with great valor and maintained their ground against
terrible odds till the order to withdraw .... among the killed
.... Third New Hampshire .... Capt. Carlton .... hit by
a shell .... brought to hospital living, and survived an amputa-
tion, for which he earnestly plead, against the protests of the
surgeon, a little more than an hour. Lieuts. Cody, Henderson [Hau-
derson], Nealy [Allen] and Stauton [Scruton], wounded ....
troops never fought with more steadiness and determination and
bravery than our men did yesterday."

The Century's War Book gives losses, etc., at Secessionville :
Union loss, G83, of whom 529 were in Stevens' Brigade. Confederate
loss, 200. The Confederates were commanded by Gen. N. G.
Evans. Stevens' Division had about 3,500 men, and Wright's
Division, about 3,100 men.

For our part in the Secessionville fight, the State of New
Hampshire very kindly took occasion to thank us (see State of New
Hampshire, grouped) .

The remainder of the day was passed in caring for the wounded
and in taking extra precautions as to the distribution of the troops,
so as to guard effectively against an attack ; for it was to be pre-
sumed that the enemy, elated by his success, might undertake to
drive us from the island by a coup de main. Sad, indeed, were we
who were uninjured, though grateful for that fact. Every company,
and almost every tent, was in mourning ; for scarcely a group of
friends was left untouched.

180 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJum -62.

The 17th dawned upon us. At Charlestown, Mass., the day was
a celebrated oue, ditto at Charleston, S. C. ; but how vastly different,
yet both for victory in battle. The wounded were being sent to
Hilton Head, to the General Hosi)ital, where they might be better
cai'ed for.

The Chaplain's diary says : " The day has been spent in caring
for the wounded and dying. I have done all I could. My heart is
sick. The day has been stormy and sad."

Dr. Eaton, the only surgeon on duty in our regiment, did nobly,
working hard and long and making no complaint. He went into
the real work of his position with his coat off and sleeves rolled up.

SECESSIONVILLE.

(NEXT DAY.)

Lieut. Holbrook of Gen. Stevens' staft' was with flag of truce
next morning, burying the dead. He relates that the Confederates
were also engaged in the same sad duty, but did not have a flag of
truce. That as our men were about to place an apparently dead
Confederate in an already prepared grave, they were considerably
surprised to see the man's eyes open slowly, whereupon the grave
proceedings suddenly ceased. He was gently raised up, and ottered
a drink of whiskey from the officer's canteen. He had just strength
enough to decline and whisper a few words. After repeating the
words several times, they were found to be, "You drink first." In
this he was gratified, and then tasted the liquor himself. He soon
after revived so far as to state that his officers had told him, if the
Yankees got him they would poison him. He was terribly wounded
in the breast, but survived and was sent to our hospital (a cotton
house) on James Island. What became of him is unknown. The
name, Lieut. Holbrook thinks, was Henry B. Gardner, and he
belonged to the South Carolina Battalion.

The burying of the dead occupied parts of the 17th and 18th.
On the 18th, more of the wounded were placed on board the Steamer
Ben Deford. Gen. Benham issued a congratulatory order, the 18th,
about the battle and concluding as follows: "We need only say in
conclusion what we know we all feel : We have met, we have
examined the works of the enemy, and they shall be ours." This
order must have been issued before Gen. Benham got his order of
removal from Gen. Hunter. This order was No. 16, and the Head-
quarters was then Stono River ; so it is quite fair to assume that he
was then on a gunboat.

Cos. I), K and others went on picket the night of the 18th, and
Capt. Dunbar resigned and Lieut. Ayer was granted a forty days'
leave of absence, both on account of ill health. Neither of them
were in the fight of the 16th. Lieut. -Col. Jackson was Field Officer
of the Day, the 18th. An official report of the 18th, by the Brigade
Surgeon, says the Third New Hampshire had 105 killed, wounded and
missing ; total for brigade, 600.

On the 19th, we find the men passing in their money to the
Chaplain to be sent North. A story is told of the Chaplain's sitting

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on a large box containino- tlie packages, having one eye on the
steamer at the wharf, and tlie other watching the shells as they
occasionally came near, his anxiety being in the direction of safety
to the money, and speculating on the chances of getting away with
it in case of a coiqj de mam by our neighborly neighbors. The
Ben Deford sailed the 19th for Hilton Head, with about 300 wounded
on board. The wounded men were in charge of Medical Director
Dalton, Surgeon Snow of the New York Engineers, Surgeon Holland
of the First Massachusetts Cavalry, Surgeon McDonald of the
Seventy-ninth New York, and Surgeon Townsend of the Forty-
seventh New York. Pvverything was done for the comfort of the
men possible to be done under the circumstances.

It looked a little as if we might stay on the island ; for on the
r.)th Gen. Wright appointed Lieut. Geo. Metcalf, Third Rhode Island,
as Ordnance Officer. Gen. Benham had not yet got his walking
papers, for he issued another order on the 19th from his gunboat
headquarters, forbidding the men who came off guard firing off their
pieces in the direction of the Stono River. Our picket detail was
relieved by the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania. •

Orders were received on the -iOth for the entire force to with-
draw and proceed to Hilton Head. Somebody, name unknown to
the writer, was taking pictures the 20th. Might have been a spy.
Mail.

A 21st diary says: "We sent flag of truce today, and they
report 45 of our men prisoners, and several more were buried by
the rebels." Another change the 21st in our military matters.
Gen. Wright was ordered to and assumed command of all the
forces on James Island and at Legareville, making of these forces
two divisions : the First to be composed of the present Second
Division and to be commanded by Gen. Stevens; the Second to
be composed of the present First Division and the Headquarters
Brigade except the New York Engineers, to be commanded by Gen.
Robert AVilliams. The Headquarters Brigade to be discontinued ;
the Third New Hampshire and Third Rhode Island to be assigned
to the Second Brigade, and the New York Engineers and the First
Massachusetts Cavalry to be unattached ; the Engineers to General
Headquarters and the First Massachusetts Cavalry to the Second
Division.

The Staff to be as follows : —

Col. Edward W. Serrell .... Chief Engineer.

Lieut. -Col. Graves, Eighth Maine . A. A. Adjt.-Gen.

Surgeon Hambell . . " Medical Director.

Capt. Hamilton Chief of Artillery.

Capt. Foster Asst. Adjt.-Gen.

Capt. Goodrich Chief Quartermaster.

Lieut. Bryant, Seventh Connecticut, Chief Commissary Subsisteuce.

Capt. Rice Vol. Aide and A. A. Adjt.-Gen.

Capt. Sampson Volunteer Aide.

Lieut. Hayden Aide-de-Carap.

Lieut. H. \V. Hubbard Aide-de-Camp.

An order of the 21st showed Col. Welch to be in command of
the Second Brigade, Second Division. A Department order granted

182 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lJune'62.

60 days' leave from the 23d iust. to Lieut. T. M. Jacksou, and
same exactly to Lieut. D. K. Serutou, the latter being directed, at
expiration, to report to Headquarters Department of the South.
[Lieut. Scruton was with the dead at that date. See his Personal —
D. E.]

Gen. Hunter on the 21st countermanded his order dividing
the Department into Districts (this order relieved Beuham), and
announced Maj. Charles G. Halpiue (Miles O'Reilly), Asst. Adju-
tant-General.

Most of the men who went to Hilton Head with the wounded
returned on the 22d, and sad were the tales they told. Some of
the unfortunates died on the passage. Mail. Services.

The diary of a clerk at Headquarters says: " We [Third New
Hampshire] are in the Second Brigade, Second Division, under Col.
Welch. Maxwell in command of D. Capts. Dunbar and Dow
resigned and gone home." The changes brought about by the resig-
nations and recent leaves of absence were numerous, and several
promotions were made on the 2od.

Inasmuch as there was some work done on the intrenchments
the 23d, we were a little uncertain whether we were to stay and
work our way to Charleston or abandon the island.

Gen. Williams (23d) appointed Lieut. Stevens, the Quarter-
master of the Third Rhode Island, to position of Division Commis-
sary of the Second Division.

On the 24th, Gen. Williams issued a congratulatory order on
the behavior of the Third New Hampshire, Third Rhode Island and
Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania on the 16 th inst. There were heavy
details at work on the intrenchments. Some rebel deserters came
in (24th) and said they had 20,000 troops on the l()th, while they
estimated ours at 8,000. Mortars were being planted, designed to
throw a shell of 224 lbs. (so says a diary), and preparations were
being otherwise made for another fight. Gen. Wright ordered
(24th) the assembling of a general court-martial on the 25th, and
Capt. Clark of our regiment was one of the detail.

On the morning of the 2oth, one of our gunboats moved up
the Stono and shelled a rebel battery. AVe heard heavy firing in
the direction of Sumter. Gen. Wright '(25th) directed a muster
and inspection to take place on the 30th, each commanding officer
of a regiment or detachment to muster his own men.

Col. Welch, Commanding our brigade, ordered trees to be
planted to shade the camp sentinels. The remainder of our men
who went to Hilton Head as attendants upon the wounded returned
25th. The weather continued excessively hot. Our pickets on duty
night of 24th reported they were somewhat disturbed by the rebels
beating the long roll. Col. Williams was serenaded night of 25th
by the bands of Third New Hampshire and Sixth Connecticut. Our
pickets were exchanging shots nearly all night the 25th.

Our Colonel, E. Q. Fellows, on leave of absence, was honora-
bly discharged by a Department order of the 26th. An attack was
expected same day and the pickets were having a lively time.

June '62.1, THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. 183

Several of our regiment who had been left at Edisto (sick, etc.)
arrived on the 27th. Capt. Wilbur of Co. B was having a little
unpleasantness in his company, for a diary of the 27th says, "All
the corpoi'als are in the ranks except one." The Ericsson arrived
at New York 27th, with 57 w^ounded from James Island fight, under
charge of Surgeons Craven and Scholl. Lieut. T. M. Jackson (on
sick leave), Lieut. Allen (wounded) and Dr. Moulton's wife and
child on same steamer ; also three privates, w^ounded, from Third
New Hampshire. The batteries of the rebels sent us a large num-
ber of shells 27th. Our batteries were progressing slowly toward
completion. The men were fast becoming sick. Fort Sumter fired
a few shots night of 27th.

An evacuation order was received on the 28th. A diary says,
" This is the only sensible thing done since we left Edisto." Prepa-
rations to leave now fully occupied our men. A man on picket
(Co. K) says he climbed a tree and saw the whole line of rebels and
their works, P'ort Sumter, and the steeples of Charleston. The
cavalry began to move on the 2i)th, and had nearly all left the
island by nightfall. The 29th being Sunday and a very large
number of the regiment on picket, we had no services, though we
indulged in dress parade and prayers. Mail.

The uuister and inspection took place on the 30th as ordered ;
but, oh, how we missed our wounded and dead comrades, who had
at previous musters answered to their names ! Our regiment got its
orders the 30th to pack up. Everything in confusion. The sick
in hospitals were ordered to be sent to Legareville. Several lots
of money had been sent home by express of late, and our Chap-
lain secured another lot 30th and sent it away.

SUPPLENIENX.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 59, 5 June, directed the establishment of a
Camp of Instruction for 50,000 men at Annapolis, Md., for cavalry,
artillery and infantry, and assigned Maj.-Gen. Wool to its com-
mand, ill addition to his duties as Department Commander. Brig.-
Gen. L. P. Graham to be Chief of Cavalry, and Brevet Brig. -Gen.
Harvey Brown to be Chief of Artillery. The Chief of Infautry to
be hereafter designated. The Chief of Ordnance, the Quartermaster-
General, the Commissary-General, the Surgeon-General and the
Paymaster-General to designate suitable regular officers to represent
their several Departments. The troops to be called the "Reserve
Corps de Arme^."

General Order 60, on the 6th, directed the immediate and un-
conditional release of any and every medical officer then in our
hands as prisoners, it being an established principle (rule of war)
that such officers should not be so held.

184 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [^.Jiine '62.

The same order restored the Yokmteer Recruiting Service, aud
the parties to be made up of invalid aud disabled officers in prefer-
ence to others.

The same order directed a special return to be made of all the
arms to the Chief of Ordnance, giving the number, kind, condition,
length of service, etc.

The next day, by General Order 61, all officers absent with
leave were ordered to report to their regiments within 15 days.
The invalids aud wouuded may, in the East, report at Annapolis,
Camp of Instruction ; w^hile the AVesteru officers may report to Camp
Chase, Ohio.

On the 20th, by General Order 70, it was ordered that no offi-
cer should draw pay when away from his company, except he be on
leave or detached with troops.

And next day, by General Order 71, it was provided that where
persons were taken in arms, and were tried and sentenced to death,
the penalty should not be carried out till approved by the President.

On the 28th, by General Order 72, it was directed that no more
furloughs be granted to paroled men, and revoked all such in exist-
ence, the men holding them to report at once to the various con-
venient places named (Annapolis, for the East) .

IMPORTANT ORDER, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
The Districts of the Department abolished, 21st.

Department Statistics for June, 1862, are : Total troops, 16,336 ;
wounded and sick, 4,602 ; died, 124; hospital cases, wounded, etc.,
407 ; died of wounds, etc., 47.

The Monthly Return shows (James Island, S. C.) : —

Field and StafT — men, - officers.

Band — "

Co. A 9:i " 3 "

B 89 " 3 "

C 91 " 3 "

D 88 " 2 "

E 88 " 3 "

F 89 " 3 "

G 84 " 3 "

H 81 " 2 "

I 77 " 2 "

K 88 " 3 "

Present aggregate 92.j

Aggregate last report . . . 947

Losses — killed in action (16th) : C, 3 ; D, 1 ; H, 2 ; I, 1 ; K, 1 : total.

Died of wounds received in action : C, 1 ; F, 1 ; I, 1 : total, 3.
Died of disease: I, 1 (Corpl. Young).
Discharged for disability: D, 2; E, 2 : total, 4.

June '62.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 185

OFFICERS CHANGES.

Resigned: Col. E. Q. Fellows, Capt. Robert C. Dow, Lieut. W. H.
Cornelius.

Promotions: 2d Lieut. J. F. Langley, to 1st Lieutenant ; 1st Sergt. J.
C. Wiggins (G), to 2d Lieutenant; 1st Sergt. D. J. Flanders (E). to 2d
Lieutenant; 1st Lieut. A. H. Libbj', to Adjutant.

Officers wounded: 1st Lieut"! R. H. Allen, 2d Lieut. Walter Cody, 2d
Lieut. D. K. Scrutou.

Officers killed in action: Capt. Ralph Carlton.

1st Lieut. Maxwell transferred from Co. H to Co. E.

ABCDEFGH I K Totals.

Sergeants 5 5 o 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Corporals 7 1 « 8 8 8 8 7 8 8

Musicians 2 122222222

Absent sick 8 16 18 13 15 12 23 17 21 8 151

Absent in arrest ... 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 7

Officers absent Avitli leave 0100010 0 01 3

Prisoners of war ... 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

The fact that B has only one corporal requires explanation.
There was some sort of internal disturbance in the company, — some
were reduced ; and others resigned, under the impression that they
were materially assisting those reduced and who were supposed to
have been wronged in some way, — beyond the province of the
writer to inquire into.

The extraordinary showing is the result of the fight of the 16th,
on James Island, sometimes called "James Island" and sometimes
" Secessionville."

JULY, 1862.

^H]

K first day of that summer month was an exceed ingl}'
bns}^ one at James Island. A Confederate diarj- says :
"A salute all along the line at sunrise, and also at Forls
5/1 Johnson, Moultrie and Sumter, in honor of our recent
successes before Richmond." An evening postscript
says: ''Enemy suspected to be about to retire from the
island." This salute was mentioned in several diaries; but
the Confederate alone gave the solution. The Third New
Hampshire managed to get on board the Cosmopolitan during the
evening, though it had a picket detail on duty at the extreme front.
Our hospital and its baggage wore put on board the Buniside. A
Department order of the 1st repeated an order from Washington
that thereafter no officer should be granted more than 20 days' leave.
Cos. A, C and E were on picket, and Co. E was relieved quite late at
night. The embarking place was at Grim ball's, from a temporai-y
wharf built by the Engineers. During the embarkation of our
regiment. Col. Williams and the Captain of the Cosmojjolitan had
some unpleasantness, and Col. AVilliams ordered the Captain under
arrest. That delayed matters for awhile, as the steamer was being
moved about and was not at that moment made fast to the wharf.
We lay about the decks and gangways, — in fact anywhere and every-
where,— waiting for sailing orders; and more or less anxiety was
felt as to whether the rebels might not attack us at the critical
moment.

Early on the morning of the 2d we cast off and started for
Hilton Head, stopping at Legareville till about noon, and arriving
at Hilton Head before dark ; and landing, went into camp on a new
spot, a little distance in rear of the General Hospital and within
the intrenchments. Companies A and C reached us the next day,
having been on picket, and therefore the last to leave the (James)
island. Mail. No tents first night.

So soon as we could on the 3d, we visited the General Hospital
to see such of our friends as had not been sent North ; and glad
they were to see us. The day was principally occupied in pitching
tents and getting our camp into shape.

(187)

188 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [July '62.

HOSPITAL DATA.

I was ordered to the General Hospital. My teiitraates again assisted
me, carrying- all of my baggage .... Evening found me an inmate of the
U. S. General Hospital at Hilton Head. This was my first entrance into a
hospital as a patient. A nice, clean bed was provided for my use, next to a
window where I could enjoy a breeze. The hospital was bviilt on the
hollow square plan, with piazza on both sides. The following plan will
give a fair idea of its shape and arrangement : —

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A. Wash House.

C. Cook House.

D. Dead House.

E. Office of Surgeon-in-Gharqe :

Dr. J. E. Semple.
H. Dispensarij.

E. Dining Hall for Convalescents.
G. Covered Driveways.
J, K, L, M, N, 0. Wards.
B. Towards Fort Wells.
P. Front to sea.

The plan shows the arrangement of beds by Avards. The single dot
shows the location of the writer's bed.

The bedsteads were of iron. The wards were each in charge of a
surgeon, whose duty it Avas to visit his patients daily, prescribing for each
according to his necessities. Fleas were quite numerous — in fact, largely
outnumbered the patients. It was my usual custom to go through the
following programme each night : Take off the coverlid and sheets, shake
both vigorously, rearrange them on the 1)ed, brush my hands up and down
my legs as high as the knees, jump into bed, pull up the mosquito net from
the floor, tuck it in and bid the fleas good night. This looks like a long
process ; but it Avas n't. The brushing Avas to rid myself of the fleas
gathered during my standing on the floor. Meals were brought to such as
were unable to go to the dining hall. The Avards Avere long and airy, and
the building was within a fcAV rods of the shore. The capacity was, I think,
about 700 .... After settling down as a patient, my thoughts ran home-
Avard, and I deliberated as to whether it Avas my duty to actually inform
my anxious mother that her son was sick and in a hospital. I reflected
that it Avonld be but a few Aveeks at farthest Avhen I should leave the
hospital, and decided not to unduly alarm her, but Avithhold the information
until after my dischai'ge from the hospital. I dated my letter as if Avith
my company and regiment, Avhich Avas, in fact, not half a mile away, in rear
of the hospital. My comrades visited me almost daily, performing little
acts of kindness that I shall never forget. Patients were forbidden to eat
anything prepared outside the hospital; but need I say that forbidden
fruit was sweet, etc.? So soon as I was able to walk about I made daily
trips to "the fort": /. e. headquarters of the post, where the pirate

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sutler abounds, and soon became the agent of mj' ward in purchasing those
forbidden fruits, etc. M3' Yankee desire to trade was superior to cold
rules, and a peep underneath my bedding would have discovered pens, ink,
paper, envelopes, condensed milk, etc.

I must sell something, even if it only be an envelope with a stamp
•'onto it" for five cents, this figure being a sort of minimum price for
anything in the Department. No sooner had my company and regiment
gone (see elsewhere) than I became uneasy and my recovery was very
rapid. A comrade from my own company (K), named Charles Gammon,
readily agreed with me that our recovery should at once be accelerated ;
and by exercising the greatest care and scrupulous attention to our in-
creasing health, Ave were enabled to obtain a discharge about the 22d
July and rejoined our company on Pinckney Island, where it was on duty
with Co. II. We stopped at Seabrook with Co. G over night, as our Aveary
march of say six or eight miles had completely exhausted us. We were
really unfit to travel a mile. As for myself, it Avas a long time before I
Avas able to do duty. D. E.

The Fourth of July dav»'ned upon us under peculiar eircuni-
stanees. The following extract from the Chaplaiu'.s diary tells the
story completely: " . . . . this the Fourth of July; and Ave, dri\'en
back from James Island, have no songs to sing, no powder to burn,
no cheers to giA'e, no festivities to engage in ; but in quiet sadness
the troops have kept the day, moaning OA'er loss and defeat."

On that day Gen. (Col.) Williams, under a Department Order,
assumed command of the Post of Hilton Head ; and one of his first
orders directed that two companies of Third New Hampshire proceed
to Seabrook (Hilton Head) and relicA^e two companies of Eighth
Maine, then stationed at Seabrook and Pinckney, reporting to Col.
Bea\'er, then at Graham's, Commanding the Pickets. In response
to this, Cos. G and H were sent, G stopping at Seabrook, and H
crossing to Pinckney Island.

A gill of whiskey apiece was the only attempt to celebrate the
glorious Fourth. It naturallj'^ followed that there were several
individual celebrations, but no general movement. Our regimental
hospital was gotten into shape on the 5th, so as to begin receiving
patients.

On the 6th, Gen. Williams directed Capt. Van Brunt to re-
lieve Capt. Wayne as Acting ProA'ost Marshal, and that two com-
panies of the Third New Hampshire be detached for special duty as
Provost Guard at Headquarters, Hilton Head, the two companies to
be selected by Col. Jackson. Col. Jackson selected Cos. A and I,
and they moved to their new quarters and new duties, relieA'ing two
companies of the SeA'^enty -sixth Pennsyh^ania. ScA'eral carpenters
Avere detailed that day, six from our regiment, to report to the Chief
Quartermaster for duty. The six Avere Corpl. Smith of D, Corpl.
Bryant of B, Privates Gale and Colby of K, Emerson of F and
O'Brien of C. These two items looked like staying at Hilton Head.
Mail. Services. The Chaplain visited the General Hospital and dis-
tributed tracts and books, and out of respect for our dead he visited
our little cemetery. The thermometer registered 100° on the 7th, and
the men were fast getting sick, in many cases probably the dcA'elop-
ment of what was contracted at James Island. The regiment was
being divided up, for sanitary reasons, and placed upon different

190 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [J>iJ>/'62.

posts and plantations. With the exception of Cos. A and I (on
Provost), it was reported that we were to do picket duty on and near
Skull Creek. Two companies (G and H) had already gone to their
stations. "•The regimental hospital is to be at Stoney's Plantation,"
said a diary.

, On the 8th there was a review, Cos. B, C, D, Fu, F and K being
the only companies present in the line.

Gen. Hunter, on the 9th, directed regimental commanders to
detail two commissioned officers and four non-coms, or privates
to go North for recruits. Under this order the following were sent
from Third New Hampshire : Lieut. W. H. Cornelius, of D ; Lieut..
Henry S. Dow, of I ; Sergt. F. A. Dunn, of B; Corpl. J. W. Brown,
of K; Corpl. J. Ackerman, of F; Private Albion Moulton, of G.

The same order convened a Medical Board (Brigade Surgeons
Dalton, Craven and Crispell) to examine and report upon cases
where officers had applied for sick leave, and the Board to state
whether in their opinion the leave desired was "necessary to save life
or prevent permanent disability." Co. F and the Hospital went to
Stoney's the i)th, the latter under Dr. Eaton. The best and largest
(the planter's) .house was selected for the Hospital. Co. F went to
Braddock's Point, and Co. B went to Graham's Plantation. A Co.
B diary says : " ' Honey Horn' is a nice plantation ; about 100 head
of negroes ; not much duty — only two posts. The mansion is occupied
by Lieut.-Col. Jackson, Maj. Bedel, Capt. Plimpton (Acting Major),
and Lieut. (Adjutant) Libby. We live in our tents. It is quite hot.
The band occupies one of the buildings. Plenty green corn and
potatoes."

LOCATIONS.
Cos. A and I : on provost guard, Hilton Head.

Headquarters, Commissary, Quartermaster, Rand and Co. B : at Graham's.
Co. C : at Spanish Wells.
Co. D : at Pope's.
Co. E : at Braddock's Point.

Co. F and Hospital: at Stoney's, " Honey Horn."
Co. G : at Seabroolv.
Co. H : at Pinclvney Island.
Co. K : at Pinckney Island, thence (later) to Jenkins' Island.

On the 10th, our Chaplain, who had been unable as yet to get
away, owing to pressure of duties, recorded in his diary: "News
reached us of McClellan's retreat at Richmond, and that 10,000
men had been ordered there from here. We are ordered to move
nothing more until further orders. A sad day this." Another
diary of that day says: "Hospital not yet moved, on account of
troops being ordered North, and the Third New Hampshire may be
sent. Mosquitoes thick at Stoney."

The thermometer registered 88° during the day of the 11th and
80° at night. Stevens' Brigade started for Fort Monroe. The
Chaplain went up to Graham's that day, but owing to the order
had not moved his quarters.

The President, on the 12th, approved a joint resolution of
Congress authorizing medals of honor to enlisted men. [This has

Juli/'62.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 191

no counection whatever with the medals bestowed by Gilhnore at
Morris Island, in 1.SG8. — D. E.] The paying off of the regiment
began the 12th.

We had no services on the 13th (we were scattered), but did
have a mail. The latter was taken to the different companies by the
Chaplain^ its distribution occupying about three days.

No item of 14th except the paying off.

Corpl. Marshall of Co. A died in the hospital on the loth, from
amputation of leg. He was wounded at the James Island fight.

Thermometer 10(i° in the shade on the 16th. While the Chaplain
was distributing the mail, he collected money to be sent North.

Gen. Hunter on the 17th revoked his order authorizing extra
issue of coffee to men on guard during night. Edisto Island was
evacuated and the troops began to arrive that day at Hilton Head,
and a part of them at least were to go North. Gen. Hunter was
petitioned, the same day, by several officers of Third New Hampshire,
to be sent North to McClellan. Thermometer 103" the 17th. Troops
embarked for the North. The Forty-fifth Pennsylvania was one of
the regiments.

Gen. Williams directed, on the 18th, that no passes be recog-
nized by our pickets unless signed by Gen. Hunter and countersigned
by the Post Adjutant.

On the l'.)th it appeared certain we were not to go North, as the
Chaplain moved to Pope's Plantation, and said he had comfortable
quarters in a plnnter's mansion ; around him the scenery was fine,
and fig and orange trees were plenty.

The hospital was moved to Stoney's on the 20th.

Thermometer on the 21st was 100°, and averaged 90° for six-
teen hours, and 80° for the other eight hours. AVas n't it hot ! Whew !

A general court-martial convened at Hilton Head on the 22d.

The recruiting party went North on the 24th, on the steamer
Swan (see 9th). Co. K removed from Pinckney Island to Jenkins'
Island the same day.

Nothing further of note occurred during the month, save that on
the 31st, 1st Sergt. J. C. Dunbar of Co. D received his discharge;
and a diary says, "he left for America." This was a direct insult
to South Carolina and ought to have been resented. [J. C. D.
actually went home Aug. 4. — D. E.]

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SUPPLEMLENTT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 74, dated 7th, provided that $2 premium be paid
to any citizen, non-com. or soldier for each accepted recruit
for the regular army he may bring to the rendezvous. And any
soldier who hereafter enlists either in regular or volunteer force for
three years or during the war, may receive first month's pay in ad-
vance, upon the muster-in of his company or after he has been mus-
tered and joined a regiment already in the service. For volunteer
recruits for old regiments, $3 premium ; for volunteer recruits for
new regiments, $2 premium. The premium may be paid the recruit
himself or the party bringing hun in. During the continuance of the
existing war, $25 of the $100 bounty previously authorized by Con-
gress will be paid to every recruit, volunteer or regular, and as
follows : To volunteer for old regiment, when inspected and mustered.
To volunteer for new regiment, when their companies are organized
and mustered.

'Twas ordered on the 8th that Governors of States should
appoint a 2d lieutenant for each company (of a regiment in process
of formation), to be mustered in at the outset and he to muster in
the men as fast as they enlist.

On the 11th, by Genera! Order 77 (really an act of Congress),
it was provided that the Secretary of War be authorized to commute
the rations of coffee and sugar, for the extract of coffee, combined
with milk and sugar, to be procured in same manner as preserved
meats, pickles, butter and dessicated vegetables are procured for the
navy, if conducive to health, is not more expensive and is acceptable
to the men.

The same order provided that General Order 74 shall be so
construed as to allow the first $25 bounty to be paid at enlistment.

General Order 78 directed that furloughs to enlisted men be
discontinued, on account of the many evils arising therefrom. The
order also provided for the transportation of sick and wounded from
distant hospitals to other hospitals in or near their respective States.

An Order of the 15th (No. 79) provided that in case of a
soldier's death, the money due him should be paid as follows : 1. To
his widow, if any. 2. To his children, equally. 3. If resident in the
United States, to his father ; or, if he has abandoned the family or
be dead, then to his mother ; and next, to brothers and sisters
(if they are residents of the United States).

On the 23d, by General Order 85 (really a resolution of
Congress), it was directed that clothing lost by the casualties of war
should be replaced without expense, to all sick, wounded and other
soldiers who have lost such.

The recruiting measure was to be tried again, on the old basis
(General Order 105, Dec. 1861) ; for on the 25th, by General
Order 88, it Avas provided that thereafter a recruiting detail from each

Col. Enoch Q. Fellows.

Col. John H. Jackson.

Col. Johx Bkdel.

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volunteer regiment in the field should be two officers and one non-
com, or private from each company (General Order 105 of
1861 being amended bj'this). Recruits for regiments then in the
field to be permitted to select the company they prefer, unless already
full. This order also provided that all men (anywhere) who desired,
might, singly or in squads, join any particular regiment or company
in the field, and when enlisted might be paid the bounty allowed and
then mustered and sent to the general depot for the State or district.

Another order of the 26th directed that all Chaplains held as
prisoners of war be at once unconditionally released.

Again, on the 29th (Act of Congress promulgated), it was or-
dered that —

Rear Admirals should rank with Major-Generals.

Commodores " " " Brigadier-Generals.

Captains " '• " Colonels.

Commanders '• '• " Lieutenant-Colonels.

Lieutenant-Commanders " " " Majors.

Lieutenants " " " Captains.

Masters " " " 1st Lieutenants.

Ensigns " •' " 2d Lieutenants.

General Order 91, of the 29th (under a resolution of Congress),
directed the President to cause 2,000 medals to be struck off, to be
awarded to such non-coms, or privates as should most distinguish
themselves by their gallantry in action and other soldier-like quali-
ties, during the present insurrection.

On the 31st, by General Order 92, it was ordered by the Presi-
dent that on Monday, 1 1 August next, all leaves of absence and fur-
loughs, by whomsoever granted (except those by the War Depart-
ment), be absolutely revoked and annulled. All were ordered to
their regiments at once, and only the following excuses would be
accepted : 1. The order of leave by the War Department. 2. Disa-
bility from wounds received in the service. 3. Disabilit}^ from disease
that rendered the party unfit for military service. But any officer or
private who could visit watering places (!), places of amusement
( !), or walk about the town, would not be excused.

The same order provided for a special muster on the ISth of
August, at 10 A.M. [Note that this allowed a week for absent ones
to reach their regiments. — D. E.] The order directed that three
lists be made of the absentees, and shall be made within 48 hours
after the muster and forwarded. All who are then absent, who are
fit for duty, will be regarded as absent without cause, their pay will
be stopped, and they dismissed from the service, or treated as de-
serters unless restored. No officer to be restored except by a Court
of Inquiry appointed by the President. For the accommodation (?)
of these absentees, the Secretary of War was directed to appoint a
commissioner for each state, and to authorize the U. S. Marshals,
mayors, chiefs of police, sheriffs, postmasters and justices of the
peace, to hunt up those absentees, at five dollars per head if cap-
tured and turned over to some military officer. (The Administration
was in earnest.)

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IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

1 Jul}^ : No leaves to be granted to officers, except when neces-
sar}' to save life or prevent permanent disabilit}' : in such cases, 20
days will be granted. The Board .convened under above order con-
sisted of Brigade Surgeons Dalton, Craven and Crispell.

General Order 22, of the 17th, revoked a previous order, allow-
ing extra coffee to men on guard during the night.

Department Statistics for July, 1862, are : Total troops, 14,203 ;
wounded and sick, 3,804; died, 46; hospital cases, wounded, etc.,
134 ; died of wounds, etc., 2.

The Monthly Return shows (Hilton Head and Pinckney Island) :

officers.

Field ai
Band

d Staff . . .

. . — men,

Co. A

. . 89 "

. . 86 "

. . 87 "

. . 85 "

. S7 "

S(! "

. • 81 "

• H

79 "

70 "

. . 80 "

Present

aggregate . .

Aggregate last report .... 925

Dischargeel by sentence of General Court-martial : C, 2.

Capt. M. T. Donohoe, Co. C, and 1st Lieut. J. F. Langley of Co. H,
have resigned.

Geo. H. Briggs of Co. C lias been transferred to the Band.

Prisoners of war : See below and note it is slightly changed from June
statement, because of further and definite information liavingbeen received.

Total

Sergeants

Corporals

Died of wounds . .

Died of disease . . .

Discharged for disability

Musicians

Absent in arrest . .

Prisoners of war . .

Absent sick ....

Detached

Recruits required . .

149

The regiment was located as follows : —
Co. B, Regimental Headquarters, Commissary, Quarter-
master, Band Graham's.

C Spanish Wells.

D . . . Pope's.

E Braddock's Point.

F and the Hospital Stoney's.

G - Seabrook.

H Pinckney Island.

^1 (on Provost Guard) Hilton Head.

K (Pinckney Island first) Jenkins' Island.

AUGUST. 1862.

HE month of August was ushered in by an ordei' from Col.

AYilliams, Commanding Post (Hilton Head), announcing

|5yA the reported completion of an iron rebel ram at Savan-

'" nah, and urging the utmost vigilance on the part of the

outposts, particularly at Seabrook and at Braddock's

Point.

Our Chaplain visited Co. H, on Pinckney Island, on the
2d, and also Co. G at Seabrook. The former company had a
large number of sick, and the Chaplain took three of them to the
hospital [probably Regimental, at Stoney's. — D. E.]

We had a mail on the 4th ; and on the 5th the event of the day
was the opening of a hotel at Hilton Head by Franz and Gilson.
A deal of sickness prevailed among the companies and continued
through the month.

On the 6th, we find Dr. Moulton quite ill ; and he and Lieut.
Marsh started North, on leaves of absence.

Three of Co. H deserted, the 6th, to the enem}^, from their
picket post on Pinckney Island. Their names were Charles H,
Drew, Joseph Witham and James S. Wallace. This proved to be
the forerunner of a more serious matter (see 21st).

On the night of the 7th, the Co. E boys had a little scare. A
rebel boat tried to land, but was driven oft". The War Department
that day called the attention of sutlers to the fact that it was illegal
to sell postage stamps for more than their face value. This was an
outrage on the sutlers ! The little innocent thermometer indicated
only 130° that day; and many horses decided they could not stand
that figure, and actually died. Some of our comrades did the same
thing. The writers experience in Co. K. at Jenkins' Island, inserted
at this place, will only be a fair sample of what was occurring at
the quarters of the other companies.

SICKNESS AT JENKINS' ISLAND (CO. K).
[Extract from the Memoirs of D. E.]
The stay of the company at Jenkins' Island was from about the 24:th
of July to the 25th of August .... I suffered mostly from the bloody
dysentery. The duty performed by my company was in picketing- the lower
(southerly) end of Pinckney Island ; and we also had two posts on Jenkins'
Island. The Pinckney Island tours were weekly, crossing in boats. The

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[Axfl. -62.

duty became very hard for the few who were not sick. Jaundice, diptheria,
malaria or sAvamp fever and other diseases soon took from our midst Ave
comrades and prostrated many others. At one time our (piarters (the man-
sion house) loolved more like a hospital than bar-
racks. There were not enough well to possibly
take good care of the sick.

Let us take a walk through the building and
see the sick and dying. Here is one as yelloAv as
saffron, suffering from jaundice; another, whose
speech is being slowly but surely cut off by that
dreadful disease, diptheria. Yonder another suffer
ing from some unknown disease which causes one
to sleep incessantly for two or three days, and
caused an alarming degree of stupidity. On the
right lies a poor unfortunate, completely prostrated
by diarrhoea in its worst form. On our left lies
the victim of a fever, and for whom Death has
been struggling for days. Such was the scene,
and not overdrawn — no, not even up to Avhat it
might be and still tell the truth. Scarcely a day
passed during the first fortnight in August with-
out the whispered message, one to another, that

Comrade was dying. Many passed very

near Death's door, and escaped the grim monster
after all hope had fled, thus bringing joy to the
hearts of comrades and discomfiture to the arch
enemy. I have pictured the company without a
thought of myself, my sympathies being dii'ected wholly to my comrades, as
their cases seemed worse than my own. The sick list became so great that
our picket detail had to be reduced, particularly that on Pinckney island.

PALMETTO

Among the many, very many peculiar phases of the war was
one of the 8th. The Secretary of War issued an order (not num-
bered in the series), directing all U. S. Marshals and Superintendents
or Chiefs of Police of any city, town or district, to arrest and im-
prison any person who may be engaged by act, speech or writing in
discouraging volunteer enlistments, or in any way giving aid and
comfort to the enemy. This was the order. The same day it was
ordered that no citizeu liable to draft should leave the country or his
county or state to avoid a pending draft, and the writ of habeas cor-
pus was suspended to meet such cases. We will see later on whether
the order was of any effect.

The Chaplain's diary, !)th, says: "Our men are fast getting
sick; the heat is dreadful ; few now are well." On the 10th (Sun-
day) he says : " Attended a funeral in Co. K today ; many of their
men are sick. Had services' with Co. F today, and visited the hos-
pital." [Co. K at Jenkins' Island, Co. F and the hospital at
Stoney's.— D. E.]

A diary of the 10th reveals the fact that Spencer, drummer of
Co. K, went on picket that day on Pinckney Island from (Jenkins'
Island), as a substitute for one actually detailed. This shows how
short Co. K was of available men.

On the 11th, Gen. Halleck, Commaudiug the Army, ordered
that all leaves of absence and furloughs, except from the War De-
partment, be void, and all holders of such to at ouce return to their
commands. This looked as if Gen. Halleck was getting desperate,

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and that he was determined to keep as many officers and men to the
front as was possible. He probably had been cahnly engaged in
examining the returns, particularly the " present " and "absent"
columns.

Thermometer only 105^ in the shade the 11th; but Col. Wil-
liams, Commanding Post, found time to order that bathing parties
should be marched to and from the beach by 1st Sergeants. We
find that Gen. Halleck was assigned the 11th, by a general order, to
the command of all the land forces, etc., though the order stated
that the President ordered it on the 11th July, and that Gen. Halleck
actually assumed command the 23d July. It would appear that the
issue of the general order was inadvertently omitted at the proper
time for issue.

On the 12th we find the first mention of the sickness of our
Commissary (Thompson).

We had a "tremendous rain" on the 13th; and a facetious
diary says, "There is no dead lightning nor deaf thunder in this
country," etc. Before the shower the mei'cury stood 115° in shade.
Twenty men sick in Co. F the 13th.

The Chaplain became reflective on the 15th, and his diary says:
" One year ago today I was commissioned. During the year I have
seen some things and heard many more. I think the doctrine of
total depravity is true. I have seen moral worth spring up where I
did not expect it, and fail to appear where I most looked for it." A
national salute was fired the 15th, from the forts, in memory of
President Martin Van Bureu. Another event of that day was Gen.
Hunter's order directing drill in the bayonet exercise.

On the l()th the War Department issued an order (Gener^vl
Order 10!)), announcing that on the 22d July the President ordered
that military commanders in Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas, in
an orderly manner, seize and use au}' property, real or personal,
necessary or convenient for their several commands, as supplies or
for other military purposes. Also, that they employ as laborers,
within and from those States, so man}' persons of African descent as
can be used advantageously, paying them reasonable wages.

Why, oh, why could not the first part of this order have been
issued earlier in the war, so as to have covered those pullets' eggs !
For several days past and also beyond this time we find the Chaplain
quite ill.

On the 19th, Gen. Hunter's order of that date told its own story.
He ordered the Seventh New Hampshire to St. Augustine to relieve
the Fourth NeAv Hampshire (probably seven companies) , and they
to report at Hilton Head ; and Gen. Hunter announced the sad fact
that officers had been returning fugitive slaves to their masters, and
the soldiers had been stealing from the negroes. He directed Maj.
Drew with three companies of Fourth New Hampshire to Beaufort,
to report to Gen. Saxton for duty on the plantation near there, to
protect the negroes.

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The First Massachusetts Cavah-y went North on the 19th, tak-
ing with them their Colonel (Williams), relieved as Post Commander
by Col. Guss of the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

A schooner arrived on the 20th from Bermuda, laden with pota-
toes, being the first arrival from a foreign port since Port Poyal was
declared to be a port of entry.

On the night of the 20th, and before the dawn of the 21st, the
most serious matter happened to the Third New Hampshire that ever
occurred during its existence as an organization. We allude to the
capture of Co. H, upon Pinckney Island, where it was doing outpost
duty. We gave the reader a hint (on the 6th) that somethiug
dreadful was to happen, and here it is. Lieut. Joseph C. Wiggin
(formerly 1st Sergeant of Co. G) was the only officer with the
company. He had only been commissioned a short time. There 's
no accounting, in a satisfactory manner, why the force at this very
important point was so small nor why only one officer was on duty
there. A few days previous, 1st Sergeant Hopkins had been re-
moved to the Hospital at Stoney's, very ill, and by many supposed
to be with the dread disease, small-pox. Hopkins asserts very
strongly that he tried to impress Lieut. Wigg'in, upon his removal to
hospital, with the grave responsibility of his position, and to take
double precautions against surprise. The accounts differ as to
whether Lieut. Wiggin did renew his diligence and caution, and it is
a disputed question as to whether it was possible to have avoided
the result, as many claim it was inevitable, when the desertions
of the 6th are considered. There are many who fully believed the
desertions of the 6th and the capture of the 21st are connected ; and
unless one is obtuse, he can see the point. By consulting the map
shown elsewhere, it will be seen that Pinckney Island occupied an
important position and one requiring a considerable force to properly
watch and guard its extensive shores bordering on rebeldom.

The Neiv York Times correspondent,- under date of 22d, and
published 29th, said: "32 prisoners, 3 killed, 3 wounded, 16
escaped. Eebels in six boats at two points. No property taken.
Lieut. Wiggin, Private N. Downs and G. W. Adams killed; Chas.
O. Ring and Charles Morgan mortally wounded, and Private H. H.
Nichols seriously."

CAPTURE OF CO. H.

The capture of this Company, on the morning of 21 Aug. 1862,
forms an important link in the history of the regiment, and was
of sufficient importance then to warrant a recital of the story now.

The compan}^ at the particular time was stationed near the
northerly end of Pinckney Island, opposite Seabrook (Skull Creek
intervening), and Seabrook being on the westerly side of Hilton
Head Island and noted as being the point of departure by steam
and otherwise of the retreating garrison from Fort Walker, 7 Nov.
1861.

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The company was quartered in and about the mansion house of
the particukr plantation (name forgotten). The only officer with
the company was 2d Lieut. Wiggin, not long previously promoted
from 1st Sergeant of Co. G. 1st Sergt. Hopkins was quite sick
and had been removed, say two or three days prior to the memorable
event, to the regimental hospital at Stoney Plantation, Hilton
Head, and placed in a tent by himself, it being strongly suspected
that he had smallpox. Co. F was at same plantation, which bor-
dered upon Skull Creek, and was not far distant from Seabrook, where
Co. G was stationed, under Capt. Emmons. Pinckney Island being
located substantially next to the main land, the importance of the
post was apparently underrated.

It may be inferred that the capture of a companj^ meaus nearly
if not quite a hundred men ; but this cannot be correct, for all
companies are more or less decimated by casualties, by men alisent
in hospital, on detached service, on furloughs, and otherwise, so
that the number actuall}" captured in this particular case was cou-
siderably less than half of a full company.

A statement of the affair, bj' one of the captured, forms an im-
portant link in the interesting chain and will be given later on. The
night was dark as well as foggy, the latter not lifting till about 9 a.m.
About 3 or 3.30 a.m., the guards at Co. G, Seabrook, heard firing
in the direction of Co. H's station ; but no great importance was
attached to it, as it might have occurred under quite unimportant
conditions. As soon as the fog lifted, however, several men who
had escaped crossed the creek to Co. G and gave the alarm — too
late of course to be of the slightest benefit. Among those who
escaped were Griggs, Kelsea, Cammell, Gracey and Parker. Capt.
Emmons at once manned a boat, went over and skirmished up to the
mansion house, but found no enemy. The dead and wounded were
then taken to Seabrook. Lieut. Wiggin was found dead, with at
least seven distinct wounds, besides one in the arm, into w^hich latter
the wad had been blown, showing that the shot was fired at close
quarters. One man, Ring, had been bayoneted to death beneath
the house, whither he had probably crawled to secrete himself.
This particular case was one of peculiar sadness. It is said that
Ring's father arrived that very day from the North on a visit and, it
would appear, just in time to receive his personal effects. Another
case, almost the reverse, was that of Private Thurber. He had been
discharged from the General Hospital, and the discharge had been
sent to his company at Pinckney. He started to rejoin his company
to get his discharge and bid the boys good-bye. Either the weather
or his weariness caused him to stop over night at Co. G ; and thus he
escaped the terrible ordeal his comrades had to undergo, and probably
escaped death or captivity. A letter of Col. Jackson to the Gov-
ernor of New Hampshire, dated Aug. 21, Headquarters, Graham's
Plantation, says: ". . . .1 have just sent a large force to the
island." Lieut. Wiggin and (probably) the other dead were buried
at Seabrook.

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LIEUT.-COL. JACKSON'S FIRST REPORT.

IIeadquauteks, Graham's Plantation,

Aug. 21, 18(;2 — 7.30 a.m.
Sir : I have just received reports from Pinckney Island that the com-
pany posted on the eastern end of the island was surprised this morning by
apparently three companies of rebels. The lieutenant in command was
taken prisoner and about 40 men. One sergeant and five privates escaped
and are reported on their way to these headquarters. They report the
rebels at 6 o'clock this morning on the island in some force, and wearing a
blue uniform similar to our own. I have notified all my officers to have
their commands in readiness to move on to Pinckney Island. As you have
been notified from Seabrook, I wait further orders, thinking you may think
proper to send a gunboat to cut oft" the retreat of the rebels.

Yours, with respect,
H. W. Cakruthers, John H. Jackson,

Post Adjutant. Lieutenant- CoJoncJ Coinmaudinfj.

LIEUT.-COL. JACKSON'S SECOND REPORT.

Headquarters Third New Hampshihb A^olunteers,
Graham's Plantation,
Hilton Head, S. C, Aug. 21, 1862—10.45.

Sir : Yours in reply to my communication of this morning is received.
After sending my report, I learned from some of those who escaped from
the island that Lieut. Wiggin was left on the island, either killed or wounded
badly, and that a number of our men were left there either killed or wounded.

Maj. Plimpton, with a detachment from each of the four companies
on the river, immediately landed on Pinckney Island to investigate the
whole afiiair, as far as possible, and to recover those of our men who were
killed or wounded. Lieut. Wiggin and one private, killed in resisting the
attack, have been sent to Seabrook's Wharf , with some wounded men, who
need the assistance of a surgeon. I gave Capt. Emmons orders to send to
Hilton Head for a surgeon, which I suppose he has done ere this. I have
a report at this moment from the captain commanding the picket on the
western end of the island, who has visited his posts; and they report all
quiet during the night, heard no guns, cries or anything of the kind, and
also report that the enemy's pickets present no unusual appearance. They
fired, however, on our pickets a number of times this morning.

I shall be able to send 40 men tonight to occupy Co. H's former
position. On Pinckney Island there are a large number of contrabands
and several well-cultivated plantations. The contrabands need protection,
and the plantations are valuable for their produce.

I have been all over the island lately, and came to the conclusion that
it needs five or six companies on the island to prevent these raids on our
pickets. Please inform me if I shall continue to put pickets on that end of
the island. Respectfully yours,

John H. Jackson,
H. W. Carruthers, Commanding Tliird Neic Ilamj^shire Vols.

Post Adjutant.

LIEUT.-COL. JACKSON'S THIRD REPORT.

Headquarters Third New Hajipshire Volunteers,

Hilton Head, S. C, Sept. 1, 1862.
General : I have the honor to present the following report respecting
an attack on the pickets of this regiment, stationed on Pinckney Island.
The attack took place just before daylight on the morning of Thursday,
Aug. 21. The enemy landed on the island from six boats, five of them
landing above the pickets, and approached the camp from the side where
no guard was stationed, and fired a volley before they were discovered.
The other boat came round the point to where one of our pickets Avas
stationed, very near the camp. The sentinel challenged twice, and the

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lienteuant stepped from his tent and approached him. He had gone but a
short distance when a volley was fired from the enemy, they being then in
the camp.

Lieut. Wiggin was found dead a short distance from his tent, with
eight or nine wounds on his body. The rebels remained but a short time
on the island, and took but little of the company property, and did not
destroy the tents. The enemy have presented no unusual appearance since
the attack. Our loss Avas : Killed: 1 lieutenant, 3 pi'ivates ; total, i.
Wounded: 2 privates; total, 2. Missing: 3 sergeants, 4 corporals, 29
privates ; total, 3<;. One of the wounded men has since died, and the other
was severely wounded and may not recover.

A number of rebels were either killed or wounded, according to one
of the corporals who was taken prisoner ; but the squad having him in
charge was fired upon, probably by their own men in the darkness, and the
fire was returned. In the confusion the corporal escaped, the guard at his
side being shot dead.

On the *^th of August, three men of Co. H deserted from Pinckney
Island, and a new disposition of the pickets was immediately made and
the utmost vigilance urged upon the lieutenant (Wiggin) commanding that
post. At different times two detachments of fresh men were sent to
Pinckney Island, to prevent the old pickets from relaxing their vigilance
from great fatigue. At the time when the last detachment Avas sent, I
accompanied it, and examined all the picket posts, and pointed out particu-
larly the necessity of great vigilance at the very point where the enemy
landed on the 21st ultimo, and called the particular attention of the lieu-
tenant to tlie importance of the post.

Since the surprise of the company (H), I have learned that the lieu-
tenant (most unaccountably to me) removed entirely the guard at that post
and the patrol from that point along the road to their camp. Lieut.
Wiggin proved himself a brave man at the battle on James Island, June 16,
and nothing previous to this unfortunate aSair has ever happened to shake
my confidence in his ability as an oftlcer.

It was a great lack of vigilance and judgment on his part, and his too
strong sense of security cost him the loss of his life and the regiment the
loss of nearly an entire company. Every precaution was taken on my part
to prevent any surprise of that post.

With great respect, your obedient servant,

John H. Jackson,
CnJ. Coinmandinfj Third New Hampshire Vols.
^laj.-Gen. Huntek, Commanding Department of South.

The deserters., Chas. H. Drew, Joseph "VVitham and James S.
Wallace, were all paroled at Rit-hmond with the men of Co. H, aud
when arrived at Annapolis were put under arrest by the Provost
Marshal and sent to Fort McHenr^^, Baltimore. Drew and Wallace
escaped — the former enlisting in a regiment of Maryland cavalry,
and Wallace going to England. Drew was afterward apprehended
and sent to Hilton Head, where he remained in confinement till re-
leased by the closing of the war. Witham was also sent from Fort
McHenry to Alexandria, and finally reached Hilton Head, being-
taken from Alexandria to Hilton Head by Sergt. James of Co. D,
who was sent from Morris Island for the purpose. Witham was
finally released from Provost and rejoined the company. He says
(1891) he never was tried, and actually received his full (back)
pay. As to Drew, at this writing he had been unable to amend his
record as a deserter, notwithstanding he actually served in a Union
regiment after leaving the Third New Hampshire.

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The following account is given by one of the captured : —

On the 4th day of July Co. H, having been detailed for that service,
went from Hilton Head to Pinckney Island to do outpost picket duty. The
company consisted of between 50 and (!0 men, under command of Lieut.
Joseph C. Wiggin, and were quartered at two plantation houses, head-
quarters being established at what was called "The Point" — a house
standing at the junction of Broad River and Skull Creek, and situated on a
bluft' overlooking both streams. The other hoiTse was about three-quarters
of a mile south, and 1st Sergt. Henry F. Hopkins was in command of the
men stationed there. The territory covered by the company in their tour
of duty was about three miles in extent, posts being established at the most
important points. Soon after going to Pinckney Island many of the men
were taken ill. Several were sent to the hospital at Hilton Head, others
Avere put on light duty, and still others were excused from duty altogether
for the time being. Orders were received from regimental headquarters to
make the duty of the men as light as possible during the day, but to keep a
strict watch at night, as rumors were prevalent of visits of rebel officers
from the troops stationed at Grahamville ; and it was also stated that some
of the colored men in their Ashing trips were in the habit of going over to
the mainland.

In the afternoon of the Gth of August three men of the company were
granted permission by Lieut. Wiggin to go up the river fishing. Not re-
turning at retreat, inquiries were instituted; and it was found that they
went from the beach to the "Middle Plantation," so called, and before
going secured the musket of the guard on duty at that point, discharged it,
and then threw the ramrod into the river. As these would-be fishermen did
not return at dark, word was sent to regimental headquarters ; and an ad-
ditional force was sent to Pinckney Island to remain during the night, as
it was thought quite likely that the rebels would ascertain our exact con-
dition from the men who had apparently deserted and that an attack was
liable at any time. The additional force remained through the night; but
no demonstrations were made towards us by the enemy. Things went on
as usual with us on the island till the night of the 20th of August. Soon
after dark word came from two picket posts of tires burning brightly on
the banks of Broad River, on the mainland above Corn Island ; and sounds
of oars in the rowlocks Avere heard quite frecjuently, Lieut. Wiggin did
not attach much importance to these facts and attributed them to fishing-
parties. Orders were, however, given to the guard to be vigilant and not
allow themselves to be surprised. Up to this time no word had been re-
ceived from the three men who left us so unceremoniously on the Gth of
the month ; and they had been reported at headquarters as deserters .

The next morning (Aug. 21), about daybreak, an alarm came from the
post at the boat landing, that the rebels were being disembarked from boats
at the northwest corner of the island. The men of Co. H not on duty were
asleep in their quarters : and before they could get out, a detachment of the
enemy, commanded by Capt. Mickler, had landed and deployed across the
end of the island, Avhich at that point was very narrow, and were preparing
to attack the house where the men were quartered. The writer of this
Avas one of the first out ; and on his trip down the path leading to the post
at the boat landing, through the bushes, was fired at three times, but fortu-
nately escaped injury. He was at once foUoAved by Lieut. Wiggin, who
appeared on the scene Avithout coat or vest and Avithout side arms. He
inquired as to the cause of the disturbance, and was told that it Avas
apparently an attack by the enemy. He scouted the idea and said he Avould
ascertain what the matter Avas. He at once started into the Avoods and
Avas made a prisoner by Capt. Mickler. As the men made their appearance
from the house they were fired at. One rebel fired through one of the
open AvindoAvs, resting his musket on the sill, and Avounded Enoch T.
Harvey badly in one shoulder. Several others were Avounded, and three
were killed. The first squad of rebels, having captured all the men about
the house, were forming them in line ready to march to the boats, Avhen the
second detachment of the enemy, under Capt. Elliott, came up to the edge

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of the woods; and seeing raeu in line near the house, apparently mistook
them for our men, and fired a volley at them, wounding nine men belonging
to Capt. Mickler's command, that officer himself being badly wounded
besides. On the firing of the volley, Lieut. Wiggin started for the blutt" on a
run, and was fired at by the rebels ; and he fell, receiving eleven wounds. By
this time Capt. Elliott and his men came up, and after caring for the
wounded, the prisoners were marched to the landing and loaded into boats ;
and the procession started up the river to the mainland.

On arriving at the mainland the men were disembarked and marched
about two miles, when they came to a plantation house, situated in the midst
of beautiful grounds, but which showed signs of neglect. Here they were
furnished with something to eat. In the course of an hour the wagons came
up from the river, Avhere they had been after the boats used by the expedi-
tion, which were unloaded at this plantation.

The men of Co. H were ordered to take their places in these rude, lum-
bering vehicles, and soou started for Grahamville, -which place Avas reached
soon after dark. No insults were ofl'ered the men ; but on the contrary, a per-
son meeting them might think the party had been out for pleasure. There were
some fine singers among the rebels, and the air resounded with songs the
whole day, and many a laugh went up on the conclusion of stories told by men
on both sides. We Avere prisoners ; but it was thought best to make the best
of it.

On arrival at Grahamville we were escorted up the main street by the
Avhole population, apparentlj^ and the street was made brilliant with bonfires.
We were takeu to a large unoccupied house, where a generous supper was
provided for us, consisting of boiled rice, fried bacon, boiled fresh beef and
soft bread. Husks were prepared in abundance for us to sleep on, and we
all had a good night's rest. Early the next morning Ave Avere called up, pro-
vided Avith breakfast, and then ordered to •' fall in." We Avere marched to
the Grahamville depot on the Charleston & Savannah Railroad, and Avere soon
on the cars. Our guard at this time consisted of Capt. Elliott and his men,
a detachment of Beaufort Artillery. They Avere pleasant and agreeable and
treated us more like friends than enemies. The detachment commanded by
Capt. Mickler Aveut Avith the Avounded to Hardeeville, Avhere there is a hos-
pital. Our next stop Avas at Pocotaligo, Avhere Ave left the cars and marched
about four miles to McPhersonville. a small settlement, and Avere there
turned over to Smith's Sharpshooters, a detachment doing duty there and
under command of Lieut. Seabrook. We Avere very Avell treated here and
had plenty to eat.

After staying here a Aveek Ave received orders early in the "morning to
fall in, and were taken in Avagons to Pocotaligo, Avhere Ave boarded the train
for Charleston, Avhere Ave arrived at 2 p.m., and were marched across the city
to another depot to take cars for Columbia, S. C, 134 miles aAvay. Rumors
of a move by the Federals on Pocotaligo Avas the cause of our hurried re-
moval. At 8 P.M. we entered the cars ; and about sunrise Ave reached Colum-
bia, and Avere marched to the district jail, a distance of a mile. Here our
names Avere taken and a parole was signed, alloAving us the liberty of the
large building and yard. In the latter AA'as running water in abundance, and
a very large shade tree.

On our arrival at this place Ave found 13-1 Union prisoners — mostly
captured on James Island, June 10, 1862. They represented the Seventy-
ninth NcAV York, Eighth Michigan, TAventy-eighth ]\Iassachusetts, Fifty-fifth
Pennsylvania, Third Rhode Island Artillery and Third Ncav Hampshire.
Here Ave found the three men Avho left us so abruptly on the 6th of August.
The party was divided into three messes, and had rations, consisting of
flour, ham, sugar, soap and rice, issued once aAveek; also, every morning
we Avere furnished Avith fresh beef. As the amount of flour given us Avas
not sufficient to last us through the Aveek, the ham and sugar Avere sold, and
the proceeds invested in corn and meal. We Avere allowed 75 cents a pound
for the sugar and 50 cents a pound for the ham. Corn meal Avas furnished
us for .SI. 25 a bushel, the first lot Ave got, but the next Aveek it Avent up to
$3. Bread soda Avas $3 a pound. No ration of salt Avas issued to us, and
it had to be purchased, the price paid being $1 a pound. We had tAvo meals

204 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aiiffr62-

a da.v : breakfast — consisting of soup made of bones boiled in water, thick-
ened Avith corn meal (no salt), and a piece of corn bread — at 9 a.m., and
dinner aliont 4 p.m., which was composed of soup made of the meat from
the aforesaid bones, some rice and a piece of corn and wheat bread. Time
passed very slowly, the men amusing themselves by playing checkers —
marking out the diagram on the hard ground, using pieces of bark to play
with. Others employed themselves playing marbles, and still others in-
dulging in gymnastic exercises, walking matches, etc. The health of the
men at this time was good, no one being seriously ill. We were treated
much better than we expected from reports we had heard of the cruelty
exercised toward Federal prisoners. Fresh Avater for drinking purposes
was obtained from Eutaw spring, but a short distance from the jail, and
some of the guard were always ready to go with the men when the buckets
and pails were empty; and better water I never tasted^ cold, clear and
sparkling as from the springs in our dear old Granite State.

October 5, 1862, we were told to be ready the next morning to start for
Richmond, and that we were to be paroled there and go inside the Federal
lines to wait for exchange. Those having been placed in similar circum-
stances do not need to be told how long the time was before daylight the
next morning. But it came at last, only to bring us disappointment, as Avord
was received that, owing to non-arrival of the cars, we would not start till
the following morning. The time passed away at last, and on the morning
of October 7 Ave bade adieu to the old jail and started for the depot. W^e
were furnished Avith four days' rations, consisting of four small biscuits and
some fried bacon — a small quantity for four days, and probably not a man
but devoured it before night of the first day.

We arrived at Charlotte, N. C , about dark, and were marched a mile
or so to another depot, Avhere we had to Avait till midnight for the arrival of
the train from the north. The guard over us was not very strict, and Ave
were alloAved to roam about at our pleasure. About daybreak Ave passed
through Salisbury, N. C, a place many a Yankee prisoner has cause to remem-
ber. The villages along the line of the road had a deserted appearance, able-
bodied Avhite men being conspicuous by their absence. Just before dark Ave
reached Raleigh, N. C, where Ave left the train and had to stay on the plat-
form of the depot all night; and as there Avas a heaA^y white frost, and our
clothes being thin, Ave suffered greatly from the cold. Poor whiskey seemed
to be plenty. Several fights occurred among the guard, and one Avas so badly
disabled he had to be left behind. Soon after daylight Ave boarded a train of
open cars, and without any mishaps arrived at Weldon, N. C, about 2 o'clock
P.M., Avhere Ave were told we had got to Avait till midnight for a train. Here
Ave had hardtack furnished us in abundance, and the time Avas mostly passed
aAvay in sleeping, as the opportunity for doing so for the past tAventy-four
hours had been poor. At 2 a.m. the ti.iiii arrived, and Ave boarded it. They
were second-class passenger cars and leaked badly, as Ave soon found out,
as a shoAver came up which lasted till Ave arrived at Peterslrarg at 8 a.m. We
remained here till 10 a.m., when Ave started for Richmond, about 20 miles
distant, Avhere Ave arrived at noon. W^e Avere marched to " Hotel de Libbey,"
and were assigned (luarters on the second floor. In the cource of the next
day we Avere called doAvu and signed a parole, and Avere told Ave should be
sent inside our OAvn lines. We learned from one of the guard that a large
lot of officers, captured at Shiloh, Avere to go doAvn riA^er Avith us, and as
soon as they arrived we should start. Our food here Avas small in quantity
and very poor in quality, as e\'ery soldier confined in this place can testify.

About the first of November we started for Aiken's Landing, about 1.5
miles down the river, Avhere Ave boarded the flag of truce boat, the JoJin A.
Warner. At noon the next day we reached Fort Monroe, wheie we were
transferred to the Kennebec, and about dark we arrived at Annapolis, and
Avere marched directly to Camp Parole, some tAvo miles out of the city.
Here were betAveen 15,000 and 20,000 paroled men Avaiting for exchange —
every loyal State being represented. Here Ave remained till Ave Avere notified
to be ready to go back to the regiment. Several men Avere discharged at
this place ; some Avere in hospital, and others Avere detailed on special duty :
so when the squad started for the regiment, there Avere but 14 out of the 36

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captured. We went to New York and secured transportation back to Hilton
Head, Avhere we arrived Feb. 5, 18(!o, after an absence of nearly six months.
We were Avelcomed back b}^ Col. John H. Jackson, and then sent to our
((uarters, and the next day resumed our duties. Todd.

Another diary saj's : " Lieut. Wiggiii and 3 men killed, IG men
escaped, and 35 men taken prisoners. The Seventh Connecticut
ordered to the place."

Another diary says (written by a Co. F man at Stoney's Plan-
tation) : " Capt. Randlett and boat's crew started for Hilton Head
soon after 3 a.m. At daylight returned in a hurry, and reported
capture of Co. H. Capt. Randlett reported to Col. .Jackson, and soon
came back ; and Co. F was soon in surf boats on their wa^^ to Pinck-
ney. Landed and marched five miles to Co. H's Headquarters.
Found 42 [mistake. — D.E.] taken prisoners, 3 killed (including
Lieut. Wiggin), and 3 wounded. Co. F posted pickets. Relieved at
i) P.M. by parts of G and B. Co. F then embarked in the Washington
for Seabrook, thence by their own boats to Stoney's (the headquarters
of the company), arriving there at midnight."

This capture shook our whole force, from center to circumfer-
ence; and to dilate upon the degree of "shake" in the regiment
most interested would seem superfluous.

CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE.

McPheusonville, 22 Aug. 1802.

I have tlie lionor to report that from the reconnoissance of Lieut. -Col.
Colcock of the Second Battalion Cavalry, and Capt. J. H. Mickler, Eleventh
Infantry, and the information obtained from three deserters, I was satistled
that a force of the enemy, stationed on the northeast point of Pinckney
Island and believed not to exceed one hundred men, could be surprised and
captured. For this purpose I ordered Capt. Stephen Elliott of the Beaufort
Artillery, with Capt. J. H. Mickler of the Eleventh Infantry, to organize a
boat expedition.

(Report of Capt. Elliott enclosed.)

For a due understanding of the hazardous nature of the undertakina,
it is necessary to state that a jiunboat cruises in the immediate neighborhood,
and her masts were seen through the trees from the enemy's encampment.
There was not only the danger attending an attack upon an enemy equal in
force, but the still greater risk of being intercepted by the powerful bat-
teries of a war steamer. The conception of the expedition required daring
and great rapidity in execution. A prolonged contest, even if successful,
would have been fatal in its results ....

W. S. Walker,
Col. Comiiiawh'iv/ Third District

.... On the IStli, in company with Capt. Mickler, I made a careful
reconnoissance of the island, and formed my plan of attack. I extended
orders to Capt. Mickler to transport four boats from Horton's to Bear Island,
and to join me there on the evening of the 21st [20th. — D E.] with 100
men. I also directed that 50 men of the Beaufort Artillery, with muskets
and a -i-pounder boat gun. should meet me at Boyd's Landing, on the 19th,
in order to take six boats to Foot Point and Bear Island, by the way of
Broad River .... on the 21st, at 3 a.m., I left Bear Island with detach-
ments of Capt. Mickler's, Leadbetter's and Westcoat's companies, under the
command of their captains, and of the Beaufort Artillery, under Lieut.
Stuart — in all 120 men, 36 of whom acted as oarsmen and remained in the

206 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGBIENT. [A>i,/. '62.

boats, t) in lumiber. Passing down the creek, t^vo miles in length, I lauded
at early dawn on Pinckuey Island, 300 yards in rear of the dwelling house,
which is situated at the apex of an angle whose sides include about 40 de-
grees. Deploying rapidly across the base, I moved forward towards the
point over the ground, — on one side open and on the other covered by a
dense thicket, — up to the camp of Co. H, Third New Hampshire, surprising
them, killing, accoi'ding to the most careful estimate, 15 and capturing 3G,
four of whom Avere wounded. Six were seen to escape, and 5 are known
to have been absent. These, with the previous numbers named, give 62, the
number on their morning report book. The Lieutenant in command, the only
officer present, either escaped or was killed- — there is good reason to believe
the latter. To avoid delay in so exposed a position, I forbade the men to
touch an article, and we returned, bringing oft" the company records and tAvo
fine boats, having remained on the island fifteen minutes. Eight of my men
were wounded, six of them, I regret to say, by their own men. This is the
more provoking, as I earnestly and repeatedly warned both officers and men
against this very danger. Some reason for this may exist in the fact that
some of the men Avere engaged for the first time, that the disaster sprung
from an excess of zeal and courage, and that there Avas not light enough to
distinguish persons from a distance. The mixture of small detachments
too, at all times an element of confusion, is especially so in surprises at
night, A\"hen the necessity of silence demands the most rigid discipline and
uniformity of action .... Stephex Elliott,

Capt. Commanding Expeilithm.

Following are the casualties iu the affair of Aug. 21, 1862 : —

KILLED.

Lieut. Joseph C. Wiggin. Private Charles O. Ring.

Private George AV. Adams. " Nathaniel DoAvns.

WOUNDED.

Private Charles Morgan (not captured : died of Avounds).
" Wm. H. H. Nichols (not captured).

PRISONERS.

Sergt. Charles F. French. Priv. Jeremiah Dugan.

Corpl. Henry C. Page. " Frank Ferren.

" George W. Burnham. " Enoch T. Harvey (Avounded).

" Chas. Sherman. " Josiah F. Hunt.

" Jerome B. McQuestion. " John Lockling.

Chas. Harvey. " Alden E. Metcalf.

Geo. Clough. " Leroy McDuttee.

Wm. Todd. " James O'Neil.

Priv. Thomas Adams. " Timothy Parker.

" Eben Adams. " Ira B. Perry.

" America Briggs. " David B. Page.

Albert Blood. " Walter J. Richards.

" EdAvard Bickford. " James C. Roach.

" Charles F. Burnham " Wm. Robinson.

Wm. Butterfleld. " John A. Smith.

" John Brady. " George A. Turner.

" James Carahan. " Patrick Welsh.

" John B. Davis. " Daniel Jepperson, Jr. (died of

wounds).

The same eventful day, Gen. Hunter announced the appoint-
Tuent on his Staff of 1st Lieut. EdAvard W. Smith of the 15th U. S. In-
fantry as Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, relieving Maj. Charles
G. Halpine, who had been ordered to duty with Maj. -Gen. Halleck,
Commander-in-Chief. The two officers named, each in his turn, be-
came identified with the Department of the South. The latter was

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the "Miles O'Reilly" who figured so extensively in the Department
through the columns of The Xeiv South (the little paper printed at
Hilton Head — first published 15 March 1-S62), and who also wrote
two or more books, each of which was interspersed with poems. His
forte consisted largely of local hits and satires. One occasion for a
poem was the death of a favorite bull at the hands of cruel soldiers,
the aforesaid bull being the ostensible property of a lady located on
one of the Sea Islands. The writer may be pardoned for forgetting
the major part of the poem ; but it began by assuming that the lady
owner was appealing to Gen. Hunter. The poem opened thus : —

Dear General H., my heart is full,
Laraentins for my butchered bull :
The only bull our islands had.

Later on in the poem, the memory of the writer only recalls a
few parts of verses : —

The cruel soldiers, fierce and full

Of reckless wrath, have shot my bull :

The stateliest bull — let scott'ers laugh —

A bull as noble, firm and fair
As that which aided Jove to bear
Europa from the flowing glades.

Quick to the North your order send
(By Smith's congenial spirit penned),
And order them, in language full,
At once to send me down a bull.

(The Smith named was "A. A. Adjt.-Gen." Smith.) The reader
will readily forgive the omissions. The memory of the writer, after
so great a lapse of time, must not be expected to carry a poem, as a
whole, forever.

On the 2 2d the Third New Hampshire was ordei'ed to be relieved,
and on the 23d and 24th the various companies of the regiment were
reunited at their old camp at Hilton Head, near the General Hospi-
tal and within the fortifications, the baggage and parts of the com-
panies, in most cases, being conveyed thither in boats via Skull
Creek. The relieving troops were the Forly-seventh New York and
the Seventh Connecticut.

The next day (25th) the regiment was ordered on Post Guard
(camp not moved), and Col. Jackson issued au order establishing
the daily cftUs.

On the day following (26th), 1st Lieut. Ayer was ordered to
the command of Co. H; and the same order (regimental) directed
that where only one commissioned officer was with a company, the
1st Sergeant could report the result of roll calls to the Adjutant.

The other events of the 26th were the deaths of our Commissary,
Lieut. Thompson of Co. I, and Private Samuel Sweet of Co. B. The
pickets at Braddock's Point were attacked on the night of the 25th.
It was presumably the result of a change in the force there, Co. E
of our regiment having been relieved a day or two before by four
companies of the Forty-seventh New York.

208 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aii,j. '62.

Such was tbe esteem in which Lieut. Thompsou was held, that
on the 27th Col. Jackson issued an order announcing the fact of his
death; and the same order detailed 1st Lieut. John R. Hynes of Co.
A as Acting Commissary.

The same day, Gen. Hunter issued the expected order for the
muster-out of our regimental band on the 31st : that duty to be per-
formed by Capt. Jackson of the Regular Army and Inspector-General
of the Department.

A diary of that day says : " Men are very sick in our regiment :
five lay dead." All the diaries agree that sickness was very prevalent.

There was a general review of all the troops on the 29th, at 5.30
P.M., and upon the parade ground nearly in our regimental front.
This review was ordered by Col. Guss, Ninety-seventh Penns3'lvania,
Commanding the Post.

The 30th was another day of interest. We must have had a
mail, as the commissions arrived, and they fill the vacancies caused
in June last. Capt. Plimpton of Co. E was announced as Major
and directed to turn over the company to 2d Lieut. D. J. Flanders.
This order must also have announced that Lieut. -Col. Jackson
was promoted to Colonel, vice Col. Fellows (resigned), and Maj.
Bedel to Lieutenant-Colonel, vice Jackson (promoted) . These com-
missions had been a long time coming.

[Note. — They had actually been received before, but had been sent
back for revision as to date. When fivst received the commissions did not
bear date coequal with Col. Fellows' discharge, thus working an injustice.
They were revised.]

So short were we of officers for duty, that 1st Sergt. Stearns of
F and 2d Sergt. Head of B were ordered to act as Officers of
the Guard. This is the first of its kind found by the writer.
Earlier as well as later instances were quite frequent wiaere 1st
sergeants and sergeants were appointed acting 2d lieutenants.

To round out the month with interesting matter, the 31st saw
the muster-out of our beloved Band (see "Band"). A general
order was issued by Col. Guss, Commanding Post, announcing the
sentences in several cases of court-martial, among them a few in the
Third New Hampshire (see General Court-Martial) . Though the
month ended on Sunday, we had no services, as so many men were
away on duty. The usual muster and inspection was had. As our
Colonel mustered his own regiment, he had to go wherever the men
were to muster them, except those who were to and did return during
the day.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 94 of the 4th directed a draft of 300,000 militia,
to serve nine months.

General Order 97 of the 7th directed that no sutler shall sell a
postage stamp for more than its face value.

General Order 98 of the 8th detached "West Florida from Depart-
ment of the South, and added it to Department of the Gulf (Butler's) .

Aug. '62.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 209

General Order 100 of the 11th revoked that part of General
Order 61 (see June, 1862) relating to extensions of sick leaves of
absence, and provided that no applications for such extensions be
made thereafter. The order also provided that all who had been
absent more than sixty days (for wounds or disease), and still
unable to rejoin, would be reported to the War Department for dis-
charge.

General Order 101 of the 11th assigned Gen. Halleck to com-
mand of all the land forces of the United States. (This order really
promulgated an order of the President, dated 11 July. Gen. Halleck
really assumed command 23 July. )

General Order 104 of the 13th directed that no person liable to
draft should be allowed to go to a foreign country ; and if he absented
himself prior to draft, to be arrested on his return to the United States,
The writ of habeas corpus was suspended in such cases. Couriers
between legations of friendly powers were exempted from this order.

General Order 107 of the loth provided that officers of the regu-
lar army will, as a rule, be granted leaves of absence to accept
rank of not less than Colonel in volunteer regiments, and that non-
coms, or privates in regular army shall be discharged from regular
army to accept commissions in volunteer regiments.

General Order 108 of the 16th provided that bounty and advance
pay will not be paid to volunteers for new regiments, but only to
volunteers for regiments in the Held and to fill up new regiments then
organizing but not yet full. For the latter the men will be paid the
bounty and advance pay till 22 Aug., and if regiments are not then
complete they will be consolidated and superfluous officers mustered
out. Volunteers for old regiments will be received and paid the
bounty and advance pay till 1 Sept.

General Order 109 of the 16th directed all military commanders
in Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas and Arkansas to seize in an orderly manner, and use for the
necessities or convenience of their commands, any rebel property, real
or personal, for supplies or other military purposes — none to be de-
stroyed in wantonness or malice. And military and naval commanders
were authorized to employ as laborers, within and from the States
named, as many persons of African descent as can be advantageously
used for military or naval purposes, paying them reasonable wages.

General Order 111 of the 18th forbade further appointments to
grade of Major-General or Brigadier-General for meritorious conduct,
etc., except to officers of the regular army and to volunteer officers
who by some successful achievement in the field shall have displayed
the ability for the duties of a general officer ; and no appointment to
be made till after examination as to fitness, etc.

General Order 114 of the 21st forbade any officer (regular or
volunteer) visiting Washington except on leave so specified ; and such
can only be granted by the War Department.

General Order 121 of the 29 th provided that all supplies for
States of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts should be drawn
from Capt. McKim, Assistant Quartermaster at Boston, Mass.

210 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aur/. '62.

IMPORTANT ORDERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 26 of the 15th directed that special drill in the
bayonet exercise be at once begun, and that future inspections shall
include scrutiny as to proficiency in that exercise.

General Order 32 of the 27th repeated the order of the War De-
partment (Act of Congress approved 1 7 July) , directing the muster-
out of all regimental bands on the last day of the month. Capt.
Eichard H. Jackson, First United States Artillery, assigned to that
duty.

The Department Statistics for August, 1862, are: Total troops,
13,145; wounded and sick cases, 3,802; died, 77; wounded, 102;
died of wounds, etc., 4.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff — men, - officers.

Band — "

Co. A 8i) " 2

B 82 " 2 "

C 85 " 2 "

D 83 " 3 "

E 8.5 " 2

F 84 " 3

G 75 " 3

H 71 " 1

I 75 " 1 "

K 77 " 2

Present aggregate 865

Aggregate last report .... 898

The Band, though mustered out 31st, was still borne on the rolls,
as the discharges had not actually been given.

Seven men (B, E, G, H) have died of wounds : one (Merrill of
B) in the hands of the enemy. Five men (G, H) are dropped as
deserters, two of whom had been left sick at Mineola and afterward
sent to Fort Hamilton, New York. Ten have been discharged for
disability (one at Concord, N. II.: French of F) . Three officers
have passed away: Lieut. Wiggin of H (killed at Pinckney Island,
21st), Lieut. Thompson of Co. I (Acting Commissary, 27th, of
disease), and Lieut. Scruton of K (died at Salmon Falls, N. H.,
the I'Sth, of wounds received at James Island, 16th June).

Absent sick : 2 officers of C, and 1 Field and Staff. Co. C has
also two men reported as prisoners of war.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5555555555

Corporals 86788 8 888 8

Prisoners of War ... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 36 0 0 38

Desei'ted 5

Died of disease .... 10

Discharged for disability 10

Absent sick 71

Detached 18

Present sick 153

SKPXKIVIBER, 1862.

g^ EPTP3IBER was ushered in by the detailing of several

1^^ men from our regiment as carpenters to do hammer and
saw service in the (Quartermaster's Department, their
labors to result in houses for the negroes. The detail
was : Barrett of E, Toothaker of F, and Davis of K.

2d Lieut. Smith was ordered from Co. E to Co. A
^0 on the 1st, probably to take Lieut. Hynes' place, Acting
'^""^ Commissary. Our Band (not ours now!) went home on the
Star of the South. Shall we record that the boys wept? TVe
realized as we saw them depart that music did indeed have charms.
A diary says, "Only 20 of F on duty." Mail.

Gen. Hunter and Staff went North on the 5th on the McCMlan,
really en route to Washington, probably for consultation, though a
diary says he was "ordered." Our (Quartermaster, Nesmith, went
on same steamer on leave of absence. Lieut. Hynes was appointed
on the 7th to act as Regimental (Quartermaster during Nesmith's
absence. The command of the Department was turned over to Brig.-
Gen. J. M. Brannan. Mail.

Dr. A. J. H. Buzzell arrived on the 7th, on the St. Marij. He
was our new Assistant Surgeon (under new order of the War Depart-
ment) ; and a "right good one" he proved to be, as will be seen
later on. He found the regiment in a sickly condition, with 500 sick
and off duty.

Tlie Xew York Herald of the 6th said that the draft in New
Hampshire had been postponed till the 15th.

On the 7th the Chaplain recorded that "we could not raise 200
men for parade." On the 7th also, a regimental order appointed
Maj. Plimpton to take cognizance of smaller offences, liable to trial
by a regimental or garrison court-martial, and ordered that offenders
be brought before him.

On the 8th, sickness had become so prevalent that something
unusual was done in our case, the regiment being excused from any
outside duty for one month. Anotlier unusual item of the 8th was that
Gen. Brannan, Commanding Department, ordered a small detachment
of the Seventh New Hampshire, under Corpl. Cogswell, to be tempora-
rily assigned to the Third New Hampshire.

The relieved guards were ordered by Maj. Plimpton, Command-
ing Regiment (9th) to discharge their pieces at a target on the beach.

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•212 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Sept. '62.

Bayonet drill was inaugurated on the 10th, and there was more
fun to the square foot, in consequence, than we had had for months.
Teaching a fancy dance would have been as nothing compared with it.

The events of the 11th were, that Gen. Brannau ordered a regu-
lar system of target practice, and the Chaplain boils down the con-
dition of self and regiment thus: " Not very well; men poorlj- ; reg-
iment bad oft."

We were inspected on the 12th ; but the inspector, Capt. Jackson
of the Regular Arnw, was fastidious and the regiment a little "off,"
for various uncontrollable reasons ; and the inspector didn't complete
his work. Mail. About 100 recruits, under Capt. Allen, and a
batch of commissions on the 12th, as follows : —

1st Lieut. Maxwell . . to Captaui (assigned to D).
" " Allen . . . . " " " " C (relieving Fogg).

Butterfiekl . . " •' " " K.

2d Lieut. Fogg . . . . "1st Lieutenant " '• B (from C).

Cody ...."" " " " C (absent).

Smith . . . ■' " " " '• K.

1st Sergt. Jonah Libby, Jr., " 2d Lieutenant " " B.

" Henry F. Hopkins " " " " " H.

" " J. J. Donohoe " " " " " C.

Capt. Ela was transferred to E from K, and Capt. Ayer was
transferred to H.

The 2d Lieutenants' commissions caused many changes in the
non-commissioned officers ; among them : —

Private George C. Harris of H to 1st Sergeant.

Sergt. JohnH. Thing " B " "

Corpl. S. N. Lamprey " B " Sergeant.

Private John Broadbent " B " Corporal.

Eli Tompkins " B "

A. S. Currier " B "

" E. M. Kempton " B

Sergt. John Kirwin " C "1st Sergeant.

Corpl. John Casey " C " Sergeant.

Private John Keating " C " Corporal.

Charles Hall " C "

The first mention of yellow fever found by the writer was on the
12th, and was connected with the death of a Fourth New Hampshire
man at Hilton Head.

The Chaplain mentioned on the 13 th that he put up a place for
worship, sent home the effects of four deceased soldiers and spent
considerable time with the new recruits.

It appears that on the 13th Maj. Plimpton was in command,
for he it was who issued the orders for promotion of nearly all above
named. Col. Jackson must have been ill, for he was on duty the
14th and selected the names of another detail to go North on recruiting
service. ' The detail was ordered on the 15th and was as follows : —
Lieut. Henry C. Handerson.
Sergt. Converse D. McDonald of E.
" Leonard F. Place " I.

" Thomas Casey " C.

Private Alex'r La Mudge " H.

Wm. Ladd Dodge " D.

" Thomas Hanson " A.

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THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT.

213

They were ordered to report to Lieut. Col. Seth Eastman, Supt.
of Volunteer Recruiting Service at Concord, N. H. "Lucky dogs !"
exclaimed we all. Lieut. Cornelius was by same order relieved from
duty at Concord and ordered to report to the regiment. There was
some trouble with the recruits just arrived, not only evident by the
Chaplain's efforts, but also evidenced by an order from Gen. Brannau,
Commanding Department, that all recruits be examined by the sur-
geons within three days after arrival.

The event of the 15th was the arrival of the Arago, bringing
Gen. Mitchel and staff and a large mail. Gen. Mitchel came to
take charge of the Department. He assumed command the 17th (by
General Order 40) and announced his staff : —

Maj.W. P. Prentice
Lieut. B. Birch . .
'• F. A. Mitchel
" ,T. C. Williams
Israel R. Sealj'
Capt. E. W. Mitchel

Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Start".
Aide-de-Camp.

(his son).

Forty-seventh New York, Actina; Asst.Adjt.-Gen.
Assistant Quartermaster (his son), temporarilj^
assigned to duty as Assistant Aide-de-Camp on
the Staff.

The Confederate Gen. Beauregard assumed command, at Charles-
ton, on the 15th, of the States of South Carolina and Georgia,
and said the forces were as follows : South
Carolina : infantry, 6,564 ; artillery in po-
sition, 1,787; field artillery, 1,379; cav-
alry, 2,817 : total, 12,547. Georgia : total,
7,189. Aggregate, 24 Sept., 19,^736.

Our recruits again. The 16th a Board
of Inspectoi's was appointed for each of
the regiments which had received recruits.
Our regimental Board was Capt. Raudlett,
Assistant Surgeon P^aton, Capt. Wilbur and
Capt. Ela.

A Sept. 8th letter to the 3Ianc]i ester
Mirror (published 16th Sept.), sheds light
on several matters. It says: "Of the
three men of Co. H wounded 21 Aug., two
have died .... Dr. Buzzell, recently ap-
pointed, has arrived and went on duty at
once .... a general court-martial is in
session at Beaufort, and Col. Jackson is
on duty with it ... . Bedel is recover-
ing from a severe illness. Maj. Plimpton
is temporarily in command .... quite
a number discharged for disability lately
.... 22 commissions now due the regi-
ment." [This was written before the arrival of several commissions
about the 12th.— D. E.]

Gen. Mitchel assumed command of the Department on the 17th,
and inspected the Third New Hampshire on the 19th and made a
speech to us. In the evening the Fourth New Hampshire Band (Why
had this band not gone home?) serenaded Col. Jackson.

COTTON.

214 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Sept. '62.

Our recruiting party left us ou the Aragu on the 20th, with the
best wishes of all. One of the first acts of Gen. Mitchel was to
direct Col. Brown, Third Rhode Island (20 Sept.), to relieve Col.
Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, as Commander of the Post of
Hilton Head. About this time there was a movement directed
against Chaplains as a body. (See the Chaplain's Personal.)

The 22d of Sept. 1862 was a memorable one, for on that day
President Lincoln issued his famous Emancipation Proclamation, to
take effect Jan. 1 next. The following words occur in it : " . . . .
all persons held as slaves within any State or any designated part of
a State, of which the people thereof shall be then (1 Jan. 1863) in
rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward and
forever free "

The Savannah Republiran of the 24th called for "Lead ! Lead !"
the several donations to be marked "Lead for the Government."
It said : " Many families have enough when moulded into bullets to
put a company of Yankees to flight," and added: "The citizens of
Charleston have furnished sixty thousand pounds."

On the 25th it is recorded that we had another (small) lot of
recruits. Ou same date the War Department issued a General Order
which is very instructive, and the writer thinks it too good to be
omitted. It was in regard to exchanges of prisoners, and was the
result of an agreement of 22 July 1862. The exchanges were to
be —

Man for man.

Officer for officer- — lower for higher grades.

General in Chief or Admiral, for 60 privates or seamen.

Major-General or Flag Officer, for 40 privates or seamen.

Brigadier-General or Commodore with broad pennant, for 20 privates

or seamen.
Colonel or Captain in Navy, for 15 privates or seamen.
Lieutenant-Colonels or Commander in Navy, for 10 privates or seamen.
Major or Lieutenant-Commander in Navy, for 8 privates or seamen.
Lieutenant or Ensign or Mastei''s Mate in Navy, for 4 privates or seamen.
Midshipman, Warrant Officers in Navy, Masters of Merchant Vessels

and Commanders of Privateers, for 3 privates or seamen.
Non-commissioned Officers, Arn)y or Navy, for 2 privates or seamen.

We may add that the agreement was made between Maj.-Gen.
John A. Dix, U. S. A., and Maj.-Gen. D. H. Hill, C. S. A. Cheer
up non-coms., for here is a War Department order that declares you
to be worth two privates or seamen !

Again the recruits. A letter to Manchester Mirror dated 20
Sept., and published 25th, says: "General Order 91, War Depart-
ment, Adjutant-General's Office, requires Chaplains to be examined
.... Capt. Allen of Co. C has arrived here at last, with about 75
recruits, seven of whom were rejected. Their long stay in New York
did them no good .... the barracks for Cos. A and I are now in
process (provost guard) .... 30 or 40 sick men have been sent
to the General Hospital within a month, to relieve the Regimental
Hospital. Only death since last letter, Thomas L. Rich, Co.
A . . . ."

S(q:>t. '62.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 215

Times had changed. Gen. Hunter had gone North. Gen.
Mitchel was now in command. On the 26th, he directed that all
enlisted men who had been acting as officers in the colored regiment
(First South Carolina Volunteers) return at once to their regiments.
Officers were over-staying their leaves of absence to such an extent
that Gen. Mitchel made an attempt to stop it by ordering, on the
27th, a Board to " sit" on such cases. Capt. Ela of the Third New
Hampshire was the regiment's only representative on the Board.

Admiral DuPont left on the 27th, having been summoned to
Washington. That probably meant a change in commanding ofHcers
of the naval forces in the Department.

The month closed by a raid of a portion of the Forty-eighth
New York from Fort Pulaski (on the 30tli), resulting in the
destruction of a lot of valuable salt works near Bluffton.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 123 of the 3d created the 10th Army Corps (all
of the Department of the South) and assigned Gen. O. M. Mitchel
to its command (he assumed the command the 17th). General Order
126 of the 6th amended previous orders as to organization of regi-
ments and companies of infantry : A regiment of infantry — 10 com-
panies— to have 1 colonel, 1 lieutenant-colonel, 1 major, 1 adjutant
(an extra lieutenant), 1 quartermaster (an extra lieutenant), 1
chaplain, 1 surgeon, 2 assistant surgeons ; non-commissioned staff :
1 sergeant-major, 1 quartermaster sergeant, 1 commissary sergeant,
1 hospital steward. A company to have 1 captain, 1 1st lieutenant,
1 2d lieutenant, 1 1st sergeant, 4 sergeants, 8 corporals, 2 musicians,
1 wagoner, 64 privates — minimum, 82 privates — maximum.

(Under this order our Principal Musician, Gove, was discharged.
See later.)

This order said, as there was no law authorizing mhsicians for
companies, that two musicians might be enlisted for each company
and be paid and rated as privates.

General Order 130 of the 14th called attention to the necessity
of reducing baggage. Officers to be permitted to carry mess chests
and a valise or carpet bag. No trunks or boxes to be allowed in the
baggage trains. Privates to carry no more carpet bags( !) and boxes
in regimental wagons. Sutlers' goods to be carried no more in
regimental wagons.

General Order 140 of the 24th created the Provost IMarshal
General's office (as a sort of a bureau of the War Department).

General Order 141 of the 25th (a proclamation by the Presi-
dent) said : ". . . . all persons discouraging volunteer enlistments,
resisting military drafts, or guilty of any disloyal practice, affording
aid and comfort to the rebels against the authority of the United

216 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Sept.'62.

States, shall be subject to martial law and liable to trial and pun-
ishment by court-martial or military commission. The writ of
habeas corpus is suspended in respect to all persons arrested or who
are now, or hereafter during the rebellion, shall be imprisoned in
any fort, camp, arsenal, military prison or other place of confinement
by any military authority, or by the sentence of any court-martial
or military commission."

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 36 of the 5th was the order by Brig. -Gen. J. M.
Branuan, assuming command of the Department, in obedience (as
he said) to orders from Ma j. -Gen. Hunter.

General Order 38 of the 11th directed that target practice begin
at once. A circular (no number) of the 13th dii'ected that all re-
cruits received for regiments in the Department be inspected by the
regimental commander and surgeon on the third day after arrival.

General Order 40 of the 17th was Gen. Mitchel's order assuming
command of the Department, relieving Gen. Brannan.

General Order 42 of the 26th directed that men of the volunteer
regiments (white), who had been serving as officers in the First South
Carolina (colored) rejoin their own regiments at once.

General Order 43 of the 27th ordered a commission to examine
into the cases of officers who had returned to the Department after
having overstayed their leaves of absence.

The Department Statistics for September are : Troops, 13,837 ;
wounded and sick, 3,623 ; died, 68 ; cases of wounded and sick, 58 ;
died of wounds, etc., 1.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff 5 men, 10 officers.

Co. A 90 " 2

B 95 " 3

C 86 " 3

D 81 " 3

E 89 " 2

F 98 " 3

G 73 " 3

H 71 " 2

I 90 " 1

K 77 " 2

Present aggregate .... 898

Aggregate last report . . . 8G5

The Band had been discharged, entailing a loss of Leader
Gustavus W. Ingalls and 6 first-class, 6 second-class and 7 third-
class musicians : total, 20. The missing ones to make up the
original number had been previous!}^ discharged.

Recruits have been received as follows: A, 11 ; B, 14 ; C, 8 ;
D, 0 ; E, 5 ; F, 20 ; G, 1 ; H, 4 ; I, 22 ; K, 0 : total, 85.

There have been discharged for disabilit}^: Moody A. Sawyer,
Hospital Steward ; H. B. Wing, Principal Musician.

Sept. '62.'\

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

21'

Three 1st sergeants, — Touah Libby, Jr., of B, Henry F. Hopkins
of H and J. J. Donohoe of C — have received commissions as 2d
lieutenants.

Wagoner Hackett of C has been discharged, by an order.

2d Lieuts. Fogg and Cody have been promoted to 1st lieutenants,
and 1st Lieuts. Allen and Maxwell to Captains.

Asst. Surgeon Buzzell and 2d Asst. Surgeon Farrar joined
during the month, the former having been appointed under the new
order of the War Department, authorizing two assistant surgeons to
a regiment instead of one, and the latter in advance of an expected
vacancy.

F G H I

Totals.

Sergeants

5 5 5 5

Corporals . . .

8 8 5 8

Musicians . . .

2 2 2 0

Absent sick . .

■18

Detached . . .

Prisoners of war

0 0 3G 0

Officers detached

0 10 1

Present sick

Absent in arrest

0 2 2 0

Recruits received

20 1 4 22

Discharged for disability

7 2 2 r,

Died of disease .

0 111

CHEVRONS, ETC.

CORPORAL

aw SER(^T. SERGT MAJ. p/?in.mu:

SERtT

PRIN. MUS 18^0

COIVI.SEKGT (^(jLOR 5EK&T

H0SP.5r£lV/ll?D COLOR CORPL.

FIRST SERGT.

COM SERGT 1890

SIGAI/IL CORPS

PIONEER CORPL. P(0/y£EK COKPS

(218)

OCTOBER, 1862.

HE first item of interest in October was the discharge of
Assistant Surgeon Eaton, for disability, on the 1st.
The salt works (see 30 Sept.) were actually destroyed
the same day.

On the 3d Gen. Mitchel ordered the formation of a
new brigade, to be called the Second Brigade of the 10th
Army Corps, and to be composed of the following troops :
Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, Col. Guss ; Seventh Connec-
ticut, Col. Hawley ; Third New Hampshire, Col. Jackson ; Seventy-
sixth Pennsylvania, Capt. Strawbridge. The brigade was relieved
from orders of the Commander of the Post of Hilton Head. Gen.
Terry was assigned to the new brigade. A letter of the 3d to the
Xeiv York Times said: "The present negro quarters — a long row
of partitions into which are crowded young and old, male and
female, without respect to quantity or quality, such has thus far been
the necessity — having become a sort of Five Points, half st^^e, half
brothel, the Major-General has ordered them to be removed outside ;
and accordingly a piece of ground has been selected near Drayton's
Plantation, about two miles off, for a negro village. The negroes
are to be made to build their own homes .... a teacher has been
provided .... to be paid by the Quartermaster's Department."

Gen. Terry assumed conunand of the new brigade on the 4th,
announcing his Staff as follows : Capt. Bacon, Seventh Connecticut,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General; Lieut. Terry (Gen. Terry's
brother) , Seventh Connecticut, and Lieut. James, Third Rhode Is-
land, as Aide-de-Camps. A flag-staff' was raised the same day in
front of the Colonel's tent.

We had a special muster on the 5th, apparently by an order
from the Provost Marshal, Maj. G. B. Van Brunt ; but its exact im-
port is obscure.

Our 30 days' exemption from outside duty expired on the 8th.
On the 0th Capt. Emmons and Lieut. Jonah Libb}^ Jr., got
leaves of absence for 30 days, though Capt. Emmons did not turn
over the company property to Lieut. T. M. Jackson till the 13th.
A general order from War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, of
the 9th, authorized oflficers of the regular ai'my to enlist volunteers

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220 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. I0rt.'62.

to fill the ranks of their commands to the legal standard, and such
enlistments might be for three full years or for the unexpired terms.

The negro church was formally dedicated on the 12th, the Rev.
H. N. Hudson of the Engineer regiment conducting the exercises.
Gen. Mitchel was present and addressed the assemblage. Mail.

Another mail of 15th was an important one, for it contained
nine new commissions for our regiment. The list was as follows : —

1st Lieut. Biiruham to be Captain.

*' " Aver "

2cl " Marsh " 1st Lieutenant.

" " T. M. Jackson "

1st Sergt. Houghton of A, " 2d

Wadlia " G, " "

1st " Stearns " F, " " "

Head " B, " "

1st " Hawkins " I, " "

These were announced on the 15th; and within a few days
thereafter the following changes, among others, were made among
the enlisted men : —

Sergt. Geo. P. Nutting of E, to 1st Sergeant {vice Fogg, resigned).

Corpl. Royal Scales " E, " Sergeant {rice Nutting, promoted).

Private W. S. Abbott " E, " Corporal (r('c'? Scales, promoted).

Sergt. Button " F, " 1st Sergeant (r/r^^ Stearns, com'd).

Corpl. Ackerman " F, " Sergeant.

McCoy " F, "

Private Stetson " F, " Corporal.

Corpl. Ernerson " G, " Sergeant.

Private Paris " G, " Corporal.

" Cassidy " G, "

Corpl. Edgell " G, " Sergeant.

Burley
" Robinson

Private Chapman
" Gerrish

Sergt. Parker

Corporal.
Corporal.
1st Sergeant.

Corpl. Evans " A, " Sergeant.

Private Coftee " A, " Corporal.

Sergt. Morrill " A, " 1st Sergeant.

Corpl. Giddings " B, " Sergeant.

" Morrison " B, " "

Private Edminster " B, " Corporal.

Cos. A and I were relieved from Provost Guard on the 16th and
rejoined the regiment, and received the following highly complimen-
tary letter : —

LETTER TO CAPTS. CLARK AND BURNHAM (COS. A. AND I),
ON liEING RELIEVED FROM PROVOST DUTY.

16 Oct. 1802.
Sirs : Military necessity having again compelled the breaking up of
old associations, by directing the return to their regiment of your com-
mands, I cannot allow the opportunity to pass without expressing to you,
and through you to the officers and non-commissioned officers and privates
of your companies, my most heartfelt thanks for the very courteous and

prompt manner in which my orders have ever been obeyed I shall

ever look back to my connection and association Avith the Third New Hamp-
shire, as represented by yourselves and commands, as one of the green

Oct. '62.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 221

spots of ni}' life That yon will always accjuit yourselves with credit

when called on the battle-field, James Island can testify ; that yon can l^e en-
trusted with intricate, onerous and unpleasant duties, it is only necessary

to advert to the time spent as Provost Guard at Port Royal

G. B. Van Brunt,
Maj. Forty-seventh New York Vols., Provost 31arshal.

There were only seven companies on parade on the 17th. Pay-
rolls were being signed the 17th.

A diary of the 18th said: "The allotment took effect today,
when paid off, and some didn't get a cent." The Netv South of the
18th gave the following as a complete roster of the Third New
Hampshire olHcers : —

ROSTER OF THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICERS.

[New South, 18 Oct. 18G2.]
Col. Jackson, Adjt. Libby, Asst. Surg. Buzzell,

Co. I

Lieut.-Col.

Bedel,

Q-

Nesmith,

Farrar,

Maj.

Plimpton,

Surg.

Moulton,

Chaplain

Hill.

A : Capt

. Claris,

1st Lieut. Hynes,

2d Lieut. Houghton

Wilbun,

Fogg,

" "

Libby, Jr.,

Allen,

Cody,

Donohoe,

Maxwell,

Cornelius,

Head,

Ela,

Dearborn,

Flanders,

Randlett,

Marsh,

Stearns.

Emmons,

Handerson,

Wadlia,

Ayer,

Jackson,

Hopkins,

Burnham,

Dow,

" '•

Place,

Butterfleld,

Smith.

Hawkins.

Gen. Mitchel gave a sort of reception on Sunday, the 19th, to
the officers ; and so many of ours attended that we had no parade.

We had marching orders on the 20th, attended by the usual bus-
tle, and on the 21st we marched to the wharf. Capt. Ela was
directed to assume command of our camp while the men were away.
This expedition was to go to Pocotaligo, on the mainland, a station
on the railroad between Savannah and Charleston. The purpose was
to cut the communication, burn the railroad bridge, destroy a portion
of the track and retire. This in brief was the j^i'ogramme. The
troops were put on board the various craft during the afternoon and
early evening, and at various hours of the night started up the
(Broad) river. The troops were scattered about the fleet, some be-
ing on the gunboats. Co. F was divided thus : the fii'st platoon on
the gunboat Uncas, and the second on the gunboat Patroon. Other
distributions and other troops will appear later on. The troops were
provided before starting with a small parcel of pitehwood splinters
and a bunch of matches. The writer will make no attempt to give
an account of this expedition in one continuous story, but will serve
it up as he finds it furnished by different persons and from different
standpoints. In fact, the writer was not present, being on duty at
the camp. The regiment went practically as a large detail, as will
be seen by the number of men. They had five days' rations and
100 rounds.

222 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. I0ct.'62.

POCOTALIGO, 22 OCT. 1862.

The following account is by L. N. J. of Co. F : —
We landed at Mackay's Point at 7 a.m., and waited for tlie rest of ttie
troops. Started about 9 a.:m. Nearly every man in tlie Third New Hamp-
shire had a bundle of pitchAvood to set Are to the railroad bridge. Over
3,000 troops, 2 field pieces and 2 howitzers. The howitzers by sailors from
Wahash. The Third New Hampshire was last but two in the line The
Forty-seventh New Yorlv and the artillery had the advance. Reached enemy
about 1 P.M., and opened fire on them with artillery, about five miles from
the landing. The rebs fell back a mile, and made a stand on further side of
the marsh, with artillery and infantry. Only a narrow road across the
marsh. Our artillery was placed this side the marsh in a potato field; the
infantry in the Avoods in front. The Third Ncav Hampshire supported the
battery. The shot and shell Avere tlying in all directions. Only two or three
of Third Ncav Hampshire wounded — one of Co. F slightly. The rebs held
their position till the Fourth NeAv Hampshire charged them, when they re-
treated, leaving some ammunition. Our troops foUoAved. Third Ncav
Hampshire advanced to within a short distance of the railroad, Avhen we
took a position in a road to the left of the main road, to check a possible
flank movement. The other troops folloAved them up, driving them about
three miles, fighting every inch of the way. The rebs then retreated across
a creek, and destroyed the bridge over it. Our artillery got out of ammuni-
tion; but the infantry fought until dark, when the enemy got reinforced.
Seeing that the object of the expedition could not be accomplished, the
troops fell back to the boats. We Avere about 12 miles from the boats at
the close of the fight. The ambulances were fcAv, and Ave had to carry
wounded in blankets, on boards, etc. When Ave got Avithin 3 miles of the
boats, Co. F Avas sent back for the dead and wounded. Nearly morning be-
fore Co. F all got in. Enemy was driven about G miles in all. At Mackay's
Point all night.

The troops landed in the early morning. The Third New Hamp-
shire were almost the last to land. Marched nearly five miles before
a shot was fired. In a little while the Third New Hampshire was
ordered up to support the battery, Avhich was actively engaged at
the front. Regiment ordered to lie low : they did. After the artil-
lery had fired about half an hour, the Third New Hampshire was or-
dered forward with fixed bayonets. They rushed forward, across a
field and into the woods, passing over and among the rebels and
Union wounded and dead. Forward again, the Third New Hamp-
shire on one side of the road and a Pennsylvania regiment on the
other. Advanced about two-thirds of a mile, and Third New Hamp-
shire ordered into a by-path to prevent flanking. Soon after, general
retreat. Co. D and part of A returned on the Patroon.

Here is another account, but particularly applying to a certain
part of the experiences of the troops : —

The night before the action, a detail of eight men from Co. B
and 117 in all from the A^arious regiments, went up Broad River,
under Capt. Gray of the Seventli Connecticut, in two launches, Lieut.
Phenix and Lieut. Pearson, both of the NaA-y, each having charge of
a launch. Past Midshipman Stetson was also one of the party. Each
boat had a negro guide. The leading launch, under Lieut. Phenix,
had a boat howitzer. Both went up Broad River a considerable dis-
tance, despite the fact that the negro guides insisted that the launches

Oct. '(52.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 223

had passed the desu'ed point of landing. Pearson suggested to Phe-
nix that the point had been passed, bnt received in reply: "Who's
in command? It's your duty to follow." After rowing further,
Phenix himself became alarmed and ventured to ask Pearson wliere
he thought they were ; to which Pearson had the temerity to suggest
that he was only to follow where Phenix led. Phenix then directed
Pearson's and his own boat turned about and Pearson's to lead.
They rowed a long time, for they had gone far away from and be-
yond the particular place they were to land. At near daybreak they
arrived at the place, but did not actually land. The fleet soon came
along and the two boats proceeded with them. The evident design
of the expedition of the two boats was to capture rebel pickets at
the causeway, near where the action afterward took place. Undoubt-
edly the failure of the plan arranged for the two boats contributed
largelv to the non-success of the whole movement.

A private letter says : " We had a hard fight and whipped the
enemy out of three different positions and drove them back to the
line of the Charleston & Savannah Railroad, about five miles, when
it became dark and the contest ended. The ground was desperately
disputed the whole way. Co. H was joined with Co. I, and the two
were commanded by Capt. Burnham. Capt. A3'er commanded Co.
B, which was filled up by Co. G men. Co. B Avas the color company
for the time being. Capt. Wilbur was in camp at Hilton Head.
Lieut. Fogg was at one part of the fight sent to assist Capt. Butter-
field of Co. K. One man in Co. E lost his left hand. Our regiment,
owing to accident of position, escaped with very little injury."

The bunches of matches and the neat parcels of pitchwood were
not used as intended.

The Historian of the Sixth Connecticut says of this expedition :
"There were 4,r)00 troops, viz.: Sixth Connecticut, Fourtii New
Hampshire and Forty-seventh New York, Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania,
under Col. Chatfield ; Seventh Connecticut, Seventy-sixth Pennsyl-
vania, Third New Hampshire, and tars from the Wabash^ under Gen.
Terry. The Sixth Connecticut loss was given as 5 killed, 29 wounded
and 3 missing."

Only 3 men were wounded in the Third New Hampshire : Corpl.
Warren S. Abbott, Co. P^, in hand; Private Geo. W. Flanders, Co.
F, in hand ; Musician John W. Morse, Co. G, in hand.

The Third New Hampshire is mentioned in Gen. Terry's official
report. He reported in substance as follows : 480 officers and men
of the Third New Hampshire, organized as six companies [to equal-
ize. — D. E.] under Col. John H. Jackson, the regiment on the Boston
and the gunboats Patroon and Uncas. Between 9 and 10 in the
evening (21st), he received a verbal order from Gen. Brannan to de-
tail 107 officers and men to embark in the boats of the men-of-war,
and to proceed to and beyond Mackay's Poiut and endeavor to cap-
ture the enemy's outposts in that vicinity. He detailed 2 officers and
75 men from the Seventh Connecticut, and 2 officers and 32 men
from the Third New Hampshire. Capt. Gray of the Seventh Con-

224 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lOct. '62.

necticut, with 95 men, was directed to proceed up Broad River be-
yond Mackay's Point, and land in the rear of the pickets and cut
off their retreat in the direction of Pocotaligo. The other 12 men,
under Lieut. S. M. Smith, Third New Hampshire, were directed to
proceed up the Pocotaligo River and capture the pickets on Bray's
Island. [Capt. Graj' was unsuccessful. Lieut. Smith captured one
lieutenant and three men, with their horses. See his report else-
where.] The Boston, on which were Gen. Terry's Headquarters,
did not arrive till nearly 8 a.m., 22d. Put his own brigade forward
(not in front), preceded by Lieut. Henry's battery and a naval bat-
ery iinder Lieut. Phenix. These were followed by the Seventy-sixth
Pennsylvania and Seventh Connecticut, Third New Hampshire and
New York ICugineers (several vessels had not yet landed their troops) .
Gen. Terry's Brigade soon united with the First Brigade, and then
Lieut. Henry's battery was exchanged for Lieut. Gitting's batter^-,
and a company of the Third Rhode Island Artillery was assigned to
duty with the boat howitzers. The whole column was then put in
motion, but was soon halted by Gen. Brannan's orders, who also
directed pickets thrown out and await his arrival. Tliis halt was
made some two and a half or three miles from the landing. On
Gen. Bran.nan's arrival the whole force advanced by Hank. Ap-
proaching " Frampton's," artillery was heard in front, and Gen. Terry
soon received orders to form column and move forward at double-
quick to support First Brigade, then engaged. He here detailed half
a company of the Seventh Connecticut as a hospital guard, and the
other half, under Capt. Tourtellotte, he assigned to assist in serving
the boat howitzers. Then Gen. Brannan directed, and Gen. Terry
sent the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania (his leading regiment) into the
woods 200 yards to left of road, to protect left flank of first line,
and the Seventh Connecticut and Third New Hampshire were deployed
on the right and left, immediatel}" in rear of the batteries, which were
rapidly firing. The brigade remained here some time, the men lying-
down and escaping serious injury. Again Gen. Terry, by orders
from Gen. Brannan, moved forward a short distance beyond the guns,
while a charge upon the battery in our front was executed by troops
of the First Brigade. The enemy being driven from their position,
Gen. Terry was again ordered to advance his line, and tried to do so,
but was unable to do it in line,, owing to the woods and marsh. He
did so by a flank into the road, after passing over which (causeway)
he again brought his brigade into column, the Third New Hampshire
and Seventh Connecticut being on the right of the road and the
Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania on the left. On being ordered to send a
regiment to the front double-quick, Gen. Terry sent the Seventy-
sixth Pennsylvania, and then Gen. Terry went personally and posted
the Third New Hampsliire and one boat howitzer in a position desig-
nated by Gen. Brannan. "Having accomplished this," says Gen.
Terry, "and coming to the front, I found the Seventy-sixth Penn-
sylvania and Seventh Connecticut already deployed on the left and
right of the road just Avithin the edge of the wood which borders the

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marshy banks of the Pocotaligo River, beyond which the enemy had
taken position, the batteries being on the road a little in advance of
the line."

" 8oon after my arrival," says Gen. Terry, " our artillery fire
was much slackened, owing to the exhaustion of the ammunition ;
and the fire of the enemy correspondingly increased." The flank
companies of Seventh Connecticut (Sharp's breech-loaders) were then
ordered to open fire, which they quickly did ; and the result was the
opposing battery was completely silenced. Two companies of Seventy-
sixth Pennsylvania then arrived.

About five o'clock Gen. Terry says he. learned from Gen. Bran-
nan that the bridge had broken down, and that it was impossible to
follow the enemy further, and that he (Gen. Brannan) had deter-
mined to withdraw his forces.

Gen. Terry covered the withdrawal. The Third New Hamp-
shire, which was still at some distance to the left and rear, in the
position where Gen. Terry had posted it, was then brought back to
the road, its right resting upon it ; and the boat howitzer under En-
sign Wallace, which had accompanied the Third New Hampshire,
w\as brought to the front, where it discharged the last artillery fire of
the day. The troops went into bivouac, as if to wait till next da}^
and fight again ; but next day re-embarked for Hilton Head. The
Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania was the last to leave. Gen. Terry made
favorable mention of Col. Jackson.

Lieut. 8. M. Smith with a small detail captured several of the
enemy's pickets, and the following report tells the story : —

LIEUT. S. M. SMITH'S REPORT.

Hilton Head, S. C, 25 October 1S(;2.
Colonel : I have the honor to report that I left the Boston at II p.m.,
with 12 men and a negro guide, to capture a picket post. Went up the river
by water to within two miles of my destination, landed and reached the rear
of the picket a little after daybreak. Sent six men to occupy a dyke in the
rear, to capture any who might escape me, tlien advanced and captured two
cavalry pickets (one a 1st Lieutenant in ^lorgan's Cavalry). Learning
tliat two more pickets would soon be in, ordered the dyke guard to let them
pass in, and stationed the remaining force about the grounds, with orders
to allow the rebels to enter the line and then capture them, which was done.
I then embarked and returned to the fleet ; and delivered the prisoners to
Gen. Brannan, the property (consisting of 3 valuable cavalry horses, -t sets
cavalry equipments, 2 double-barreled fowling pieces, 1 rifle, 3 cartridge
boxes and 3 belts) to Capt. Coryell, Quartermaster of Gen. Brannan's Bri-
gade, by order of Gen. Brannan. My thanks are due Master Orman of the
gunijoat Paul Jones, who accompanied me with 8 men.

Your obedient servant,

S. M. S.MITH,

John H. Jacicsox, Lieut. Third Beej. JSfew Hampshire Vols.

Col. Third Berj. Mw Hampshire Vols.

The following list will be of interest : —

Gunboat Paul Jones.

Transport Ben Deford : GOO of Forty-seventh Pennsylvania; 400

of Fifty-flfth Pennsylvania.
Gunboat Conemaugh : 850 of Fourth New Hampshire.

226 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ^Ort. '62.

Gunboat Wissahiclcon : 250 of Fourth New Hampshire.

Transport Boston : 500 of Seventh Connecticut ; 380 of Tliird New
Hampsliire, Col. Jackson.

Gunboat Patroon : 50 of Third New Hampshire.

Gunboat Uncas : 50 of Tlaird New Hampshire.

Transport Darlington : 306 of Sixtli Connecticut.

Transport Beliff: 200 of Sixtli Connecticut.

Gunboat Marhleliead : 230 of Third Rhode Island Artillery.

Gunboat Vixen : 70 of Third Rhode Island Artillery.

Transport Flora : 300 of Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania.

Gunboat Water Witch: 130 of Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania.

Armed Transport George Washington : 350 of New York Engineers.

Armed Steamer Planter .- 450 of Forty-eighth New York and a
Third Rhode Island Battery.

Towed, on lighters from Hilton Head; 1 Section of Light Co. E, Third
U. S. Artillery; 1 Section of Battery H, First IT. S. Artillery.

Four of ,tbe Drum Corps were with the colors ; the rest, in-
cluding Spencer, Graham, Morse, Vesey and others, formed a
stretcher corps. Morse was hit on back of hand very slight. Gra-
ham hit, injuring his j9a»^s only. Wounded placed on the Ben
Deford, Boston and Flora.

The regiment arrived back at camp during the 23d, and resumed
the usual routine.

There was great excitement about the Head on the 25th, on ac-
count of the appearance of the yellow fever. Gen. Mitchel and Staff
left that day for Beaufort, several of them being sick.

Gen. Brannan was dii'ected, on the 27th, to assume command of
the Department during the temporary illness of Gen. Mitchel. Alas
for poor Gen. Mitchel ! The illness was temporary, to he sure, but
nevertheless fatal. On same day Co. F was ordered to recover a lot
of boats belonging to the Pocotaligo expedition ; and the company
proceeded on the 28th, taking the George Washington at dajdight
and proceeding up Broad River. The account, by L. N. .J., is as
follows : —

Found two at Port Royal Island, then went to Mackay's Point. Shelled
the rebel picket off and returned to Hilton Head, arriving at 3 p.m. At dark
was ordered aboard same steamer, and by 9.30 were ready to start. Ran up
Skull Creek, and anchored off Pope's. At daylight, 29th, went up the river
again to Mackay's Point. Shelled the rebel pickets, and then ran up the
Coosawatchie Creek about two miles. The creek there was so narrow,
didn't go any further. Capt. Randlett in command. Ran back and then up
the Pocotaligo Creek about six miles. Saw pickets at Stewartson's Place.
They were lying down and did n't see us till within 100 yards. Our bow
gun was not bearing on this side, so Ave opened lire with our rifles at first.
They skedaddled. The bow gun was soon firing at them with grape and
shell. Some of the boys went ashore and got a few^ trophies. We shelled
the woods right and left. We were in sight of the battlefield of the 22d.
Returned to Hilton Head, and were at camp at 5 p.m. (29th).

A Board of Inspectors was appointed on the 28th to examine
certain recruits for Third New Hampshire. The following were de-
tailed : Gen. Terry; Col. Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania ; Col.
Hawley, Seventli Connecticut ; Col. Jackson, Third New Hampshire,
and Surg. Scholl, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania. The excitement
caused by the yellow fever had not abated, but rather increased ; and
if each had had his wish, he 'd have been e?t route to the North
instanter.

Oct. '62.']

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

227

The Scotia and the Anr/Ua, two irou screw steamers, English
built, were towed into the harbor the 2.sth by the gunboat Flambean,
having been captured near Bull's Bay by the bark Restless while at-
tempting to run the blockade. The cargo of the Scotia alone was
said to have been worth £135,000 sterling.
Alas for the scourge ! Capt. Warfield, the
Post Commissary, died 28th ; and other
officers were stricken. The funeral cortege
was in part composed of Companies A and
I of the Third New Hampshire, and drum-
mers of the Third New Hampshire, Ninety-
seventh Pennsylvania and Seventh Connec-
ticut.

On the 29 th the yellow fever claimed
Col. Brown of the Third Rhode Island ; and
on the 30th, our beloved Gen. Mitchel suc-
cumbed to the grim monster, at Beaufort
(see Nov. 1) . Several of his Staff were also
stricken. The excitement, already great,
was heightened by the news of Gen. Mitchel's
death. All the flags were half-masted, and
a general suspension of active operations eu-
sued. All were sad. We did not know
whose turn would be next. The gloom was
like a pall — heavy, dispiriting, and with hardly a seeming avenue
of escape. 'T was worse than battle. Give us, said we, a visible,
tangible enemy, and we will overcome or be overcome ! But this
invisible, this insidious foe — this yellow-jack, is beyond our com-
prehension ; and tliough we have no respect for him, we all ac-
knowledge his superiority and power.

Department Quartermaster Capt. Elwell died the 30th, and the
funeral of Col. Brown (Third Rliode Island) occurred same day, the
drum corps of the Third New Hampshire taking a prominent place in
the funeral cortege.

The month closed with everybody sad.

M/\&NOLIA

CflEV/lL-DE-FRISE. fO« OfiSTKUCTfOW.

(Never encountered by Third New Hampshire Volunteers.)

228

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

iOct. '62.

SUPPLEIVIENTr,

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 149 of the 2d provided that any person mustered
into the Corps of Sharpshooters shall have made in five consecutive
shots, at 200 yards at rest, a string of uot over 25 inches, or the string-
oft" hand at 100 yards, the certificate of such shots to be written on
the target used.

General Order 160 of the 1-Sth provided for army trains and
baggage :—

Heacl(inarters train

for ail army cor[)s ....
" a division or brigade
" a full infantry regiment
" a light artillery battery
" a squad of cavalry . .

4: wagons.
3

General Order 167 of the 24th directed that a special inventory
be made of all arms and reported to the Chief of Ordnance.

General Order 169 of the 27th provided for a special report of
killed, wounded and missing after each battle.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 46 of the 27th directed Gen. Brannan to take
command of the Department during the illness of Gen. Mitchel.
(He died.) ^

The Department Statistics for October are : Total troops,
14,980; wounded and sick, 4,370; died, ()5 ; cases, wounded, etc.,
308; died of wounds, etc., 10.

Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff

Co A

5 m

. 95

. 85

. 80

■ E

. 87

. 97

. 71

. 89

9 officers.
3

853
8G4

891

898

Present aggregate . . .
Aggregate last report

There have been nine discharged for disability — one (a
for G) by order: total discharged, 10.

Died of disease, 8 ; of wounds, 1 : total died, 9.

L-ecruit

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

229

The following have beeu promoted to 2d Lieuteuaut : —

1st Serat. R. W. Houghtou of A.

2cl " J. M. Head " B.

1st " Geo. Stearns " F.

2d " A. J. Wadlia " G.

1st " M. P. Hawkins "I.

2a " L. F. Place "I.

Other promotions by commissions have beeu as follows :

2d Lieut. Dearborn to 1st Lieutenant.

2d " Marsli '• 1st

1st " Ayer " Captain.

2d " Jaclvson '• 1st Lieutenant.

1st " Burnliam " ... ... Captain.

2d " Dow " 1st Lieutenant.

Our Asst. Surgeon Eaton has resigned.

Sei'geants . . .
Corporals . . .
Musicians . . .
Absent sick . .
Absent in ari'est
Detached . . .
Prisoner of war
Present sick . .
Officers detached
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(Never encountered by Third New Hampshire Vohniteers.)

NOVKMBER, 18B2.

HE month opens with an order from Gen. l>rannan,
^^ Commanding Department, announcing the death of Gen.
"y\^ Mitchel. The main facts gleaned therefrom were that

he died at G.20 p.m. on the 30th ult., at Beaufort;
that he was a graduate of West Point, 1829 ; that he
took command of a division in the AVest at the breaking out
of the war. Every post was directed to fire 13 minute guns
at meridian, and to fly flags at half mast till sunset, and all
otlicers to wear badge of mourning 30 days.

On the 2d, which was Sunday, there was a general observance
of the day in honor of Gen. Mitchel, many regiments having funeral
services. Sickness continued to be in order, and no doubt the
yellow fever deaths had a very depressing effect upon those sick
with other diseases. On the 4th, Co. A was sent to Seabrook for
a week's tour at Battery Mitchel, in process of construction. (Jn
the 5th occurred a species of commendable diplomacy on the part of
Gen. Branuan ; for he then announced the deaths of Col. Brown of
Third Rhode Island (30 Oct.), Capt. AA^arfield (28 Oct.), and Capt.
AVilliams, Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Mitchel (29 Oct.), and eulogized
them. Of the group of officers who died so nearly together, of a
dread scourge, it Avas eminently proper that the General's death be
flrst announced, not only in deference to his rank, but to avoid or
perhaps soften the effect which would undoubtedly have been caused
had so large a group of deaths been announced in one general order.

'Twas not till the 6th that Gen. Branuan issued an order con-
gratulating the troops on their success at Pocotaligo. This is
further proof, if any were needed, to show that even the officials were
too busy fighting yellow-jack to attend to routine business.

The 7th was the anniversary of the taking of Port Royal and
was duly observed by the firing of salutes at noon from the forts and
the Wabash.

On the 8th there were several Third New Hampshire men at
work on the " big magazine." The weather was getting cooler, and
the yellow-jack excitement abated accordingly.

On the 9th, we find the thermometer at 64° at noon. Again
the yellow fever ! Our regiment furnished Cos. F and D for funeral
escort on the 10th, to attend the last sad rites over a captain of the
Ninth Maine, who died of yellow fever. The excitement, partially
allayed, was again fanned into flame.

(231)

232 THIRD NE\Y HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xov. '62.

Co. I went to Battery Mitchel on the 11th, relieving Co. A (a
week's tour). The yellow fever victims were falling one by one.
Mr. Gould, of the Adams J^xpress Co., died of the dread disease on
the 14th; and the deaths from that and other causes had become
so frequent, that an order was issued that day by Gen. Terry, for-
bidding music or drums to beat by funeral escorts until the escort
had passed outside the intrenchments. Think for a moment of the
conditions which led to this order, the wisdom of which could not be
questioned. There was a duty to the living not to be ignored. This
was especially true as applied to those who were sick. 'Twas not a
pleasant or a health-giving sound to them, reminding them, as it did,
that one more unfortunate had been mustered out and that the next
funeral might be theirs. We pass to other subjects.

A diary says, " 14th Nov. : No mail for twenty days." Those
words, though few in number, meant a great deal to a soldier. We
were somewhat "rested" on the 15th by a change of subject, in the
rumor that the famous rebel iron-clad "290" (the Alabama) was
olT our coast and had become possessed of our mail, and was liable
at any time to waltz right into the harbor and invite us to a ball.

President Lincoln, on the 1.5th, invited and enjoined a proper
observance of the Sabbath, throughout the Armj^ and Navy. The
loth and 16th were very rough days : sand storms on the land, and
gales at sea. ' The Massachusetts, which left Hilton Head for New
York on the 14th, was driven back on the IGth; but put to sea
again same day, having on board the late Gen. Mitchel's Staff.

On the 17th, the plan of weekly tours by companies, to Battery
Mitchel, appears to have been practically changed to a more perma-
nent basis ; for on that day Gen. Terry apportioned the required
men to (from) different regiments, the Third New Hampshire being
ordered to furnish one officer and thirty-one men.

The same day Col. .Jackson, with the evident intent to properly
apportion duties, directed that Lieut. -Col. Bedel and Maj. Plimpton
superintend the company drills each alternate week, beginning then
with Lieut. -Col. Bedel.

A mail arrived on the 18th, though we did not get it till full 26
days since last ; and we had not only a big mail, but a big time
digesting it (19th).

Co. I returned on the 18th from Battery Mitchel.

The mail caused changes in the regiment, among others the
following : —

E : Corporal M. P. Donley to Sergeant, rice McDonald, discharged.
E : Private Geo. W. Benson to Corporal, vice Donley promoted.
E : Private Orville Goss to Corporal, vice Millett, resigned.

COL. JACKSON TO GOV. BERRY.

[In substance. — D. E.]

Nov. 21, 1862.

Maj. Plimpton goes by this (mail) steamer to New Hampshire [didn't

go. — D. E.] to enlist a band for the Second Brigade and to have the men

of Co. II noAv at Camp Parole forwarded to the regiment, and requests

the kindly offlces of the Governor in bringing about the latter object.

JVop. '62.^ THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE EEGIMENT. 233

Suggests the old instruments now in hands of okl (former) band be turned
over to Maj. Plimpton. Says Dr. Moulton has been absent over 100 days;
that the regiment needs about 200 men, and if not recruited voluntarily,
suggests a draft. Says the Third New Hampshire now has four officers
in New Hampsliire on recruiting service; but only two are permitted by
War Department, and wants two sent back. Further says, Lieut. Cornelius
had been relieved by order from the General commanding the Department,
and Lieut. Handerson detailed in his stead. That Sergt. Place, now on re-
cruiting service in New Hampshire, had been promoted to Second Lieutenant
and ought to return to regiment.

(A postscript to above, dated 28th, says orders have been receiv-
ed from Washington for no more officers to be sent on recrniting
service, and Maj. Plimpton will remain with regiment.)

Under anthority of an order from War Department, Gen. Brannan
on the 2 2d convened a Board of Officers to examine volnnteer officers
as to their capacity, qnalificatious, propriety of conduct, efficiency,
etc. The Board was made up as follows : Brig. -Gen. Terry, Col. Guss
(Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania), Col. Jackson (Third New Hamp-
shire), Col. Strawbridge (Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania), 2d Lieut.
Huggins (Forty-seventh New York) . The latter is mentioned else-
where, and under peculiarly interesting circumstances.

Several frosts had occurred, and we then felt that the sickly
season was practically over. What a relief !

Hilton Head was getting to be quite a place. In proof of this, an
order of the 23d directed the organization of a Fire Brigade (wholly
from Forty-seventh New York) ; and in case of fire each regiment to
send details (Third New Hampshire, seventy privates for Engine
No. 3). In all there were 4 engines and 1 hook and ladder. As a
reminder of the President's order (see 15th), we had a sermon, on
the 23d, by our Chaplain, the first by him in three months though
that long period was partially caused by his physical inability to
preach.

The 24th (Monday) was a sad day for Pi-ivate Lunt of the 9th
Maine ; for on that day the order was issued for his execution for
desertion and highway robbery. A full account of the execution,
which took place 1 Dec, will be found elsewhere.

Orders arrived on the 25th, from Washington, for no further
details to be sent North on recruiting service. Apples at Hilton
Head, $10 per barrel.

On the 25th, also, Gen. Terry ordered another detail for Battery
Mitchel and said: "Go tomorrow, prepared to stay a week." This
would look as if the weekly tour was then being reinstituted.

What were we doing about that time in matter of drills? On
the 26th an order said :".... Company drill 8.30 to 10 . . . . ;
battalion drill, 3 to 4.30 . . . ."

The 27th was the old-fashioned New England Thanksgiving. How
did that old custom affect us? We will see. Gen. Saxton (Military
Governor) appointed the day as a day of Thanksgiving for Freedinen,
their teachers, and the .superintendents of plantations. At Fort
Pulaski, where the Fortj'-eighth New York were happily housed, the
regiment gave a fete and festival on a magnificent scale, inviting prac-

284 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nor. '62.

ticall^' all the offlcers in the Department. Some of our officers went.
A steamer conveyed the invited guests (Gen. Terry and Staff among
others) , and returned them at the close of the festivities. We cannot
afford more space to the Forty-eighth New York than to say they
"did it up brown." Our Chaplain passed the greater part of the day
with the man Lnut, to be shot on the following Monday.

A diary says : " A lonesome day ; salt horse for dinner, rice for
supper." This man evidently had some liver trouble. Another diary
says: "Baked beans, greased pig, base ball." This man had a
quick flow of blood, with tendency to " buoyancy." Another says :
"Dress parade in the morning, followed by remarks from Col.
Jackson, a prayer by the Chaplain ; greased pig in the afternoon."
This man was all right.

The whiskey question "bobbed up serenely" from many a stand-
point. On the 28th Gen. Terry issued an order in which he said:
"Army Kegulatious provide for issue of whiskey only in case of

exce.ssice fatigue or exposure — not as a reward of labor

The ordinary fatigue duty of eight hours per day in good weather is not
more laborious than the duty of the infantry soldier on the march,"
etc. The order provided that officers must be present whenever
whiskey rations were issued ; that the men's names must be called ;
that they- must then drink or refuse it ; no one to take it away or
give it to another ; all such refused whiskey to be turned over to the
Commissary. Here was a "pretty how do you do." Supposing John
Smith was a stout, able-bodied man, and his comrade and tent-mate,
Bill Jones, was a weakly, sickly chap, and John desired to give Bill
his ration of whiskey. He was debarred from such a kindly act by
the provisions of the order. By and by, said one, they'll be requiring
a chap to take the oath of allegiance with each ration of whiskey or
shoot him if he refuses to swear. Knowiug how very numerous ( !)
the cases were where soldiers are anxious to give away their whiskey
ration, it was to be feared that many a hardship would ensue.

The Chaplain visited Lunt again on the 29th, and prayed with
him. He says in his diary, "I fear his penitence is not sincere."
The Chaplain staid with him all night the 30th — his last night on
earth. A Mr. Butts preached to us on the 30th, in place of our
Chaplain, who was with Lunt nearly all day.

SUPPLENIKNT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 182 of the r)th directed Gen. Burnside to relieve
Gen. McClellan (Army of the Potomac).

General Order 189 of the 18th directed that a regimental armorer
be appointed by (in) all regiments not armed with the Springfield
rifled musket of 1855-61, and he to be paid extra pay — 40 cents
per day. (See Regimental Armorer.)

General Order 193 of the 22d directed the discharge of all per-
sons who had been arrested for discouraging enlistments, opposing
draft, etc.

Xov. '62.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

235

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 47 of the 1st made the sad announcement of the
death of Gen. Mitchel.

General Order 50 of the 5th announced other yellow fever deaths :
Col. Brown, Third Rhode Island Artillery; Capt. Warfield, Depot
Commissary; Capt. Williams, Aide-de-Camp, of Gen. JMitchel's Staff,

General Order 51 of the 6th was an order congratulating the
troops who participated in the action at Pocotaligo, 22d ult.

General Order 56 of the 24th approved and promulgated the
sentence of Private W. W. Lunt, Co. I, Ninth Maine (a deserter ; case
noted elsewhere).

Department Statistics : Total troops, 14,031 ; wounded and
sick, 3,201 ; died, 24 ; caseswounds, etc., 89 ; died of wounds, etc., 1.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Start'
Co A

. . 4 m

en, 9 oft]
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
39
38

cers.

9'>

C .

. . 83

D .

. . rn

. . S-t

. . 92

G .

. . 09

H .

. 8,S

K .

. . 74

Present aggregate . .
Aggregate last report . .

. . S27
. . 853

" BUG
" 892

Three have been discharged, to enlist in regular army (B, F, K).

Private V. E. Chase of Co. E died 21 July last in New York,
but notice of same was not received at regiment till this month.

One man, Principal Musician N. W. Gove, was discharged, at
Concord, N. H., b}' an order from the War Department. (See Gen-
eral Order 126 of Sept. 1862, which does not provide for a principal
musician. Supplement.) i "xL'

Lieut, Hynes, who was dealing out our rations, — i. e., detailed for
that purpose, — was appointed (commissioned) Regimental Quarter-
master, vice Nesmith, discharged.

Prisoners of war, same as last month.

K 1

otal

Sergeants . . .

. 5

Corporals .

. . 8

».;

Discliarged for di

sability 1

Died of disease .

... 0

i'>

Officers detached

. . . )

()

Men detached .

. 5

Absent in arrest

. . . 0

(236)

DECKMBER, 18B2.

HE opeuing day of this winter month was a peculiarly sad
one, for at 11 a.m. the deserter Lunt was shot. Full par-
ticulars elsewhere. Mail. The weather Avas sufficiently
cold to remind us briefl}' that it was winter. On the night
of the 6th we had ice a quarter of an inch thick. Lieut.
W :idlia got a 20 days' leave on the 8th on account of ill health.
The same day three steamers of the Banks' Expedition to New
Orleans put into our harbor for coal.
The War Department on the 9th issued an order (General Order
202), fixing the price of clothing, etc. ; and as the reader may be de-
sirous to know the prices, we gratify him by extracts from the
order : —

Brass Letters and Xos., each, .S .01 Wall tent fly .§17.00

Uniform coat 7.21 Forai^e cap .56

Chevrons for non-com- Trowsers 3.75

missioned stall" . . . 1.25 Shirts 1.4G

Chevrons for 1st Sergeants, .35 Drawers 95

" •' Sergeants . . .2-1 Stockings 32

" Corporal . . .20 Great coat 9.50

Bootees, sewed 2.05 Knapsack and strap . . . 2.14

" pegged 1.48 Haversacks, painted ... .56

Blankets 3.60 Camp kettles 55

" rubber 2.55 Fife 50

Canteen and strap 44 Drum, complete 5.50

Mess pans 23 Common tent 21.50

Wall tent 35.00 Shelter tent 3.25

Annual allowance for clothing (volunteers), .$42.00.

Co. E on the 11th went to Pinckney Island via Seabrook, as an
escort to a surveying party under charge of Maj. Butts of the Engi-
neers. The companj' was directed to take its camp and garrison
equipage and be prepared to stay a week (see l.Dth). Mail.

On the 11th also, Gen. Terry relieved the Third New Hampshire
detail from further daily duty at the receiving magazine (see 20
Dec.) , and the order severely scolds the entire details (regiments) for
inefficiency. What did Gen. Terry expect? Did he expect soldiers to
put in 10 hard solid hours a day with shovel, when they were hired to
shoulder a musket? "Go to!" w^hatever that may mean. The
movements of Co. E during its brief sojourn on Pinckney Island are
not deemed of sufficient consequence to record.

(237)

238 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Dec. '62.

Mail, 12th. The Steamer Prometheus, with four companies of
Fifteenth New Hampshire, put into our harbor on the 13th, in dis-
tress (the distress is applied to the vessel) . They landed, accom-
panied by their Colonel and Chaplain ; and they all visited us on
parade. That was on Saturday. Next day they visited us again
and, with the Forty-second Massachusetts (another regiment of the
Banks' Expedition), formed on our flanks at parade and during
services.

Co. E returned to the regiment on the 15th. The diaries were
conflicting at this point. One says Co. E returned 15th ; and another,
under date of 16th says : " Second platoon of Co. E went to Pinck-
ney." Another diary, 18th, says : "First platoon to Pinckney Island
today." Under date of 16th a letter says : " Eight deaths in regiment
to date."

On the 18th Co. F went to Battery Mitchel and relieved Co. D
(a week's tour) .

The length of time since last payment of the troops had substan-
tially exhausted even the officers' money ; and to relieve them, Gen.
Brannan ordered on the 19 th that two rations be issued to officers under
certain restrictions.

On the 20th (see 11th also) Gen. Terry again placed Third New
Hampshire on detail of daily duty at the receiving magazine, the Third
Ehode Island and the Third New Hampshire to furnish all, beginning
22d inst. with Third Rhode Island. Mail.

A diary of the 21st says, " Co. E'back to camp ; " and that is un-
doubtedly correct, as the next day (22d) a Co. E diary says, " A
battalion drill on beach." Sunday, the 21st, was so rough a day
(very high winds) that we had no services at parade. The Drum Corps
had its full complement of 20 on the 2 2d.

We find the Zouaves drilling ou the 23d. They were of the Banks'
Expedition, and are the One Hundred and Sixty-second (Duryea's)
New York.

On the 24th we reflected that the morrow would be Christmas ;
but what difference to us? Co. F was relieved from duty at Battery
Mitchel ou the 25th. We had Christmas services at 9 a.m., and a
mail in the afternoon. (Co. F arrived about 4 p.m.)

On the 27th a diary says : " The Star of the South sailed today,
taking all the sick from the General Hospital and many on leaves of
absence. Capt. Randlett goes on a sick leave, and Lieut. Nesmith
(recently discharged : Regimental Quartermaster) goes home, not to
return."

An order of the 29th, by Gen. Terry, regarding the approaching
muster, named the following troops ; and presumably all named were
at Hilton Head : —

New York Vohinteer Engineers. Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

Detachment First Mass. Cavalry. Third New Hampshire.

Light Co. E, Tliird U. S. Artillery. Forty-seventh New York.

Third Rhode Island Artillery. Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania.

Co. C went to Battery Mitchel. On same daj- we find our Chap-
lain busily engaged in assisting a Mr. Boston of Newport, N. H., in

Bee. '62.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 239

collectiDg historical matter for a book Mr. Boston was about to issue,
containing the histor}' of all the New Hampshire regiments. Next day,
the Chaplain very properly remarks that he finds it will require several
days to complete the matter.

Co. Kwent to Battery Mitchel on the 31st for (it was said) a ten
days' tour. The event of the last day of the year was the sinking of
the famous Ilonitor., on its way to our Department. She left Hampton
Eoads (Fort Monroe) at 2.30 p.m. on the 29th, in tow of the U. S.
Steamer Rhode Island; and during a severe blow was sunk with her
crew, except 2 officers and 12 men, who were saved by almost super-
human efforts.

The following data, not especially of Third New Hampshire, but
of interest nevertheless, is given, as a fitting close of the year : —

DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

During the year 1862, 215 officers resigned, besides 10 while under
charges, 3 for incompetency, and 5 dismissed by general court-martial.
1,726 enlisted men w-ere discharged, and about 750 died.

These figures do not include Key AVest for the month of
December.

The year 1863, which we are about to enter, proved to be an
eventful one, far exceeding in importance the year just passed.

SUPPIvElVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 202 of the 9th gave prices of clothing (see Clothing
or similar title).

On the 2 2d (this is inserted for its great historic value, though not
directly connected with the Third New Hampshire) the President issued
a circular letter to the Army of the Potomac, concerning the battle of
Fredericksburg, saying that although unsuccessful, the attempt was
not an error, nor the failure other than an accident. He congratulated
them on their small loss, and tendered the thanks of the nation.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

In General Order 57 of the llih. Gen. Brannan announced that
he learned with regret that medical officers had been misappropriating
hospital supplies, and funds too, to their personal use, and forbade
it in future in no uncertain language.

General Order 58 of the 19 th said that, owing to the length of time
since some of the troops had been paid, rations might be issued to
officers who lacked the necessary funds to purchase their own, and
the paymaster to deduct for same at next payment.

240

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

ID.

Department Statistics: Total troops, 15,724 ; wounded and sick,
2,412 ; died, 16 ; cases of wounds, 102 ; died of wounds, etc., 0.

The Montlily Return
Field and staff .

shows : —

4 111

Co. A .

. 94 '

V> .

. 88 '

82 '

D .

E .

. 82 '

F .

. 90 '

G .

. 65 '

H .

. 70 '

I .

. 86 '

K .

. 72 '

Present aggregate . . . 805 36

Aggregate last report . .

Two men of Company G (Fuller and Sessions), d

841

opped as dis-
charged, have been taken up on rolls, the previous record of discharge
having been proved to be an error.

Wiggin of G died of wound.

Surgeon Moulton, (^)uarterniaster Nesmith and Lieut. Cody, have
all been discharged during the month, by Special Order 36'J of the
War Department.

Sergeants ....

Corporals 8

Present sick

Officers in arrest . . .
Men absent in arrest . .
Officers absent with leave

Absent sick

Discharged for disability
Died of disease ....

Total

CALENDAR,

1862.

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1
1

1 ^
1

1 .

II
1

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2
9

3
10

4
11

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4
11

5
12

9(5

FEB...

1
8

AUG...

....

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MARCH

SEPT..

.27

9<)

APRIL .

3
10

4
11

OCT ..

9,(1

9,R

MAY...

1
8

NOV. . .

22 •

JUNE..

DEC...

21 i

Calendar,

1863.

1
3.

•0

1
H

1
1

■a

JAN....

3
10

JULY..

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3
10

4
11

FEB....

AUG...

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8

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2'.)

MARCH

SEPT. .

3
10

5
12

6
13

7
14

3
10

4
11

APRIL .

1
8

3
10

4
11

OCT. . .

....

1
8

2
9

"^fi

MAY...

2
9

NOV...

111

JUNE..

1
8

4
11

5
12

6
13

DEC. ..

1
8

2
9

4
11

5
12

JANUARY, 1863.

jE started in on the new year with a welcome mail on the
Steamer BlarJcstone. Another event of that day was
the calling together of the otiicers of Company G, by
Capt. Emmons, under a paragraph of the Regulations.
The records of that meeting show the otiicers to be :
Capt. Emmons, 1st Lieut. Handerson, and 2d Lieut,
^adlia. Present, Capt. Emmons, who called the meeting to
ler, introduced and passed certain resolutions in regard to
the company fund (the vote appears to have been a unanimous one),
and adjourned. This is not inserted for frivolous reasons alone :
there is a moral to be extracted from this strict compliance with
Army Regulations.

The famous " Lumber Expedition" was ordered on the 2d. Col.
Jackson was ordered to supply two full companies, but instead made
up its equivalent as follows : 50 men from Co. D ; 26 from Co. F
and 24 from Co. A, as one company, under Capt. Maxwell, who
commanded the two companies. The other hundred was made up
of 61 of Co. I and 39 of Co. E, under Capt. Burnham. The other
officers accompanying were 1st Lieuts. Smith and Jackson, 2d Lieut.
Flanders, Adjt. Libby and Acting 2d Lieut. Ackerman (of D). The
men were directed to the Steamer Delaware and to report to Capt.
Chas. E. Fuller, Acting (.Quartermaster, though the expedition proper
was under a Capt. Coryelle. Besides our regiment, there were about
30(» of the Third Rhode Island. The expedition sailed about 4 p.m.
of the 3d (Saturday), and the experiences and results are worth
relating, under the head of

THE LUMBER EXPEDITION TO FLORIDA.

The object of the expedition was to secure a certain large lot of
lumber on the Nassau River, prepared by and in the hands of the
rebels. The reports were to the effect that the lumber was practi-
cally unguarded and that a " surprise party" could take it : hence the
attempt. The men were supplied with 10 days' rations. The expe-
dition arrived at Fernandina at 11 a.m. the 5th, and the men landed
for exercise for two hours. At 3 p.m. the Cosmopolitan arrived with
Dr. Buzzell (our Regimental Surgeon) on board, and he joined the
regiment. His being sent to us appears to have been an afterthought.

> (241)

242 THIRD NEW HAMPSHmE REGIMENT. [-/«?;. '63.

The Cosmopolitayi also bad on board the officer in command of the
expedition, Capt. Coryelle. The "fleet" lay in the stream all night.
On the 6th they left Feruandina at daylight, and arrived off the
mouth of the Nassau River at 10 a.m. The Cosmopolitan then went
down the coast after a gunboat, returning at 7.30 a.m. on the 7th,
with the gunboat Uncas. At 9 a.m. all three vessels went in over
the bar. The Uncas ran aground at a bend. The other two passed
the Uncas and then anchored the 8th. The Uncas floated at 10 a.m. ;
and at 11 all three boats went up the river. At 1 p.m. the U7icas
went ahead to a mill, and returned at 3, reporting that the lumber we
were after had been burned. The smoke from it had been seen by
us during the forenoon. All then started down the river, the Dela-
ware in the rear, with a schooner lashed alongside. The Uncas was
ahead and ran aground again near the same spot as before. The
other two passed by her. About 5 p.m. an ambushed party of rebels
fired at our men, who were on the deck of the Delaware. Most of the
men were for the moment unarmed ; but as soon as they could seize
their muskets, they returned the fire. Two rebels were seen to fall.
The following men were wouuded : —

Private R. M. C. Hilliard of Co. E, in left lung (dangerously).
John Mears " Co. A, " left leg (severehO-

" Rody Robinson " Co. E, " left leg (slightly).

The Cosmopolitan was said also to have been fired into. Dr.
Buzzell removed the ball from Mears' leg during the eveniug. All
anchored in the river. At 9 a.m. on the 9th all started down and out
of the river to the coast, the Cosmopolitan going down the coast, and
the Delaivare going to Hilton Head, with two empty schooners in
tow. Arrived at Hilton Head the 10th at 2 p.m. ; and after sending
the three wounded to the General Hospital, the details rejoined their
respective regiments. The results of the expedition do not appear
to require any summing up.

Gen. Terry on the 5th established the hours 8 to 11 and 1 to 5
as the working hours for fatigue paities. The same day a diary
says "Work beguu on new meeting-house."

On the 10th Gen. Terry ordered the details of 22d December
(see) discontinued, and in place thereof to be a daily detail of an
officer and 30 men each from the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Third
New Hampshire, vSeventh Connecticut and Forty-seventh New York,
for duty in the Engineers Department alternately, begiuuing the 12th.
He also directed same day that religious services be held at the uni-
form hour of 11 A.M. on Sundays. On the 12th there was good news
for the men of volunteer regiments who had received commissions in
the colored regiments. Heretofore they had been a sort of half man,
half officer; but Gen. Brannan then directed (by orders from the
War Department) that all such men be mustered out as enlisted men
when mustered in as officers. About 200 recruits for the colored
regiments arrived about the 13th from Feruandina, where tliey had
been recruited by Lieut. -Col. Billings. Co. B Aveut to Battery Mitchel
on the 14th, and it appears that the company went by Steamer
3Iayftower.

Jan. '^5.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 243

All wagons and teamsters (excepting certain named in the or-
der) were ordered to report on tlie IGth to the Post Quartermaster,
Lieut. David Jones. The particular service they were to or did per-
form does not appear.

The night of the 16th produced ice half an inch thick. Think
of that, ye people who dwelt in houses and lay on feather beds !
though some have the faculty of being able to lie anywhere.

Gen. Hunter and Staff arrived on the 18th on the Arago., to as-
sume command of the Department again, relieving Gen. Brannan,
who was originally temporarily appointed by Gen Mitchel to assume
command while he (Gen. Mitchel) was temporarily sick. The poor
man was mistaken, though his sickness was in reality of very brief
duration. The same steamer brought us a good mail. 'Twas Sun-
day ; and we had a Sabbath School at 1 , a prayer meeting at 6 ;
and a diary says, "We had meetings afternoon and evening in our
new church." The Arago was also the bearer of a lot of commis-
sions for our regiment. A regimental order of the 19th tells the
story, as follows : —

1st Lieut. Hynes, R. Q. M., dating in Nov.

2d " Flanders, IstLient., " If! " (ass'dtoE).

Libby, Jr., " " " 1(5 Jan. ( " "A).

Stearns, " " " 1 " ( " " F).

Sergt. Wadsworth (F), 2d Lieut., " 1(^ Nov. ( " " F).

Q.M. Sergt. Brainard, •' " " 17 " ( " '• E).

Sergt. -Maj.Copp, '' " " 1 Jan. ( " " B).
Private Wm. Ladd Dodge (B), Sergt. -Maj. ?;/ce Copp ("to rank 1 Jan.)

Varnuin H. Hill (K), Q. M. Sergt. " Brainard" "

The same day, the Ironsides, Passaic and others (ironclads)
came into the harbor. It began to look like business. Their ar-
rival, so soon after Gen. Hunter, appeared to be in connection with
his arrival and future intentions.

Gen. Hunter formally assumed command of the Department on
the 20th, and announced his Staff. The same day Col. Jackson re-
ported by letter to the Governor of New Hampshire that the "offi-
cers were full." Presumably he meant the offices. The other alter-
native might have led to a suit for libel.

It really looked as if something was to be done in the Depart-
ment, for on the ^Oth several of our extra duty men were ordered to
return to the regiment. Our regimental detail for Battery Mitchel
was again fixed, on the 21st, at 1 officer and 27 men, with privilege
of making up the detail with men already there. The same day we
were very busy in getting ready for a special muster. Gen. Hunter
evidently meant to ascertain what troops he had got, and look them
over a little prior to ordering them to Charleston or Savannah.

On the 2 2d we had a general inspection by Capt. Jackson of the
Regular Army. Several gunboats and other vessels, warlike and
otherwise, arrived daily, at that period ; and the excitement was on
the increase. Gen. Hunter had a grand review of all the troops on
the 23d, nearly opposite our camp. Mail. Co. B arrived from Bat-
tery Mitchel 23d.

244 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIUE REGIMENT. {Jan. '63.

Gen. Hunter's General Order 5, of the 22d, was aimed, in its
first part, at sutlers, directing that Post Councils of Administration
be at once appointed, to fix prices, etc. The latter part of the order
was aimed at the sutler's foe, the general trader, who carried his
wares in his pocket or his tent ; for he said that all officers were
strictly prohibited from engaging in au}' species of trade, huckstering
or sutling with the men of their command. All such to be arrested !

Several gunboats left the harbor on the 24th ; and during the
day we heard heavy firing in the direction of Pulaski, though there
may have been no connection between the two events. Gen. Hunter
visited our Sunday School on the 25th.

We had a slight " flurry" of snow on the 28th, in the morning;
but it only lasted an hour or two. Some of the boys were expedi-
tious and ambitious enough to make a few snowballs, and covered
themselves with glory by snowballing in South Carolina !

On that day Gen. Terry directed that company and battalion
drill cease, and that the forenoon be devoted to the school of the
soldier and the afternoon to bayonet exercise ; and a school to be es-
tablished in every regiment for the instruction of officers and non-
commissioned officers. Bayonet exercise, indeed ! It would appear
that Hunter really meant that we should get near enough to the
rebels to use our bayonets. Long-range fighting is the most con-
ducive to safety and comfort ; but he evidently meant to eliminate
those two elements from the Department. But just think for a mo-
ment that the other fellow was drilling in bayonet exercise, too, and
perhaps has a gun an inch or two longer than yours ! Ugh ! Its too
unpleasant a thought. Who does n't remember that bayonet exer-
cise? Why, we had more fun to the square yard than before in all
our service. Leap frog was as nothing to it. One of the move-
ments was to take your gun by the breach, as near the butt as possi-
ble, then waltz around, and at about the third or fourth turn sud-
denly thrust your gun full length horizontally at an imaginary foe,
sticking him amidships or right where his vitals are located. This
little movement is very pretty and unique when a hundred men are
essaying to do it in unison. They sometimes did not turn the same
number of times, and the thrust would very nearly deprive a com-
rade of his life or his reason. There were a hundred other quite
pretty moves, only one more of which need be given. This was
called "guarding against cavalry." We were obliged to get into a
penitent attitude (on our knees) , and then to place the butt of our
musket on the ground and against our knees, holding the musket
firmly with both hands, at an angle of 45 degrees, and calmly wait
for the enemy's cavalry to impale itself on the points of our bayonets ;
and in case they strictly complied with our wishes, we were to hold
them there in mid-air while we called for the Corporal of the Guard
to come and formally invite them to surrender. Some cruel soldier
has suggested that while the impaled horseman is impatiently await-
ing the arrival of the Corporal of the Guard, the victor shout at him
derisively, at intervals of say five minutes, these magic words :
" Kum Orf !" Bayonet exercise is a very, very pretty drill. Mail.
Cold and stormy.

Jan. '^.?.] TIHUn NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 245

Tlie Princess Jtoi/al, a blockade runner, was captured off Charles-
ton the •28th, laden with two large steam engines, 0 propellers, 8
Armstrong 100-pounders, GOO barrels of gunpowder, together with
iron, steel and other stores. (She was utilized on 3 Feb., taking our
mail, etc., north.) The Isaac Smith, which barely escaped the se-
vere storm of November, 1861, was cap-
tured by the rebels on the 30th, in the
Stono River. She was afterwards repaired
and named the Stono, and was used about
Sumter later on. The New Ironsides sent
all its rigging and spars to Hilton Head
for storage ; and sevei-al troops-laden
transports arrived.

The last da^' of the month was full of
interest. The rebel rams Palmetto State ^ a/\ockin6 b^d.
and Chicora, came out from Charleston and
attacked our blockading fleet. They first

captured the Mercedita, and paroled the officers and men. They next
attacked the Kei/stone State, which after a little hauled down its col-
ors, but soon hoisted them again. The rams then retreated, exchang-
ing shots with the Housatonic. This sortie was not so prolific in
actual results as was expected ; but the fact that the fleet of block-
aders hoisted anchor the better to fight, and some put off a little
way, knowing they could not successfully compete with an iron ram
at short range, led to the issuance by Beauregard of a proclamation,
for diplomatic effect, stating that the fleet had been driven out of
sight, and therefore the blockade had been raised. The local papers
stated that the foreign consuls had investigated the affair and were
satisfied that the blockade had been raised. All this created a rum-
pus, not only in the fleet but at Washington as well ; and all over the
North, all the people who were inimical to the government were at
once lively enough in their remarks. The fleet officers got up affida-
vits setting forth the facts, denying in no weak language the asser-
tions of the enemy. Sixteen steamers came in the 31st with troops.
They were from North Carolina, and were under Gen. Foster, and
came as reinforcements. Mail.

We were having about that time what might have been called a
"concert season" at Hilton Head. A "troupe" of minstrels, of the
" burnt cork" and other varieties, composed of men of talent from
the various regiments, were holding forth in one of the government
buildings at the Head and were creating quite a furore. It was an
oasis in our great desert and much appreciated. The attendance
was good and the enthusiasm unbounded, and in consequence the
" encores" eventually extended the performances to an unwarranted
hour, so Gen. Terry had come to think. He ordered (31st) that all
concerts, etc., be closed at fifteen minutes before tattoo. In the
same order he directed sutlers and traders to close at retreat.

The liquor question — that ever recurring and vexed conun-
drum — came up again for legislation ; for in the same order referred
to above. Gen. Terry directed that no spirituous liquor be sold by any

24G THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./an. '63.

trader, and no malt liquor or wine be sold by the bottle or glass. The
latter to be sold by the case or basket, and only on order approved
by the commanding officer of the Department or of the Post. The
Provost Marshal was directed to enforce the same.

Our Chaplain, who was in quite poor health, left the 31st for
Florida on a short leave.

We had fun all the month at the expense of one of the recruits,
who brought a new pair of skates with him. For obvious reasons
his name is withheld from the public.

A New York Herald letter, dated 26 and published 30 Jan. 1863,
notes the case of Lieut. Huggins, Forty-seventh New York, who was
recognized by Lieut. Maxwell, Third New Hampshire, as a deserter
from the Regular Army. Further particulars may be found in Capt.
Maxwell's personal.

The month saw the completion of the organization of the First
South Carolina (colored) Volunteers, composed of 10 companies of
about 86 men each, officered entirely by whites. All the men were
volunteers. The organization of the Second had begun, and that was
to be commanded by Col. Montgomery. Every man of the First
South Carolina was supposed to say "Fuss Souf," if asked "what
regiment?"

SUPPLKNIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
General Order 2 of the 3d created the Department of the East,
embracing the New England States and New York, with headquarters
at New York city. Gen. Wool assigned to its command.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 2 of the 12th promulgated instructions from Sec-
retary of War, that when enlisted meu of white regiments were
appointed officers in colored regiments, they be mustered out as en-
listed men when mustered in as officers.

General Order 3 of thfe 20th was the order of Gen. Hunter
resuming command of the Department and announcing his Staff.
As an example of the possible size of such a staff, the list is here
given : —

Brig. -Gen. Truman Seymour . Chief of Stiitrand Chief of Artillery.

Lieut. -Col. Charles G. Halpine Asisstant Adjutant-General.

Maj. Edward W. Smith . . . Assistant Adjutant-General.

Lieut. Israel R. Sealy .... Acting Assistant Adjutant- General

(Forty-seventli New York).

Lieut. -Col. James H. Wilson . Assistant Inspector-General.

Lieut. -Col. M. R. Morgan . . Chief Commissary of Subsistence.

Surgeon Charles H. Crane . ^ Medical Director.

Maj. E. E. Paulding .... Chief Paymaster.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMEXT.

247

Capt. James C. Duaae
Capt. John W. Todd . .
Col. James D. Fessendeu
Maj. Edward Wright . .
Capt. R. W. Thompson .

Capt. William R. Dole
Capt. Yolney Hickox . .
Capt. Samuel W. Stockton
Capt. Arthur McKenzie .
Lieut. Charles E. Hay
Lieut. Richard Skinner .

(To the above it is poss

Chief of Engineers.

Chief of Ordnance.

Aide-de-Canip.

Aide-de-Camp.

Acting Commissary of Subsistence

and Acting Aide-de-Camp.
Aide-de-Camp.

Acting
Actini

Aide-de-Camp.
Aide-de-Camp.

ble to add a chief mustering odicer, a
quarantine officer, a chief quartermaster, a consulting engineer, a
provost marshal general, a topographical engineer, a chief signal
officer, etc., etc.)

The order called attention to the importance of the bayonet, and
forbade any officer or man to leave the (a) battle-field to carry off
the wounded.

General Order 4 of the 20th developed the fact that Lieut. -Col.
Greene had arrived on a special mission, from the Headquarters of
the Army, to inspect and report on the condition of the Department.

General Order 5 of the 22d was about sutlers. (See Sutlers.)

The Department Statistics for January, 1863, are: Total troops,
14,646 ; wounded and sick, 2,187 ; died, 2 ; cases wounded, etc., 126 ;
died of wounds, etc., 0.

The JMouthly Return shows : —

Field and Stall' 4 men, 8 officers.

Co. A 94 " 3 "

B iiii '' 3 "

C 81 " 3 "

D 71 " 3 "

E 80 " 3 '•

F 89 " 3 "

G 61 " 3 "

H G9 " 3 "

I 88 " 3 "

K _70 " 3 "

Present aggregate 795 38 833

Aggregate last report .... 805 36 8-11

One man (Sessions of G) has enlisted in the regular army, under
provisions of War Department Orders.

Three enlisted men have received commissions, namely : —

Sergt.-Maj. E. J. Copp as 2d Lieutenant, B.

Quartermaster-Sergt. C. F. Brainard, " " " C.

Sergt. David Wadsworth (F) . . " " " F.

Private Wm Ladd Dodge of D has been promoted to Sergeant-
Major, and Private Varuum H. Hill of K to Quartermaster-Sergeant.
But one man, Private Buckmiuster of B, has died of disease.

248

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

IJan. '63.

Two men of G, Trotter and Miles, are (wrongfully) reported as
deserters. Both of these men were wounded IG June last and sent
to hospital at New York, and had been ordered from the hospital to
regiment in October and November respectively, probably having
recovered. (See next month.)

Lieut. Hynes of Co. A, who has been Acting Regimental Quarter-
master, has received his appointment. Lieut. Marsh has resigned.

Present sick, 50, all the companies being represented : the small-
est, 2 (G) ; the largest, 9 (A and B) . One officer in arrest (Capt.
Wilbur of B) .

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants . . .
Corporals . . .
Absent sick . .
Absent in arrest
Prisoners of war
Detached . . .
Oflicers detached
Present sick . .
Recruits received
Discharged for disability

5 5

8 8

5 4

8 8

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 ;3G 0 0
0001000001

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
0 0 10 2 0 110 1

rflK/iC£ap

^^^^ CAP l^^o

"Sf©

FEBRUARY, 1863.

^ HP] important event which opened February was the ad-
^> vent in camp of five white women. They were the wives
of the following officers : Maj. Plimpton, Capt. Rand-
lett, Capt. Clark, Lieut. Flanders and Adjt. Libby.
They arrived at the Head on the previous night, on the
express steamer Mary Sanford. The gunboat Kpysfone State
put into Hilton Head for repairs the same di\y^ having been
^ attacked yesterday off Charleston, and had her boiler burst,
killing 20 and wounding 22 men. More troops arrived from North
Carolina.

We were pleased to hear on the ith that the Arago had arrived,
bringing money to pay the troops. Capt. Randlett arrived from
leave, getting to camp on the 5th. Foster's troops still lying in the
harbor, their transports being near St. Helena. It was reported that
Foster himself had arrived, but was unwilling to report to and be
under Hunter. More will be said later on upon this subject.

Capt. Wilbur's sentence w^as published on the 6th, by General
Order 7, Department of the South, but not read on parade till the
9th (see his Personal) . There was a clashing of forces aside from
Hunter and Foster. It was between Hunter and the government
officers who represented the Treasury Department and had advertised
certain confiscated land to be sold.

Hunter on the 7th ordered all such advertising and sales to be
suspended until the pleasure of the President could be made known.
A Xew York Herald letter of 9 Feb. 1863, published the 13th,
said: " Hilton Head today has a very different aspect from what
it had when it was captured in November, 1S61. At that time all
that stood on Hilton Head was an old dwelling house, occupied by the
rebels as headquarters, a large two-story shanty hospital, an old cot-
ton packing house, now used as the post office, and a few negro huts.
[This only referred to the northerly end of the island, exclusive of the
plantations. — D. E.] Fifteen months of occupancy by our troops has
brought a change over the scene. The old dwelling house has been
rejuvenated, modernized, painted, etc., and is occupied by chiefs of
departments. Large storehouses — each three or four hundred feet

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[_F,'h. '63,

long, ordnance buildings, provost guard barracks, a large and mag-
nificent house for the commanding general, and one of the best and
largest army hospitals in the country. These houses are built along
the margin and facing the river, on both sides of
I Fort Welles. In addition to these are a long line

of frame stores, occupied for various purposes.
This row of stores enjoys the soubriquet of " Rob-
bers' Row," in compliment to the occupants.
.... The point is environed by a semi-circle
of formidable fortifications .... the govern-
ment has built a wharf about a fourth of a mile
in length. It is accessible for the largest vessels
at any stage of water."

Under authority of the War Department,
Gen. Hunter on the 10th convened an Examining
Board, to inquire into the capacity, qualifications,
propriety of conduct and efficiency of such officers
as might be brought before it. The Board con-
sisted of Brig. -Gens. Terry and Stevenson, Col.
Strawbridge (Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania), Col.
Metcalf (third Rhode Island) and Maj. Josiah I.
Plimpton (Third New Hampshire), and were or-
dered to convene the 13th. Here was another
pretty " how d'ye do I" John Smith, who holds a

captain's commission in the Australia Zoos,

who has mortally offended his brother officers by
insisting on getting grossly intoxicated and swear-
ing in a very profane manner on frequent occa-
sions, can now be ordered before this Board ; and
, I the Board may opine in writing that the aforesaid
John Smith has not the proper efficiency requisite
for the position he holds — ergo, he'd do well to
at once signify his great desire to immediately
surrender his right to stay. Or a Chaplain,
who may have been a very excellent and exem-
plary man and a credit to his regiment and the
service, might on some frivolous pretext be
ordered before the Board. But it is safe to say
that the Board itself might have been deceived as to facts,
and unwittingly do a great wrong to an officer.

The affidavits referred to in latter part of January last were
dated 10 Feb., and signed by Capt. W. R. Taylor of the Housa-
tonic, Comdr. J. H. Strong of the Flag, Comdr. J. M. Frailey of the
Quaker City, Comdr. P. G. Watmough of the Memphis, and Comdr.
C. J. Van Alstine of the Stettin.

Co. C was relieved at Battery Mitchel on the 10th by Co. I.
Same day, a detail of Co. F were "up" for misdemeanor, before
Gen. Terry. It appears that four of them, being on duty on the
8th, had in a wicked and cruel manner thrown some dirt or sand on

Feb. '63.~\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 251

some negroes. These four persisted in not " giving each other
away," so they were all put in Provost Guard for trial. We were
paid off during the 10th and 11th.

The New York Herald correspondent wrote on the 11th about
Lieut. Huggins (see last month) thus : " Lieut. Huggins, alias Sergt.
Wade, is to serve out the (his) old term in Hamilton's Battery, here
at Hilton Head."

The troops having laid long enough in the harbor to suit Gen.
Hunter, he on the 11th ordered them to make reports and returns.
The first part of his order assumed command of the troops. Col.
Jackson was ordered on the 13th to proceed with six companies to
Pinckne}' Island, to cover the operations near Fort Mitchel. Next
day. Col. Jackson sent to Gen. Terry for needed articles for use on
Pinckney and suggested that he desired to march four of the six
companies to Seabrook on Monday afternoon and stay there over
night ; then to cross to Pinckney with four companies Tuesday morn-
ing. The other two companies to leave Hilton Head Tuesday by
steamer or tug, landing on Pinckney near where Co. H was captured.
Simultaneously with the landing of these two companies, to send one
company from Seabrook to scour the island. He also suggested a
small gunboat be sent up the creek in rear of Pinckney, to prevent
escape of rebels, if any. To these suggestions Gen. Terry replied
that Gen. Seymour intended Third New Hampshire to start Sunday
(15th) and land on Pinckney at noon; but he would attempt to pro-
cure delay of a day to accommodate Col. Jackson. The six com-
panies left camp for Pinckney on Sunday afternoon. Evidently four
companies marched to Seabrook and the other two went by Steamer
Maijflower. Next morning (Monday) the programme as laid out hy
Col. Jackson was carried out very nearly, though no gunboat is
found recorded as taking part.

The six companies at Pinckney were : A, B, C, D, F and K.
Co. I went to Pope's, on Hilton Head, opposite the six companies.
Cos. G and H remained in camp at Hilton Head, under Capt. Em-
mons. Co. E was at Provost, Hilton Head, detached. Co. I acted
as guard over the commissary and quartermaster stores.

As it may not be amiss to give a sample morning report from an
outpost, we venture to select one of the 1 7th : —

Headquarters Thihd New Hampshire Vols.,
PixcKXEY Island, S. C, 17 Feb. 1863.

Sir : I have the honor to report that everything remained quiet during
the night. Several camp-tires were seen on the mainland, and one picliet
reports having seen on tliis island, about daylight, three men with a large
dog, supposed to be rebels. We greatly need a saddle horse, as the circuit
of the posts if travelled on foot not only occupies much time, but is extremely
fatiguing ; and we find it necessary to visit the ditterent posts during the
night. Respectfully, etc.,

John H. Jackson,
To ADRLA.N Terry, Colonel Commanding.

Captain and A. A. A.-G., Hilton Head.

The Ericsson arrived 17th with machines, said to be specially
adapted for destroying torpedoes, etc., in creeks. It would appear

252 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IFeh. '63.

that Col. Jackson got the horse desired ; for the 19th was mostly spent
by the Chaplain in selecting a horse, as he says, for Col. Jackson.
We were having good times at Pinckney. We expected to stay there
for some time, and we fitted np onr tents with the lumber which we
obtained from different parts of the island.

About the 2 1 st we were treated to a rumor that a rebel ram was
about to be sent down to us from vSavannah. In consequence more
haste was made in preparing Battery Mitchel. Old hulks were sunk
in the creek. The masts in one of them were so tempting that Col.
Jackson obtained permission to take them. One of them served as
a flag- staff for our camp.

The Chaplain brought a mail to Pinckney on the 22d. He was
stopping at the camp at Hilton Head, where Cos. Gr and H were
(Capts. Emmons and Ayer). We heard (22d) that "Gen. Hunter
and Gen. Foster don't mix worth a cent," and that the latter had gone
to Washington to get the kinks taken out. One fact is worth relating
here. On Gen. Foster's arrival (/.e., the troops). Gen. Hunter sought
to amalgamate them with his Department, thereby destroying their
identity as a Corps ; and at this particular phase of the matter they
"kicked," and they were evidently in the right. They had achieved
a reputation as the Eighteenth Army Corps, and they didn't propose
to let the designation and the badges and the distinction float away
with the tide. Gen. Foster went North on his fastest steamer, the
R. B. Forbes; and the result was that Gen. Hunter countermanded his
order and recognized the fact that it was a part of the Eighteenth Army
Corps, temporarily in the (his) Department. Meanwhile the troops
had nearly run out of provisions and there was danger of much suf-
fering. The snarl was straightened out none too soon for their comfort.

A confidential letter was received by Col. Jackson on the 24th to
the effect that his regiment was to be employed on the operations about
to commence.

Maj. Plimpton (and his w^ife) went North on the 25th. His
health had been poor, and he had been granted a leave.

Gen. Hunter issued a circular on the 25th in reference to em-
barking. Each man to have 5 days' rations and GO rounds. Each
transport to have 10 days' rations and 140 rounds for the troops on
board. He concluded his circular by admonishing the troops not to
give undue publicity to the details.

Cos. G and H got orders on the 2Gth to pack up, though the
order didn't reach Pinckney and the other companies till next day.
The 27th and 2Sth were busy days. " Pack up ! Pack up !" One of
the great questions to solve at such times was. What shall I destroy
or abandon ? In the excitement of getting ready and the thought that
we were to do something, we were comfortably happy. We were
somewhat stirred by hearing that, during the few previous days, the
heavier guns at Hilton Head had been placed on board vessels ready
to be sent to whatever point Gen. Hunter might desire. It really
looked like business again. Several monitors were in the harbor, and
certain regiments had been drilling in embarking. Truly, these all
portended a coming storm.

Feb. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

>53

A letter written during the latter part of the month said a cap-
tain's pay was as follows : —

Pay proper $00.00

For responsibility of arras, etc. . . . 10.00

" four rations 36.00

" pay and allowance for servant . . 22.50

Total 128.50

Less war tax 2.35

Net monthly $126.15

The month ended, leaving the Third New Hampshire and other
troops packed up, waiting for the order to embark — a not very
pleasant condition to remain in a great while.

SUPPIvKMKNT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 33 of the 6th added New Jersey to the Depart-
ment of the East.

General Order .35 of the 7th was about sutlers. (See Sutlers.)
General Order 38 of tiie 10th revoked General Order 162 of 1862,
authorizing enlistments from volunteers into the I'egular army. (See
Session's case in last month's Supplement.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 7 of the 6th promulgated the sentence of our
Capt. Wilbur of B. (See his Personal, or General Court-martial
Cases, or both.)

General Order 9 of tlie 7th directed a suspension of all advertised
sales of lands for unpaid direct taxes. (This was really a quarrel
between General Hunter and the Tax Commissioner, and into the
merits or particulars of which it is not our province to enter. )

General Order 10 of the lith ordered a thorough registration of
all persons not in the military or naval service in the Department,
within five days, or be arrested by Provost Marshal. If so registering,
to be given a pass certifying them to be loyal (if so proven, of course)
and that they had taken the oath of allegiance. The order also said
the Commanding General had learned with regret that furniture was
being sent North without authority and forbade it in future. (He
reall}' meant to cut off the inestimable privilege of sending home
pianos, bookcases, whatnots, sideboards and such things as little keep-
sakes, having captured them from our erring brethren.)

General Order 12 of the 10th created and convened a Board of
Officers (Gens. Terry and Stevenson, Cols. Strawbridge and Metcalf,
and Maj. Plimpton), to hold a sort of inquest on the live bodies of
such officers as might be brought before them. (Alluded to else-
where.)

254 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Feh. '63.

General Order 13 of the lltli was an assumption of the command
of all the troops (reinforcements) then recently arrived from North
Carolina, and amalgamating them with the Department of the South,
Tenth Arni}^ Corps. Further details of the order had in view the
entire obliteration of their identity as the Eighteenth Army Corps,
and need not be repeated here. These troops demurred, from Gen.
Foster at the top to the rearmost private at the bottom. They would
not (they did not) . To a certain extent, as they lay on their trans-
ports or were in part landed on St. Helena, they were helpless. They
were hungry, and had no food except what they could draw from the
Department of the South, and no requisition for rations would be
approved till made in the proper form, and that form was incidental
to and indicative of subjugation. The semblance of surrender was
shown, the hard tack and coffee were issued and the inner man
appeased ; but the esprit de corps of the Eighteenth had not yet sur-
rendered. Gen. Foster had, instead of proceeding in true military
subordination to Gen. Hunter and laying his sword at his feet, saying,
" Here am I; what would'st thou?" steamed away North as fast as
his fastest steamer would take him, and at nearest point communicated
Avith the authorities at Washington, Avith the result that an embassador
(a War Department officer) was at once sent down to pour oil on the
troubled waters.

Result: Feb. 23, by General Order 15, Gen, Hunter took it all
back, and said : ' ' Such reinforcements will hereafter be regarded and
I'eturned as a detachment of the Eighteenth Army Corps serving in
the Department of the South and forming a portion of this command,
etc." Thus (and this) ended the bloodless fight.

The same order (No. 15) forbade any further enlistments into
the regular army from volunteers, and also forbade a continuance of
the practice of issuing rations to families of those who were in the
rebel service.

The Department Statistics for P'ebruary, 1863, are: Total
troops, 26,34<S; wounded and sick, 3,477; died, 8; cases wounded,
^tc, 143; deaths, 0.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and stall' 4 men, 9 officers.

Co. A 1)3 " 3

]} 88 '• 3

C 7!l " 3

D 71 " 3

E . . . . (on provost iiuard at Hilton Head).

F 8i) men, 3 officers.

G (;3 " 3

H (;8 " 3 "

I 88 " 3

K (W " 3

Present airgregate .... — —

Aggregatehist report . . . 795 38 833
(A meraorandnm shows Co. E to have 83 aggregate.)

Feh. '6S.']

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The two men of Co. G reported last mouth as having deserted,
are now reported as in the Convalescent Camp at Fort Hamilton, New
York Harbor, and are taken up again on the rolls.

Another ease of the same nature is that of Private Elisha J.
Goodwin of Co. G, who had been previously dropped as having en-
listed in the regular army, is this month taken up on the rolls of Co.
G, under a Special Order of the Department, dated 22d ult. Whether
this man was rejected by the regular army after having enlisted in it
is the leading question, for on no other theory is it apparently possi-
l)le to account for this case and condition.

Six men have been discharged for disability, two of them in
September last, though the notifications have only recently arrived.
The six are from A, 1 ; C, 2 ; H, 1 ; K, 2. One man (Fuller, recruit
for (t) has been discharged by order of the Secretary of War. Asst.
Surg. Chas. A. Burnham has reported for duty. As a i)ersonal mat-
ter, the writer ventures to say that in stature Dr. Burnham was as
much shorter than the average man as our Dr. Kimball (who came to
us later — June, 1868) was taller; and whenever the two doctors
chanced to be together, the difference was quite observable, and com-
ment was in oixler, generally of a jocose variety.

Officers in arrest, 1 (('apt. Wilbiir) ; oflicers absent with leave:
G, 1 ; Field and Staff', 1 : total, 2. (K not included.)

Ser,sreants . . .
Corporals . . .
Absent in arrest
Officers detached
Prisoners of War

A B C I) E F G H IK Total ;■

5 5 5 .5 .") T) 5 4 5 5

S 8 8 8 8 8 8 G 8 8

1 1 0 0 0 0 ;^ 1 0 1 7

0 0 1 1 () 0 0 0 1 1 4

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 24

(asii)

IVIARCH, 1863.

T,E enter the month like a lion; but the lion is couchant
and someAvhat impatient. Ready for a spring is he, but
the order is delayed. The rebel Steamer Nashville was
captured 1 March, in Savannah River. The fighting
at Fort McAllister was heard by us, and more or less
excitement was occasioned by it ; for we did n't know
it a defeat of our force might not mean that a rebel ram
■ould come right down our little creek and annihilate us.
The McAllister tight continued the 2d and 3d.

The Arago left New York on the -Ith, having on board Sergt.-
Maj. Dodge, Lieut. Dow, Band Master Ingalls (with the new Second
Brigade Band) , and several lady nurses for the hospitals in the Depart-
ment of the South. The latter were to report to Mrs. General Lan-
der. Capt. Buttcrtleld of K was discharged the 6th for disability
(see his Personal), and Lieut. S. M. Smith was placed in command.
So many days having elapsed since we had been ordered to pack
up, that we had begun to unpack and were practically over the '' pack
up " order and settling down to the regular routine of camp life, and
actually begun fixing up again as if to stay. A sad event, on the
Arago, is mentioned by Band Master Ingalls. A little girl of 8
died on the 8th from sea-sickness, the mother, a brother and a sister
being on board. This little unfortunate was the daughter of Lieut. -
Col. Hall, Provost Marshal at Hilton Head, who knowing his family
was coming must have anticipated much pleasure ; but one can only
imagine his grief upon the arrival of the steamer. The passengers
on the Arago were treated to a scare upon the arrival off Port Royal
(9th). The steamer ran aground, but was soon otT again, and the
Captain informed the passengers that the buoys were displaced and
the lightships destroyed, and that without doubt the rebels were in
possession of Hilton Head ! The steamer was then run out to sea,
and the four howitzers on board were loaded. At noon, observations
were taken, when it was found that they were some 20 miles north of
the desired haven. No further difficulty was had. As the Arago
arrived on the 9th (with mail, etc.) , the officers and others mentioned
as having left New York in her arrived and reached their posts the
next day (10th).

258

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[3Iar. '63.

We had a town iiieetiug ou Piuckney on the 10th and voted for
Governor, the majority being for Eastman, democrat. A diary says :
' ' There were few among ns politically sound enough to endorse the
resolutions adopted by the committee which nominated Harrison."

AVe were getting sliort of officers, and in consequence, on the 11th,
First Sergts. Ackerman (D), Kirwin (C), Trickey (G), Edgerly (K)
and Sergt. "Woodbury (A), were all ordered to act as 2d lieutenants
and command the Camp Guards. Same niglit we got a little excited
by the beating of the long roll. The rebels made a dash ou Spanish
"Wells (on Hilton Head), not far distant from us (six companies,
Pinckney), and captured, so it was said, a lieutenant and S men.
"We were kept in line till sunrise. The official report of the affair
said the attack was by 70 rebels, and was a complete surprise ; that
the capture was of a lieutenant and 3 men of the signal party, and
in addition five pickets.

Sergt. Roger "W. "WoodUny of Co. A, in charge of the picket
guard on the 13th, had three negroes come in in a boat : —

Cyrus, owned by Wm. Richardson, Svunter Dist., S. C.
Wiggin, " " Joseph Stouey, Hilton Head, "
Robert, " " Dr. Puflingtoii, Goose Creek, "

The second named was at Hilton Head when it was captured.
Our camp (the six companies) was located nearly opposite Battery
Mitchel, Skull Creek lying between. We had a small earthwork out-
side our camp, behind which
we rallied at the slightest sign
of danger. At one of these
frequent alarms, it is related
of a waggish private (name-
less here forevermore), that
as the Colonel was hastening
from tent to tent to arouse
the men, he shouted after
him, asking " Shall we wear

di'ess coats, or blouses ? " He

~ was a cool one, and we had

no occasion to buy a refrigerator for him. Pinckney Island was pro-
lific in many things — among others, deer, though they were not
numerous ; and there were no game laws to deter us from at least
firing at one. Our means of communication with Hilton Head Island
was by a row boat manned by negroes, and Richard Thomas of K was
the coxswain in charge. In order that we should not feel isolated,
two men from each company were permitted to go to the Head daily.
Sometimes they returned in as good condition as when they started,
sometimes otherwise. The shooting of deer had become an infatuation,
especially among the shoulder-strapped gentry. One of our own offi-
cers was gone so long after deer that his case was reported to Head-
quarters. He brought back several deer and was forgiven.

Capt. Clark, on the 15th, reported the result of a reconnoissance
up the May River, with detachments of Cos. A and F. The "re-
sult" : not a rebel was seen. Capt. Randlett was with the party. One

Mar. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 259

of our most important picket posts was on the westerly side of the
ishmd, at wliat was called Chimney Point and from which Ave could
plainly see our opponents on the other side of the creek. 'Twas in-
tensely interesting to watch a man who might at any moment raise his
loaded gun and aim in your direction.

We had a boat race on the IGth, and though the boats collided,
it was conceded that C and D were the better crews. Piles were being
driven in the creek to prevent rebel rams from passing through. The
boat racing named above was preliminary only to the great race of
the next day (St. Patrick's Day).

The 17th was a day to be remembered. How everybod}' enjoyed
it. A potato race between John Crosbie and Mike Mulligan, both of

C, was won by the latter. He picked up 100 potatoes laid a j^ard
apart, one at a time, in 44 minutes, travelling about live and three-
fourth miles during the ceremony. There was also a foot race and
boat races. In the latter, K and D made time as follows : K, 8-47

D, 8-59.

A serenade band was gotten up, consisting of five of the Drum
Corps and five of Co. A. The list was as follows : —
Charles H. Derby .... Manager and Bones.

Joel Veasey Musical Director and Violin.

Michael E. A. Galviu . . . Treasurer and Triangle.

John C. Hagan Basso.

Wm. Hammett First Singer.

Thos. McEnry Flute.

Sergt. John N. Chase . . Violin.
John G. Graham .... Basso.
Geo. W. Spencer .... Tenor.
Fred Waters

This most excellent troupe serenaded Col. Jackson, Capts. Al-
len and Clark and others. The following programme was for their
opening and deserves a place in history : —

1. Overture Baud.

2. " We Roam thro' Forest Shades " . . . Chorus.

3. Selection Band.

4. " Seeing Nellie Home" Spencer.

5. " Twinkling Stars " Hammett.

6. Overture Band.

7. "GirlinBlue" Derby.

8. Selection Band.

9. "PompeySnow" Hammett.

10. Overture Band.

11. " I 'm Leaving Thee in Sorrow " .... Spencer.

12. " Faded Flowers " Hammett.

Here was a good round dozen set pieces, and they were well
rendered and elicited unbounded applause. In fact, the serenaders
made their mark. The writer is indebted to Spencer's diary for the
full list, etc., as given. Had a printed programme been distributed,
there is no doubt whatever that several would have asked ' ' How the
dickens can Mike Galvin play on a treasurer and a triangle at the
same time? and what sort of an instrument is a treasurer anyhow."

Spencer's diary relates the vicissitudes of the troupe, how they
tried to keep up the organization, and were prevented by the activi-

260 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3Iar. '63.

ties of the service. The troupe never, later, were in better condi-
tion than at Pinckney Island. Tradition has it that we had a cock-
fight that day, but there is no confirmation of it. We had more
boat racing on the 18th, the boys having got warmed up on the sub-
ject. Cos. A, C and F contested, the latter getting the prize.

On the 18th we were again ordered to get ready to move. The
cooks began to prepare the five days' rations. A part of the drum-
mers were directed to go with the Surgeon, and the others with the
colors. At evening all orders to get ready were countermanded.

Col. Jackson began the building of a wharf on the IDth — a very
much needed convenience.

The monitors and mortar boats all left the harbor on the 25th,
and we were again led to believe we would soon be called for.

The Second Brigade Band, the new organization previously al-
luded to, were invited up to Pinckney to make us a little visit, and
reached there the 26th. They were composed in part of our old
band, and hence our regard for them. The Band Master (Ingalls)
had gone to New York to buy new instruments and further recruit
for the Band, not yet full. During his absence the leadership fell
upon Mr. Tottingham, who did himself credit. Col. Jackson, ever
on the alert to please the men, went to the Head on the Wasliivgton^
bringing back the Band. They staid with us four days ; and to say
that we enjoyed their music and their presence would be superfluous.

Hearing that prowlers had been seen on the island, a detail of
one officer and twenty men were sent to scour the island on the 27th,
but found nothing. That day, also, troops left Hilton Head for the
destined point, and the movement was fairly inaugurated. The
band served at dress parades and at guard mount, and also serenaded
somebody every evening while with us.

On the 30th Col. Jackson announced by an order the following
newly-arrived commissions and consequent changes : —

1st Lieut. H. C. Handerson to be Captain and to K.
2cl " J. J. Donohoe " 1st Lieut. " C.

Sergt. J. W. Ackerman " 2d " " D.

1st Lieut. Jackson was transferred to G.
" " Dearborn " " " H.

2d " Head " " " C.

Capt. Handerson relieved 1st Lieut. Smith in the command of K.

A letter to the New York Times, dated 30th, said that a brigade
of troops had already been sent to a rendezvous conveniently near
the place of expected operations, and most of the monitors had fol-
lowed them, leaving only three at Hilton Head. The same day
there was quite a storm, which did great damage to material ready
to ship for the field of operations, chief among which were the surf
boats, which were considerably damaged and probably delayed prepa-
rations for at least a day or two. Many of the steamers in the
harbor dragged their anchors. Co. E returned to the regiment
(really to the old camp-ground, where only Cos. G and H were)
from Provost duty, preparatory to the onward movement which
seemed to have been fully set in motion. The regiment (the various
companies) got the expected order on the 31st to move.

Mar. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 261

March ended with us in a packed-up condition and in a state of
mind fully made up that Ave were simply to start for Charleston.
Just how and when we were to get there was of minor importance.
We shall see, later, that the path was a thorny one and beset with
difficulties, the magnitude of which we hadn't then the slightest con-
ception.

SURPLEIVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 5S of the 10th was a proclamation b}^ the Presi-
dent, permitting all soldiers absent without leave to return on or be-
fore 1st day of April next, with only a loss of pay and allowances
during their absence. Report to .... at Concord, Maj. J. H.

Whittlesey, U. S. A to be sent to regiments without delay.

This was a very generous offer, and produced the personal presence
of a large number of men who were willing to be forgiven.

General Order 73 of the 24th (really a Resolution of Congress :
No. 61) directed the Paymaster-General to take immediate steps to
pay all sick and wounded soldiers in convalescent camps, hospitals
or elsewhere, within 60 days from the od inst. The same order
authorized brevets.

General Order 80 of the 31st directed that all surgeons and as-
sistant surgeons who were absent on other than regimental duty to
return at once to their regiments, and not to be detached thereafter
except in cases of necessity.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 16 of the 5th was a sort of proclamation b}^ Gen.
Hunter, the language of which it is deemed best to insert in another
place (see Gen. Hunter's Personal).

General Order 17 of the 6th ordered a draft of able-bodied male
negroes, between 18 and 50, in the Department, who were not em-
ployed in the Quartermaster or Commissary Departments or were not
private servants to officers. These drafted men to serve as non-
coms, and privates in the various regiments and brigades now organ-
ized and in process of organization under Gen. Saxtou. This draft
was to furnish acclimated men to garrison the forts while the others
(whites) were to take part in the campaign then soon to open. (See
General Order 24.)

General Order 18 of the 7th was full of instructions as to dis-
embarking from vessels into boats, and how to " pull for the shore."
At one whistle (if towed), the steamer starts for the shore; at two
whistles, prepare to cast loose ; at three whistles, cast loose and
" pull for the shore." Soon as the boat strikes the shore, jump out
and rush up the beach, and form line facing the land. Leave knap-
sacks under the seats ; the boat in charge of a coxswain and two
rowers. After troops land, these men to put the knapsacks ashore,
and pile them up carefully above high water. The troops to have
four days' cooked rations and 60 rounds of ammunition.

262 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3far. '63.

General Order 19 of the 10th cut down our otficers to one paltry
gallon of commissary whiskey per month. How sad ! And no soldier
is to have any except on certificate of proper medical officer that it is
necessary for medical pui-poses. The order then very heartlessly said
pickets were not entitled to it (whiskey) under any circumstances,
and ordinary fatigue duties did not justify its issue. All oflicers were
called upon (including those who have and use that paltry gallon per
month) to discourage the general use of the aforesaid whiskey. The
order also fired a hot shot at sutlers (see Sutlers), and made bold to
mention that the expedition was about to start, etc.

General Order 20 of the 11th fired a round of grape and canister
at the Company Fund, that valuable friend of the soldier in time of
trial (not by general court-martial. See Company Fund).

General Order 22 of the 14th said, owing to the great expense
of fresh meat the issue to be limited to three times in ten days, and
so far as was practicable to be, during ten days (of meat) : 3 issues
pork, 2 issues bacon, 2 issues snlt beef, 3 issues fresh meat. Other
details were in the order, but the above are the most important.

General Order 23 of the 16th appointed three officers of the
Regular Army as mustering officers, viz. : Maj. E. W. Smith (1st
Lieutenant Fifteenth U. S. Infantry), Commissary of Musters for the
Department; 1st Lieutenant Guy V. Henry (First U. S. Artillery),
Assistant Commissary of Musters, and 1st Lieutenant John R. Myrick
(Third U. S. Artillery), Assistant Commissary of Musters. These
officers were appointed under General Order 48 of the War Depart-
ment, and were to muster in and out all volunteers (officers and men)
requii'ing such service. Lieut. Henry was assigned to Port Royal
Island, and all others in Department were to be looked after by Lieut.
Myrick. (See also General Order 27.)

Up to this time, officers who had been promoted from one grade
to another, instead of being mustered out of former and in in new
grade, had simply been sworn to faithful discharge of those duties,
generally before a field officer of the regiment or by some other officer
who held a sort of quasi appointment as judge advocate or similar
distinguished title. Therefore a search for the dates of musters in
and out of officers previous to this time will be futile.

General Order 24 of the 19th modified General Order 17 so as to
exempt negroes employed in the Engineer Department on permanent
fortifications from the draft. The same order warned plantation super-
intendents, tradesmen, sutlers, landholders, speculators and others that
they must not secrete or harbor negroes who were liable to the draft.

General Order 26 of the 20th developed the fact that so large a
number of refugees were then coming in that they needed regulating ;
and all such were ordered to be sent to the Provost Marshal General
at Hilton Head at once. Capt. A. M. Kinzie, Aide-de-Camp, and
Lieut. Richard Skinner, Acting Aide-de-Camp on Gen. Hunter's Staff,
were to examine all such, with a view to obtaining information regard-
ing the enemy.

General Order 27 of the 25th revoked the appointments of Lieuts.
Henry and Myrick as Assistant Commissaries of Musters, and ap-

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263

pointed in their stead 1st Lieut. Charles H Hay, Third U. S. Cavalry,
for all the Department except the Eighteenth Army Corps (reinforce-
ments under Brig. -Gens. Ferry and Heckman) : and these to be in
charge of 2d Lieut. Richard Skinner, Tenth U. S. Infantry.

The Department Statistics for March, l-sGo, are: Total troops,
26,538; wounded and sick, 3,802; died, 10; cases wounded, etc.,
178 ; died of wounds, etc., 2.

The Monthl}' Return shows : —

Field and Stafl" 4 men, 0 officers.

Co. A 90 " 3 "

B 87 " 3 "

C 78 " 3 "

D m '' 3 "

E (On Provost Guard.)

F 86 men, 3 officers.

G 02 " 3 "

H G7 " 3 "

I 85 " 3 "

K (!8 " 3 "

Present aggregate 833 Avitli E.

Aororeo-ate last reoort ^ '^^'^ without E.

A^^ie^ateiastrepoit . . . . ( 833 with E.

One, of I (Burgess) , enlisted in the regular army before the
order was received forbidding further enlistments.

1st Sergt. J. W. Ackerman of Co. D has been promoted to 2d
Lieutenant and assigned to same company.

Two men have died of disease : A, 1 ; B, 1.

2d Lieut. Handerson of Co. K has been commissioned 1st Lieu-
tenant and assigned to same company. Capt. Butterfield of K and 1st
Lieut. Cornelius of D have been discharged for disability.

OfHcers in arrest, 1 (Capt. Wilbur). Officers detached: C, 1 ;
H, 1 ; K, I : total, 3. (E not included.)

ABCDEFGHI K Totals.

Sergeants .5554555455

Corporals 8 8 8 7 8 S s G 8 8

Absent sick ....110 0 022100 7

Absent in arrest ...0 0 01002101 5

Prisoners of war . 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 24

Detached 7 5 10 0 7 110 1 29

Discharged for disability 2 002031120 11

r°^

CANISTER

^ STRETCHER, ^

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APRIL, 1863,

'LTHOUGH March came, and left ns, as a lion (couchant),
April came in, at least, in the same manner. We were
packed up, with all that these words impl}'. A regimental
hospital diar}' shows that the sick were turned over to the
General Hospital at Hilton Head the first day. Troops
were then arriving at Hilton Head from various points,
and almost at once leaving for the point of concentration.
The double-turreted monitor Keokuk left the harbor the
1 St. Five days' rations arrived for the regiment, and new clothing
was issued.

On the 2d several men detailed on extra dut}' at the Head returned
to the regiment for duty. Same day, Capt. Allen shot himself in the
leg, by accidentally discharging his own revolver. (See his Personal. )
The six companies on Pinckney Island and Co. I (at Pope's,
opposite) broke camp on the 3d and went on board the George Wash-
ington^ and with their baggage were all settled thereon before dark.
During the evening we started for Hilton Head ; but on coming into
Broad River Ave struck a gale, and had to steam over to near Bay
Point, where we anchored. The George Washington sprung aleak,
and the boys had to pump for dear life, the water gaining on us for
awhile and creating quite an alarm. The companies at Hilton Head
(E, G and H) embarked same day on the Mary A. Boardman.

On the 4th the companies were shifted about, probably to equal-
ize cargoes, so that A, B and D were on the Schooner Rhodella Blue,
to be towed ; and C, E, F, G, H, I and K were on the Mary A. Board-
man. The troops on the Rhodella Blue were in charge of Lieut. -Col.
Bedel, and those on the 3Iary A. Boardman under Col. Jackson.

The -ith was a day of preparation — of getting matters into shape
for moving, as will be seen. Gen. Terry issued General Order 2,
from Headquarters at Hilton Head, concerning troops of the Division
of the Tenth Army Corps under his command, as follows : —

First Brigade,

Col. Giiss.
Niuety-seventh Pennsylvania.
Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania.
Eiglitli Maine.

Second Brigade,

Col. Putnam.
Third New Hampshire.
Fourth New Hampshire.
Seventh New Hampshire.
Sixth Connecticut.

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266 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '63.

The New South of the same day, as if imbued with the spirit of
the movement, had a little poetry on the subject, one verse of which
is inserted : —

Come fill yonr glasses, boys,

Aud let the toast be sped :

A long adieu to sand and fleas

Adieu to Hilton Head !
Thns tenderly and sadly, boys,

We breathe before we go

A long adieu to Hilton Head,

Adieu to "Robbers' Row."

For Charleston we are bound, boys, etc.

The same day Gen. Terry assumed command of the Post of Hilton
Head, by order of Gen. Hunter.

Col. Putnam, Commanding Second Brigade, issued the following
same day : —
Col. .John H. .Jackson, Commanding Third New Hampshire Vols.

Sir : At 3 a.m. tomorrow (5th) you will make sail with your regiment
for Stono River. Follow the flagship of the Division.

We got a mail the last thing before we were to start ; and at
sitch a time it was very welcome. In accordance with the instruc-
tions, we weighed anchor at .3 a.m. on the 5th and went directly to
Stono, getting there about 7 p.m. We waited till 6 for a pilot, and
we then steamed into the Inlet and anchored, the fleet lying all around
us. The Rhodella Blue tried to sail, but the Mary A. Boardman
came up with her and took her in tow. During the 6th, as we lay at
anchor, some of our boys {pnen would n't have done such a thing) got
down among the stores and broke open a barrel of sugar and feloni-
ously and clandestinely abstracted about a third of its toothsome con-
tents before discovery by the powers that be. It was said that Coles
Island and Folly Island were well provided with our troops — a part
of the expedition. We were told that the attack by the navy would
take place on the morrow, and we might all be called upon to sail
Charleston- ward. It was estimated there were lyiug there about
16,000 men.

The 7th dawned upon us, the day destined to be a noted one in
history. Four days' rations were issued. These were reinforced by
purchases from a sutler schooner near by. The expected tiring was
begun about 3 p.m., a full account of which follows : —

NAVAL ATTACK OX FORT SUMTER (April 7, 1863).

This assault, so notable in the history of the war, was begun
about 3 P.M., and lasted till about 5 p.m. The naval force — for it
was solely a naval affair — comprised the following : —
New Ironsides (flagship). Commander Thos. Turner. Arm. : 2 150-pounder

rifles, 1-1 11-inch. Fired 8 times; hit — times.
Montauk. Capt. John L. Worden. Arm. : 1 15-inch, 1 11-inch. Fired 27

times; hit 14 times.
Passaic. Capt. Percival Drayton. Arm.: 1 15-inch and 1 11-inch. Fired 13

times; hit 35 times.
Weehawken. Capt. .John Rodgers. Arm.: 1 15-inch and 1 11-inch. Fired

2G times ; hit 53 times.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Aiyr.. '63.

Patapsco. Capt. Daniel Animen. Arm. : 1 1.5-inch and 1 loO-pounder, rifled.

Fired 10 times; liit 47 times.
Catskill. Commander Geo. AV. Rodger s. Arm.: 1 15-inch and 1 11-inch.

Fired 22 times ; liit 20 times.
Nantucket. Commander D. M. Fairfax. Arm.: 1 IS-inch and 1 11-inch

Fired 15 times; hit 36 times.
Nahant. Commander John Downes. Arm.: 1 15-inch and ] 11-inch. Fired

15 times ; hit 30 times.
Keokuk. Commander A. C. Rhind. Arm.: 2 11-incli. Fired 3 times; hit

90 times.

Total guns iu action, 23, and firing 139 times. Fuses, 3^ to 15
seconds. A lo-inch gun required 35 lbs. of powder; the ritled guns,
46 lbs. ; 11-inch guns, 15 to 20 lbs. Fort Sumter was fired at 125
times. Fort Moultrie 12 times, and Fort Wagner 2 times. Sumter
was hit 55 times.

The Weehawken had a raft rigged upon her bow for a torpedo ;
but after it (the torpedo) had been prepared, it is said that Capt.
Rodgers declined to attach it to the projecting raft.

A Confederate torpedo, containing 2,000 lbs. of powder, was
under the J^ew Iron.sides for about an hour, in charge of Langdon
Cheeves, who tried in vain to explode it for over ten minutes, the
battery being out of order, much to the chagrin of the Confederates.
The whole matter was entirely unknown to the Federals at the time.

During the evening of the same day, the commanding officer of
the fleet received an order from the Navy Department, dated April
2d, directing that all iron-clads, in fit condition to move after the
attack, be sent directly to New Orleans, reserving only two.

CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT.

Fort Johnson 00 0 00001 1

" Sumter 4 2 2 8 7 1 13 7 41

" Monltrie 0 0 0 '.» 0 5 5 2 21

Battery Bee 5 0 0 10 0 0 0 6

Beauregard ... 0 O 0 1 0 1 0 0 2

Fort at Cumming's Point .110 0 0 0 0 0 2

" Wagner 0 0 0 O O 1 0 0 1

Totals 10 3 2 1!) 7 8 18 10 77

Fired shot 385 80 80 731 140 321 343 0

Fired shell 0 0 0 5 0 45 0 93

Total shot and shell, 2,229 ; powder used, 21 ,093 lbs. 3 killed,

11 wounded. 151 shots fired by fleet, all but 24 at Sumter. Struck
vessels, 520 times.

Apr. '(55.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 2G9

A Confederate aeeount of the bombardment is as follows : —

The monitors, 8 in number, led by the Passaic, with the Ironsides in the
center, in one line. The flght opened by Moultrie at 3 p.m. Fight ended at
5.30 P.M. The flagstaff of Fort Moultrie was shot away, and in falling
wounded a man, who died. Capt. Wigg, A. C. S., placed a regimental flag
in place of the flagstaff, etc.

During the bombardment a double-shotted 10-ineh Columbiad
was by its own recoil thrown into the parade ground of Fort Sumter.

The following from the Neiv York Times of 30 July 1863,
headed "Gen. Hunter at Charleston — The Battle in the Harbor"
(7 April 1863), in connection with the memorable bombardment, is
inserted as worthy a place here : —

Washington, Monday, 27 July 18(53.
To the Editor of the N'eii- York Times :

Permit me to correct an error which appeared in an editorial upon the
siege of Charleston, published in the Times of last Saturday .... The
Times states that previous to the first attack upon Charleston by the iron-
clads, Gen. Hunter notified Admiral DuPont that the navy need expect no
help from the laud forces. Mho on account of the paucity of their numbers,
could only act as a garrison for any capture made by the navy. Let me
state a few facts which would not have been proper to have divulged at an
earlier date. On the night previous to DuPont's attack upon Fort Sumter,
Col. Howell's brigade was thrown across from Coles to Folly Island, while
Gen. Terry's division was also partially landed and partially retained on
board light-draft transports in the Stono. On the day of the bombardment
troops were massed on the northern end of Folly Island, behind the screen
of timber immediately facing Lighthouse Inlet, and were under the imme-
diate superintendence of Gen. Truman Seymour, Gen. Hunter's Chief of
Staft" and of Artillery. All arrangements were made for a crossing the next
night. Surf and india-rubber pontoon boats were in readiness, and three
fuilbatteriesof rifled guns were upon the ground to cover the crossing ....
it was arranged between the Admiral and Gen. Hunter that the crossing of
Lighthouse Inlet, and the attack upon Morris Island, should not be rnade
until the day following the iron-clad's attack upon Fort Sumter, as the ex-
pected reduction of the work would not only save our troops from its en-
filading fire while advancing up the island, but would also, in all probability,
greatly demoralize the garrisons, both of Wagner and of Cuuiming's Point.
[He then speak§ of the complete failure of the iron-clads. — D. E.] Admiral
DuPont resolved to abandon the attack until further reinforced by iron-
clads ....

It was upon the communication of this resolve by the Admiral to Gen.
Hunter that the crossing of Lighthouse Inlet was countermanded, a copy of
the Admiral's letter being carried by Col. Halpine to the northern end of
Folly Island, where Gen. Seymour was then busily engaged with Maj. Duane
(U.S. Engineers), Capt. Hamilton* (U. S. Artillery), Capt. Balch (U.S.
Steamer Pawnee), and Cols. Dandy, Guss and Howell, superintending the
final preparations for pushing across Lighthouse Inlet.

Gen. Seymour, after consulting with Gen. Hunter, visited Admiral
DuPont to induce him to aid with such of the iron-clads as were fit for
service. In this mission he failed. But so earnest, almost passionate, was
Gen. Seymour in his desire to be allowed to attempt the crossing and attack,
that he urged Gen. Hunter to allow the attack to proceed, even after it was
known that no co-operation from the navy could be hoped for. To this
Gen. Hunter strongly and peremptorily objected ; and it was for the purpose
of impressing his views upon the Administration that Gen. Seymour, imme-
diately after the abandonment of the attack, proceeded to Washington,
where he had interviews with Gen. Halleck, Sec. Stanton and the President.

270 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '63.

Gen. Hunter was relieved 12 June 18fi3 by Gen. Q. A. Gillmore,
and Admiral DuPont about the same time by Admiral Dahlgreu.

After the attack on Fort Sumter by the iron-clads, Hunter says
(see page 12, "Miscellaneous: Conduct of War," Vol. IV., 1865),
in letter to President, that the troops on Folly Island were ready to
cross to Morris Island, and had practically started, the boats being
in readiness, when they were recalled, — as he then hoped, only
temporarily, — by the announcement that DuPout had resolved to
retire, and the army could expect no assistance from him (the navy).
Hunter says he at once sent a staff officer on board to confer with
DuPont, and represent the forwardness of preparations by the army
and the evidently unprepared condition of the enemy, and that now,
our preparations being unmasked, any delay would give the enemy
time to prepare. DuPont declined to fire another shot. A lodge-
ment, says Hunter, was therefore made impossible. Hunter then
says he held on for expected assistance, improving the batteries and
keeping the troops on Folly, Coles and Seabrook Islands. Hunter's
letter bears no date ; but it appears to have been written the latter
part of May. He asked the President to relieve him from co-opera-
ting with the navy against Charleston, for that meant co-operating
in inactivity, and opined that DuPont distrusted the iron-clads. He
says: "Relieve me thus, and I will place 10,000 of the best drilled
troops in the country \_i. e., those in this Department] in the heart
of Georgia at once."

On that eventful day, the Ironsides dropped her anchor at a
time when she was in danger of running ashore, and in doing so
swung around, stern shoreward, and directly over a rebel torpedo.
The spot was nearly due east from Wagner. In vain the electrician
in Wagner tried to explode the torpedo ; but fate was this time in
favor of the Ironsides. The garrison had, almost to a man, their
eyes upon what they considered the ill-fated iron-clad ; but the tor-
pedo would not explode. Had the wires and battery been in good
condition, our monster Ironsides would with its entire crew have been
destroyed ; for the force of that immense torpedo was almost im-
measurable. The lucky iron-clad very soon thereafter was away
from the immediate vicinity of its would-be destroyer.

The Hth found us still at anchor in the Stono. In the evening,
Col. Jackson went with Gen. Seymour to some rendezvous, with
others, for a consultation.

On the day following the naval attack, and singularly too, Col.
John Hay, the President's Private Secretary, arrived at the fleet, with
confidential letter dated 2d, signed by Gideon Welles, Secretary of
the Navy, instructing DuPont to send all his iron-clads fit to move, to
the Department of the Gulf. Accompanying this was a letter from
Asst. Sec. Fox, saying, "Retain only two iron-clads." It can hardly
be conjectured what the condition of things would have been had
Col. Hay arrived, say at noon of the 7th. Gen. Hunter, it would
appear, had no knowledge of Col. Hay's arrival or of his letters ;
for at night he proposed to DuPont to land the army on Morris
Island, if the navy would co-operate. (See "Rebellion Record.")

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Ou the 9th, being still at anchor, two days' rations were drawn and
cooked, and we were instructed to be ready to land. The 3fary A.
Boardman moved toward Folly Island (the schooner in tow), and
landed a part of the regiment, when an order came to cease ; but
this was soon after revoked and the landing of the regiment was
completed. We were on Folly Island, nearer than we had been to
the rebels since Secessionville, in June 1862, so far as force and force
was concerned. Later in the evening we moved farther into the
woods, or thicket, more properl}' speaking. 'Twas there we found
the wood-tick, a little, burrowing, industrious insect which imbedded
itself in our soil (flesh) unknown to us until (and we didn't have to
wait long) an itching sensation led to an investigation, and — there
he was. The boys will not soon forget the wood- ticks of Folly Island.
In general shape they resembled sheep-ticks.

We disposed of ourselves as best we could for the night. Next
day we cleaned up a little, preparatory to pitching camp, digging
wells and removing underbrush, levelling off the ridges, etc. Mail.
Special muster of all the troops. A diary says : "Evening : We've
got to make out a special muster roll tonight. We are back on the
Mary A. Boardman., after being on shore 24 hours."

Re-embarkation began during tlie night, the same companies and
officers on the same vessels as we went up there in. Corpl. Hall of
Co. C was taken suddenly ill, and died during the evening of the
10th, while the embarkation was going on. The necessities of the
service required that he be buried at once, and he was so buried on
Folly Island, our Chaplain and others going on shore expressly for
that purpose. Even they were hurried back by explicit orders, and
the fleet got off for Hilton Head. The burial took place about noon,
and the fleet was well under waj' at one, arriving oft" Hilton Head
by dark and anchoring for the night. Next morning (12th), we
went into Hilton Head and landed, our regiment returning to its
former camp-ground in rear of the General Hospital. We found
that during our absence (really the short absence was of Cos. G,
H and E only) the One Hundred and Fifteenth New York had helped
themselves to our lumber and shades and other things we had left
there. In fact, our camp looked barren indeed. Did the boys
articulate in a profane manner? No, but there was Are in their eyes
as they walked over to the camp of the One Hundred and Fifteenth
New York ; and when they returned, shortly after, they were laden
with "fixins." Mail. Today (12th), Gen. Hunter ordered Brig.-
Gen. Heckman, with his brigade (Ninth New Jersey, Twenty-third
Massachusetts, Eighty-first and Ninety-eighth New York), to New
Berne, N. C, to help Foster out of his difficulties, and then return.
It will be seen that owing to our receding from offensive position, the
Department could spare some of its tro(jps. On the 13th (probably
arriving about the 17th), the President sent DuPont instructions
thus: "Hold your position inside the bar. If you have left it, re-
turn to it and hold till further orders. Do not allow the enemy to
erect new batteries on Morris Island. If he has begun it, drive him
out," etc. This shows conclusively that he could not have known

Lieut. Eluuidge J. Copp,

Adjt. (War).

Lieut. Eluridge J. Copp,
Adjt. (Peace).

C.\PT. Michael P. Doxley

(War).

Capt. Michael P. Doxley
(Peace).

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that the Secretary of the Navy had sent the major part of the fleet
of iron-clads away. We again began settling down to camp life ;
but were alleged to have made frequent visits (reluctantly, of course)
to the One Hundred and Fifteenth New York.

Lieut. J. J. Donohoe of C got his discharge on the 14th, to
accept the Adjutancy of the Tenth New Hampshire, which was to be
commanded by his brother, Michael T., formerly Captain of Co. C
of our regiment. He went North next day, with the hearty con-
gratulations of his company on his promotion.

Cos. D and E were directed on the 14th to proceed to certain
outposts for duty there, but did not go till next day, and returned
to the regiment on the 17th. They went to Jenkins Island, relieving
a company of the Ninth Maine. Another proposed move cut short
their stay. Same day (14th), the President sent despatch to Hunter
and DuPont, saying in substance that no ceusure was upon them
(referring to 7th April bombardment of Sumter) , and that there was
hope that Morris and Sullivan's Island and Sumter would yet be taken.

A NOVEL NAVAL MACHINE SHOP.

The wants of our navy were fully illustrated and fully met in
the establishment of a well-appointed and supplied shop for repairs,
etc., as will be seen by the following from the Xew York Herald of
the 14th. It says in substance that the shop consists of two of the
stone fleet (sunk off Charleston) which escaped the fate of the
others and floated into Hilton Head. The Edward has a machine
shop and store room, hammocks, etc. The Bidia has several
furnaces, and is also used as a store-house and for contrabands'
quarters. Nearly 100 men employed. The material was shipped
to Port Royal in the winter of l.SGl, in charge of Wm. B. Cogswell,
a master mechanic. The foreman was Mr. D. Campbell. The
Avhole was under W. S. Kimball, master machinist. The two vessels
were chained together.

The first intimation we had of another move was the issue of 15
days' rations on the loth.

Again the One Hundred and Fifteenth New York. A diary says :
" With the assistance of Cos. A and C, we moved our hospital tents
today over from the One Hundred and Fifteenth New York and partly
got them up." It will be seen that there were other regiments in
the service outranking the Third New Hampshire in point of modesty.
Today our Asst. Surg. Farrar was ordered on special duty, to take
charge of all the sick at certain outposts (see his Personal). On
the IGth the following curiouslv worded order was issued by Gen.
Terry (G. O. 7) :— ^

The temporary suspension of the expedition against Charleston being
now at an end, this Division Is organized as follows : —
First Brigade :

Col. Gnss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

Eighth Maine Coi. Rust.

Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania . . Col. Strawbrldge.
Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania . . Lieut. -Col. Duer.

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Second Brigade :

Col. Louis Bell, Fourth New Hampshire.
Third New Hampshire .... Col. Jackson.
Fourth New Hampshire . . . Lieut. -Col. Sleeper.
Sixth Connecticut Maj. Meeker.

Though this order was dated 16th, it was to a certain extent
misleading ; for during the evening of the same day, the Ninty-
seventh Pennsylvania embarked, as a part of the new movement.

DuPont (16th) wrote the Secretary of the Navy that he was
doing all he could to forward the cause, and said he felt painfully
struck by President Lincoln's order, and requested the Department
not to hesitate about relieving him by an oflicer who, in its opinion,
was more able to execute that service in which he had had the mis-
fortune to fail — the capture of Charleston. Under date of the 16th
Gen. Hunter offered a reward of So. 00 each for capture of Lieut.
Keith, Twenty-third New York, and Lieut. Moffat, Ninth New Jersey,
both Acting Signal Officers and reported as deserters. None of our
regiment skirmished for those two men, so far as is known.

What we had been looking for (since issue of the 15 days'
rations) arrived on the 17th: for on that day orders were issued
relieving all of Third and Fourth New Hampshire and Sixth Connecti-
cut on fatigue, guard, outpost or special duty. This it will be seen
covered the new brigade and relieved Dr. Farrar and Cos. D and E.
Four days' cooked rations were ordered, and we were directed to
pack up. The whole camp was in a quiver of suspense and anxiety ;
for it was fair to presume that we were to proceed more aggressively
than before and somebod}^ get hurt.

Lieut. Hopkins was discharged the 17th, he having resigned on
account of ill health.

We Avere paid oft" on the l<sth, for four months. The Chaplain,
as was his custom, got a large slice of the money to send home for
the men, by express ; and we were informed that the morrow's sun
would see its embarking for Charleston ; and before night we were
ordered to embark at 7 a.m., next day (19th). The yen- South
(18th) said, editorially: "The reinforcements now ordered and on
their way from the North will soon elevate this Department to the
first rank in public interest and military importance. We are not at
liberty to give further indications ; but this much is certain, that the
greybacks along the Southern coast are about to have some lively
and interesting times." The same issue said Gen. Seymour and Gen.
Viele were expected on the Arago. Gen. Viele did not arrive, how-
ever, though ordered. The order was revoked (see his Personal).

The embarkation took place as ordered, and on three vessels, as
follows : —

Field and Stafl'and Cos. F, G, H and K, on steam propeller Seniiiwl.

Cos. A, B, C and D, under Lieut. -Col. Bedel, on schooner Hiijldander.

Cos. E and I, under Maj. Plimpton, on steamer Boxton.

The regiment left the harbor about 4 p.m., the schooner in tow of
a tug. As Cos. E and I, under Maj. Plimpton, did not absolutely go
with the regiment at this time, they will be accounted for separately
and now. It would appear by various diaries that these two com-

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panies were joined by two others of the Seventh Connecticut : and
these four companies (on the Boston) were to have been Gen. Terry's
body-guard. There was some "hitch "in the matter; for on the
20th tiie two companies of Third New Hampshire (and probably the
two of Seventh Connecticut) landed, at Hilton Head and went to
their respective old camp-grounds to await developments.

On the 26th they were on post guard at Hilton Head, and on the
28th they were on picket at Hilton Head. It may safely be said that
ver}" soon thereafter these two companies were sent over to Bay
Point (opposite Hilton Head), where they occupied the works there,
and so remained until June, when they rejoined the regiment, then
at St. Helena and not far distant. The dates, etc., will be given
later on in their appropriate places. Here these two companies
drilled as heavy artillery, using the mounted guns. A Regular Army
Ordnance Sergeant was stationed there ; and it is presumed that Cos.
E and I became skilled, so far as could be during their brief stay,
as heavy artillerists. We now return to the regiment proper (/. e.,
eight companies).

We reached Edisto Inlet about 9 a.m. on the 20th, and dropped
anchor within the Inlet. Several monitors were there, and a large
number of troops.

Nothing of interest on the 20th and 21st except that the
Chaplain was still collecting money to be sent home. Some of the
boys thought it the proper caper to reserve a sufficient sum to enable
them to intelligently^ play the game called " bluff." (Jur brigade was
inspected (all at anchor) on the 22d by Col. Louis Bell of the
Fourth New Hampshire, our new brigade commander. There was a
sutler's schooner near us, and it was astonishing to see how many
men wished to be introduced to him. He was a popular man and
generally on hand. Our men almost invariably left a small pittance
with him, just to recompense him in some small degree for his hospi-
tality, the evidence of Avhich was readily seen on their return. Some
of the troops had been landed (prior to 22d), as there was a slight
skirmish the 22d on Edisto, and one or two of our men (not Third
New Hampshire) got hit.

Band Master Ingalls arrived from the North the 22d, with re-
cruits for the Second Brigade Band.

On the 23d Col. Jackson and 45 men went ashore to skirmish
on an island adjoining Edisto, the skirmishing being under the
immediate charge of Lieuts. Stearns and Wadsworth. Deer and
cattle were seen, but no rebels.

We were permitted to go ashore on the 24th to bathe and stretch
our legs. Mail — a big one. The Nahant arrived same day, making
five monitors lying in the Inlet. Scouting parties had shot cattle,
and as a result we had fresh beef for our stomachs.

No "favorable mention" has been made of the Sentinel, that
beautiful steamer on which the Headquarters of regiment and five
companies were quartered so long. It was one of that class of
steamers which have a peculiar roll, in a high sea, from side to side —
so fearfully eccentric that unless one holds on to something sub-

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stttutial he will be pluugecl headlong into the seething sea. It
would n't and did n't pitch to any appreciable degree, because the
boys said it had n't been taught it when young. Advauciug age
was only too apparent. The officers' quarters were hardly as good
as the men's, and as for speed of the craft, it was never spoken of,
and there was probably ample proof that it was not one of its attri-
butes. The boys will all remember the Sentinel.

On the 25th, Gen. Hunter (Special Order 235) directed the
Sixth Connecticut and Fourth New Plampshire to be landed on Folly
Island, reporting to Brig. -Gen. Yogdes for duty; and also ordered
the Third New Hampshire aud Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania to be
landed at Botany Bay Island, and these, with the Ninety-seventh
Pennsylvania (to be sent from Seabrook Island), to constitute a
Post, under Col. Henry R. Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

The above order was in part revoked on the 27th, by Hunter:
ordering the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania to remain on Seabrook
Island ; and the Third New Hampshire and Seventy-sixth Penn-
sylvania to be (upon landing) in charge of the senior officer present
(Col. Jackson, Third New Hampshire), who must report for orders
to Gen. Stevenson, Commanding U. S. Forces on the Edisto River.

Sunday, the 26th, we had services between decks by our Chaplain
and the men sung a few sacred songs.

We began to land on the 28th, on Botany Bay Island, about
half being landed before dark. Those landed had to face a violent
rainstorm all night.

The War Department on the 29th issued an order (General
Order 110) giving the "make-up" of a regiment and a company of
volunteers (infantry only given here) : —
One Regiment of Infantry (10 companies) :

1 colonel, 1 chaplain,

1 lieutenant-colonel. 1 sergeant-major,

1 major, 1 regimental quartermaster-sergeant,

1 adjutant (extra lieutenant), 1 regimental commissary sergeant,

1 quartermaster (extra " ), 1 hospital steward,

1 surgeon, 2 principal musicians.

2 assistant surgeons,
One Company of Infantry :

1 captain, 4 sergeants,

1 1st lieutenant, 8 corporals,

1 2d lieutenant, 2 musicians,

1 1st sergeant, 1 Avagoner,

G4: privates — minimum. 82 privates — maximum.

The same order treated of Chaplains. (See Chaplain Hill's
Personal.)

The 29th saw us all landed and busily engaged in cleaning up
the place selected for our camp. The Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania
also landed and went into camp near us. Botany Bay Island deserves
some notice. The name itself is suggestive, but not more than the
facts warranted. The spot selected by the Third New Hampshire was
the site of an old rebel earthwork called in its day " Fort Seabrook."
A diary very irreverently says: "Such a place the Lord seldom
makes .... part of an old magazine — the entrance — was in sight.

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Dug it open and crawled in." (What courage ! ) Another writer says :
" The island took its name from the fact that some 1 ,r>00 negroes
were sent here to keep them out of the reach of the rebels at the time
Edisto Island was taken possession of by our gunboats. It was for-
merl}^ known as Point of Pines. It is principall}' covered with pines,
live oaks, cypress, palmettoes, cedars, magnolias and palms." Another
writer says: "A little speck of land, inhabited only by pests that
bite, stino- and crawl."

CAMP MISERY, BOTANY BAY ISLAND S.C. (SPEtVCEl

Col. Jackson established his tent on the parapet of the old work,
giving him a sort of " overlook" both ways, mland and seaward.

The ditticulties, in the way of unevenness of the ground, the
underbrush, stumps, trees, etc., were greater than we had ever before
encountered ; but all these rapidly disappeared, and we soon had a
very good and clean camp. Col. Jackson being in command of Post
(Third New Hampshire and Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania), Lieut. -Col.
Bedel was in command of the regiment. Adjt. Libby was Acting
Assistant Adjutant-General on Col. Jackson's Staff. The small flies
troubled us exceedingly. They were legion and their sting was too
large by far when one considered their size. The sutler's schooner
still remained at anchor near us. This was significant and worthy
to be specially noted.

Capts. Randlett and Allen joined the regiment (visit, probably)
on the 30th ; also Private Thomas Hanson of Co. A. The two former
were from Hilton Head (Randlett sick, and Allen wounded by acci-
dent). Private Hanson was fresh from recruiting service in New
Hampshire.

The eight companies were mustered on the 30th by Col. Jackson,
and the two companies at Hilton Head bj" Major Plimpton.

278 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '63.

We heard a rumor on the 30th that the Third Regiment of colored
soldiers was almost full. A letter of that date to the yew York Times
said : —

The main bodj- of Hunter's army did not return to Port Royal after the
failure of the late attack, and yet remain in strong force at North Edisto
and Stono Inlets. Kiawah Island is occupied completely, and the troops on
Coles and Folly Islands are intrenching. Reinforcements and supplies were
still going forward from Port Royal. The iron-clad fleet has been repaired.
Two monitors at Port Royal and one at North Edisto. The JVpvj Ironside.^ is
blockading Charleston. Drafting all the able-bodied negroes into the army
is being prosecuted vigorously. On Friday last, a meeting was held at Hilton
Head, to which tlie blacks were invited. A crowd came to listen to addresses
from several gentlemen, explanatory of the object of the government in order-
ing a draft. The enthusiasm of tlie negroes was excited, and upon a call for
volunteers every able-bodied man in the audience stepped forward and asked
to have his name entered on the roll. One hundred recruits were thus
obtained for Col. Bennett's Third South Carolina regiment. On Hilton Head
there are (100 blacks capable of bcaiing arms, and they are at once to be
organized into companies — to pass half their time in drilling and half in the
Quartermaster's Department. The First South Carolina (Col. Higginson) is
doing good service on outpost duty at Port Royal Ferry. The men are in
plain sight of the rebels, who express great disgust at having to contend
against tlieir late servants. The Second Regiment (Col. Montgomery) is en-
camped near Beaufort. It numbers 600 men.

SUPPLKNIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 82 of the 1st ordered that a special muster be made
of all the troops on the 10th inst., or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Rolls to be sent in at once. These were to be the basis for drafts to
fill up regiments and batteries to their proper complements.

General Order 83 of the 2d (under Act of Congress) provided
that any volunteer or militiaman then in service who may re-enlist for
one year, at the expiration of his present term, be paid a bounty of
$50 — one-half cash, one-half at expiration of new term. For those
who re-enlist for two years, $1 00 bounty — one-fourth cash. In both
cases furlough for 30 days at and from re-enlistment.

General Order 86 of the 2d provided (Act of Congress) that any
regiment of infantry now or hereafter reduced (as set forth in Sects.
19 and 20 of Act of 3d March) shall be consolidated into five com-
panies or less, and the colonel, major and one assistant surgeon be
mustered out. (The reduction was one-half in total members.)

General Order 92 of the 8th provided that officers and men then
on signal duty (it does not say "in Signal Corps"), whose terms
expire before they can be examined, may be retained under act of
3 March 1863 if their conduct and qualifications are satisfactory.

General Order 99 of the 24th provided that upon the expiration
of term of a volunteer regiment, it be returned to the State where
raised and promptly paid and mustered out ; that they turn over their
arms and equipments before leaving the army ; to be transported and

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fed to place of and to final payment ; the Paymaster-General to pi'o-
vide for their payment immediately on their arrival and before they
disperse.

General Order 102 of the 25th provided for an extra allowance
of candles to regimental adjutants in the field — 10 lbs. per month.

General Order 105 of the 2.sth created the Invalid Corps, after-
ward called the Veteran Reserve Corps. (See Invalid Corps vs.
Veteran Reserve Corps.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

There appears to have been none of interest to the general reader
except such as have been noted in the body of the work. It may,
however, here be stated that a rigid quarantine was ordered on 27
April (by General Order 34), to take effect 10 May, and Surgeon A.
Crispell, U. S. Volunteers, was appointed the health officer, and St.
Helena Sound selected for the quarantine ground.

Department Statistics for April, 1863, are : Total troops, 23,514 ;
wounded and sick, 2,844; died, 10; cases wounded, etc., 122; died
of wounds, etc., 0.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field aud Staff
Co. A . . .

(Hiltou Head).

(Hilton Head).

■i men,

89 "

9 officers.
3

Present aggregate .... 768 37 805

Aggregate last report . . .

Cos. E and I were on temporary duty at Hilton Head (landed 8
May, at Baj^ Point) ; the others were on Botany Bay Island.

One recruit has been received : Musician Livingstone, who went
to Co. I.

There have been five men discharged for disability : A, 1 ; H, 4.

1st Sergt. John Kirwin of Co. C has been promoted to 2d Lieu-
tenant and assigned to same company.

One unfortunate — Corpl. Hall of C — has died of disease.

1st Lieut. J. J. Donohoe of Co. C has been discharged, to accept
the Adjutancy of the 10th New Hampshire (his brother, M. T., being
Colonel).

2d Lieut. Hopkins, Co. H, has been discharged for disability.

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[Aj^r. '63.

Officers in arrest, 1 (Capt. Wilbur). Officers absent with leave:
G, 1 ; field and staff, 1. Officers absent sick: D, 1.

ABCDEFGH IK Totals.

Sergeants 555555. 5 5. 5 5

Corporals 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 C 8 8

Absent sick 4 4 C :] 1 5 5 C 1 3 38

Absent in arrest . . 0 0 0 10 0 2 10 1 5

Prisoners of war . . 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 15

Detached 7 5 5 6 3 5 3 (5 7 7 54

MAY, 1S63.

'AY was ushered in with a mail and the announcement
that strawberries were ripe. The other event of the day-
was the beaching of our beloved Sentinel, and the hereto-
fore invisible parts were scraped. " She will sail more
rapidly hereafter without doubt," said one of the boys.
Scouting parties went out nearly every day on Edisto, but
generally saw no rebels. Each part}^ brought back what we
called " plunder." On the 2d Gen. Hunter issued an order
for the furloughing of not over five per cent of the enlisted men, for
not over 30 days, for good conduct in line of duty, and directing lists
to be made and sent to him for approval. Thirt3'-seven of our men
got the coveted grants and went home later.

On the 3d a scouting party (really for plunder) on a much larger
scale than ordinarily, went over to Edisto, and with good results.
Though it was Sunday the Chaplain was " in it," and it is to be pre-
sumed he went under orders and under protest. He lived to return
and preach that same day and superintend a Sabbath School. (The
latter was reorganized.) The scouting party visited Mr. Bailey's
plantation among others. There was a little flutter of excitement in
Co. K on the 4th, Sergt. Campbell being reduced to the ranks and
several corporals resigning their warrants. We, isolated as we were,
— banished, so to speak, — had to make the most of whatever happened.
The hours of relieving guard were changed the 4th from 4 p.m.
to <S A.M. Capt. Ayer (the redoubtable Ayer) took the first tour under
the new rule, as Officer of the Day ; and he got in some work worthy
of his steel. He detected the Captain of the schooner Gen. Boyd
bringing liquors ashore. He placed him and others whose general
appearance indicated collusion with this smuggler in durance vile.
The next morning he placed this Captain in a boat with a crew and
sent him aboard his vessel, under an agreement that he should make
sail and be off at once. He did ; but Capt. Aj'^er, from the heights of
our battlements, saw the schooner go ashore, accidentally or pur-
posely, on the opposite shore and beyond his jurisdiction. How
unhappy was Ayer : once in his clutches, but now escaped !

The weather was getting hot ; and as we were not quite sheltered
from the winds, the sun beat upon us fearfully.

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\_Maii '63.

Col. Jackson, Commanding Post, was relieved on the 6th, and
Col. Guss of Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, then on Seabrook Island,
was placed in command. The furloughs arrived Gth. and much
happiness resulted.

Cos. E and I went from Hilton Head on the 7th by Steamer Phila-
clelpliia to Bay Point (landing next day), where they were to garrison
and learn heavy artiller3^ These two companies had been doing post
and picket duty on Hilton Head temporarily.

Band Master Ingalls' diary says: "7 May 1863: The two re-
maining companies of Third New Hampshire went over to Bay Point
today, to garrison the place."

The Colonel himself went on one of the raids on the 9th, as far
as Eddingsville ; but the partv was not so successful as was usual.
Mail.

Sunday, the 10th, Rev. Mr. Woodruff (or Woodward), of the
Sanitary Commission, preached to us.

The furloughs previously announced as having arrived were
probably the blanks; for on the 12th a diary says : "All the fur-
loughs arrived today, except for Co. G." Cos. D and F being on
picket, the furloughed men of those companies were sent for. Only
three in the hospital the 12t]i.

A scoiitiug party on the 13th (Capt. Handerson and Lieut. T. M.
Jackson with them) was ratlier disconcerted by a party of rebels, and

discretion was considered to be
the better part of valor. An-
other flurry of excitement was
caused same day by the appoint-
ment of a Board of Investigation
to inquire into certain charges
against Capt. Aver (see Capt.
Ayer's Personal) .

The firing heard by us on
the 14th was a rebel tribute to
the memory of Gen. T. J. Jack-
son, then recently deceased.
The 14th saAv the return of Capts. Randlett and Allen (both ill
and had been to Hilton Head). Maj. Plimpton visited us at Botany
Bay. As if to punish the rebels for their doings of the 13th, Col.
Jackson, Maj. Plimpton and about 80 men essayed to make a sortie
on them, but instead ran into a party of negroes of the " Contraband
Department." Result of the day : a large quantity of plunder. Gen.
Hunter and Staff called at Botany Bay 14th ; and as his boat's crew
were Co. D boys, the latter certainly had a good time. There was a
change in the programme ; for Gen. O. S. Ferry, who came originally
from North Carolina with Foster's forces, and latterly had been away,
probably on leave, moved his headquarters over to our side of the
river on thel4th and quite near us. He had been assigned to com-
mand of all the troops on the Pklisto, relieving Gen. Stevenson, who
was to assume command of his own brigade on Seabrook Island. The
furloughed men embarked on the 14th on our beloved and graceful

COOK'S HEAOGUARTERS

BOTAN/y BA^ 10. S.C

Mai/ '63.^ THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 28S

Seiifiuel for Hilton Head. The boys had a reasonable fear that
the 80 days allowed them might be largely passed en route ta
Hilton Head.

Blackberries were ripe ; and as we had an experience witli them
on Edisto in the same month of last year, we knew where they grew,
and how. A great scout was planned for the liSth, and we got at it
early. Col. Jackson, C'apt. Wilbur (in arrest, awaiting approval of
sentence), Lieut. T. M. Jackson, Capt. Allen. Capt. Burnhaui, Lieut.
Place, Lieut. J. W. Ackerman, Sergt.-Maj. Dodge and about (iO men
started about 7.30 a.m., lauding the Colonel and a few others on Edisto,
the boats continuing up the dyke, near our own Botany Bay, to the
Maj. JNIurray plantation, where all the rest landed. The party did not
remain together, as a whole, during the day. Blackberries and din-
^ner had the effect of making the party content to stay ; and stay they
did all night, establishing a guard and doing all things needful for
protection against surprise. Among the places visited were the Mary
Seabrook and Dr. Towusend plantations, a grave-yard and a mill.
A tlat-boat was found and made good use of in transporting plunder.
The lattev was in such large quantity that additional help was sent for
next day to get it home. This was the largest haul we made, and
much good the material did us. It was principally of lumber, with
which we fixed up our quarters to a very comfortable degree. Cook
houses were also built, and no appreciable quantit}' of lumber was
wasted. Nobody pretended to say he did n't know anything about
carpentering.

For a diversion, the following is shown the reader in confidence : —
[Gen. Ripley (Confederate) to Gen. Lee.]

24 May 1863.

The continued occupation and activity of the enemy on Folly Island
may reasonably lead us to expect an attack from that direction sooner or
later, unless we are thoroughly prepared to receive it. What their force is
we have no means of ascertaining; and from the great reduction in our
numbers, it is impossible to employ scouting parties in such strength as to
furnish an approximation. Steamers are seen to communicate with them
from time to time ; but whether they bring or carry away troops, or whether

they are merely supply vessels, are matters of doubt Preparations

are going on in the Engineers' Department .... for the defence of ... .
Morris Island, but are dilatory and will not be pushed .... for a long
period. The bridge over the first creek south of Fort Johnson is commenced.
The ferry arrangements over Light-House Creek and the causeways over the
Soft Marsh are only started. The progress on the battery at Vincent Creek
[this means at Wagner, without doubt. — D. E.] .... ordered .... six
weeks ago, consisted a few days ago in the hulk being in position and the
collection of a few mounds of mud, sand and shells, — about one-fourth
enough to fill the hulk, and which would hardly be sufflcient material for
an epaulement .... Work on Fort Sumter .... going on slowly ....
no work at Battery Bee, nor on ISIorris Island except a little by the troops
.... uow' seven guns at southern extremity of Morris Island .... four
commanding the Inlet .... I intend to add one 30-pounder Parrott ....
There are no magazines there. There are two 42-pounder carronades at
Secessionville .... two carronades at Battery Gadberry are wanted to
complete the flank defences of Battery Wagner.

Commissions arrived on the 25th for Sergts. Morrill and Trickey
as 2d lieutenants. Morrill was assigned to Co. H, and Trickey to Co.

284 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Man'63.

I. The same day our brigade (Third New Hampshire, Seventy-sixth
PenDS3dvania and Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, under Col. Guss of
last named regiment) was ordered to embark for Port Royal and to
laud at Land's End, St. Helena. We did not receive this order till
the 31st. Gen. Hunter made an attempt ou the 2(Jth to scare the
hundreds of gamblers, schemers and others in the Department with-
out apparent business, by directing that all persons found in the
Department after 20 days without a pass from the President, Secre-
tary of War, General in Chief or himself, should be drafted (if able-
bodied) into the depleted regiments of his command. It is sufficient
to say no such draft was made, because the northerly bound steamers
carried an unusually large number of passengers within the prescribed
time.

A diary of the 21)th says: "Very healthy here: only one in
hospital."

To those who read this nai-rative, lest they think we had no
drill because of our banishment, we would say that that duty was
continued at Botany Bay as at other places, except that as much time
as was considered necessary was devoted to fixing up arjd almost
daily raids. Battalion drill, under Lieut. -Col. Bedel, was mentioned
in a diary on the 2'.)th.

So many of our officers were away on the 30th (five went on
pass that day to Hilton Head), that only eight were left on duty.

Capt. Wilbur's case was heard from on the 31st, his sentence
(of dismissal) having been approved. 'Twas Sunday; but we had
a battalion drill, besides inspection, dress parade and services. At
the latter, two gentlemen of the Sanitary Commission (Maltison and
Wilson) made appropriate remarks.

We got our order the 31st (see 2r)th) ; and rumor had it we were
to go to assist Burnside at New Berne.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 111 of the 1st provided that volunteer regi-
ments, at expiration of term, may take their arms to their own State,
and there turn them over — provided the officers request it and will
be responsible for safe keeping.

General Order 143 of the 22d created a new Bureau in the
Adjutant-General's Office for all matters relating to colored troops.
The order further provided that none should recruit for colored regi-
ments except duly authorized by the War Department, and then one
person should only recruit for a single regiment.

Maij '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 285

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

The first, ii circular, without number, of the 2d, was an evident
intent to curtail the "leave of absence" mania among the officers.
They were to be thereafter required to furnish data as follows :
Number of officers already absent from regiment (with leave, de-
tached or sick), how many vacancies exist, and how many will be left
for duty (field or line) if application is granted. Per contra, the
circular said that enlisted men would be granted furloughs of 30 days
for good conduct — not over five per cent of total number.

General Order 36 of the 5th announced the repeal (by Act of
Congress) of the requirement that sentence of death on spies, deserters
and mutineers be approved by the Pi'esident, and that such approval
then rested with the Commanding General of the Department. Gen.
Hunter assured all concerned that he would not be slow in approv-
ing such sentences and in having them executed. He also assured
the troops that " deserters in this Department will not be termed
'stragglers.'" The order conveyed the information that several de-
serters had recently escaped North on outgoing steamers, and directed
the Chief Quartermaster to hold a fast steamer in readiness to proceed
after such (to Fort Monroe, and telegraph) .

The General also directed that officers appointed in colored
regiments were not to be discharged from old regiments, but be
mustered in both ; and if they resign or are dismissed from the
colored regiment, they will take old rank and place in former regi-
ment. (See General Order 42.)

General Order 40 of the 2 2d was almost wholly devoted to
sanitation, and directed that straw hats be furnished enlisted men.
(Keep cool, boys ; we'll perhaps get paper collars next I)

General Order 41 of the 26th was a broadside against the small
arm}' of gamblers, possible spies, adventurers, etc., who came down
to the Department on government transports. All such were for-
bidden in future, and no one to land except military, naval or
persons in Government employ, unless they have a pass from the
President, Secretary of AVar, General in Chief or Headquarters of
the Department. Those already in the Department will be drafted
into service in 20 days if found in the Department and are able-
bodied, and to be put into regiments from the States where they
belong : if none in the Department, then in the weakest regiment.
(None such were drafted : they departed in peace.)

General Order 42 of the 28th countermanded that part of Gen-
eral Order 36 referring to officers in colored regiments, and provided
that all enlisted men appointed to colored regiments be mustered out
as enlisted men when mustered in as officers.

Department Statistics for May, 1863, are: Total troops,
21,705; wounded and sick, 4,121; died, 9; cases wounded, etc.,
170; died of wounds, etc., 1.

286

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[iVff// '60.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff

Co. A

E (Bay Point) . . . ,

I (Bay Point) . . . .
K

Present aggregate
Aggregate last report

8 officers.

35 Total, 7S(j
37 " 805

Asst. Surg. D. Farrar and 1st Lieut. A. J. Fogg have resigned
iind gone home.

No company reported a wagoner ; but such as had wagoners in-
chided them in the number of privates.

ABCDEFG HIK Totals.

Sergeants 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 3 5 5

Corporals 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 5 8 8

Discharged for disability 114 12 10 4 3 0 17
Absent within Dept. 1 - ^ , ,, . , ^., , .,,

(EartdlatBayPt.n
Absent without Dept. . 5 5 7 5 0 4 3 *]9 0 4 52
*The 10 in H are nearly if not quite all prisoners of war.

^^^^>!?.-*f#^^,

POSSUtA

JUNK, 1863.

N the first day of June we got orders to move (see 25
Ma}'). We had just got our camp in order — almost
everj'thing adjusted to our comfort; and — 'twas sad,
but true — we'd got to leave it all. We went at the
packing up, braced somewhat with the determination to
put as much of our "improvements" on the craft that
y)lr^ should take us as was possible — all we could. On that day
^^ Gen. Beauregard said his whole force in South Carolina was
not over 10,000 men. He further said six regiments, under Yogdes,
were on Folly, and sadly mentioned the fact that Yogdes was at
Moultrie before the war, and therefore was familiar with the country.
The da}' was cool and pleasant ; but the packing-up process went
on, notwithstanding there was to be an eclipse of the moon at night.
On the 2d the thermometer was 100°, a very important matter.
Before night a high wind and heavy rain set in and delayed our
preparations. A diary says: "No mail for twelve days." The
drill was not omitted during our packing up. We began to put our
"property" on the 31. A. Boardman the 4th, though the removal
was not completed till the oth, a large scow being used to carry our
furniture (!) to the steamer. The men embarked on the 5th, and
we steamed away for Port Royal, arriving at Land's End, St. Helena
Island, about 5 p.m., and landed. Our Quartermaster Hynes and
his boat's crew got left at Botany Bay. Pitched tents before bedtime.

ST. HELENA.

A diary says : " Soon after our arrival at St. Helena we were
followed by the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Forty-eighth New York,
a regiment of ' ling-swangers' (Enfans Perclu.'<) known as the Inde-
pendent Battalion, two batteries and two colored regiments. Brig.-
Gen. Strong is in command of the Post. Our location is the most
attractive for many months. Instead of sand, we find soil and luxu-
riant vegetation. It is expected to make this the Headquarters of
the Tenth Army Corps and that Gen. Hunter will establish his quar-
ters here, and the army storehouses be removed here from Hilton
Head. Already the sites have been selected for the various buildings,
and a railroad has been surveyed for. All the able-bodied male

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2S8 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_June '63.

negroes have been drafted and formed into regiments. There are
three South Carolina regiments, and another black one from Massa-
chusetts is at Beaufort. The Seventh New Hampshire is at Hilton
Head on outpost duty, and they are camped on our old ground of
last summer. The plantations here furnish us a great delicacy in
shape of plums. We visit Hilton Head occasionally, on passes, to
visit the Seventh New Hampshire, to see our old band, and to attend
religious services in the old hospital building, conducted by Chaplain
Hudson, Episcopal (of the Engineer Regiment). Have had very hot
weather lately: several days the thermometer Avas 120°."

[Gen. Ripley (Confederate) to Gen. Lee.]

6 June 1863.
.... abont the 10th of March last it was deterrauied .... to have
the southern end of Morris Island fortified .... soon after the repulse [of
navy, 7 April] the enemy began to fortify Folly, opposite Schooner Creek,
another creek emptying into Folly River north of it, and across tlie neck,
separating the main island and Little Folly .... I hope to have the works
(on south end Morris) ready to open tire by Wednesday next so as to cover
Little Folly .... The Engineers are not under my control .... We have
been behindhand .... the enera_v has got hii^guns in position on the neck
of Folly, and has fired several times ....

The 6th was fully occupied in getting things into shape and un-
loading our earthly goods from the steamer. We had got under fair
headway with our camp, when we got orders to move to a spot nearer
the shore. Though an improvement, we didn't make the change en-
tirely without profanity. The tents of the officers, hospital, etc.,
were on (near) the river bank, and we were all pleasantly situated so
far as location was concerned ; and after straightening out matters,
we were sorry that we had been profane. The Steamer Gen. Hunter
touched near our camp twice a day on her trips between Beaufort and
Hilton Head. Negroes and plums were found in abundance, and
both were said to be ready to eat. The writer only tried the latter,
and can vouch for their palatability. The tine breeze we got off the
water was invigorating and seemingly uninterrupted.

The night of the 6th was a black one and wet and windy, and
the lightning Hashed, etc., and we stayed up a part of the night to
hold our tents down.

We began to eat soft bread again, the big bakery at Hilton Head
being conveniently near.

Capt. Maxwell and Lieut. Wadsworth returned from leave on the
9th, and also several of the furloughed men. The writer will let the
reader into a secret at this point. St. Helena was chosen as a spot
where the various troops could be reorganized and drilled, prepara-
tory to an attack on Charleston ; for (Secret No. 2) the management
of the Department's affairs had suffered a change, or was about to
do so.

DuPont was to be relieved by Dahlgren, and Hunter to be re-
lieved by Gillmore. It may be surmised that the reader smiles, as
he reads that we were to get ready to take Charleston ; but we have

June '6Sr\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 289

no control over the facial muscles of the reader. It would be useless
to try to take Charleston without preparation ; and if one prepares
more than once, it is not an indictable offence.

Gen. Gillmore arrived on the 11th ; and on the 12th Gen. Hunter
formally turned the Department over to him. A part of Co. I re-
joined the regiment on the evening of the 13th, from Bay Point, and
the remainder next day.

Among the numerous eatables for our comfort at St. Helena —
not all issued by the Commissary, however — the various diaries
mention green cabbage, green peas, new potatoes, string beans, new
milk, blackberries, pies, plums — we will not weary the reader by
extending the list.

[Gen. Ripley (Confederate) to Gen. Lee.]

U June, 1863.
.... Yesterday afternoon the enemy appeared to be at work on
Little Folly .... Lieut.-Col. Yates opened fire, shelling them about three-
quarters of an hour, putting a stop .... The main magazine for the de-
tached batteries is completed and supplied ....

Gen. Hunter and Staff left on the Arago on the 14th. The same
steamer had on board Lieut. Smith, who had resigned because he had
been "jumped," and Capt. Wilbur, who had been dishonorably dis-
charged.

Gen. Gillmore on the 15th offered an opportunity to such as
desired to be examined for positions as medical officers in the colored
regiments then forming. Signed pay-rolls same day, and were paid
off on the 18th for months of March and April. Co. E, the only
company away (stationed yet at Bay point) came up on tug Relief to
get their pay.

The IGth being the first anniversary of our fii'st battle (James
Island), was remembered by us, and we rehearsed its scenes, incidents
and results.

The rebel ram Fingal was captured on the 1(3 th in the Savannah
River. She was towed into our harbor next day (17th) , and anchored
not far from our camp. This formidable craft was built in the shape
of a turtle, had four heavy guns, and 160 men each armed with rifle,
revolver and cutlass. The wounded (about 15) were put on board the
hospital ship Vermont and the others on the Wabash. 'Twas reported
that this ram was built by the proceeds of the sale of the jewels of the
ladies of Savannah, specially contributed. Several of our officers
visited the rebel ram and, incidentally, the monitor which captured it ;
and as a result Commander John Rodgers accepted an invitation and
supped with our officers' mess. It was said that two steamer loads
of people from Savannah went down the river to see the Fingal retake
Pulaski, but found their mistake just in time to escape back to
Savannah.

Brig.-Gen. George C. Strong arrived the 17th, relieving Col. Guss,
and took command of our brigade. He made our Adjt. Libby his
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. As this was our first introduc-

290 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJune '6S.

tioii to him, being a new officer in the Department and one to whom
we became much attached, we shall devote space to him separately.
Gen. Strong took hold in earnest, and the drilling began.

The first record of a review by Gen. Strong was on the 19th, at
6.30 P.M. The sand blew fearfully and we had a hard time, and were
sufficiently introduced, as we thought. The orders were very explicit,
and even the Commissary Sergeant (Miner) and the Quartermaster-
Sergeant (Hill) were participants in the review.

We raised a flag-staff in front of the Colonel's tent on the 20th,
Capt. Clark pulling the stars and stripes to the top amid cheers and
shouts.

The thermometer at Hilton Head 100° in the shade the 20th, but
not quite so hot at St. Helena. We were bound as a regiment to
observe religious matters, at least so long as we had Chaplain Hill at
the religious helm. The frame of a new church was put up on
Saturday, 20th.

The Baud (Baud Master Ingalls) came over the 21st from Hilton
Head to pay us a visit. We all felt that the Band was ours, though
it was the " Second Brigade Band" so far as its technical name was
concerned. Who the deuce the " Second Brigade" was then, was a
conundrum. Most all of our officers were away, on pleasure bent ;
and the Batid only played once for us, being stopped by a shower.
In the afternoon we had one of those "blows " incident to the locality.
Blow, rain, and then reverse, and then in conjunction. Had to hold
our tents down again, though some did not succeed in keeping them
up. We were to have target practice, so Ave could shoot a rebel off-
hand when we went to Charleston. Co. E was relieved from duty at
Bay Point by order dated 18th, but did not reach regiment till 2 2d.
We were then all together again — a united regiment.

A review on the 22d by Gen. Strong, in the following order :
Third New Hampshire, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Fortj'-eighth New
York, Ninth Maine, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New York. This
would seem to fix the make-up of our brigade. Mail.

The startling announcement was made on the 23d that Capt.
Jackson, recently appointed Captain, and assigned to Co. B, had dis-
covered the company to be possessed of ten corporals. That Co. B
should be more highly favored than any other was be^^ond our ken.
However, Capt. Jackson took the animal by the horns, and at once
reorganized the corporals so as to have on hand the regulation number,
eight. Had the ten continued, there's no knowing what jealousies
might have been created in the other less favored companies !

The Fulton arrived at Hilton Head on the 25th from New York,
bringing nearly all of the men furloughed from Botany Bay, and
Alexr. La Mudge of Co. H, who had been on recruiting service.
We fired blank cartridges nearl}'^ every day for practice (at drill).
Troops were arriving, and munitions of war were being landed at St.
Helena. Taken altogether the indications were that St. Helena was
the point of departure of another expedition, and to take place soon.

The "Zoo Zoos" created excitement and laughter wherever they
went, either singly, in squads or as a regiment. They were the "lost

Juno '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 291

children" and technically the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New
York. There were also there (25th) the Second South Carolina and
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts, both colored, but quite different iu ap-
pearance : from the fact that the former were almost to a man from
South Carolina, and the latter almost wholly from Massachusetts.
On the 2()th commissions arrived as follows : —

1st Sergt. Edgerly, Co. K .... to be 2cl Lieutenant.

" Button, Co. F •' " "

2cl Lieut. Wadsworth '■ " Lst

Brainard <.<..»

Gen. Strong established a line of guards across the island the
2()th, a little beyond and enclosing the entire encampment, the senti-
nels being ordered to fire upou anyone Avho should attempt to go
beyond the line without the proper pass. He evidently meant to keep
us where he knew we were ready to be called ; and again, the above
measure was in part attributed to the fact that the island offered great
inducements to foragers. Mail.

A new death-dealing machine was received at St. Helena, as a
part of our outfit (for description see Requa Battery), and we were
permitted to see and touch the contrivance on the 30th.

On the 27th and 28th a general detail was made, a few each from
several regiments, including ours, to drill with the killing machine,
preparatory to trying it on our adversaries. Let them beware ! From
our regiment fifteen were detailed ; and to think for a moment only
of what those fifteen men must answer for in the day of judgment
is terrible.

We were confronted on the 2.sth by another death-producer in
the shape of small-pox, which had broken out among the negroes on
the plantations of the island. The announcement was made otticially
and rules laid down for the isolation of the aforesaid negroes. The
line of sentinels (see 2r)th) was required to be chosen from those
soldiers not liable to small-pox. With these precautions as comforting
assurances of protection, we moved along as usual, and were ready
for the next danger, whatever it might be. The same day we had
another of those terrific storms, — short, sharp and incisive, — with
the usual lightning, etc. One man in the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania,
near by, was instantly killed by the electric fluid. The Weehaivken
(monitor) lying near by, was struck twice, and we had the pleasure
of again holding down our tents. A negro soldier of the Second South
Carolina was shot the same day for desertion.

We had a sham fight on the 29th, and a drill and an inspection,
the latter by Lieut. -Col. R. H. Jackson of the Regular Army. We
were getting busier and busier with preparations. Old and worn-out
or seriously damaged tents, knapsacks, etc., were turned in and
replaced with new. The men had new clothing, etc., where needed,
and everything betokened an early departure. The Arar/o arrived
Avith mail and Avith Gen. Terry and Staff, returning from leave, also
one of our furloughed men. The latter had then nearly all returned.
Possibly the arrival of Terry hastened matters, as he was of that
kind of stuff quite necessary in an aggressive movement.

292 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT. lJune.'63.

We will at this moment divulge another little secret. Admiral
Dahlgren sailed 30th from New York to relieve DuPont. Matters
were fast approaching a crisis.

The usual muster for pay, etc., took place on the 30th, each
commanding officer mustering his own command.

June is ended, and with a crisis just around the corner.

SUPPLEIVLENX.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 173 of the 11th provided for method of dropping
men from regimental returns when placed in the Invalid Corps.

General Order 182 of the 20th provided that when a regiment was
reduced below its minimum, the colonel and one assistant surgeon
to be discharged. If a company was reduced below its minimum, the
2d lieutenant to be discharged.

General Order 191 of the 25th provided for re-enlistment of
" Veteran Volunteers." Those between 18 and 45 may do so and shall
reinlist for three years or during the war. These shall receive : —

Upon muster-in $13.00

First instalment bounty (part of $400) . . . 25.00
Premium 2.00

Total at muster-in .$40.00

At first regular pay-clav after 2 months . . .$50.00 bounty.

" """ "6 " ... 50.00

1 year . . . 50.00

'' " 18 months . . 50.00

" 2 years . . . 50.00

" 2^ years . . . 50.00

" 3 years . . . 50.00

Total $375.00

Previously paid 25.00

Total bounty $400.00

Also to have 30 days' furlough at re-enlistment. If mustered out
prior to expiration of the three years, the entire balance of the $400
bounty to be then paid.

General Order 195 of the 29th provided for a medal of honor to
all troops who after expiration of time have offered their services in
the present emergency, and also to all volunteer troops from other
States who volunteered their temporary services in the States of Penn-
sylvania and Maryland.

General Order 196 of the 29th was wholly about brigadier-gener-
als. Says their number is limited by law ; several are away from
their commands ; all fit for duty must return at once ; those unfit will
be mustered out in ten days, the wounded and recovering excepted.

June '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 293

General Order 200 of the 30th directed all company officers on
staff duty with any general not now having a command to rejoin their
companies at once.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 4G of the 12th announced that (xen. Hunter had
been relieved by Gen. Gillmore.

General Order 47 was Gen. Gillmore's, assuming command.

General Order 49 of the loth provided that when an officer or
enlisted man asked to be discharged for disability, the IMedical Board
shall certify as to fitness of the officer or man for garrison duty. The
purport of the order was to put officers and men into the Invalid Corps.
The same order said in substance that any white soldier might be ex-
amined with view to being appointed a surgeon in a colored regiment.

General Order 52 of the 25th revoked all furloughs and leaves
of absence granted by Gen. Hunter.

Department Statistics for June, 1863, are : Total troops, 22,231 ;
wounded and sick, 5,457 ; died, 24 ; cases wounded and sick, 172;
died of wounds, etc., 3.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field aud Statt" 5 men, 9 officers.

Co. A 87 " 3 "

B 85 " 3 "

C 72 " 3 "

D 67 " 3 "

E 76 " 3 "

F 84 " 3 "

G 60 " 2 "

H 58 " 3 "

I 83 " 3 "

K .^57 " 3 "

Present aggregate 744 38 782

Aggregate last report ... 751 35 786

But two men have been discharged for disability : Abbott of B,
and Roach of H.

The following important promotions have been made : —

1st Lieut. T. M. Jackson to Captain (B).

2d " L. F. Place to 1st Lieutenant (B).

1st Sergt. F. L. Morrill (A) . . to 2d " (H).

E. J. Button (F) . . to " (F).

Wm. H. Trickev (G) . . to " (I).

J. Homer Edgerly (K) . . to " (E).

These promotions changed the officers about considerably from
one company to another.

Other changes were: 1st Lieut. Stearns, F to C ; 1st Lieut.
Smith, B to K (discharged same day) ; 1st Lieut. Brainard, E to K.

Michael E. A. Galvin, Musician of Co. C, has been made 2d
Principal Musician (he's a drummer).

Assistant Surgeon F. B. Kimball reported for duty on the 26th
(from civil life) .

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[June '6S.

Capt. Wilbur's case, hanging fire so long, has at last been
settled by the receipt of the War Department Order, containing the
approval of the President, and he will soon go home in disgrace.

Lieut. Smith has resigned, because he was " jumped." He had
to send in his little missive twice ere it was accepted.

A B C D E F G H I K Totals.

Sergeants 5555553 35 4

Corporals 8888 8 8758 8

Detached 8 0 3 0 4 3 3 5 0 5 49

Absent in arrest ...1101002100 0

Prisoners of Avar ... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 12

Officers detached ... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3

JULY, 1863.

WMlS^\ HE writer enters upon this memorable |^month with some
misgivings as to whether he will be able to weave to-
gether the various happenings in such a manner as to
be entirely satisfactory to the reader. Lest he shall
repeat himself {i.e., relate certain matters twice), he
begs the regulation number of pardons in advance for so
doing. Events came thick and fast at that time, and the
main difficulty the writer has to contend with is to make a
continuous story. However, he will plunge into the whirlpool of
events, though he may take a " header" in so doing.

Davis of A, who died 30 June, was buried the 1st, the first
since Casey of C, on Folly Island. Several of our sick were sent
same day to Hilton Head, to the General Hospital. For several
days we had been sending details of men to Hilton Head to assist in
loading and unloading stores of various kinds. The details were so
large on the 2d, that on review we only presented 98 front. The
same day Lieut. Flanders was discharged for disability, and Lieut.
Libby, Jr., got a 20 days' leave.

The expected order reached us about dark on the 3d. We
were directed to leave nearly everything at St. Helena, and proceed
in light marching order to the point of destination. The morrow
would be the "Fourth," and we were apparently getting ready to
celebrate it. But how, and where? During the night of the 3d,
and before daylight of the 4th, we embarked on the steamer Boston.
This was our fourth embarkation with Charleston as the objective
point. On the steamer with us was Brayton's Battery and 60 horses.
The glorious Fourth dawned upon us, a warm but beautiful day.
The harbor presented a scene of activity. Many Hags were flying,
and much steam was up as the laden transports, etc., awaited the
signal to leave. Our steamer got away about noon and went direct
to Folly Island. A little preparation had been made before our em-
barkation to celebrate the Fourth ; but it remained for the sick and
others left behind to carry out the programme. We heard afterward
that they did so carry it out ; but the celebration for a whole regi-
ment, when participated in by n hundred or so, was too mwohper cajnta,
and with the usual result. For charity's sake we make no comment

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296 THIRD NEW HAMPSHLRE KEGIMEXT. IJuhj '63.

at this time. lu the hurry of embarking, Capt. Ayer, Lieut. Kirwin
and twelve men were acciclently left behind. They rejoined us at
Folly by first conveyance. As a final act before leaving the harbor,
we took on board, at Hilton Head, Gen. Seymour.

Another matter worth relating as of that date, was the sailing
of the Arago for New York, but without any mail. Gen. Gillmore
having deemed it prudent to have no mail go North at that particular
time, for obvious reasons. We landed at the lower (southerly) end
of Folly Island about dark and marched about four miles and
bivouacked till morning. The Sixth Connecticut was near us. The
spot was a rough one, we being apparently on a ridge and among
scrub pines, underbrush and wood-ticks. The latter have already
been mentioned.

The morning sun of the 5th opened to our vision a view of the
blockading fleet. We moved our quarters that morning to the side
of the island facing the sea and near the beach,- and we worked hard
to fix up our new camping ground.

By the 6th we had got fairly well settled. Gen. Strong, the
Forty-eighth New York, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Ninth Maine,
and the "Lost Babes," arrived on the island. Dahlgren relieved
DuPont that day. The crisis appeared nearer and nearer every
moment. Each bit of information, as it arrived, added new interest
and intensified the excitement. Had orders on the 7th for three
days' rations to be kept constantly on hand, and that day we fur-
nished a picket. Had our first dress parade on Folly that day, on
the beach. We looked ourselves over and declared we never looked
finer nor felt better. As if to exhilarate us, the Colonel told the
otficers, on parade, that "we move tomorrow night." When this
became known to the men a few minutes later, what a thrill went
through the regiment ! 'T was like a train of powder lit only at one
end and traversing the whole line almost as quickl}^ as the fact can
be written.

Right here is a phase the writer thinks he has not heretofore
mentioned. At such times, the number of letters written was almost
marvelous. There was a desire — an inordinate but perfectly ex-
cusable desire — to let our friends at home know " the very latest."

And still another phase. At such times, when the battle was
imminent, many a man has said to his tent-mate : " Bill, if anything
happens to me" (he hardly dared trust himself to say " if I am

killed") "write to my mother at and tell her all about it.

And send this little package which you will find in my knapsack, to

, my dearest friend." This is only a sample message ; but they

were more numerous and varied than has ever been or can be written.
The beach before us was a splendid one, and we used it for drills
and parades. Bathing was indulged in largely, and with beneficial
results. The pickets previously spoken of reported that they were
stationed in sight of a rebel camp. Mail.

On the 8th there was a general movement of gunboats, monitors,
troops, etc., from Hilton Head toward Charleston. A diary written
by one at Hilton Head that day said: "Gen. Gillmore left here

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tonight on the Gen. MeUjs. I think the ball will open tomorrow,
at daylight. We have got batteries up under their noses, and they
don't know it. All we've got to do is to shovel away the dirt and
there we are ! "

Inasmuch as there were so many items of interest, beginning
with tlie <sth, the writer feels impelled to resort to the general form
of a diary, but covering only the time to include the evacuation of
Wagner (7 Sept. 1863).

July 8 : Gen. Beauregard says a noise was heard that night
from the lower end of Morris Island, apparently the chopping of
wood with axes, on Folly. The Third New Hampshire had in line
about 450 to start that night. A diary says: "The order in line
tonig^ht in the boats is : Sixth. Connecticut, Seventh Connecticut, Third
New Hampshire, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Ninth Maine, Forty-
eighth New York."

FOLLY ISLAND.

The rebels had driven piling in the creek on the westerly or
inner side of the island. These must be removed. Col. Serrell
about the 1st of July drilled two boat crews in Skull Creek, near
Seabrook, with saws for cutting off piling under water. About the
7th, pontoons and various intrenching and other tools and materials
were shipped at Hilton Head for Folly, arriving there before noon
the next day. Gen. Gillmore arrived at same time and probabl}^ upon
the same steamer, the Mary Benton. That night the piling referred
to was sawed off eight feet below low water, the work on each con-
suming about seven to ten minutes. All work on Folly was either
done in the night or in obscure places by daj'. The planting of the
guns at the northerly end was within speaking distance of the rebel
picket. The arrangements for the attack was for the assault to
begin at daybreak on the 9th ; but about midnight of the 8th, it was
decided to postpone till the morning of the 10th.

It is said that Gen. Yogdes, upon occupying the island, began
to fortify at the southerly end and casually asked Gen. Gillraore's
opinion. Gen. Gillmore, with his characteristic smile of apparent
approval, said something like this: "It would meet my approval if
the island were on a pivot."

A letter of July Gth gives the troops on Folly thus : Thirty-
ninth Illinois, Sixty-second Ohio, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Fighty-
fifth Pennsylvania, Forty-eighth New York, One Hundredth New
York, Third New Hampshire, Fourth New Hampshire, Seventh New
Hampshire, Sixth Connecticut, Seventh Connecticut, Ninth Maine,
Light Co. E, Third U. S. Artillery (Hamilton's Battery), Light Co.
E, Third Rhode Island Artillery and others.

No transport was permitted to approach the island during the
day, no gun to be discharged, and exchanges between pickets were
strictly forbidden. On the afternoon of the 8th, Gen. Terry with
about 4,000 troops moved up the Stono, landing at lower end of
James Island, suceeding, as was intended, in drawing troops and
attention from Morris Island.

298 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJnln '63.

MORRIS ISLAND.

This island was a narrow, outlying sand beach, about 3^ miles
long, of irregular width and not exceeding 800 or 400 yards wide at
its widest part, and in many places not half that width. The beach
was completely insulated seaward by the main ship channel, and
westward by an impassable morass extending landward, say 3,-500
yards, terminating with the firm land of James Island. The north
end — Cumming's Point — is the left angle of the entrance to the
harbor of Charleston. Wagner was three-fourths of a mile from the
north end, and stretched across the island. From Wagner south the
beach was nearly level for 1^ miles ; then arose a succession of sand
hills, where the rebels had placed guns to defend the approaches by
the Inlet. Sumter was nearly northwest of the north end of Morris
and about 1,300 yards from it.

LIGHT-HOUSE INLET.

Brig. -Gen. Turner said of it, that the place of landing for our
artillery — and indeed all of our supplies — was at the south end of
Morris Island, in Light-House Inlet, a narrow, confined stream, ap-
proached from the sea only through a crooked, narrow channel and
over a bar, admitting at high water vessels of only 8 or 10 feet draft.
Nearly one-half of the time there was no ingress or egress to the in-
let, and much valuable time was lost in waiting for high water on
which to fioat our transports over the bar.

MORRIS AND FOLLY ISLANDS.

The Comte de Paris says Beauregard warned his government as
early as 25 June that the Federals were threatening Morris Island,
and asked for more troops. He had at that time about -SOO or 900
men on Morris. Beauregard, in writing fifteen months later, said
the preparations on Folly by the Federals were all made within two
days of the attack. [How mistaken he was ! — D. E.] The Comte
de Paris says, further, that Terry's division, 4,000 strong, and Vogdes'
and Strong's brigades (the latter 2,500 strong), including the Fifty-
fourth Massachusetts (colored) were on Folly awaiting the attack.
[He is mistaken as to the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts.] Col.
Graham, commanding on Morris, upon being attacked, put his whole
force at work on the defensive, viz. : 11 pieces of large calibre, 350
artillery men and 350 infantry. Of Graham's retreat he says, a
tardy reinforcement of about a hundred men came to cover him,
and the retreat ceased at the glacis of Wagner. He lost 294, nearly
half his force. He says further that the success of the attack was
largely due to Terry, who made a successful diversion on James
Island, drawing troops from Graham.

GILLMORE'S FIRST ORDER FOR ASSAULT.

Confidential instructions bearing date 8 July 1863, were as
follows : —

An attack upon Morris Island Avill be made at the rising of the moon
tonight, by Brig. -Gen. Strong's brigade, of Brig. -Gen. Seymonr's division.

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299

This force will be embarked in small boats immediately after sunset, and
will pass through Folly Island Creek to and across Light-House Inlet. A
small detachment from this force Avill enter the creek to the west of Mor-
ris Island, and will land just north of the old lighthouse, seize the batteries
there, and if possible turn
them upon the enemy's
encampment north of
them. The main column
will land from Light-
House Inlet, carry the
batteries on the south end
of Morris Island, and
advance to the support of
the detachment above
mentioned. Two regi-
ments and some field ar-
tillery will be held in
readiness on the extreme
north end of Folly Island,
to be pushed over as re-
inforcements. To this
end, Gen. Strong will
send his boats back as
soon as he has disem-
barked his command.

2. At the same time.
Gen. Terry, with all his
division except the One
Hundredth Ncav York
Volunteers, will ascend
the Stono under convoy
of the navy, and make a
strong demonstration on
James Island, but will
not unnecessarily hazard
any portion of his com-
mand. Perhaps one or
two regiments only need
be disembarked. These
should be pushed forward
as skirmishers, under cov-
er of the navy.

3. A naval force is expected to enter the main channel abreast of
Morris Island, by or before sunrise tomorrow morning, to co-operate with
the land forces.

4. Should the night attack fail from any cause, the assaulting column
will Avithdraw to Folly Island, sending their boats to Folly Island Creek.
In that event the batteries at the north end of Folly Island Avill open at day-
break or as soon thereafter as practicable. Brig. -Gen. Seymour will arrange
all the details .

FOLLY ISLAND BATTERIES.

3-inch Field Rifles.
20-pounder Siege Parrotts.
30-pouuder Parrotts.
10-inch Siege Mortars.
3-inch Field Rifles.
10-pounder Field Parrotts.
30-pounder Parrotts.
10-inch Siege Mortars.
3-inch Wiard Field Rifles.
8-inch Siege Mortars.
The letters refer to the pla

A . .

. . 2

B . .

. . 4

C . .

. . -1

D . .

. . (5

E . .

. .2

F . .

. . G

G . .

. . 8

H . .

. . 4

I . .

. . 6

J . .

300 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lJ^a^| '63.

These guns were all located at the north end of Folly, and were
mounted under the direction of Brig. -Gen. Israel Yogdes, being
completed and read}^ for action 6th Julj^. These batteries were :

1. To operate against and if possible to dismount the enemy's guns.

2. To cover the landing of the troops, o. To protect possible retreat.

GILLMORE'S ORDER FOR ASSAULT OF 10 JULY.

Confidential instructions, issued 9 July, were as follows : —

1. The attack on Morris Island, ordered for this morning, but post-
poned in consequence of the inclemency of the weather and other unfavora-
ble circumstances, will take place tomorrow morning at break of day, by
opening our batteries at the north end of Folly Island. Gen. Strong's bri-
gade, or so much of it as the small boats can accommodate, will embark to-
night and hold itself in Folly Island Creek, ready to move forward and at
the proper time occupy the south end of Morris Tslai^d.

4. Lieut. -Commander Francis W. Bunce, U. S. Navy, with four navy
howitzer launches, will approach Light-House Inlet at daybreak by way of
Folly Island Creek, and engage the enemy's rifle-pits and batteries on Morris
Island in flank and reverse, choosing his own position. He will cover Gen.
Strong's landing.

?>. Two regiments of infantry, a battery of light artillery and five
Requa rifled batteries will be held in readiness to reinforce Gen. Strong
promptly. Brig. -Gen. Seymour will arrange and order all details.

TAKING OF MORRIS ISLAND.

On the 8th an order was received to embark in small boats,
immediately after dark. During the afternoon a lot of cotton cloth
was received at Headquarters for distribution. Each man was to
have a piece three inches wide tied around his left arm above the
elbow. This was to enable us to know each other and avoid mistakes
should we chance to fight the enemy by night. This cloth was taken
from a blockade runner (the lluhn) , run ashore near Light-House
Inlet and in sight of our camp. Embarked and proceeded a short
distance only, when we were halted ; and we waited at that point
till nearly daybreak of the 9th for orders. This was very tedious,
as there was no opportunity to lie down and hardly to stand with
ease. Orders came at length to return to camp and hold ourselves in
readiness to embark again. The duty of the night was harder than
marching, for it gave us cramps, and the dampness of the marshes
gave to nearly every man a severe cold. Late in the afternoon we
received orders to re-embark at same time and place as before.
The Third New Hampshii-e had about 410 men all told. Afternoon
showery — rainbow, a good omen.

It was nearly midnight when all was in readiness to proceed on
the expedition. Gen. Strong led off with four launches, from the
Pawnee. We moved slowly through the circuitous windings of the
creek till about three o'clock (10th) when we suddenly came to a
halt in consequence of piles driven in the creek to obstruct it. Our
Engineers soon sawed them off and we passed through. Nothing
could now be heard save the dip of our oars, and the extreme quiet
was absolutely painful. We knew not our precise locality, and
momentarily expected a surprise or possibly worse. By daybreak

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301

we arrived in sight of Morris Island. A halt was made and we
rowed our boats close under the bank, and by so doing were almost
wholly hidden from sight by the tall marsh grass. We could then
see the batteries on Morris Island and the rebel sentinels walking
their beats as though no enemy was near. The old light-house was
used as a lookout; but the sleepy sentinels apparently did not see us.
Our batteries (fully described elsewhere), which were on the
upper end of Folly Island and on our right, were^ quickly cleared
away by the use of many axes and shovels, in willing hands. A
solitarj' gun belched forth and sent its iron messenger across the inlet
to the camp of the sleepy rebels, giving them a realizing sense that
an enemy was near. The solitaty gun was the signal for our gun-
boats, outside the bar, to draw near and participate. A few minutes
of silence ensued, during which the rebels could be seen hurrying to
and fro in great haste. Several boat howitzers which accompanied
us were soon landed. A few minutes later, and the monitors outside
and boat howitzers inside opened upon the doomed batteries of Mor-
ris Island. The Folly Island batteries soon joined, opening a heavy

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SUPIiEMELY QUIET.

SHCHTLY OlSTURgEO.

CON5I0EM61Y /«LAKMED.

and rapid fire. The rebels were quiet but a few minutes ere they re-
turned our fire with zeal, sending their compliments mostly across to
Folly. Our boat howitzers at that moment chanced to drop a shell
in the enemy's midst, which caused a sudden outburst of enthusiasm
from the (our) force in the boats, which up to this time had remained
unnoticed so far as being fired at. We then received special notice,
and their whizzing shot and bursting shell were hurled into our midst.
It was deemed best to change our position, and we rowed out into
full view. As there were several regiments, we made quite a dis-
play ; and we received shot and shell correspondingly. A solid shot
cut a boat in two, killing one man and wounding several. Gen.
Strong was with us (t. e., the force) . Soon his voice was heard above
the din of battle, calling to the officers who had charge of the boat
howitzers, "Level your pieces on the lookout! " and every howitzer
sent a shell at the place designated. Some went directly through it,

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{Jtihl '63.

and others fell arouud it, near or distant according to the skill of the
gunners. The scene was very exciting. The boats were necessarily
kept in motion, as the tide and a light breeze tended to drive them
on shore, where we would have been mere targets. Soon the order
to land was given by Gen. Strong, and each boat load seemed de-
sirous of being on shore first. We jumped as soon as the boats
grounded, whether the water was one or four feet deep ; and in con-
sequence many got wet to their waists. The excitement was very
high at this time ; and we could see the rebels on their way down to
their rifle pits, near by and directly in our front on the low ground.
Then a race took place to see who should first occupy the pits. p]ach
side succeeded in gaining a part. Then followed a sharp infantry
fire, which being only an accompaniment to the heavy artillery, made
the noise almost deafening. The Third New Hampshire occupied a

kV OF SIEGE OF CHARLESTON.

position bordering on a mud hole, deep and black. Some of our
men got into it, sinking to their arm pits, spoiling their ammunition
and requiring assistance to extricate themselves. A charge was or-
dered ; and on we went over pit and hole, through water and sand and
mud, shouting as we ran and firing as we neared the panic-stricken
rebels, who fied with terror to their works, and beyond (except the
killed, wounded and prisoners), until they reached the friendly cover
of Wagner. As we reached the sand bluffs and found ourselves mas-
ters of the situation, our joy can be imagined but not described.
The shouts of victory that ascended that morning of the 10th of July,
1863, were such as that spot would never hear again, and such as we

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who participated will never forget. A few prisoners were taken, but
principally the sick and those too much infested with the Union spirit
to run at the approach of the Federals. As we were endangered by
the fire of our gunboats, they were signalled to cease firing.

The prisoners were temporarily placed in charge of Maj. (Pay-
master) Stryker of Gen. Gillmore's Staff. Capt. J. Ravinal Macbeth
made an indirect but ineffectual attempt to escape. Lieut. John S.
Bee (rebel) was wounded nine times (captured) . The prisoners were
removed at once to Folly, where they were "corralled" for several
days.

The bluffs upon which the rebel batteries were planted varied in
height from thirty to fifty feet, and the guns Avere placed at con-
venient points, without regularity. We followed the retreating rebels
along the beach, but were soon reminded by AVagner that the retreat
was fully covered.

The superior speed of the fl^'ing rebels soon brought them to
Fort Wagner, which opened fire on us with solid shot, and they
came bounding and trundling along the beach, some passing directly
through the regiment, which opened right and left with a deal of re-
spect, but with a greater degree of alacrity. Others bounded com-
pletely over us and into the sea.

We marched a little beyond the bluffs, when we observed a man
running towards us from the rebel direction and beckoning to us, and
then halting and repeating. The man was so much excited we
thought possibly the enemy was near. He proved to be a deserter
from the rebels. Their most northerly gun was turned upon the
rebels by our gunners ; but whether the shots reached them before
they arrived at Wagner, is uncertain. We marched up the beach
about half a mile and halted.

A\^e were then instructed to lie down, and protect ourselves as
best we could. The spot chosen was a little elevated, perhaps three
feet, and probably caused by storms or heavy winds, or both. As
we lay, we were invisible from Wagner, but were recipients of Wag-
ner's iron compliments at too frequent intervals. We laid there and
thus during the rest of the day, suffering not only from the heat of
the sun, but there were a few killed and several wounded.

After darkness had fairly settled over us (for which we were
truly thankful), we were permitted to stand and move about some.
We were soon ordered forward, say half a mile, and there halted,
being told when near daybreak that the fort was to be attacked and
we were to support the attacking party.

Following is a list of the guns captured 10 July : —

A. 1 8-inch Navy Shefl Gun.

B. 18" Sea Coast Howitzer.

C. 13" Whitworth Siege Carriage.
]). 3 10 " Sea Coast Mortars.

E. 1 30-pounder Parrott (Navv) Siege Carriage.

F. 1 Broolvs Rifle (siege).

G. 1 8-inch Navy Gun.
H. 1 8 " Navy Guu.

I. 18 " Sea Coast Howitzer.
The letters refer to a plan showing the locations of the several guns.

304 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [JkIu'GS.

The Charleston Daily Courier ot the 10th -had two proelamatious
by the Mayor : One, requesting the removal of women and children ;
the other, calling upon the citizens to suspend business till the safety
of the city was assured. The paper also contained a signal dispatch
to Gen. Ripley — received by hina !) July, at 11.10 a.m. — from
Morris Island, to the effect that heavj' works had been unmasked on
the night of the 8th on J'olly Island, and the enemy was being
strongly reinforced and had his barges in the creek tied to piling.

July 10th: Of the capture of the 10th, Gen. Beauregard says:
"The eneni}' thus gained possession of the lower end of Morris
Island by rapidly throwing a large number of troops across the inlet,
which it was impossible for the available infantry on the spot —
about 400 effective men — to resist. It was not the erection of works
on Little Folly Island that caused the abandonment of our position.
It was clearly the want on our side of infantry support, and the
enemy's superior weight and number of guns, and the heavy support-
ing brigade of infantry that swept away our feeble and stinted
means of resistance." He expresses his belief that the guns on Folly
were planted within 48 hours of the attack. [He was mistaken. —
D. E.] He further says that during the fight two companies of the
Seventh South Carolina Battalion arrived, but could not make head
against the overwhelming numbers of the enemy.

A diary of the 10th says, as we marched up the beach (after
taking the batteries), a shot from Sumter or Wagner killed J. J.
Locke of B. Among others wounded during the day while we lay
behind the sand ridges (the}^ were not hills) were mentioned, Ira P.
George, Samuel W. Abbott, W. S. Dearborn, Elisha M. Kempton,
of Co. B; G. W. Youngman, of Co. I; Wilson killed. Brown and
Entwistle wounded, all of D.

As we entered the camp of the rebels many of our men exchanged
muskets, they having left good (newer) ones of same pattern as ours
(Enfield) . A diary says : "Whole number killed and wounded, 340."
That refers probably to the whole command {i. e., the attacking force) .
The Third New Hampshire loss was given by the same writer as
" 8 killed and 22 wounded."

Gen. Strong's plan was to land at Oyster Point with two regi-
ments and then work towards the sea and the batteries on the bluffs.
This was carried out very nearly. One account says : "100 prisoners
captured, mostly by the Sixth Connecticut," which was ahead of the
Third New Hampshire.

The monitors Nahant, CatsMll, Montav.k and Weehawken^ under
Dahlgren, on the CatskiU, went in over the bar very early and assisted
materially in the fight, paying particular attention to the batteries on
the bluff. They fired 534 shots. The CatskiU was struck GO times,
the Naliant 6 times, 3fontauk 2 times, and the Weehaivken not at all.

The One Hundredth New York Historian says, as soon as Strong's
brigade had landed on Morris Island, the boats were sent back to
Folly Island and took over to Morris the One Hundredth New York,

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Seventh New Hampshire, six companies of Fort}'- eighth New York :
and that force joined the advance near the Beacon house. He further
said the flag of the Sixth Connecticut was placed on the Beacon house,
but was soon shot down and then replaced by the flag of another i"egi-
ment. He says further, that the batteries on Folly were transferred
to Morris within five days after capture of Morris.

Sergt. Hitchcock of Co. I got a bullet through the rim of his
hat (not painful) .

The Confederates stated then- loss at 294 killed and wounded,
including 1(1 otfieers, and that the Federal loss was 15 killed and 92
wounded. [It must be understood that these figures are given for
what they are worth and not as absolutely correct. — D. E.]

It will be seen that one wing of the Forty-eighth New York
(under Col. Barton) was on Folly during the capture of Morris. It
was supporting the Folly Island batteries.

Beauregard says his whole force that da^^ was as follows : James
Island, 2,906; Morris Island, 927; Sullivan's Island, 1,158;
Charleston, 850: total, in first division, 5,841.

In the early morning fight, two of our boats (laden with infantry')
were sunk.

The Chaplain's diary says: " Tliird New Hampshire loss was
4 killed and 2() wounded."

The launches of the Paumee, having the boat howitzers on board,
were commanded by Lieut. -Comdr. Bunce and Lieut. Mackenzie of
the navy.

A flag captured by the Sixth Connecticut on the lOtli had on it,
"Pocotaligo, 22 Oct. 1862."

The Tenth Connecticut and First Connecticut Light Battery
were landed on James Island early in the morning, to draw rebel
forces from Morris Island.

A sailor from a navy launch got ashore and captured a stray
mule. He loudly proclaimed it was the first craft he ever commanded
and that he had a right to ride on the quarter deck.

As we Avere marching toward Wagner a deserter joined us who
betrayed his nativity thus: "O'ive sarved the Confidricy as long as
I loike."

A Confederate account says : ' ' The Federals landed at Oyster
Point and also in front of the batteries. Our artillery and infantry
was under command of Col. Graham, Twenty-first South Carolina."

The Xeiv York Herald of the 19th July gives the losses of the
10th thus: —

Killed. Woiuuled.

Seventh Connecticut 0 7

Third New Hampshire 8 21

• Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania 0 11

Seventh New Hampshire 0 3

Sixth Connecticut 1 11

Forty-eighth New York 4 23

Sixty-second Ohio 0 1

Ninth Maine (missing, 1) 2 14

Totals 15 91

306 THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [July '63.

MORRIS ISLAND ITEMS.

The Xew York Herald of 19 July thus places the forces of
Strong's brigade : —

Seventh Connecticut Lieut. -Col. D. C. Rodman.

(Cos. A, B. I and K only.)

Sixth Connecticut " . . Col. John L. Chatflelil.

Third New Hampshire Col. .John H. Jackson.

Seventy-Sixth Pennsylvania . . . Col. D. C. Strawbridge.

Ninth Maine Col. Sabine Emery.

Forty-eighth New York Col. Wm. B. Barton.

(A battalion only.)

Oue of the captured was reported to have said: " Oi uaither
want exchange nor parool ; but Oi want to go to Bostin."

Gen. Ripley (Confederate, in report of 4th Dec. 1863) stated
that the whole Confederate force on the island 10th July was about
1,000: Twenty-first South Carolina, 600; First South Carolina Ar-
tillery (2 companies), 200; 2 companies artillery at Wagner, 120;
40 at Gregg ; a detachment of South Carolina Volunteers under Capt.
Haskell ; and a small detachment of couriers. Col. R. T. Graham,
Twentj'-first South Carolina Volunteers, in command at the Island ;
Maj. McFee, commanding the infantry ; Lieut. -Col. J. A. Yates, com-
manding the artillery ; two companies at South Battery uuder Capt.
Mitchell. ^

Says Maj. .Johnson, South Carolina Artillery, in his book entitled
"Defence of Charleston Harbor," issued in 1890 : —

The descent on Morris Island was thus a successfully accomplished fact.
The Union troops were occupying nearly three miles of the southern part,
leaving the Confederates to hold one mile of the northern part, with two
strong fortifications (Wagner and Gregg), but with their communications
with the city seriously threatened and impaired. The defence .... was not
so vigorous as it might have been, even allowing for the heavy odds against
the Confederates. The fire of their eleven pieces, mostly of large calibre, did
little or no execution. Some .... could not be depressed to bear on the
landings. It would have been better had the gunners not Avearied themselves
out fighting the Folly Island batteries, for two hours, but had reserved their
fire to be concentrated on the boats as they advanced to laud the troops.
Gen. Gillmore remarks in his report that a few Avell-placed field guns would
have done better. Nor was any stubborn resistance made from the rifle pits
by the small support of infantry, so overwhelmed was it by the batteries, the
flanking fire from the monitors and the charge of four times its own number
from the landing. The shattered and exhausted companies reached Fort
Wagner in a very disordered condition, which lasted late into the night;
and if an assault had been made that evening, the whole island might have
fallen. The Union army certainly lost a great opportunity. About mid-
night fresh troops Avere brought from Charleston, particularly the Geor-
gians, and a more determined spirit prevailed at once. The repulse inflicted
on the enemy the next morning (11th) served to encourage the defenders of
Morris Island, and to confirm the purpose of the commanding general to
hold it as long as possible.

Gen. Ripley (Confederate) , in report of 4 Dec. 1863, said : " The
attack was not a surprise. The enemy had made himself known as

early as 24 May It was a surprise so far as the enemy got

in readiness .... before we were ready to receive him .... the

Jul;/ '63.^ THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 307

infantry to do this was ordered 8th July from different parts, and
was expected to be in position on the night of the 9th, to the extent
of 800 or 1,000 men. None arrived till morning of 10th. Nelson's
Battalion (Seventh South Carolina) arrived at that time — about 250
men, and was in time to do some service and assist in covering the

retreat Four companies of Col. Graham's regiment were on

picket guard near Oyster Point .... all the others rallied to their
support when the attack was made I visited the island dur-
ing the night of the 9th .... an officer was in waiting all night to

conduct Nelson's men to position From reports received, I

believe our battery to have been unsupported, except by their extra
commissions, till late in the action, when two companies of Nelson's

got up and rendered some support The enemy landed at two

points . . . . "

General Order 1 :

Headquarters U. S. Forces,

Morris Island, S. C, 10 July, ISGS.
Pursuant to special orders of this date from Headquarters U. S. Forces,
Folly Island, S. C, the undersigned assumes command of the troops upon
tliat portion of Morris Island captured this day ])v the U. S. forces.

Geo. C. Strong,

Brig.-(Ten. Comrannding.

Admiral Porter's book says : " At 4 a.m. the Catsli'U, Montauk,
Xahnnt and Weehairlien crossed over the bar, the flag of Admiral
Dahlgren on the Catskill. At o, Gillmore began his attack, and
after three and one-quarter hours captured the lower end of Morris
and pushed up to within 600 yards of Wagner. The iron-clads lay
parallel with Morris and assisted in the first assault. The four iron-
clads fired oo-i shells and shrapnel. The CatakiU was struck 60
times, the NaUant 6 times, the Jlontauk twice, and the WeeJiairken
was not hit at all.

The attack on the 11th took place as arranged ; but was unsuc-
cessful, for a variety of reasons, none of which reflected upon the
support. The troops all fell back to their former positions of the
day before, with the same accompaniment of hot sun, hot sand, hot
shot and hot shell.

The rebels seemed to fire at us as a mere pastime, the big, solid
shot bowling along, through and over the sand ridges, and carrying
consternation and perhaps leaving death or mangled limbs to mark
its course.

At night our regiment furnished a fatigue detail, and the writer
went in charge of his company's quota. The march — silent as the
grave — was to the front, and for a considerable distance — so it
seemed to us. Arms were then stacked, and each took a shovel :
a battery was to be built. During the night some men went out fur-
ther to the front, and returned with a lot of 2-inch oak plank, some
pieces 30 to 40 feet long and requiring five men to handle them.
No sound was heard save of the shovels as they were forced into the

308 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. iJuJij '63.

sand ; and it seemed almost like a dream, to see at intervals of a few
moments only five or six men march silently in with a plank, deposit
it, and stalk silently away for more. At this time a kitten came to
the writer ; and after petting it a few minutes, this oasis in the great
desert was allowed to go back to whence it came. Before the morn-
ino- the detail had returned to the regiment.

THE FIRST ATTACK ON WAGNER.

An account of the affair (11 July 1863, morning), from a Con-
federate soui'ce, is as follows: The garrison comprised — in the
salient, the Eighteenth Georgia Battalion ; the Twelfth Georgia Bat-
talion on its right, the First Georgia on its left (the sea face). The
guns were all manned by the South Carolina Artillery, and the right
and center of the fort were held by South Carolina Infantry. Capt.
C. Werner, German Volunteers, was Officer of the Night and was
killed early in the action. One Yankee who stood alone on the para-
pet, in front of a 32-pounder, was called to, to come in ; but his re-
ply was by bringing his piece to his shoulder, and a bullet whizzed
past the head of the commanding officer. The next moment he was
blown to atoms. A part of the garrison was the same as at Fort
Pulaski when it was captured ; and Col. Olmstead, their then com-
mander [the narrator of these facts], was still with them. The
Seventh Connecticut, who early occupied Fort Pulaski, was of the
stormiug party this morning, and several of them were taken prison-
ers. Each recognized the other. The tables were completely turned.

Torpedoes were placed in front of Wagner on the 10th of July,
and Private Dounolly (an Irishman), of Co. G, First Georgia, was
placed as guard to keep the Confederates from wandering over them.
It is said that Gen. Ripley unwittingly approached quite near, and
the guard came near shooting him, as he said, "to keep him from
being blown up by saltpaders."

The Comte de Paris says the heads of the columns reached the
top of the parapet ; but the remainder, crowding into the narrow
space which it was necessary to go over to reach the fort, was soon
in disorder, and in its retreat it dragged away the first assailants.
The Confederates buried, he says, 97 Federals and took 119 prison-
ers, some 40 of whom were wounded. The Confederate loss he re-
ports at 12 men wounded.

11 July: A diary says concerning attack on Wagner, that the
Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania was in the advance, and their loss was
206 killed, wounded and missing. The Third New Hampshire was in
the rear of the Ninth Maine. The Sixth and Seventh Connecticut were
really in the advance, followed by the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania,
Seventh New Hampshire and Ninth Maiue. The Third New Hamp-
shire aud Ninth Maine were the reserve. After daylight the moni-
tors moved up and shelled Wagner for about four hours. Capt. Dil-
ler of the Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania asserts that his regiment had
fasted for the 30 hours previous to the assault.

Julij '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 309

The Wabash left Hilton Head today.

The Engineers attempted to bridge the Inlet that day, but aban-
doned the attempt after building nearly a hundred feet.

We lay behind the sand ridges all day, being under the fire of
Wagner and Sumter. The Chaplain assisted in bur^'ing the dead of
the 10th, both Federals and Confederates.

The Historian of the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania sa^^s the
Third New Hampshire loss was 1 killed and 1 wounded on the morn-
ing of the 11th. If correct, it must have been from stray shots, as
our regiment did not participate and did not get very near Wagner.

A Confederate account says: "During last night (10th) Wag-
ner was reinforced by 550 Georgians under Col. Olmstead, late of
Fort Pulaski, and a South Carolina battalion under Lieut. -Col. Nel-
son. Our loss was 1 oflicer and 5 privates wounded. The Federal
loss was stated at 2 officers and 1 00 men died on the field, and 6 offi-
cers and 113 men captured."

12 July : We were still in the sand. Already we saw evidences
of Gillraore's intention to stay. A fatigue detail of 200 from our
regiment. Still under fire and several were wounded (a diary says
G). At night we assisted in throwing up earthworks, quite well ad-
vanced to the front. Hamilton's Batterj' (artillery) succeeded in
disabling a rebel steamer. Beauregard says he got a part of Cling-
man's Brigade that day as reinforcement. The firing was more severe
than on the previous day.

Col. Serrell of the Engineers saj^s he moved up the entire En-
gineer force then present (428 men) near the old rebel hospital in
front, and at 8 in the evening begun the work afterward known as
the First Parallel (see Parallels). He worked 3 companies of Engi-
neers and 200 men of Col. Jackson's Third New Hampshire Regi-
ment all night, under fire of the enemy. Mail.

13 July: A diary at Hilton Head (Band Master Ingalls) says :
"160 wounded came here today, one- third of them Secesh. Played
in front of hospital [General Hospital] . Among the pieces, ' Yankee

Doodle.' A Secesh sent me word that it was played well, but d d

near played out."

We had the long roll at daybreak. At night, Capt. Payne of the
One Hundredth New York (a scout) succeeded in firing the disabled
rebel steamer (see 12th) , and it was burned to the water's edge. The
Engineers were again at work on the bridge, but decided to make a
wharf of it.

The rebel Gen. Wm. B. Taliaferro (pronounced Tolliver) assumed
command of Morris Island (;'. e., his part) the 13th. He was an old
Mexican War officer, and served with our own Col. Jackson. These
facts were, however, unknown to them ; and it was long after the war
that each first knew of the proximity of the other.

The regiment went on fatigue at night, though not for all night.
The shelling from Wagner and Sumter continued all day, though not
so frequent as on the 12th.

A Confederate conference, held the loth at Charleston, is treated
elsewhere.

310 THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Julir6S.

We pause here to insert the first item about drafting at the
North. The draft begun in New York City the 18th; and ere the
officers had fairly got to work a riot ensued, of fearful dimensions,
continuing two or three days, with great loss of life and property.

14 July: We were called out (into line) at daybreak; but the
alarm was a needless one. We had been provided with shovels ; and
after selecting a spot about half a mile further back, we proceeded
to layout camp again. The spot was behind a considerable sand-
ridge, which partially protected us. Our tents and blankets had not
yet arrived from Folly, where we left them on the night of the 9th.
We had only our rubber blankets ; and these, with our haversacks,
were brought to us the loth from the boats, where we left them on
the morning of the 10th. We had been continually on duty for
about five days, and felt a great sense of relief at being sent back
to establish a home.

The Chaplain went to Folly the 14th after Dr. Buzzell, whom
we left there in charge of the sick and others unable to move with
the regiment on the 9th. Chaplain Hill's diary says: "Our men
have not had the care they should : not one night's rest since we left
Folly."

The work of fortifying was going on rapidly. A Confederate ac-
count says : " Tonight a party was sent out from Wagner for a sor-
tie, consisting of 150 men under Maj. Eiou of Nelson's battalion."

15 July: Lieut. Wadlia was detailed for duty in the Ordnance
Department (see Swamp Angel and his Personal). In our new lo-
cation we were out of range and could rest a little ; for we had been
five days and nights, substantially, under fire. Material for sieging
was being landed and mounted. It looked as if we were to proceed
that way, little by little ; holding on to each linear foot and reaching
out for another. We had a detail at work on the wharf the 15th,
unloading guns and ammunition. The Ironsides came in over the
bar. We can never forget the Ironsides. Sumter remained silent
during the entire day, but the James Island batteries opened. Gen,
Gillmore ordered that his troops be encamped by brigades.

General Order No. 4, \ Department of the South.

Spcond Scries. J Headquarters in the Field,

Morris Island, 15 July 1863.

The forces on Morris will be immediately encamped into brigades, and
brigade commanders will give special attention that sinks are dug and a
thorough police of camps be made daily.

Regimental, battalion and detached commanders will immediately re-
port by name every officer and man absent from his command, and by what
authority and where ; and if absent without authority, to be reported next
morning as deserter unless known to be a prisoner of war. Note carefully
all absences, so that it maybe stopped against pay, if without leave. Guard
mount, parades and roll calls to be strictly observed except by troops on
duty at immediate front. The Commanding General Avill hold every divi-
sion, brigade and regimental or company commander to a strict observ-
ance of the above, and whosoever fails to carry it out will be at once relieved
and sent to rear.

This order, except first paragraph, app'ics to whole command operat-
ing on Morris, Folly and James Islands.
Edw. W. Smith, Q. A. Gillmore,

Assistant Adjutant-General. Brig.-Gen. Commnndimj.

Juhj'6S.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 311

Four 200-pouuder Parrotts were unloaded the 15th, from the
Dingo, and taken to the front to pepper the rebels. Wagner pos-
sessed a Whitworth that sent a screeching shell the whole length of
the island and make it lively for poor Yankee "Ave uns."

16 July: We were worked hard on all sorts of details. Col-
Jackson was Field Officer of the Day, and Capt. Clark was in conir
mand of the regiment. Gen. Terry Avas attacked in force on James
Island, near Secessionville (we were there 16 June LS62) , and the fight
was a brisk one. As we could hear the battle, but diil not know its
import, we were more or less exercised about it, not even knowing
that it was not an advance on us in force, and of sufficient force to
drive us all into the Atlantic. At night we were ordered to the ex-
treme front -^ the outermost rifle pits — to support the Ninth Maine;
but what to do we did not know. We " stood on our arms" (feet)
all night, and in a rain. The night was as dark as well could be, and
we saw each other by a touch of the elbow. The darkness and the
danger were almost alike susceptible of being felt. That we had a
drink that night, all around, is only a cold historical fact. It was
announced during the day that wharves had been completed on both
sides of Light-House Inlet and were ready for use. There was con-
siderable shelling all day. The hard work and exposure and loss
of sleep were having their effect, and man}' of our men were sick —
practically worn out.

The only remaining monitor at Hilton Head left that harbor toda^^

17 July: Tlie regiment returned to camp at daybreak. Two
details for I'atigue, soon after, took nearly every available man, a
part of them being kept out all night. When not at work or asleep,
our men were fixing up the camp. We were located near the high
bluffs where the captured rebel batteries were, in the rear and behind
what might be called sub-bluffs, being a part of the same system,
but considerably lower : a difficult spot to describe. It rained hard
all night, and Gen. Gillmore mourned over the fact that Ids ammu-
nition got wet. During the day we were on fatigue, and during the
night unmasked some batteries. AVe got some of our tents the 17th
from Folly. Terry's forces were ordered to withdraw from James
Island. There was a visible concentration of forces going on, and
it was evident we were approaching another crisis. In what shape
it would come we could onl}^ conjecture.

Gen. Gillmore ordered the establishment of an Engineer Depot
at the south end of Morris.

General Order Xo. 7, \ Department of the South.

Secmid Series. ) Headquarters in the Field,

Morris Island, 17 July 1863.

A depot at which to collect, mauufacture, preserve and distribute en-
gineer tools and material will be immediately established at the south end
of Morris Island, to be in charge of Capt. Cruso, New York Volunteer
Engineers.

At this depot will be immediately collected, classified and inventoried
all the tools and materials not now in use on Morris and Folly Islands, which
materials and tools will be furnished for the siege works on the order of
Assistant Engineers at all times of day or night.

312 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [July '63.

Tools will be kept constantly in repair and order. Engineer material,
such as fascines, gabions, magazine frames, i)latform stuff', etc., will be
manufactured at suitable points and kept constantly at the depot.

Officers and men for above from the Regiment of Volunteer Engineers.
Edw-. W. Smith, Q. A. Gillmore,

Assistant Adintant-GeneraL Brh/.-Gen. Cummandint/.

18 July: An eventful day. The crisis was indeed close at
hand. The accounts of the proceedings of the day are so numerous
that it is difficult to make a selection. They do not vary much, ex-
cept in detail, and are almost invariably from the standpoint of their
several writers. One notices and notes certain matters he sees ;
others the same, but not the same matters ; and so on. The day
was pleasant. We left our camp about 9 o'clock. We laid in the
sand back of and near Hospital Hill from about 11 a.m. In the
charge, we went up by the flank.

One writer relates the following: " As we laj^ on the beach.
Gen. Strong came along and said, 'What regiment?' We told
him ; and he said, ' Don't lire a gun, for you have got a regiment
right ahead of you.' We soon had orders to march," etc.

After the fight and return to camp, all had a ration of whiskey.

Acting Adjt. Copp, who had been very ill for several days,
attempted to go with the regiment, but was obliged to surrender to
the inevitable and return to camp prior to the charge (see his Per-
sonal) ; and it is quite jn'obable that we went into the fight without
an Adjutant (our Adjt. Libby was with Gen. Strong, and was killed
during the fight).

Admiral Porter's book sa3\s : " At 4 p.m. the tide changed to
flood, and the iron-clads closed in to within 300 yards of Wagner,
and reopened. No more shots from Wagner that afternoon."

It was reported that Gillmore had previously planned to attack
Wagner at daybreak, but was obliged to change the time because of
the non-completiou of certain details, which were seriously interfered
with by the rains of the two previous nights.

Another says : " Colors (Third New Hampshire) went over the
parapet and returned."

After the fight was practically over, one of our men, being very
anxious about the safety of a comrade who was missing, crept well
up to the front and found him. Another says: "We tried all we
could to get possession of the fort ; but 'twas no use. Gen. Strong
said: 'Where is the Third New Hampshire?' We sang out,
' Here ! ' and then he said : ' Colonel, retreat in the best order you
can,' and we did so ... . And then the Second Brigade tried it on
with the same result . . . . "

Having brought the reader right into a fight, — and rather un-
ceremoniously, too, — we will retrace our steps and take him in in a
more formal manner, and with dignity.

314 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [_Juhj '6S.

CHARGE ON FORT WAGNER.

The order for bombardment of 1« July 1863 was as follows : —

Department or the Soi'th.
Special Order N<>. D. Headquarters in the Field,

Morris Island, S. C, 17 July 18G3.

The several batteries against the enemy's positions on the north end of
Morris Island are named as follows : Batteri/ Eet/nolds, in advance, compris-
ing tive 8-inch siege mortars, two 30-poimder and six 10-pounder Parrott
rifles, fonr ?>-inch"rifles and two Wiard rifles. Battery Weed, in rear of
right of Battery Reynolds, comprising four 10-inch siege mortars. Battery
Hayes, in rear 'and on the left of Battery Reynolds, comprising nine 30-
poiinder and four 20-pounder Parrott rifles. Battery O'liourke, in the rear
of the right of Battery Hayes, comprising five 10-inch siege mortars. Capt.
Langdon^ First IT. S. Artillery, is assigned to the command of Batteries Rey-
nolds and Weed . Lieut. -Col. Jackson [not Third New Hampshire] , Assistant
Inspector-General, with Maj. Bailey, Third Rhode Island Artillery, as as-
sistant, is assigned to the command of Batteries Hayes and O'Rourke.

These batteries will be opened upon Fort Wagner, immediately after
break of day tomorrow. The ttring must be executed Avith great care and
deliberation". The object of the rifled guns being principally to dismount the
enemy's guns, they will not expend ammunition when the view of the
enemy's works is obstructed by smoke. Both time-fuse and percussion
shells will be used, preferably the former. Each mortar will flre once in
every Ave minutes, alternating from the right, in each battery. The shells
should be exploded in or directly over Fort Wagner.

By order of
Edw. W. Smith, Q- A. Gillmore,

Assistant Adjntant-General. Bricj.-Gen. Commanding.

The following account was written by the Author in 1865, while
the whole matter was fresh in his memory : —

On the morning of the 18th, all available troops were marched
to the front in different positions near the batteries, where they could
be protected to some extent from the shells of Wagner. Ere long
the Ironsides slowly and majestically moved toward Wagner, follow-
ing which were the monitors, their progress being scarcely perceptible.
We then knew that an attack on Wagner was in contemplation.

A bombardment was soon begun, which was kept up all day
with scarcely any intermission and but little effect. Fort Wagner
replied, sending its iron compliments to army and navy alike. We
could see every shot ; and whenever a lucky one was made by our
guns it was cheered.

.... Just at this time (say one o'clock) a shot from the
Ironsides cut the halliards on Wagner's flag, and down it came. We
supposed it had been hauled down, and every man arose to cheer
what was thought to be a surrender. Caps were thrown in the air,
etc. ; but our disappointment and chagrin were great when we saw a
daring rebel seize the flag, and standing boldly on the parapet, hold
it to the breeze. They soon fastened the flag to the staff" ; and then
followed a sharp fire which caused us to " cover" in a hurry. Sum-
ter, Johnson and Gregg joined the fire, and many of our sand holes
were demolished and we half buried in the ruins.

,nihl '63.'] THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 315

.... The bombardment was kept up till dark, when a general
movement among the troops indicated a different kind of warfare.
We were marched forward, up the beach, toward Wagner. The
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored regiment) was ordered to lead
the assault. It was now dark, and the darkness increasing ever}'
moment. On, on and on we marched, beyond our advanced bat-
teries, beyond our outer pickets, on toward Wagner, which was now
silent, as also was everything else. 'Twas the calm before a storm.
I cannot describe fully the scenes which followed : they beggar
description ; yet I shall give .... a faint idea of what happened
on that fearful night. We marched silently along, over obstructions,
pitfalls, limbs of trees, etc., until we arrived in sight of Wagner,
whose dim outlines could be traced against the distant sky. The
Fifty-fourth rushed forward with a yell of desperation, echoed suc-
cessively throughout the whole force. At the same time our monitors
drew up nearer and poured in a heavy fire. The batteries in our
rear threw mortar shells over our heads, the sea roared on our right,
while iu front Wagner poured out a deadly fire of grape and canister,
and its infantry used their small arms to advantage. A little to the
left of Wagner, Sumter poured in a galling fire, and on our left
flank we were raked by Fort Johnson. The scene was truly excit-
ing, the carnage terrible, the fire deadly, hot and like hail ....
After the first halt by my regiment, caused by the first and of course
heaviest fire, but few were able to move on again. IMy companions
lay around me, some in death, others fatally wounded, and others
but slightly. Those of the wounded able to go to the rear were
advised to do so.

On we moved again, led by our brave Colonel, who always said
" Come ! " instead of " Go I " But we had only moved a short dis-
tance when it was found impossible to move further. The colored
regiment had been repulsed — almost annihilated, and had retreated,
and our regiment was apparently in the extreme front. On a slight
elevation of land we halted, the shot and the shell, the grape and
the canister, rattling in among us like hail, cutting men down like
grass. The guns and bayonets seemed to suffer (if indeed they
could suffer) , and many parts of muskets were shot away and the
bearer left unharmed. At this period in the fight I was hit in the
left foot by a grape shot. My foot was taken instantly from under
me, letting me down to the ground. At first I thought my foot was
shot away ou account of the pain following ; but on examination
found it still attached to my leg, the boot upon it, but ripped from
toe to heel. A further examination led to the discovery of a small
hole in my boot which led me to think that a bullet lay imbedded in
my foot. jMv foot was now burning with the reaction ; and I re-
quested a comrade to examine and report, being determined to stay
where I was if not seriously wounded. He ... . reported a hole
in my boot and advised me to get to the rear as fast as possible.
This advice was seconded by the Captain (Handerson). The advice
was good; but the " as fast as possible" was not a 2.40 gait, for
my left leg refused to do duty. Bidding Capt. Handerson and the

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few men there were left a hasty good-bye, I crawled off to the rear,
dragging my lame leg after me. My march (?) to the rear was not
so pleasant as one might imagine, for I now really expected to get
hit. The shots from the enemy ploughed the sand near me several
times. My path lay by the shore, and I there saw a sickening sight.
It was of several unfortunate men lying upon the beach, some dead
and others dying, the rising tide slowly but surely drowning those
who lived. A look of pity and a silent prayer was all I could bestow,
as on I crawled, feeling that I was fortunate in being alive and able
to crawl. Ere I had passed half the distance between my regiment
and the advanced batteries, I heard the sound of retreat, followed
by the yells of victory and defiance of Wagner's garrison. Presently
the troops came rushing past me . . . .1 watched for members of
my own regiment, for I could see their outlines against the sk}'. As
I watched my eye fell on my Captain ; but he was too far away to
hear me if I called. The next I recognized was a member of my
own company (Co. K), Dudley Colby, to whom I spoke, and he
readily consented .... to assist me.

My leg had so far recovered from numbness that I could rise
and hobble along by resting my arm on Colby's shoulder ....
the excitement of the occasion probably having a deal to do with
my ability to retreat (I carried my own gun) . As we neared the
advanced batteries, which extended nearly to the beach, it became
evident that another scene of bloodshed was going on at that point.
It appears that a company of light artillery had been stationed
between the battery and the water to arrest those who retreated with-
out orders. They had been furnished with whiskey and were ....
too drunk to know or do their duty. As the troops arrived at this
gap, these drunken artillerymen used their sabres quite lively, cutting
right and left. No arguments were of avail. A colored man was
sure to be cut down, and a white man unless wounded was not suf-
fered to pass unmolested. Soon the pressure became so great that
the artillery meu were overborne by the crowd. Colby and I passed
through before the crowd gathered, and after getting out of range
sat down to rest. Ambulances, one after another, passed us in
quick succession, carrying the wounded to the rear. After halting-
several times to rest we arrived in camp, and with some assistance
my boot was pulled oft". This act caused me excruciating pain. An
examination of the foot resulted in finding no breaJiing of the skin.
I was greatly disappointed at tlie result and Avould at the moment
have paid a high price for a slight abrasion of the slin. To be sure
it was well it was no worse ; but I would that it had been a very
little worse. This goes to show that it does not require the loss of
a limb or a fracture of the same to constitute a wound. Probably I
suftered more pain than many who were shot through the arm or leg.
Time and cold water bandages effected a complete cure. I hobbled
about camp till I went North for conscripts. Gen. George C. Strong
was fatally wounded in the charge, and my Colonel slightly — the
former by a grape shot in the thigh, and the latter by a piece of
shell in the left breast. Our Lieutenant-Colonel (formerly Major)
was taken prisoner.

JuJirOS.^ THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 317

SEYMOUR'S OFFICIAL REPORT.

18 Jvily : Seymour's official report says : —

My instructious were to open fire at daylight ; but an exceedingly heavy
rain had fallen during the preceding night, so flooding the works and de-
ranging our aflairs generally that it could not be commenced until after
nine o'clock .... About an hour before sunset I received instructions
from Gen. Gillmore to arrange for an assault. It was suggested to me that
Gen. Strong's brigade would suffice; but it was fiiually understood that all
the force of my command should be held ready for the work .... It con-
sisted of three flue brigades .... The Fiftj-fourth Massachusetts, a
colored regiment of excellent character, well officered, with full ranks,
that had conducted itself comniendably a few days previous on James
Island, was placed in front .... Brigade commanders were advised to
form in column of deployed regiments. The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts
only, being too large .... was in two lines ....

More than half the distance was well passed when, present myself
with the column, I saw that to overcome such resistance overpowering
force must be employed. Maj. Plimpton, Third New Hampshire Volunteers,
my Assistant Inspector-General, was sent with an order to the Second Bri-
gade (Putnam) to forward at once. To my surprise this officer returned
from Col. Putnam, stating that he positively refused to move, Avith the ex-
planation that he had received orders from Gen. Gillmore to remain where
he was.

At that moment the wounded and many unhurt also were coming
thickly from the front along the beach. Gen. Strong had urged his com-
mand on with great spirit and gallantry ; but his losses Avere so severe that
his regiments Avere much shaken, and the consequent confusion Avas much
heightened by the yielding of the leading regiment, large portions of Avhich
fell hastily upon those in the rear. Fragments of each regiment, hoAA'ever,
— brave men, bravely led, — Avent eagerly over the ditch, mounted the parapet
and struggled Avith the foe inside .... After a painful and unnecessary
interval. Col. Putnam .... moved his command forAvard. [During the ad-
vance of this brigade, Seymour was hit by grape shot and Avas superseded
by Turner.— D. E.]

Seymour further says he ascribes the defeat to the unfortunate
delay of Col. Putnam's brigade, and also to the non-support of that
brigade after it (Putnam's) had essentially succeeded.

Gen. Gillmore's account of the assault is as follows : —
Late in the afternoon I advised Admiral Dahlgren that I intended to
storm the Avork about sunset. The time of tAvilight Avas selected for the
storming party to move to the attack, in order that it might not be distinctly
seen from the James Island and Sullivan's Island batteries and from Fort
Sumter. Brig.-Gen. Truman Seymour commanded the assaulting column,
fixed its organization and formation, and Avas charged Avith the arrangement
of the details for the attack. Brig.-Gen. Strong's brigade led the assault.
It was composed of the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored) Regiment, Col.
Shaw, Avhich Avas in advance ; the Sixth Connecticut Regiment, Col. Chatfleld ;
a battalion of the Seventh Connecticut Regiment; the Fort5^-eighth Ncav
York Regiment, Col. Barton ; the Third New Hampshire Regiment, Col.
Jackson ;"the Ninth Maine Regiment, Col. Emery, and the Seventy-sixth
Pennsylvania, Col. StraAA-bridge. It Avas supported by Col. Putnam's bri-
gade, composed of his oavu regiment, the Seventh Ncav Hampshire. Lieut. -
Col. Abbott ; the One Hundredth New York Regiment, Col. Dandy ; the
Sixty-second Ohio Regiment, Col. Pond, and the Sixty-Seventh Ohio Regi-
ment, Col. Voris. The regimeuts Avere all small in numbers. As the head
of the column debouched from the First Parallel, the guns in Wagner, Gregg
and Sumter, and also those on James and Sullivan's Islands, opened on it

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rapidlj' and simultaueously ; and when it approached so near the -work that
the fire from the navy and from our OAvn mortars and the gun batteries on
our extreme left had to be suspended for fear of hitting our OAvn men, then
a compact and most destructive musketry fire was instantly poured on the
advancing column from the parapet by the garrison of the work, which up
to that moment had remained within the safe protection of the bomb-proof
shelter, and now emerged therefrom to meet the exigence of the assault.
The troops however, went gallantly on ; and although the leading regiment
was soon thrown into a state of great disorder, Avhich reacted disadvan-
tageously upon and delayed the progress of those which followed and ren-
dered it necessary to send in the supporting brigade, the southeast bastion
was gained and held by us for nearly three hours. The advantage which
the darkness and a perfect knowledge of the interior arrangements of the
fort gave the enemy, rendered it necessary for us to relinquish our hold
upon it. Our loss was very severe, especially in valuable officers of rank.
Among the latter, who were either killed upon the spot or died subsequently
of their wounds, were Brig. -Gen. George C. Strong, and Cols. John L.
Chatfield, Haldimand S. Putnam and Robert G. Shaw. Brig. -Gen Seymour
and several regimental commanders were severely wounded. The behavior
of the troops, under the circumstances, Avas unexceptionable, particularly
that of the commanding officers.

The Neiv York Times of 27 July I860 says of the assault of
the 18th: —

The Sixth Connecticut regiment Avas next in support of the Fifty-
fourth Massachusetts ; and they also suffered terribly, being compelled to
retire after a stubborn contest. The Ninth Maine, which was next in line,
Avas broken up by the passage of the remnant of the repulsed colored regi-
ment through its lines, and retii-ed in confusion, except three companies,
which nobly stood their ground.

It now devolved upon the Third New Hampshire Regiment to push for-
Avard ; and led by Gen. Strong and Col. Jackson in person, the gallant felloAvs
dashed up against the fort. Three companies actually gained the ditch, and
Avading through the Avater, found shelter against the embankment. Here
Avas the critical point of the assault ; and the Second Brigade, which should
have been up and ready to support their comrades of the First, were unac-
countably delayed. Gen. Strong then gave the order to fall back and lie
down on the glacis, which Avas obeyed Avithout confusion.

It Avas Avhile Avaiting here, exposed to the heavy fire, that Gen. Strong
was wounded. A fragment of shell entered his thigh, passing entirely
through the ffeshy part and making a serious Avound, although the bone
escaped fracture. The breast of Col. Jackson's coat was torn off* at the
same time by a piece of shell, slightly Avounding him. Neither of these
brave men Avould lie doAvn to escape the rain of metal, but stood unfiinch-
ingly throughout, eliciting the unbounded admiration of their men. Finding
that the supports did not come. Gen. Strong gave the order for his brigade

to retire, and the men left the field in perfect order The list of killed

Avounded and missing foots up 1,530. [This account of the Third Ncav
Hampshire and Gen. Strong is more nearly correct than any I have ever
found printed. — D. E.]

The New York, Times gives the losses as follows : —

Forty-eighth Ncav York (8 companies) 255

One Hundredth Ncav York (9 companies) 124

Sixth Connecticut 139

Third Ncav Hampshire 14(5

Seventh Ncav Hampshire 212

Ninth Maine 113

Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored) 251

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The Neu: York Herald had substautially the same figures for the
above regiments, and added : —

Seventy-sixth Pennsylvauia 24

Sixty-second Ohio 151 •

Sixty-seventh Ohio 125

Making a grand total of 1540

The Mu- York Herald of 27 July 1.S63 says : —

.... Strong's brigade marched in colnnin up past the old building

on the right of our batteries, then deployed and marched in line a short

distance, then deployed again, and then marched up the beach in close column,

Putnam's brigade following at supporting distance, and halting at a point

Avhere they had been ordered to stop -when Strong's brigade (led by

hira) had got two-thirds the distance to the fort, the cannonading ceased, to
avoid injuring our own troops .... a thousand muskets flashed, almost
together, and poured a deadly tire into our troops .... they never stag-
gered, never wavered, did not stop for those Avho fell .... they reached
the ditch and crossed it, some on planks, some rushing down in and toiling
up, some seeking a better entrance to the left, where the ditch was, however,
filled with Avater. As they were making the crossing, howitzers in the
bastions kept up a raking tire, prostrating many but not deterring the mass.
Over they went, and clambered up the parapets. But grape met them every-
where, SAveepingthe ditch, the curtain outside, the parapets above; and the
rebel infantry, seeing all but unseen themselves, peppered them Avith bullets,
and gave no chance to respond eflcctually. Some retreated Avithout further
efl'ort; the majority struggled manfully, and charged doAvn over the parapet,
driA'ing all before them. There Avas certain danger noAv in retreating, un-
certain danger in staying or advancing. The rebels Avere driven from one
corner, over a traverse ; and the Sixth Connecticut, Avhose colors Avere
planted on the parapet .... the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts found a place
further doAvn (left) and charged bravely over the parapet .... but the
rebels made a dash at them, Avith all their bitter feeling against negro troops
aroused, and neglected all else for the moment

Capt. Ayer (afterward killed in Virginia) said in a letter of 6th
August: " I marched over . . . . into the trench . . . . when I dis-
covered that a pai't of my men only were with me. I rushed back
(to rally the rest), and while standing in an exposed positon ....
a ball struck me in the spine, at the small of my back. I was at this
time about 60 feet from the parapet, OA^er which 1,500 rebels were
firing. . . . . for a week I couldn't lie down on my back." In a
letter of 31st July he said he had seen the official reports of the
losses: killed, wounded and missing, 1,507.

The Historian of the One Hundredth New York says: "The
colors of the [his] regiment were planted on the fort by Sergt.
Flanders, Co. A, who was killed ; and the colors were brought away
by Corpl. Spooner, Co. A." He also names eight officers killed and
wounded. He further says: "Co. I, Capt. Brunk, was on duty at
south end of Morris Island at time of assault," and that a complete
list of killed, wounded and missing was sent to Board of Trade,
Albany.

An account of this memorable charge, Avritten by Adjt. Webber
of the Seventh New Hampshire, is inserted for its historical value : —

320 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJuly '63.

On the morning of 18 July 1863, the United States forces were formed
upon the beach of Morris Island at 9 a.m. The Avhole available strength of
the Seventh New Hampshire had been detailed for fatigue duty the night
before, and, during a violent thunder storm, had worked until nearly day-
break, preparing the batteries which were to pour their iron storm upon
Fort Wagner on the ensuing day. Brig. -Gen. Truman H. Seymour com-
manded the forces, which were arranged as follows : First Brigade, Brig.-
Gen. Strong; Second Brigade, Col. H. S. Putnam (Seventh New Hampshire) ;
Third Brigade, Brig. -Gen. Stevenson. The Second Brigade was composed
of the Seventh New Hampshire (Lieut. -Col. Abbott), One Hundredth New
York (Col. Dandy), Sixty-second Ohio (Col. Steel), and the Sixty-seventh
Ohio (Col. Voris). The Seventh New Hampshire, as the regiment of the
ranking colonel, had the right of the line. The dysentery, which prevailed
among the troops while on Folly Island, had enormously swelled the sick
list of the Seventh, and the Adjutant reported to the brigade commander but
four hundred and eighty officers and men present for duty after the line was
formed.

The action was commenced soon after by the fleet, the New Ironsides,
with five monitors, taking position directly in front of the fort; while the
wooden gunboats, at a distance entirely out of range of the enemy's guns,
kept up a slow but accurate Are from their large Parrott rifles. It v.'as
nearly noon when Gen. Gillmore and his Stafl" rode up and ascended the
lookout on the sand liills, where, perched upon the topmost timber, with his
feet hanging over and his lorgnette at his eyes, he watched the etiect of the
shells. The mortars of the First Parallel had kept up a desultory fire for an
hour or more ; but now the whole line opened, and fifty heavy guns and
mortars added their thunder to those of the naval force. For a short time
Fort Wagner answered ; but the fire of the National batteries was too accu-
rate and heavy, and erelong the south front, facing our batteries, was silent.
An occasional gun from tlie sea face was fired at the iron-clads or at the
wooden gunboats, if they appeared to approach, while Forts Sumter and
Johnson from their barbette guns, and the earthworks on James Island,
threw 8 and 10-inch shells into our batteries. From both Sumter and
Moultrie and the batteries on Sullivan's Island, a heavy fire was directed at
the iron-clad vessels, which, lying but a short distance in front of Fort
Wagner, Avere endeavoring to dismount the guns upon the sea face. The
damage was but slight in our trenches, which were carefully constructed.
A caisson was exploded in one of the batteries by a shell, and a few casualties
occurred. From our position on the beach we could see the shells bursting in
and around the fort, the clouds of dust rising high in the air as they plunged
into the loose sand of which it was built. Twice the rebel colors were shot
away, and twice a few daring men came out upon the parapet and raised
them again ; but ignorant as every one, from tlie general commanding doAvn,
was of the construction of the fort, it seemed as if that shower of ponder-
ous missiles, bursting all around them, must destroy or drive away the
garrison. We were soon to be undeceived. Long and dreary seemed the
hours of the afternoon as we lay upon the hot sand of the beach, scorching
in the rays of an unclouded sun and speculating upon the results of the
bombardment. About sundown Gen. Gillmore called up his brigade com-
manders ; and on Col. Putnam's return we learned that an assault had been
determined on — contrary to his advice, as he said. " I told the General,"
said he, "I did not think we could take the fort so; but Seymour overruled
me. Seymour is a devil of a fellow for dash." To Maj. Henderson he re-
marked, " We are all going into Wagner, like a flock of sheep."

Gen. Strong's brigade was to make the assault, supported by Col.
Putnam's; while Gen. Stevenson's was to form the reserve. Col. Putnam
now directed that the caps should be removed from the rifles, as our depend-
ence must be on the bayonet, should we come to fighting. In the regiment
behind us (One Hundredth New York) this order was neglected; Col. Dandy
saying that his " men never fired without orders " — a statement sadly ami
signally disproved within an hour. The Second Brigade, then moving up
the beach, deployed in column of regiments a short distance in rear of
the batteries. The First Brigade moved forward, and, to cover their ad-

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vance, the fire of the ordnance Avas increased. The guns had been discharged ,
slowly and regularly, to avoid heating, through tlie day ; but now the broad-
side of the Ironsides flashed a continual flame; and from monitors, gunboats
and land batteries, every gun that bore on Fort Wagner was plied with the
utmost rapidity. The reply of the heavy ordnance from Sumter and James
Island, and the constant bursting of the shower of 8, 10 and 15-inch shells,
joined in a terrific uproar. In the midst of it a boat's crew was called for ;
and the old crew of the Colonel's barge, under Corpl. Palmer of Co. F,
rowed out to one of the advanced monitors, to carry an officer, with a com-
munication from the General.

The Second Brigade was now deployed into column by platoons upon
the beach, in order to pass the narrow defile between the batteries of the
First Parallel and the rising tide, and again moved forAvard. At a signal
from the lookout the fire of the National guns now ceased, by sea and land.
The stoi-ming column was so near the fort as to be endangered by the fire
of their friends, and for a few moments nothing broke the silence but the
tramp of the marching column and the swell of the surf upon the sandy
beach. Then, as if roused from sleep. Fort Wagner opened its batteries.
Its heavy siege guns, howitzers and 42-pounder carronades, the spoil of some
of Uncle Sam's navy-yards, poured a cross fire of grape and canister upon the
narrow neck of sand along which the crowded column of storraers must
advance, while the profile of the parapet Avas outlined in sparkling •fire
against the dark thunder clouds rising behind by the rifles of the garrison,
Avho, secure in their immense bomb-proof during the long hours of the
bombardment, had sprung to the parapet upon its cessation, to repel the
expected assault.

Col. Putnam noAV deployed his brigade to column of regiments, it
having reached the edge of the fire ; but small as Avas the number of the
Seventh, so narroAV the neck of solid ground upon Avhich we were advancing,
that six companies only had dressed upon the line Avhen the salt marsh, lying
along the creek that divides Morris and James Islands, prevented any far-
ther extension of the line in that direction ; and four companies remained eti
echelon to the rear. The order was now given to lie doAvn ; and though the
missiles whistled overhead, or cut aAvay the grass around us, no one as yet
was touched. Stragglers now came running back from the front, Avhere the
yells and cheers SAvelled high amid the roar of artillery : some Avounded,
some panic-stricken, who, Avhen denied a passage through our line, plunged
into the SAvamp and made their Avay around. Col. Putnam now rode up be-
hind us and called, "Seventh Ncav Hampshire, forAA'ard!" Springing to
their feet, the line pushed on into the storm of shot that seemed to fill the
air like the drops of a summer shoAver. " What's that they're shooting at
us?" said one man to me, as I passed along the line to my post. " It looks
bigger than a hogshead coming." This grape Avas from a •t2-pound carronade.
The regiment moved at first in excellent order ; but the shot moAved great gaps
in their ranks, and the flying remnants of the First Brigade, breaking through,
disordered it still more. Closing up as Avell as possible, the regiment reached
the ditch — a trench Avith sloping sides, some fifty feet in Avidth, ten in
depth, and for the Avhole length of the south front waist-deep in water and
soft mud, though at the southeast angle and along the sea front it Avas dry.
It Avas enfiladed by heavy hoAvitzers, and strcAvn on its side Avith dead and
dying; Avhile the less severely Avounded Avere craAvling off toAA^ards the
beach, Avhere they AA'ould be sheltered from the fire. A portion of the First
Brigade Avere still upon the parapet at the southeast angle ; and the right of
the regiment, AA'hich descended into the ditch at that point, crossed. I'hose
at the left, finding the ditch impassable, croAvded to the- right or, moAved down
by the enemy's fire, broke to the rear. The companies, en echelon, passed
clear around the right, and some of them scaled the parapet upon its sea face.
The regiment behind, Avhich had not removed the caps from their rifles,
hesitating on the edge of the ditch, poured a heavy volley into their friends
in front. Lieut. -Col. Abbott, vainly endeavoring to rally and control the
disorganized and broken ranks outside the ditch, Avas forced back Avith them,
and all regimental action ceased.

From this point my narrative becomes a personal one. Crossing the
ditch near the southeast angle, I found myself, on reaching the crest of

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the parapet, in a corner where the bomb-proof, rising some six feet higher
than the parapet, atforcled a protection in front from the enemy's lire.
Crowded upon the parapet, the slope of the bomb-proof and in the corner,
were one or two liundred men, from all the regiments in both brigades,
among which the few that I could make out as belonging to the Seventh
New Hampshire were scattered. It was in vain that I tried, in the tumul-
tuous crowd, to get them together. All was wild uproar, with the groans
and cries of the wounded; men calling for their officers, officers calling for
their men ; and many, in wild excitement, yelling with no apparent object but
to add to the confusion. Capt. Brown of Co. K stood upon the bomb-proof,
trying in vain to excite some men to follow him. Capt. Rollins, Co. F, of
the center, Lieut. Knowlton, Co. D, left flank, and Lieut. Bennett, Co. B,
had all crossed at the same point; and no two men who stood together be-
longed to the same company, if by chance to the same regiment. Col. Put-
nam, delayed by his horse being shot from under him, now entered the fort
and ordered an attempt to charge and silence one of the guns that flanked
the sea face and still swept the top and sides of the bomb-proof with grape.
Lieut. Bennett and myself then joined Capt. Brown upon the top of the bomb-
proof, and a few men moved to follow us. The position of the gun could
be plainly seen in the gathering darkness, by the burning fragments of car-
tridges before its muzzle ; but right across the path yawned a wide, deep,
blat;k pit, — an opening into the bomb-proof in rear of a seaward em-
brasure, — up from which came occasional shots. To the left was apparently
a chance to get around ; but the road Avas blocked by a crowd of men, sitting,
lying or standing: some disabled by wounds, some apparently paralyzed by
fear. As we attempted to force a path through them, a shell burst in our
midst. Bennett was killed; Brown, mortally wounded, Avas carried ofl" by
his men ; and one of my legs, with a smart shock, went out from under me,
and refused duty. The men fell back, and I crawled over the edge of the
bomb-proof again, among the increasing throng of wounded and dying, to
see how much I was hurt. I was relieved to find it more a bruise than a
wound, f roui which the numbness soon began to pass away.

Col. Putnam went up on the bomb-proof, and endeavored to get up a
charge, but in vain ; after which, drawing his men into the crowded corner
of the fort, he endeavored to hold out until reinforcements, for which he
had sent, should arrive. The enemy made one charge upon us; but Avere
driA'en back by our Are. Shortly afterAvard a ball through the head stretched
Col. Putnam among the slain, just as he had announced to Capt. Rollins his
determination to hold out to the last. Maj. Butler (Sixty-seventh Ohio),
Capt. Rollins and myself, were now the only officers left; and the small
force of men Avere AvoefuUy thinned, while the dead and dying Avere piled
over the small space we held.

So long a time had elapsed since reinforcements were sent for, that
Maj. Butler began to fear that the officer AA'ho Avas sent had failed to cross
the belt of fire that still SAvept the outside of the ditch; and expecting a
charge every moment, to which our small force could oppose but feeble re-
sistance, he at last gave the order to retreat. Taking a last shot over the
bomb-proof, we silently skedaddled toAvard our lines.

We had hardly got into comparative safety outside the fort AA^hen Ave
met Gen. Stevenson's brigade marching to our relief — the dispatch sent for
help haA'ing been delayed through some inadvertence of the officer sent Avith
it; and we had the mortiflcation of feeling that, had Ave held out fifteen
minutes longer — in spite of Avhat seemed inevitable death or capture — the
fortune of the fight wovild have been changed, and the fort, Avhich had cost
so many lives and was to cost so many more, would have been Avon that
night.

Admiral Porter's book says : " The assaulting force consisted of
Seventh Connecticut, Third New Hampshire, Ninth Maine, Seventy-
sixth Pennsylvania and Forty-eighth New York, under Gen. Strong ;
the Seventh New Hampshire, Sixth Connecticut, Sixty-second Ohio,

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One Hundredth New York and Fifty-fourth Massachusetts, under Col.
Putnam." He makes no mention of the reserve brigade, and evidently
did not take pains to arrange the regiments in their proper order : for
he goes on to say that the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored) was
in the advance, that it was supported by the Sixth Connecticut, and
next in line of assault was the Ninth Maine, and this followed by the
Third New Hampshire. He also says : "Three companies of the last
named regiment gained the ditch, waded through the water, and
found shelter against the embankment." (This is substantially the
New York Times account, which see.)

The One Hundredth New York Historian says : "It was not so
dark that the enemy could not see us forming .... that carnage,
that carnival of death, that slaughter of loved ones, that hell of terror
and fire, that thunderous roar of heavy ordnance and din of small
arms, mingled with one of the most appalling storms of thunder and
lightning ever seen or experienced — such as only a Southern sky can
hold, when the faces of the soldiery as they advanced could only be
seen by the lurid glare of heaven's lightning : this charge of brave
men, over a smooth surface, flanked by sea and swamp, with not a
stump, tree, shrub or hillock to ' cover ' for a moment . . . . "

Cannon to the right of them,
Cannon to the left of them,
Cannon behind them —
Volleyed and thundered.

Stormed at with shot and shell,
They that had fought so well
Came through the jaws of death,
Back from the mouth of hell —
AU that was left of them.

The C'omte de Paris says of it, that the Confederates had 28
wounded during the bombardment preceding the assault, and 146
wounded during the assault ; while they buried 600 Federals after
the assault.

Of the fort itself he says: "It presented a frontage of 325
yards, protected by an impassable morass save for about 43 yards —
the breadth of the tongue of firm land connecting it with the rest of
Morris Island." He further says : " The ditch was provided with a
sluice gate, by which high tide water could be retained."

The "History of the Sixty-second Ohio" (see "Ohio in the
War" : Vol. II., page 366) says the Sixty-second lost in the charge
of the 18th July 150 killed, wounded and missing. Officers killed:
Capt. Paul, Lieuts. Johnson, Fountz, Knoop, Berdling and Brownell.
A scene of the assault is thus described : " The rear division of the
Seventh New Hampshire and a portion of the One Hundredth New
York, massed together, crossed the ditch and essayed to get a foot-
ing from one point ; while the Sixty-second and Sixty-seventh Ohio
made an assault at another. One corner of the fort only was occu-
pied by the National forces, and that was swept by grape and can-
ister and exposed to musketry. The troops looked back, saw they
were alone, and began to falter. No relief came, and, sad and dis-

324 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Juhj'6^.

appointed, they fell back and left the field and their dead and wounded
in the hands of the enemy." (This regiment left Morris Island 31st
October.)

" Ohio in the War" : Vol. II., page 390, says of the Sixty-seventh
Ohio : " Capt. Albert and Lieut. Baxter killed at Fort Wagner 18th
July. Was in the siege seven months, and sustained a heavy loss
[number not stated] in the attack on Wagner."

Of the Sixth Connecticut a private letter says it had about 300
men in the charge. That the regiment's position was at the head of
the column (i. e., on the right), but at the request of Col. Shaw of
the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored), the Colonel of the Sixth
Connecticut, who had command of the First Brigade, gave to the
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts the right of the line. That the Sixth
Connecticut, or a part of it, reached the inside of Wagner (really the
salient) and staid there about two hours. That their loss was 141
killed, wounded and missing.

[From private letter from Gen. Seymour, in 1881.]

". . . . the entire force on Morris Island was to take part in
the assault .... there were three brigades, under Gen. Strong, Col.
Putnam and Gen. Stevenson. The decision to assault was made to-
ward the evening of the 18th at the Signal Tower "

Query : Why was the advance given to the Fifty-fourth Massa-
chusetts, and did Col. Shaw request it?

Arisicer : "Col. Shaw, so far as known to me, was not con-
sulted, and expressed no choice in the matter. It was believed that
the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts was in every respect as efficient as
Siuj other body of men in the command ; and as it was one of the
strongest and best officered, there seemed no good reason why it
should not be selected for the advance. This point was decided by

Gen. Strong and myself The regiments were to advance in

line, so as to avoid loss as far as possible from the artillery of Fort
Wagner."

[From private letter from Gen. Gillmore, in 1881.]

". . . . the column started from vicinity of the First Parallel,
about 4,000 feet from Wagner, and exposed to artillery fire only
from a distance which was not very damaging. When the column
reached a point about 200 yards from the fort, our vessels were
obliged to stop the fire on Wagner, and the musketry of the latter
was at once brought to bear on the head of the column, and was very
disastrous."

Query : Why was the advance given to the Fifty- fourth Massa-
chusetts ; did Col. Shaw request it, or was there some other reason?

Answer: "I am unable to answer these questions, for want of
knowledge. Gen. Seymour had command of the forces .... and
was directed to make the assault, after a conference on the subject
had been held between him. Gen. Strong and myself. Seymour ar-
ranged all the details . . . ."

Query : How long did the engagement last?

Jahi '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 325

Ansioer : ' ' The preliminary artillery firing, the march forward
from the First Parallel, the assault and final withdrawal from under
fire, consumed a little more than three hours, I think. From the
journal kept in Fort Sumter by Confederate Col. Alfred Rhett, I
make the following extract, which refers to this assault: ' 7.20 p.m.,
18 July — Enemy assaulted battery; after engagement of three
hours and five minutes, were repulsed.' .... Gen. W. B. Talia-
ferro commanded .... think he had about 1,700 men ....
23 July, the enemy's force was 1,444 .... our loss was about
1,500 killed, wounded and missing."

WHAT CARLETON SAYS OF WAGNER.
l.National Tribune, 22 Oct. 18.S5.1

.... The thunder of the cannonade rolls far away. The people of
Edgefield, 130 miles distant, hear the deep and heavy roll. The shell toss
up columns of sand, the solid shot plow great furrows in the parapets.
The fort reaches from the sandy shore of the Atlantic, across the island
to the green marshes .... on the seaward side there is a traverse and
curtain protecting a sally-port, from which a flanking fire can be poured
straight down the level beach, where the surf is gently rolling. The para-
pets are broad and solid : slaves have thrown them up and beat them
down hard. Outside is a deep moat. When the tide comes in, the water
of the sea surges through it. Inside the fort are covered ways, into
which the soldiers can run for shelter. The fort is built in such a way
that an attacking force will be enfiladed by a portion of the guns. There
are brave men in the fort ; but nearly all of them find shelter in the bomb-
proofs — 1,200 of them, waiting for the assault.

Gen. Strong's brigade was to lead the assault : Fifty-fourth Massachu-
setts (colored troops from Massachusetts, commanded by Col. Shaw —
troops hated and despised by the Confederates, not only because they were
colored, but because Massachusetts had enlisted them). Sixth Connecticut,
a battalion of the Seventh Connecticut, Third New Hampshire, Forty-
eighth New York, Ninth Maine and Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania. The
Second Brigade .... Col. Putnam : Seventh New Hampshire, One Hun-
dredth New York, Sixty-second Ohio and Sixty-seventh Ohio. Gen. Sey-
mour commanded the division. While the sun was going down, the regi-
ments formed on the beach in columns of eight companies. The Fifty-
fourth Massachusetts was to have the honor of leading the assault. Possi-
bly it was a mistake. These troops had had little experience. They were
brave and marched resolutely. Possibly none of the regiments Avould
have accomplished more than did they ; but when great deeds are to be
done, men of nerve, endurance and discipline are needed .... At a signal,
the Union batteries and monitors become silent. The Confederate sentinels
send word that the Federals are advancing. The Confederates spring to
their feet and rush to the breastworks. The artillerymen ram home the
charges of grape and canister, double-shotting the guns. Three companies
of the Charleston Battalion man the right; in the center stand the
soldiers of the Fifty-first North Carolina; two companies hold the left
over by the marshes. All is silent for a moment. The column is within a
quarter of a mile of the fort when the storm bursts forth. Solid shot,
shell, grape, shrapnel, canister and minie balls scream through the air.
.... "Double quick I " is the order of Col. Shaw, and his regiment goes
upon the run over the yellow sand into the teeth of the pitiless storm.
They reach the deep ditch and stand for a moment upon its brink. Their
resolute commander does not hesitate, but leaps into it. " Forward ! " he
shouts, and the larger part follow him. Mounting the parapet, planting
the flag gallantly upon the ramparts, Sergt. Carney, Color Bearer, is
wounded, but clings to the flag. Col. Shaw falls headlong into the ditch.

326 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. l-July '63.

The gronncl is strewn with his brave men. Their leader gone, they lose
their heads, rush to the rear panic-stricken, charging through the Ninth
Maine and Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, breaking their ranks and creating
confusion in those regiments. Undaunted by the terrilic fire, tlie Sixth
Connecticut charge upon the southeast section of the fort, cross the ditch,
climb the parapef, and force their way into the works. Putnam's brigade
sweeps on : the Seventh New Hampshire leaps into the ditch, climbs the
parapet, and fights with desperation. The other regiments one by one join
in the struggle; but the fearful slaughter thins their ranks. The attack
almost succeeds, but fails at the supreme moment. The soldiers ))y the sea
fall back in the darkness, leaving the Sixth Connecticut within the works.
.... The converging fire of the Confederates on the narrow approach pre-
vents a rally. The darkness deepens, the smoke is dense. It is not easy to
distinguish friend from foe, and it is impossible to renew the assault. No
support has come to the Sixth Connecticut. Grape and musketry sweep
the ground over which it has passed. The Thirty-first Georgia has been
sent in hot haste to Wagner. With two companies of the Charleston
Battalion, they charge upon the men from Connecticut, who, finding their

retreat cut ofl', surrender The Sabbath sun rises upon the sickening

scene, looking down upon heaps of dying and dead lying in the ditch, upon
the parapet and among the sand hills, the wounded moaning for water or

praying that death may come to relieve them of their suflerings

Eight hundred were buried where they fell, the Confederates scooping
shallow graves upon the beach. The wind blew the sand away ; the waves
rolled in upon the bleaching skeletons. Sad and mournful the story !

The Historian of tlie Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania gives the
losses, as follows : —

KILLED. WOUNDED. MISSING.

Off. Men. Off. Men. OfE. Men.

Strong's brigade 10 22 88 436 15 314

Putnam's " 15 22 34 357 6 206

The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts went into the fight with about
600 men and 22 officers.

The Sixth Connecticut Historian says of his regiment, that
there were 141 killed, wounded and missing.

Wliile the Union troops were in the salient of AVagner, they
actually captured and sent to the rear a rebel lieutenant, one
corporal and four privates.

The naval force was as follows : At short range : Ketv Iron-
sides, Montauk, CatsMl, Nantasket, Weehawken, Patapsco. At
long range : Ottatoa, Paul Jones, Seneca, Chippeiva, Wissahickon.

Confederate reports show no casualties in the Thirty-first North
Carolina. This was the regiment which didn't man the salient when
desired to do so. Fifty of this regiment arrived at Morris Island
12th July, from Wilmington, and the rest of the regiment arrived at
Charleston on the 13th.

THE HEROES OF WAGNER.

The New South of 24 Oct. 1863 had the following concerning
the Union dead at Wagner (1<S July 1863) : —

They fought with banner overhead.
Till Wagner's top and floor Avere red
With blood of foes and leaders dead :
O memorable battle hour,
How deep the spell of thy strange power!

Jnlir6:^.-\ THIRD XEAY HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 327

Diverse of lines, but one of life,
What heroes perished in the strife? -
No! perished not those valiant men —
In more than life thej' live again :
Their deathless deeds we grateful own,
And bid them live in long renown.

How many noble patriots fell,

Our history's page shall truthful tell.

There, wounded, lay our honored Strong :

His deeds a theme for stirring song ;

His name in love for aye shall live,

The Nation's bosom is his grave.

There Putxam, cheering on his baud.

With sword and banner Arm in hand,

Poured on the parapet his blood,

And made his tomb where martyrs trod.

There lifeless fell, 'mid battle cries,

Where yet a monument shall rise.

The gallant Shaw, whose rude-dug grave

Was with his sable soldiers brave :

That bloody trench ordained to be

The ground of new-born Liberty.

Alike for Chatfield freemen weep.
And bid fair fame his record keep :
Such hero records for our race
Nor time, nor change, can e'er eflace.
Oh, yes ! let history proud unroll,
High on her fair and precious scroll,
The cherished names of all the braves
Who sleep thus loved in martyrs' graves :
For still it is for Earth's best good.
Comes only through vicarious blood ;
And men can never let such die
As give their lives for Liberty.

On the day after the charge, the Acljutaut aud Chaplain of the
Tenth Connecticut went out to assist in caring for the wounded,
under the misapprehension that an armistice prevailed. In this
they were mistaken and were captured by a Confederate sergeant
and squad, or rather by a Confederate officer who had been referred
to for information as to whether there was an armistice. Adjt.
Camp and Chaplain Trumbull protested against being held under
such circumstances, and the matter of holding them was in dispute ;
but still they were held. Finally, after two or three hours of deep-
est anxiety, they were blindfolded and led into captivity, up past
Wagner to Cumming's Point, where the}^ remained till night. During
this time they were told their case was as yet undecided. In the
evening they were put on steamer, with others, and sent up to the
city, stopping awhile at Fort Sumter. They were marched through
the streets with the colored prisoners of the Fifty-fourth Massachu-
setts, the crowd jeering. They reached jail about ten at night, and
were put in a small room with colored prisoners.

A Tenth Connecticut man wrote thus (see "The Knightly
Soldier") : "The morning of Saturday, 18 July, brought the troops
(Stevenson's brigade and others of Gen. Terry's James Island

328 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJuly '63.

force) to the shore of Folly Island. Marching to its upper end,
they were ferried across Light-House Creek to Morris Island, just
as the heavy bombardment of Fort Wagner was begun by the land
batteries and fleet .... The tired troops from James Island had
but little time to rest. About 5 p.m. came the order to fall in and
march down to the shore. We were not the only troops .... re-
ceiving the same instructions. Far up the beach stretched the long
column, of which Stevenson's brigade formed less than a third part.
.... We were to storm the fort .... scarcely three hours' rest
.... the announcement sent new strength through each vein ....
We anticipated at first the leading place in the assault. Reaching
at length the outermost range of sand hills .... our brigade was
detached from the column and sent into the trenches .... to re-
main .... till needed .... On our left, a feAv yards from us,
stood Gen. Gillmore and his Staff."

THE DEP^ENCE OF WAGNER.

The following (from Confederate sources) gives a very good idea
of the garrison, armament, etc., of the fort: —

Garrison (about 1,700 men) : Fifty-first North Carolina, Thir-
ty-first North Carolina, Charleston Battalion, First South Carolina
(acting as artillery). Sixty-third Georgia Heavy Artillery, First
Company Light Artillery. Gen. W. B, Taliaferro was in command.
His Staff comprised : Capt. Twiggs, Quartermaster-(ieneral ; Capt.
W. T. Taliaferro, Adjutant-General ; Lieut. H. C. Cunningham,
Ordnance Officer ; Lieut. Mazyck, Ordnance Officer ; Lieut.
Meade, Aide-de-Camp ; Lieut. Stoney, Aide-de-Camp ; Maj. Hol-
comb ; Capt. Burke, Quartermaster ; Dr. Habersham, Surgeon-in-
Chief ; Private Stockman, of McEuerj^'s Louisiana Battalion (Clerk
and Aide).

Armament (from private letter of Gen. Taliaferro, LS82) :
On the sea face : 1 10-inch Columbiad, 2 32-pounder smooth bores.
On the southeast bastion, operating on land and sea : 1 32-pounder,
rifled and banded. On the south point of bastion, operating on
land : 1 42-pounder carrouade. On the curtain, with direct fire,
mounted on barbette carriages in embrasure : 2 8- inch naval shell
guns, 1 8-inch sea coast howitzer, 1 32-pounder smooth bore. On
the flank defences of the curtain : 2 32-pouuder carronades, on siege
carriages, in embrasure. On the southern face : 1 32-pounder car-
rouade, en barbette. On the southwest angle : 1 10-iuch sea coast
mortar. On the western gorge : 1 32-pounder carrouade.

[From private letter of Gen. Taliaferro, 1882.]

.... Some light field guns, added to the above. My recollection is
that two of the 8-inch shell guns from the work, with direct fire, and one
howitzer on the right, outside, and two field guns (or there may have been
four; but I think not) on the left. Mere all the guns which Avere fired after
the bombardment ceased. There was (I think) a musketry parapet on the
northerly side of the work; but it was not used during the assault, no
enemy having passed to our rear. I think the assaulting column M-as about

Juhj '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 329

150 yards distant, when I opened fire. The correct distance can be ascer-
tained by a coast survey chart, for the flre was not delivered till you
reached the little creek. We were not driven from the parapet at any time
.... I do not think there Avere any colored troops among those who
surrendered on the southeast bastion, although we captured some colored
men .... The men in the bastion were from Connecticut .... my im-
pression is that the greater part of our loss was sustained at the beginning
of the assault, and in front of the curtain, though we sufiered some con-
siderable loss from [by] the troops who gained the bastion.

[Extracts from Commanding Officer's Report.]

Charleston, 21 July 1863.
Capt. Nance, Assistant Adjutant-General :

I have the honor to report .... the operations of the troops of my
command on Morris Island, during the week commencing Monday, the
13th inst.. and particularly the occurrences of Saturday, the 18th inst.,
which terminated in a most decisive and overwhelming repulse of the
enemy. On Monday, the 13th, I made .... an inspection of ... . the
island .... and on Tuesday morning relieved Col. Graham of .... in-
cluding the garrison of Forts Wagner and Gregg. I found that the Abo-
litionists occupied the island in force, from the southern point to Griggs
Hill, upon which they were already erecting batteries and liad constructed
a signal station : that they had thrown forward their skirmishers to a
point indicated by a single palmetto tree, one mile and a quarter to their
front, and about three-quarters of a mile from Fort Wagner, at which
last post the undulating and successive ranges of sand hills shielded them
and their operations from our view. In the course of the morning of
Tuesday, the 14th, their riflemen gave us some annoyance; and during the
day the wooden vessels of the fleet, aided by one turreted iron-clad, at-
tacked our works .... I determined to make a slight reconnoissance at
night (to feel the enemy and add to the confidence of the garrison), and
ordered a party .... of 150 men .... under Maj. Ryan of Nelson's
South Carolina Battalion, to push forward, drive in the enemy's pickets,
and feel its way till it encountered a heavy supporting force .... Maj.
Ryan pushed the pickets and first reserve back upon a reserve brigade, in
such disorder that the latter tired upon their retreating companions, in-
flicting a heavy loss I established rifle-pits some 200 yards outside

the works (the nearest practicable point) , and made such dispositions for
holding the post against assault (by assigning each command to its particu-
lar position) as were necessary. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the
bombardment was kept up from 10 to 5 daily .... about 300 shots per
day. [He then says the enemy erected batteries during those days under
cover of the sand hills, and unmasked them; but all were out of range of
Wagner's guns. — D. E.]

On Saturday, the ISth, at 8.15 a.m., the enemy having discharged his
land batteries, brought up to their support his entire fleet .... with this
immense circle of fire, by land and sea, he poured for eleven hours, Avith-
out cessation or intermission, a storm of shot and shell upon Fort Wagner,
which is perhaps unequalled in history .... [He then estimates that
" 9,000 shot and shell" Mere fired that day by the enemy. — D. E.]

The garrison consisted of the Charleston Battalion (Lieut.-Col.
Gaillard), whose position extended from the sally port, in Light-House
Inlet Creek [He really meant Vincent's Creek. — D. E.], at the right, to
the left until it rested on Col. jNIcKethan's regiment, the Fifty-first North
Carolina. This regiment's line extended to the gun-chamber opposite the
bomb-proof door, at which point, and extending along the face of the
work, to the left of the sally port next to Fort Gregg, the Thirty-flrst
North Carolina (Lieut.-Col. Knight) occupied the work. These positions
for the infantry were verified by frequent inspections, and the several
commands were required to sleep in position ; and each man was instructed
as to the exact position he should occupy and which in any moment of
confusion, he would be required to gain and hold. In addition to this, a

330 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [July '63.

sraall portion of the Thirty-first North Carolina were held as a reserve
on the parade ground, and a part occupied the parapet just to the right of
the sail)' port.

On the outside of the fort, two companies of the Charleston Battalion
held the sand hills along the beach, their face extending from the sally
port to the sea beach.

The artillerists occupied the several gun chambers ; and two light field-
pieces were placed in battery, outside the fort on the traverse, near the
sally port. The artillery command consisted of Capts. Tatum's and Adams'
First South Carolina Infantry, Buckner's and Dixon's Sixty-third Georgia
Heavy Artillery, and Capt. DuPass, commanding Light Artillery, all under
the general command of Lieut. -Col. Simpkins, Chief of Artillery.

" The infantry except the Charleston Battalion, and the artillery except
the gun detachments, were placed, shortly after the shelling commenced,
under cover of the bomb-proofs. The first-named battalion, with heroic
intrepidity never surpassed, animated by the splendid example of their
field officers, Lieut. -Col. Gaillard and Maj. Ramsay, had no protection except

such as the parapet attbrded

__. ..^.^ them, yet maintained their posi-

^==^2iil~: - "c-^^^^Si-j^ tion without flinching the entire

^S; "" The 10-inch gun was fired at

^ ^^ ^ intervals of ten or fifteen min-

^si/f^: ' -^ utes affainst the iron-clads, and

^^^1"f*__ '; B the heavy guns of the land face

iSlf^**"' Is:- " were fired whenever the working

parties or cannoneers of the en-
emy on the land showed them-
selves within range. The mortar,
in charge of Capt. Tatum, was
2 fired every half hour. The casu-

^ _ CO-Zj^ -^ alties during the day, from the

~^ , ^ bombardment, did not exceed

"S?"^' >i\A ,0*''V --/* eight killed and twentv wounded.

^'-■•''-'^ \^^\^U"M I. -^,.^ .w. .«*' \KhQVi^ 10 A.M., th^ flag hal-

BEACON HOUSE, MORRIS ISLAND, S.C. liards were cut, and the Confed-
erate flag blew over into the
fort. Instantly Maj. Ramsay of the Charleston Battalion, Lieut. Rudick of
the Sixty-third Georgia Heavy Artillery, Sergt. Shelton and Private Flynn
of the Charleston Battalion sprang forAvard and replaced the flag upon the
ramparts, while at the same time Capt. Barnwell of the Engineers dashed
out, seized a battle flag and erected it by the side of the garrison flag.
This flag was subsequently shot away and replaced by Private G. Gilliland
of the Charleston Battalion.

As night approached, the increased severity of the bombardment
plainly indicated that an assault would be made, and orders were issued to
prepare to man the ramparts. At 7.45 p.m., the lines of the enemy were seen
advancing, and the bombardment slackened to an occasional shell .... As
the enemy advanced, they were met by a shower of grape and canister from
our guns and a terrible fire of musketry from the Charleston Battalion and
from the Fifty-first North Carolina. These two commands gallantly main-
tained their position and drove the enemy back quickly from their front,
Avith immense slaughter.

In the meantime, on the left of the work, the Thirty-first North
Carolina could not be induced to occupy their position, and ingloriously
deserted the ramparts, when, no resistance being off'ered at this point, the
advance of the enemy, pushing forward, entered the ditch, and ascended
the work at the extreme left salient of the land face and occupied it. I at
once directed Lieut. -Col. Gaillard to keep up a severe enfilading fire to his
left and directed the field-pieces on the left of the fort, outside the sally
port, to direct their fire to the right so as to sweep the ditch and exterior
slope of that part of the work thus occupied, and thus at the same time
prevent the enemy from being supported at that point and cut oft' all hope

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of his escape. The main body of the enemy, after a brief attempt to pass
over the field of fire, retreated under the fire of our artillery aud the shells
of Fort Sumter, and must have suffered heavily as long as they were -within
range of our guns. Col. Harris of the Engineers, to whose skill I am much
indebted .... placed a howitzer on the right of the fort, outside the beach,
and co-operated with the guns on the left. Thinking it advisable to dis-
lodge the enemy at once, before they had time to communicate their tem-
porary success, I called for volunteers to dislodge them. This call was
promptly met by Maj. McDonald of the Fifty-first North Carolina and Capt.
Ryan of the Charleston Battalion. I selected Capt. Ryan's company, and
directed them to charge the enemy in the salient. This work they advanced
to with great spirit; but, unfortunately, Capt. Ryan was killed at the
moment of advance, and his men hesitated, and the opportunity was lost.
Whenever the enemy showed themselves, a sharp fire Avas kept upon them
by the Fifty-first North Carolina ; aud after considerable injury thus inflicted,
a party of the Thirty-second Georgia having been sent along the parapet to
the left aud on the top of the magazine to approach their rear, they
surrendered.

In front of the fort, the scene of carnage is indescribable. The
repulse was overwhelming, and the loss of the enemy I estimate at 2,000
killed, wounded and missing. Our loss I estimate at 50 killed and 150
wounded, but will forward an exact return. The assailants consisted of
troops from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Ohio and New
York, and the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts negro regiment (under Col. Shaw,
who was killed), under the command of Brig. -Gen. Strong. The supports
Avere commanded by Brig.-Gen. Putnam .... In conclusion, whilst I feel
it my duty to mention the disgraceful conduct of the Thirty-first North
Carolina, I am proud to bear testimony to the efficiency and gallantry of the
other troops .... I have the honor to be ... .

WiLLi.\M B Taliaferro,

Br if I. -Gen.

[Confederate letter, from Fort Sumter, 20 July 18('>3.]

.... When the enemy had reached the commencement of the open
plain in front of and entirely commanded by the battery [Wagner], the
First Brigade, under Gen. Strong, being formed in two columns, made a
dashing charge for our works. They reached the battery, but were re-
pulsed and driven back in confusion. Immediately, the Second Brigade,
under Col. Putnam, moved to the assault, and reached and took possession
of the main part of our works ; but the ditch in front, filled with dead and
dying, and the scattered dead and wounded across the whole plain, told how
dearly they had paid for it. The enemy kept possession of the portion they
had taken for three-quarters of an hour, were there in force even after all
the rest of their comrades had retreated, and. but for a gallant charge of a
handful of men of the Charleston Battalion, led by Gen.^Taliaferro m per-
son, they would well-nigh have taken our works" .... If the enemy had
been supported, I believe the battery would have fallen. ... I visited the
battery yesterday .... one pile of negroes numbered thirty .... whites
and blacks were killed on top of our breastwoi'ks as well as inside ....
The negroes fought gallantly and were headed by as brave a Colonel as ever
lived. He mounted the works sword in hand .... the negroes were as
fine looking a set as I ever saw — large, strong, muscular fellows.

The Avriter then says of the flag of truce sent out by the Yankees,
that Gen. Hagood declined the offer to bury, saying we would attend
to that. He then says that by mutual consent there was no firing, and
the pickets and burial parties commingled more or less during the day.

[Extracts from private letter of Gen. Taliaferro.]

It is hardly possible to describe the effect of the semi-circle of fire
.... which unceasingly for nearly twelve hours rained destructive missiles
upon our devoted work; but, fortunately, during that unexampled bombard-

'332 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [-/»/;/ '63.

ment only 8 were killed and 20 wounded .... I had taken the precaution
to train the men to form at a si,i^nal along the faces of the fort .... and
every man knew his particular spot .... I had also taken the precaution
to leave some field guns and 8-inch shell guns covered with (buried under)
sand bags to protect them from inevitable destruction. These were ex-
humed as soon as the fire of the ships materially slackened, and they were
ready for use before the assault was made. To these measures of fortunate
forethought I attribute very much of oar success in repelling the assault.

When the bombardment had nearly ceased, which Avas, I think, not
long before eight o'clock, I ordered the troops to their several positions,
knowing that "the lull in fire portended an assault; and indeed the dark
masses of the advancing columns coiild be indistinctly seen in the distance.
.... One regiment, however, I am pained to say, had become to much ex-
tent demoralized, and the greater part could not be forced from the shelter
of the traverses andt)omb-proofs. Thesemen were to take position at ....
the salient next the sea shore, and hence it Avas really unoccupied, and there
was little or no resistance at that point

I kneAV the topography of the island immediately in my front better
than you did. I knew that Vincent's Creek made up from the marsh on
your [the Federal] left and Avould intercept the left of your line, causing it
to oblique to the right .... and produce confusion and perhaps delay . .
. . I have always thought my surmise correct, and certainly thought I dis-
covered it at the time" Acting on this belief .... I hastened along the
line and prohibited all firing, as far as it was possible for the officers to
control it — a thing difficult to do, even with veteran troops — until after
that point (the point of obliquing and confusion) was reached; and I di-
rected Col. Gaillard, commanding the Charleston men, to deliver no direct
fire, but to fire obliquely to his left when the proper time arrived. He
occupied the extreme rig"ht (next Vincent's Creek). The guns which had
been .... exhumed Avere made ready for service ; and although the heavy
guns had all been dismounted or rendered unserviceable and generally
knocked to pieces by the ships' and land batteries, we Avere, nevertheless,
in a much better condition to receive your terrible assault than .... could
reasonably have been expected ....

You are correct in supposing that every eflbrt was made .... to
depress the pieces .... sometimes to the extent of taking the piece and
firing it myself to teach the proper depression. The light guns, Avhich you
had every reason to suppose had been destroyed, played a very important
part and, I have ahvays thought, a very unexpected one to you, in stagger-
ing your advance. My fire .... Avas reserved till you had reached Vincent's
Creek .... and had become confused .... and then it was delivered
from cannon and small arms Avith all the rapidity Ave were capable of. It
was a moment of intense excitement, suspense and responsibility. It was
aAvful to look upon — the surging mass of assailants Avhich rushed like a
torrent to overAvhelm us; and I feared that the mere force of momentum,
independent of the gallantry Avhich characterized you, would overcome the
obstacles AA-hich our ditch, nearly filled up, and the exterior slope of our
work, crushed doAvn to an easy angle by the terrible poAver of your shot and
shell, presented to your approach.

The onset Avas furious and brave. Although the odds were greatly in
your favor, so far as numbers Avere concerned, it required nerve, enthusiasm
and discipline to face the iron and leaden storm which met you. But you
met it ; and although forced to recoil before it, you neA-ertheless deserve
full meed of praise for the heroic effort ....

The account you have heard of the assaulting force penetrating the
work and holding a part of it for hours is true ; but I do not think they
held the bastion ionger than tAvo hours. It is certain they gave me great
trouble to dislodge them, and they fought with a desperation Avhich seemed
to proceed from an idea that Ave Avould sIioav them no quarter .... In the
gun chambers Avhich they held they were as well protected as Ave were, and
they kept up a steady and most determined fire upon the only approach to
their position. I organized a party to storm their stronghold; but it Avas
driven back Avith the loss of Capt. Ryan, who commanded it, and several

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men. After this Ave directed our attention to keeping them in until tliey
would surrender. Parties were organized and sent along the traverses, and
a fire opened on them from the tops of the traverses and bomb-proofs.
They at last surrendered.

.... The carnage was frightful. I have never seen so many dead in
the same space. My loss was 50 killed, including some valuable officers,
and 150 wounded, including those killed and wounded during the bombard-
ment .... I went to Charleston on the morning of the 19th .... leaving
Gen. Hagood in charge .... Gen. Hagood, with the Thirty-second Georgia.
Col. Harrison had been sent from Charleston to reinforce me, but did not
arrive until some time after the assault had been repulsed. His men, how-
ever, rendered much service in attacking and causing the surrender of those
who held the angle of the work.

The following extract from the Philadelphia Weekly Times of
11th Nov. 1882, is from the pen of Gen. W. B. Taliaferro (Con-
federate) : —

The garrison was about 1,700 men ; the earth-Avork solidly constructed,
with a heavy parapet and deep, dry ditch; embrasures revetted with pal-
metto logs and turf, and the magazines and bomb-proofs covered with ten
feet of sand. There was a long row of low, wooden buildings on the west
side of the fort, for officers' and men's quarters, and the guns were properly
traversed. [To guard against surprise he says they dug rifle-pits, at night,
200 yards in advance of the fort, and established pickets on both sides of
the island.] These pits were detached sinks, with the sand thrown in front,
and traversed on the side next the ships, and extended across the island,
and held three or four men each. [Gen. Taliaferro assumed command the
13th.]

On the night of the Uth, to protect and also inspire the working
parties, a sortie, with 150 men under Maj. Rion of the Nelson Battalion,
was made, and the Federal positions .... ascertained.

[Gen. Taliaferro mentions the council of war held at Charleston, the
prime question being, " Shall we drive the Yankees from Morris Island?"
which was decided negatively, a policy of defence and retardation being
adopted. — I). E.]

It was a novel and curious spectacle to witness these monsters [the
monitors] come into action. Like huge water dogs, their black sides glis-
tening in the sun, and showing their lines above water, they would apparently
swim without eflbrt into range, then seem to dive under water, showing only
their horrid heads, represented by their turrets, above the sea, and then
opening their red mouths, bark deep-toned defiance at their enemies. Nothing
could be seen but the drum-like black objects that, like buoys, rested on the
water, apparently anchored at the bottom ; but they would then by some
unseen and mysterious power guiding them from the depths below, shift
their positions and derange the range of the guns trained upon them. Their
ricochet shots were admirable. Striking the sea they would skip along,
making what the boys call " ducks and drakes," and then roll into the fort,
or bound clear over the work and explode in the salt marsh clear beyond.
On one occasion, one of these shells, striking a shoal of mullets, hurled some
of them into the fort, the men who fired that gun becoming unconscious
rebels by giving aid and comfort to the enemy ; and thus, although belonging
to an iron-clad fleet, debarred themselves literally from taking an iron-clad
oath

On the morning of the 14th, Capt. Waring was shot through the body
by a stray musket ball, and expired almost instantly. The nearest Federal

was three-quarters of a mile away For fear that communications

with the city and the mainland, which was had by steamboat at night to
Cumming's Point, should be interrupted, rations and ordnance stores had
been accumulated ; but there was trouble about water. Some was sent from
Charleston, and wells had been dug in the sand inside and outside of the
fort ; but it was not good. Sand bags had been provided, and trenching
tools supplied sufficient for any supposed requirement.

334 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Juhj'63.

[He theu goes on to say that he did not, as reported, have the key to
the Federal signal code prior to tlie assault, but says he afterward obtained
it and read the signals Avith ease. He then refers again to the attack itself
and quotes the language of Chaplain Densmore, of a Northern regiment, at
its reunion] : " Words cannot depict the thunder, the smoke, the lifted sand,
and the general havoc which characterized that hot summer day. What a
storm of iron fell on that island ! The roar of the guns was incessant. How
the shots plowed the sand banks and the marshes ; how the splinters flew
from the Beacon House; how the whole island smoked like a furnace and
trembled as from an earthquake 1 "

If that was true outside of Wagner, it is easy to conceive how intensi-
fied the situation inside its narrow limits, toward which every hostile gun
was pointed. The sand came down in avalanches; huge, vertical shells,
and those rolled over by the ricochet shots from the ships, buried them-
selves and then exploded, rending the earth and forming great craters, out
of which the sand and iron fragments flew high in air. It was now a fierce
sirocco, freighted with iron as Veil as sand. The sand flew over from the
seashore, from the glacis, from the exterior slope, from the parapet, as it
was ploAved up and lifted and driven by resistless force, now in spray, now
almost in waves, over into the work, the men sometimes half buried by the'
moving mass.

Our chief anxiety Avas about the magazines. The profile of the fort
miftht be destroyed, the ditch filled up, the traverses and the bomb-proof
barracks knocked out of shape, and the protecting banks of sand Avould
still afl'ord them shelter : but if the coverings of the magazines Avere blown
aAvay and they become exposed, the explosion that Avonld ensue Avould lift
fort and garrison into the air and annihilate all in general chaos. The
magazines" Avere carefully watched and their condition frequently reported.
" . . . . The Avant of water was felt ; but now again, unconsciously, the
enemy came to the assistance of the garrison : for water was actually
scooped from the craters made by the shells. Several men were killecf by
concussion alone. Capt. TAviggs, a stafl" officer, was seen to fall, and was
apparently dead Avithout a scratch. He was, however, reanimated by the
use of strong restoratives.

Coneeruiug the introduction to the first monitor, in the bom-
bardment of Fort Wagner, Col. Olmstead (Confederate) says : —

I well remember the approach of the first monitor. How deliberate
its movements; hoAv insignificant its appearance! the deck almost level
Avith the water, and the liftle black turret giving small promise of its hidden
poAver for attack. My curiosity about the vessel Avas great, but Avas soon
to be satisfied without stint. There Avas a slow, revolving motion of the
turret, a cloud of smoke, a deafening roar: and then, with the noise and
rush of an express train, the huge fifteen-inch shell, visible at every point
of its trajectory, passed overhead and burst far in our rear. The next
exploded in the parapet. The introduction was complete.

AFTER WAGNEE.

The Historian of the One Hundredth XeAv York says: "The
casualties .... changed the command. Gens. Seymour and
Strons; .... wounded and unfit for duty, and Gen. Terry placed
in command on Morris Island; and Gen. Vogdes, who previously
had command at Folly Island, was now placed in command of
Strong's brigade ; and Col. DaA'is, One Hundred and Fourth Penn-
syh'ania, assigned to Folly Island.

Beauregard giA-es the losses as 3,000 on the Federal side, and
his loss at llA during the assault and bombardment of same day.
He says, "We buried 800 bodies in front of Wagner next morning."

July '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 335

The Century's War Book, "Battles aud Leaders," gives the
following-: "The two assaulting brigades, of 5,000 men, had —
killed, -Hd ; wounded, 880 ; captured or missing, 389 : total, 1,515 ;
while the other side lost a total of 174."

] 9 July : Now^ that the account of the fight is completed and
the night has passed, we find ourselves up betimes ; and every man
able to stand is gazing Wagner-ward, as if entranced, and each, uo
doubt, wondering if the night before was a hallucination or a reality.
The dead, the w^ounded and the dying, and the busy scenes going on
before our eyes, soon brought us to a realizing sense of stern reality.
Such is War. The iron-clads lay calmly at their anchors ; the sun
shone serenely ; the waves of the sea broke monotonously upon a
smooth and peaceful shore. But, oh, the horrors of last night!
We must up and at it, however. There 's much to do. The dead to be
buried, the wounded to be cared for and sent away to the General
Hospitals at Hilton Head and Beaufort, Avhere they can receive
better care than can possibly be given them on Morris Island. And
amid all this work it must not be lost sight of by the reader that a
bristling front must be kept up. Men must work also at prepara-
tions against a possible attack. Though weakened numerically, we
must not let that fact be too apparent to our foe, and he attack us
on that basis. He too may have been weakened ; but we have our
doubts as to whether he has been weakened to any alarming extent.

Here are several items of the 19th. It was Sunday, and the
incidents of the day only tended to make the day all the more solemn.
Dahlgren says in his book that the navy sent a flag of truce by

BAR5H0T. CHAIAI SHOT.

Lieut. Preston and Surg. Duvall, to ask for the wounded or to ask
privilege of sending medical assistance; both of which offers the
enemy declined, saying they would bury the dead and care for the
wounded.

Band Master lugalls' (at Hilton Head) diary says: "Two
steamers loaded with wounded arrived here tonight." The wounding
of Gens. Strong and Seymour aud Col. Jackson, and the non-
appearance of Lieut. -Col. Bedel (we didn't know where he was for
about three days), caused changes in the commands. Maj. Plimpton
was placed in temporary command of the First Brigade, with Lieut.
Dow of our regiment as Acting Assistant Adjutant-General. Our
regiment was called on to furnish a burial detail, and Lieut. Morrill
went in charge of it. A diary says: "Went up with flag of truce,
and got permission to bury a part of the dead, and obtained an
armistice for 24 hours."

336 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJuUj '63.

Gen. Taliaferro was relieved in the morning from the command
of Fort Wagner (and Morris Island forces) by Gen. Hagood, Gen.
Taliaferro's tour of duty having expired.

One of our hospital nurses says : "I worked all night last night
dressing wounds." We heard the Forty-eighth New York had only
four officers for duty, and the Sixth Connecticut was not much better
off.

The Neiu York Herald of 29 July said a Confederate report
was that they buried 600 of our dead and had 276 prisoners.

FORT WAGNER VS. FORT SAUNDERS.

Pollard's (Confederate) "Third Year of War" says: "The
Confederate loss at Fort Saunders, out of 18 regiments, was 129
killed, 458 wounded and 813 taken prisoners; while the Union loss
at Fort Wagner was 1,515 out of 10 regiments." (The engagement
at Fort Saunders occurred Sunday, 29 Nov. 1863, at 2 a.m.)

WAGNER ASSAULT ITEMS.

The New Yoi'k Herald of 31 July 1863 says: "We learn that
of the 264. wounded prisoners in the hands of the rebels, taken at
Morris Island, 51 have died in hospital, and 108 are too badly
wounded to be removed. There have been many amputations, and
quite a number remaining are known to be mortally wounded."

The Charleston Mercury of Monday, 20 July, has the follow-
ing : —

When the enemy had reached a point about GO yards distant, our
infantry .... poured a galling lire into the moving masses .... the
Yankees, nevertlieless, in considerable numbers, succeeded in gaining the
trench, and began to clamber up the sides of the battery .... Lieut. Wales
of Blake Battery .... with tAvo brass howitzers .... swept the trench
.... the second assault was still more desperate than the first, and was
met and repelled in the same gallant style by our brave troops : Georgians,
North Carolinians and sons of our own city, who stood shoulder to shoulder
in the fight. On the center of our lines, a small body of the enemy succeeded
in gaining a lodgment in a salient, the gun of which had been disabled. They
maintained their position for an hour or two.

The Charleston Cotirier of 23 July 1863 says : —
Rumors are rife that a regiment or a large portion of a regiment from
North Carolina behaved very badly, went into the fight reluctantly and did
nothing in the fight but kill and wound some of our own men .... Let us
have the facts ....

The Thirty-first North Carolina, in response to invitation to
clear its record of 18 July, forwarded a letter to the editor of the
Charleston CoKrier, dated Sullivan's Island, 23 July (published 25th),
saying the men were on the parapet on the day in question. All of
regiment except two companies at Gregg. The letter was signed by
Adjt. E. K. Bryan, and North Carolina papers were requested to
copy.

It appears that a definite truce for burial of the dead was not
reached till Tuesday (the charge was on Saturday night) . The New
York Herald of the 27th says: "Early Tuesday morning, burial

July '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 337

parties, by permission of the enemy, went clown to bury our dead
outside the rebel works. The bodies had to be interred uneoffiued,
without being identified ; but such are the fortunes of war."

The work occupied nearly the same site as an earthwork built
by Col. Thomas M. Wagner for a small sea battery ; indeed, the
Wagner of July 1863 was composed in part of the former work.

From a Confederate source : " Strange as it may seem, the fol-
lowing are officially reported as captured by the Abolitionists on that
eventful night: Lieut. James Campbell (Co. F), Private Thomas
Phelan (Co. B) and John Crowell (Co. B), all of the Charleston
Battalion; Corp. Wm. Garrett, Co. E, Thirty-first North Carolina;
Private James Braugham, Co. H, First South Carolina Infantry and
Private Charles Peterson, Co. K, Sixty-third Greorgia Infantry.

19 July: Gen. Beauregard (Confederate) wrote to Gen. Ripley
concerning flag of truce as follows: "Should they ask permission
to bury their dead, it is my wish you should not allow the enemy to
approach our works {I. e., Wagner), but the bodies be sent to their
lines. I think it well to propose a parole of wounded prisoners."

20 July ft'hief Elngineer Echols (Confederate) to Chief Engineer
Harris] : "Capt. Gray has taken down 50 10-iuch shells with water-
proof caps, for planting in front of Battery Wagner tonight. There
are no Rains' torpedoes to be had. These shells will answer the
purpose, being arranged with the same caps as Rains'." These were
evidently to replace those exploded on the IHth.

At a little before noon we were ordered out on the beach;
and about the same time our monitors opened on Wagner, and
these were soon joined by the shore batteries. AVe remained on
the beach till night, when we were put on picket to the extreme
front, where we remained till next morning, being shelled at fre-
quent intervals, just to keep us from getting too sleepy.
General Ordtr No. 10, \ Department of the South.

Second Series. ) Headquarters in the Field,

Morris Island, 20 July 18G3.

No officer or soldier of this command will in any manner interfere with
the man on the look-out or be allowed to handle Ms glass. Any one violating
this order will be reported to these Headquarters.
Edw. W. SunTH, Q. A. Gillmore,

Assistaiit Adjutant-General . Brig.-Gen. Commanding .

21 July : There were two flags of truce today. One was to get
the body of an officer killed on the 10th. The Sixth Connecticut was
sent to Hilton Head, and the Fourth New Hampshire moved over to
Morris from Folly Island. Gen. Terry in command of the forces on
Morris Island. The land batteries and Wagner were practically silent
during the da}', but the navy shelled Wagner considerably. We re-
ceived an order to select two officers and six men to go North after
drafted men (see 22d). We changed camp-ground a little and for
the better. The firing on both sides continued.

22 July : The call for a detail to go North created considerable
talk ; and there were several phases which the matter developed.
First, we were reminded forcibly by it that the draft was about to

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[,/»/// '63.

begin — a very important matter and most decidedly a war measure.
Sorry were we that volunteers did not come forward in sufficient
numbers ; but, on the other hand, we did not object to forcing them
to the front by draft if they would not otherwise come. Second,
who were the persons to be selected, and will they have to go armed
to the teeth and be obliged to force the drafted men to the front by
holding a cocked revolver under each man's ear ; and if so got to the

PLAN OF PORT JOHNSON.

front, what will such a man be good for, and so on ? The question
nearest to our hearts as individuals was, "I wonder if the lot will fall
on me to go North ; and if not, upon whom? The 22d developed the
lucky ones, and preference was given largely to those slightly wounded.
The detail (all regiments sent a detail) comprised the following :
Col. John H. Jackson, Capt. R. F. Clark of Co. A, Sergt. D. Eldredge
of Co. K (the writer), Sergt. Chas. S. Hazen of Co. E, Sergt. John

Jul;/ '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 330

H. Hitchcock of Co. I, Corpl. L. N. Jackman of Co. F, Private
Woodbury Berry of Co. B (Regtl. Farrier and Colonel's Orderly),
Private Geo. F. Lord of Co. B (Adjutant's Clerk) . Their duties and
experiences on detached service will be treated separately.

We were paid on the 22(1 for May and June. Lieut. Place's
resignation accepted. We were short of officers ; and the two to go
North and Lieut. Place's resignation took three more away. Acting
Adjt. Copp still remained sick, and Lieut. Dow was Acting Adjutant.
First Sergt. Lamprey of B, and Sergt. Hazen of E, were that day
(prior to the detail to go North) ordered to act as 2d lieutenants.

On that day the first authentic news reached us that Lieut. -Col.
Bedel was a prisoner and at Charleston. He had been variously
reported as having been wounded and sent to Hilton Head, as killed
and left on the field, etc.

A letter of the 22d, written to Gov. Berry by Col. Jackson, says
our loss on the 10th was 41 killed and wounded, and on the 18th
nearly as many.

Gillmore meant to stay. He asked the navy for two Whitworth
guns.

Here is an important fact, which should not be overlooked :
Gen. Gillmore sent the conscript detail North wholly without orders
to do so. He saw by the papers that other regiments (North) were
doing it, and assumed that the order for Department of the South
had been delayed. He was correct.

23 July : The conscript detail left Morris Island, gomg out on
the little Steamer Flora, and from it transferred to the Arago, which
arrived off the island a little past noon. The command of the regi-
ment then devolved on Capt. Kandlett, his only senior of our regi-
ment on the island being Maj. Plimpton, and he was Acting Assistant
Inspector-General. Capt. Allen started on a 20 days' leave, and
Dr. Kimball was sent to Beaufort for temporary dutj^ in hospital
there, thus further depleting our list of officers present for duty.

As an incident (with a moral attached) , the writer whispers in
the reader's off ear at this point that he was obliged today by the
exigencies of the service to take his only shirt present for duty and
launder it, pending his departure North, and to order it on duty
again before the lingering moisture of the laundryman had departed :
because, forsooth, the Arago arrived all too soon. This is strictly
confidential.

It rained a little during the day, and there was but little firing.
Each side was probably getting into shape to renew the exchange of
iron. The gunboat Dai CJiing arrived from the North. At night
we furnished a considerable detail for post guard, and the rest of
the regiment (a few officers and about 240 men) were sent out on
picket.

Gey. Gillmore sent message to Washington the 23d as follows :
" My Medical Director in the Field reports an aggregate loss in killed
,and wounded, in ovr hands, of 635. I judge there are 350 missing.
The losses cover the three actions of the 10th, 11th and l<sth insts."
This proved very erroneous as to numbers.

340 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJvhj '63.

24 July : We were not relieved very early in the clay ; and as a
result we came back to camp rather cross. A flag of truce by Fed-
eral Steamer Cosmopolitcm and the rebel Steamer AUcp, resulting in
an exchange of prisoners. A Confederate account of it saj's that
about noon the Alice came down, flying a hospital flag and a flag of
truce, to meet the Cosmopolitan. That while the exchange was going
on, the relief affoixled to Wagner by the consequent cessation of the
bombardment was of great value. That during that time Wagner
was extensively repaired. He says that one shell had carried away
the air flue of the magazine, and the exploding shell had thrown its
light into the magazine itself, and the men on duty in it had come
out without the least hesitation. He further says that the enemy's
(Federal) dead from the assaults of the 11th and 18th were buried
in front of Wagner's moat, and their own dead buried back of and
near to the fort. He says further that Wagner had only one gun —
a 10-inch Columbiad, located just over the sally port — to fight the
monitors with, and that even that was dismounted, disabled and
repaired several times during the siege [his letter bears date 24
July. — D. E.] Early in the siege the Federal signal code was
captured by them on a signal officer, near Georgetown, S. C, and
the key obtained by a Confederate prisoner in the garb of a Yankee,
who was a fellow-prisoner. [This capture of our code is denied. —
D. E.] On the 18th, the following message from Gillmore to Dahl-
gren was read by them : "• Continue the bombardment throughout the
day. At sunset redouble it. The assault will commence at seven."
The garrison of Wagner on the 22d was 1,500, and on the 24th
(the date of his letter) the bombardment was unusually severe, and
particularly so as their 10-inch Columbiad was useless during the
entire day. The firing was heavy, as stated by the Confederate ;
for a diary says: "Five monitors and the Ironsides opened on
Fort Wagner at sunrise; and at 10 a.m. a terrible bombai'dment
is going on."

The exchange (of about 105 all told) occupied the major part of
the afternoon ; and soon after its conclusion the firing began again.

At night Lieut. Wadsworth went up one of the creeks west of
the islands with a detail, in boats, and got fired at, the bullets flying
thickly over and into our camp. No damage.

A flag of truce of 24 July 1863, covering an exchange of
prisoners, was in charge of the following Confederate officers: Col.
Edw. C. Anderson, Maj. J. Motte Middleton, Capt. Wm. H. Wagner.

25 July : The rebels kept up a slow fire all last night. Our
regiment was turned out at 2 a.m., expecting an attack, and remained
in line till daylight. But little firing during the day. The Passaic
arrived. A 200-pounder Parrott was mounted at night. The
details were heavy, — first 60, then 150, then 125, — taking every-
body and everything, corporals and sergeants. The whole number
present is 288 for duty, and 180 M^ho ai-e marked "sick." Where
is the regiment that left Concord a thousand strong?

The Sanitary Commission gave us beef tea, and we sent some of
it out to the details, who were hard at work mounting mortars and
other playthings.

July '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 341

Lawrence of A (on detail) was killed at night, and several were
wounded.

26 July : We buried poor Lawrence. The day was pleasant,
but very warm. The two Whitworths, requested by Gillmore, were
sent ashore by Dahlgren, in charge of Capt. Parker of the navy and
a detail of seamen. An order of the 26th reveals to what we then
belonged. Matters had been a little mixed and uncertain since the
18th. By command of the Brigadier-General Commanding, Israel
Vogdes, the First Brigade was directed to form on the beach at 2.45
A.M. daily thereafter, facing inland and in the following order:
(Right) Sixth Connecticut, Fourth New Hampshire, 'J'hird New
Hampshire, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Ninth Maine (Left).

This was a very pleasant arrangement, because night and day
were getting to be all the same to us. The regiment went on picket
again at night. Gen. A. H. Colquitt, commanding the rebel forces
on the island, reported his force at 1,000 men.

27 July : On the outposts (front) all day, and relieved at dark
by the One Hundredth New York. The firing by the rebels during
the day did n't do much damage. Another flag of truce.

28 July : No rest for us. Had to send 60 men on detail early
in the morning ; and at 1 0 the remainder of the regiment was called
for. As a compensating measure for all this work, we drew rations
of "dew-drops."

Several of our men, left at St. Helena on the 4th inst., arrived.
The camp was ordered to be moved to a spot nearer the beach, and
the work began, B, I and F accomplishing their part.

A diar}^ says : "Still putting up batteries nearer and nearer the
rebs." At night an engineering party, while placing abbatis in front
of the Second Parallel, was heavily shelled and then attacked by the
rebels, who came out from Wagner with 4 field pieces. Several
horses were killed ; and those attached to 23 wagons ran away,
adding to the confusion.

Gen. Terry, in command of the Post (?".?., all the forces on
Morris Island) , ordered that all regiments be inspected every third
day, and fresh meat rations be issued three times per week.

A surgeon's report of the day shows the following officers sick,
and presumably all in camp : Lieut. Houghton (A) , Capt. Jackson
(B), Lieut. Copp (B, and Acting Adjutant), Lieut. Stearns (C),
Lieut. Ackerman (D), Lieut. Wadsworth (F), Capt. Emmons (G),
Lieut. Morrill (H), Capt. Handerson (K). The report was by Dr.
Buzzell, with J. M. Haines (B), Clerk. The Weehairken and the
Connemaugh were sent from Morris to Warsaw Sound, a rebel de-
serter having reported a proposed attack on the XaJiant at that place.

We were selected, with two other regiments, for special duty at
the extreme front, each regiment to go on once in three days.
Gillmore's Headquarters and the front were connected by telegraph.
A large magazine was built near the center of our camp-ground.
Only 250 men for duty.

29 July: Tried to finish moving camp; but when A, C and E
had got moved, we were all ordered out for inspection. Mail. The

342 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lJuhj'63.

bombardment still going on, but very faintly, as the Ironsides and
one monitor only were firing. Gillmore thinks the navy broke in
the bomb-proof of Wagner today.

30 July : Lieut. Ackerman of D has resigned and gone home.
Lieut. Jonah Libby, Jr., has returned from leave. The Baud has
arrived from Hilton Head, and will locate at extreme south end of
island, near Gen. Gillmore's Headquarters and the various store-
houses and wharf. We shall soon get some music. The regiment
again at the front on duty.

31 July: Not much going on. Had dress parade at 6 p.m. on
beach. Thermometer 120°. Wagner was shelled heavily all day,
but showed no signs of weakening. The Sixth Connecticut was sent
from Morris to Hilton Head.

SUPPLEIVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 216 (14th) provided that all able-bodied soldiers,
from 18 to 45 years, who have served not less than nine months,
have been honorably discharged, and can pass examination, may be
enlisted in any regiment they choose, new or old. A regiment, bat-
talion or company shall bear the name "Veteran" only when at
least one-half of its members at time of muster are " veteran volun-
teers."

General Order 222 (16th) increased the reward for the arrest of
deserters, from five, to ten dollars.

General Order 236 (28th) created a cavalry bureau.

General Order 2.52 (31st) provided for " retaliatiou in kind."
The order was really a proclamation by the President, directing that
for every soldier of the United States killed in violation of the laws
of war, a rebel soldier shall be executed ; and for every one enslaved
by the enemy, or sold into slavery, a rebel soldier shall be placed at
hard labor on the public Avorks, aud continued at such hard labor
until the other shall be released and receive the treatment due to
a prisoner of war. (This was probably issued in consequence of the
reports following the charge on Wagner, that the colored men of the
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts were not treated as prisoners of war.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
General Order 60 of the 8th authorized the following rations to
be issued to negro women and to negro men who are not able to
work and not in government employ : Hard bread, at present rate,
in lieu of flour; to each 100 rations, 10 pounds hominy, 4 pounds
soap, 5 pounds salt, 2 quarts molasses ; tea, sugar and bacon, at
the usual rates, once a week. Negro families : An additional ration
for every three children below 14 years of age. Negroes employed
in the army : the usual army ration.

Jnhj '6S.2 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 343

Gen. Gillmore appears to have desired to issue two separate
and distinct sets of orders during this month — one on shore, and
the other on board the 3Ianj Benton, both " in the field " ; his object
apparent!}' being to keep two quasi headquarters. There has no evi-
dence come to the writer that the experiment continued beyond July
1863.

General Order 1, second series, of 13th, relieved 1st Lieut.
Guy V. Henry, First U. S. Artillery, as Acting Chief of Artillery —
his company having been ordered to the field. (He was made
Colonel of the Fortieth Massachusetts.)

General Order 2, second series, of loth, directed the Provost
Marshal General to establish communication, by lines of couriers,
between the south end of Folly Island and the front of our lines on
Morris Island. Four trips a day for mails alone. Stations: Gill-
more's Headquarters, at Light-House Inlet, at Seymour's Head-
quarters, at Vogdes' Headquarters (north end Folly), and one at
south end of Folly Island. One enlisted man to be at each station
to distribute the mail.

General Order 4, second series, of loth, directed all the troops
on Morris Island to be encamped in brigades ; sinks to be dug, etc.
Every absentee to be reported. Guard mounts, drills and dress
parades to be strictly observed except by troops on duty at im-
mediate front.

General Order 7, second series, of 17th, established an Engi-
neers' Depot, where all tools and implements and supplies of that
department shall be kept.

General Order 9, second series, of the 20th, appointed Assistant
Commissaries of Musters .... Capt. Chas. A. Brooks, Ninth
Maine, for troops on Morris Island ....

General Order 10, second series, of 20th, forbade any officer or
soldier interfering in anj^ way with the man on the "lookout," and
even forbade any one handling his glass.

These are all the important orders of the second series, which
series died with July 1863.

The Department Statistics for July 1863 were as follows : Total
troops, 21,917 ; wounded and sick, 8,189 ; died, 81 ; cases wounded,
760; died, 42.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff 5 men, 9 officers.

Co. A 81 " 3

B 82 " 2

C 69 " 3

D G6 " 2

E 74 " 2

F 81 " 3

G 58 " 2

H 57 " 3

I 80 " 3

K 67 " _3

Present aggregate 720 35 755

Aggregate last report . . . 744 38 782

344

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

IJithj '63.

One man has been discharged by order — Private Arthur Bing-
ham, Co. F, who was promoted to Hospital Steward in the regidar
army (see September 1863 returns). [This was a mistake. — D. E.]
Six men have been transferred to the Invalid Corps : A, 1 ; B,
1; C, 1; E, 1; F, 1; G, 1.

Four men are reported as missing in action (all 18th) : A, 3:
I, 1.

Two men have died of disease : A, 1 ; B, 1 .
Two men are reported as deserters : H, 1 ; I, 1 (neither on Lsth) .
Three officers have been discharged for disability : 1st Lieut. D.
J. Flanders, 1st Lieut. L. F. Place and 2d Lieut. J. W. Ackerman.
One officer killed in action : Adjt. A. H. Libby, 18th.
Officers detached : A, 2 ; H, 1 ; K, 1 ; Field and Staff, 3 :
total, 7.

Officers on extra duty : I, 1 ; Field and Staff, 1 : total, 2.

A R C D E F G H I K Totals.

Sergeants 4555555455

Corporals 8 88 8 887588

Musicians 2 2 12222211

Wagoners 1111111111

Prisoners of war . . .0 020000 10 00

Detach-ed 7 9 3 2 7 5 3 5 0 6 5G

Present sick 19 28 15 18 14 20 18 9 21 23 185

Killed 1121111010 9

COXFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG.

AUGUST, 1863,

*T was currently reported on the 1st that GiUmore had sent
word to Beauregard, that if he did n't stop shelling our
camp, he would shell the city. He stopped. Ther-
mometer in sun, 140°. Lieut. Libby, Jr., is Acting-
Adjutant, though marked " off duty." The balance of
the hospital and other stores arrived today from St.
Helena. Regiment to front at night. Chief Engineer Harris
(Confederate) was instructed to place in front of Wagner,
and in its ditches, trous-de-Ionjy, and also boards with sharp nails or
spikes in the bottom of the ditches, as alread}^ verbally instructed.

2 Aug. : It looks as if we are to stay here till the city sur-
renders. Two brigades have arrived and are now on Folly Island.
They are said to number 3,000, and are from North Carolina.

Gen. Vogdes, in command of our brigade, was relieved today
by Col. Louis Bell, Fourth New Hampshire. We are at the front
and are getting shelled lively.

3 Aug. : How good it seems to be in camp again (we got back
last night) ; but oh, hoAv hot I Again a change. Col. Guss' regi-
ment, the Ninetj'-seventh Pennsylvania, has been put in our brigade,
of which he is in command. The nav}' is getting short of coal, and
a steamer was dispatched North today to hurry along a supply.

4 Aug. : Moved camp again, but not far. Again on picket ;
and a detail was on duty near the lumber yard. Our Quartermaster
(Hynes) has got some bricks for us, and we are to have an oven.

Tonight the noted scout, Capt. Payne, of the One Hundredth
New York, with 9 out of 18 of his party, was captured by the rebels
in the harbor, near Cumming's Point. Troops are arriving daily.

5 Aug. : We are drawing half rations of whiskey now daily.
Work is being pushed rapidly; for tonight there are fully 1,300
men at work on the fortifications, guarded by two brigades. The
lookout cries " Sumter ! " or " Wagner ! " when he sees a shot fired,
and the workmen tumble down instanter to shelter until the shell
has passed over, when they resume work. Our regiment relieved at
dark by Fifty-sixth New ifork.

G Aug. : Mail. Very warm ; and we are satisfied to keep quiet
and within our tents. Only 105° in shade.

7 Aug.: A diary says: "We are mounting a 300-pounder
Parrott, the biggest and the only one in the world." Gen. Hagood,
commanding the rebel forces, says he has 1,276 on the island.

(345)

346 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Atuf. '63.

Today, Gen. Gillmore issued an order wherein han^s a tale. Tlie
order (General Order 66) forbade the giving of information for publi-
cation or otherwise, as to force, armament, condition, etc., of his
command, under penalty of severest punishment known to military
law and usage in the field. The tale is thus : Col. Jackson (with a
conscript detail) arrived in New York Sunday morning, 26 July, on
the Arago — the first steamer to reach the North since the assault
oh Wagner. Gens. Strong and Seymour were also on board, as well
as a large number of other oflficers and men. The steamer was be-
sieged by reporters, and the New York papers next morning (27th,
Monday) had a very good account of the assault, principally from
their own correspondents at Morris Island, but augmented by what
they could gather from the passengers. These papers gave a list of
arrivals, adding that the New Hampshire details were to go to New
Hampshire by the way of Boston. There they were intercepted by
local reporters, who, having received the New York papers, were
hungry for additional news.

Col. Jackson and his men arrived in Boston Tuesday, 28th, and
the Colonel was interviewed by a reporter of the Evening Transcript.,
to whom no actually new points were given or other news than of a
general character, except such as would be of no value in the hands
of the enemy. The Transcript of the 2.sth had an account of this
interview with Col. Jackson. The writer has taken the trouble to see
the Transcript'' s files, has read and re-read the article, and can dis-
cover no item in it of more value to the rebels than was in the New
York papers of the day previous. It is said that a copy of the paper
was sent or shown to Gen. Gillmore, and this was the direct cause of
the issue of General Order 66. Gen. Gillmore at once sent word to
Washington (7 August), and Col. Jackson was ordered (11 August)
to report at Washington under arrest. He did so, being accompanied
by his son Thomas M., who had but just arrived home, having re-
signed his captaincy in our regiment. They reported to Gen. Ilalleck,
and were by him referred to the Secretary of War, to whom a full
explanation was given and by him accepted and without accompany-
ing censure. He was at once released from arrest and ordered (by
mistake) to his regiment. This was later revoked, and he was
ordered to Concord and resumed his duties there.

Meantime, the regiment had been notified of his being ordered
under arrest ; and after his relief from it by the Secretary of War
there was a failure to notify the regiment ; so that Col. Jackson was
at one time (one particular monthly report of the regiment) reported
as absent in arrest, though he had been actually relieved. The matter
was finally straightened out. The case caused considerable comment
in the regiment at the time ; but so few were in possession of the
facts that the larger part of the discussions were based upon a false
assumption. The writer has an abstract of the article in question,
and upon request of any person in doubt will furnish it.

The countersign tonight was "Donelson," and Capt. Ayer was
Field Officer of the Day.

8 Aug. : We furnished a detail today to assist in planting a
battery in a swamp (see " Swamp Angel ") . The Arago was stopped

Av(/. '65.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 347

off here today, and after being detained awhile was sent back to Hilton
Head. (This item probably has some connection with Gillmore's
order of j^esterday.)

9 Ang. : Here is a curious phase of army life. A diary says :
" It took some time to find out the day of week and month. Wrote
up diary for past four days. There 's little difference between
Sunday and Monday. It's hard work keeping account." The Avriter
often finds diaries differing by a day.

10 Aug. : Does the reader remember the bricks? We expect to
run the oven tomorrow. Leiut. Wadlia, who has been detached, got
back today. Lieut. Brainard's resignation has been accepted. The
magazine near us is completed, and powder is being put in. The
new troops are being put to work, and as a result our duties are not
quite so hard.

Our regiment sent a detail to Stono todaj', for amnumition.
Sergt. Athertou of I was in the detail. They went on the Allen
Price, returning next day.

Gillmore wrote to Halleck today that the rebels have twice as
man}' men and five times as much artillery as he ; that he expected
to open fire on Sumter on the 14th; that his command is improving
in health ; refers to previous requests for reinforcements ; that all
but two regiments ordered to him from Gen. Foster had arrived.

Gen. Terry directed today that General Order 66, Department
of the South (see 7th), be read three times at different parades at
head of each regiment, detachment and battery, and three times at
head of each company.

It is only 114° in the shade today; and yet our folks at home
probably suffer among the nineties. The Arago passed here today,
having fulfilled the requirements of detention.

11 Aug. : Mail. The long roll turned us out at 2 a.m. and then
followed an artillery duel of about two hours between the rebels and
our advanced batteries. Two men of our regiment were wounded
by shells. Our pickets were advanced within 200 yards of Wagner.

The firing this morning is accounted for thus : The calcium light
shone last night for the first time, and was thrown on Sumter and
Wagner. We could see them as plainly as day. While we could
see everything, they could see nothing but a little stream of light ;
but how far distant, they could not tell. They were astonished,
nonplussed. They resented in the only way open — i.e., by firing
(see "Calcium Light"). We lost the services of two oflScers today
— Dr. Buzzell being announced as Chief Medical Officer, and Lieut.
Morrill as Aide-de-Camp : both on the Brigade Staff.

12 Aug. : We are pleased today with the report that Sumter's
walls have been breached by one of our 200-pounders. Our new
bakery has begun to operate, and we are correspondingly happy.
Two monitors arrived at night. The masts are being removed from
the mortar schooners ; but just what that means or portends we
cannot tell. Time will develop the reasons. One of these schooners
is anchored above the Ironsides and puts in many a choice shot.

348

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Aug. '6.3.

13 Aug. : Vast quantities of powder are being stored in the new
magazine ; and the general appearances indicate some kind of a
movement.

A special inspection is ordered today, to be held on the 15th, at
4.30 A.M. ; and Maj. Plimpton is assigned to us. These are other
indications. A Department order of today directs that all officers

.. _ and men on de-

^ '" tached service,

whose regiments
are not serving at
the same point,
shall be relieved
and join their reg-
iments — except
officers on staff
duty, nurses and
attendants in hos-
pitals, and enlist-
ed men on duty in
the Staff Depart-
Again a pointer: Gen.

AM) M'LIMl H I'KOOF

ments at Headquarters of Department.
Terry directed today that whenever the long roll beat, all fatigue
parties join their regiments at once and fall in with them. Sumter
was hit several times today. Two more monitors have arrived.

Dahlgren's book says: " Gillmore too sick to begin the fight
tomorrow."

[Theodore D. Wagner (of Eraser & Co., Charleston) to Beauregard.]
Understanding that several projects are on foot to destroy the Iron-
siiles, I take the libertj- of saying to you (should the parties come before
you) that I am autliorized by my co-partners to otter ."iiilOO.OOO for them and
myself to any party who Avill sink or destroy the Ironside.^: or the Wabash,
and $50,000 if one of the monitors is destroyed. It may be of service, —
this ofler, — and I take the liberty to write you this note.

On the 15th the above was substantially proclaimed by Beaure-
gard, adding the suggestion that provision be made for the families
of any who should attempt the feat and fail or be captured, and that
men of wealth unite in the enterprise.

14 Aug. : Apparently everything was read}' this moruing to
begin the intended bombardment; but a painful rumor reaches us
that in moving the 300-pounder to place, the "ways" broke down,
and for the time being they were unable to move the monster. Gill-
more is really sick, and one of our most valuable hospital nurses
(Murdough of Co. H) has been sent down to his tent at lower end
of the island to nurse him. The muster ordered for the 15th appears
to have taken place this morning.

The Sanitary Commission has given us a fair supply of dippers,
plates and spoons, and something to eat as well. These were re-
ceived through the kindly offices of our Chaplain.

15 Aug. : Large details are hard at work filling cartridges. Does
the reader think the men who filled tlie cartridges philosophized and
moralized over their work ? No ! no more than a butcher while

Aug. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 349

filling a sausage. More troops today as reiuforcements. Truly,
another crisis is at hand. The navy, having a plentiful supply of
powder, sent a lot of it ashore today to Gillmore. We are so short
of officers that Sergts. Connelly of C and Tredick of D have been
directed to act as 2d _^

lieutenants. We are ^■'' ' ^

getting soft bread from ^- "S" ^^^

our oven. *' ^^J-b^CWa

16 Aug. : On picket ^
tonight a^ the extreme ^^^^^^7"'
front. Co. E, under '^

Lieut. Edgerly, skir- , okp n vonlk, \ r im.i'nt ..Tv^. vlli
mished up quite near

the rebels. (This item means morning of 17th.) Gillmore reports
today to Halleck that he was unable to open fire on the 14th, as
expected ; that he had found the powder to be of very poor quality ;
had borrowed some of the navy, and more had arrived from the
North ; and he expected to open fire tomorrow.

17 Aug. : We had a dress parade at 4 p.m., followed by a few
remarks from the Chaplain. He does not get much chance nowadays
to do other than contribute to our physical wants ; and that he does
to the best of his ability.

The day of shelling is upon us, and is a pleasant one. Every-
thing in front except the sharpshooters came in at daylight. Having
a nicely arranged programme, we permit the reader to examine it.

ORDER OE EXERCISES FOR 17 AUG. 186.3.

By Gen. Gillmore's Special Order No. 4S1, dated 16 Aug.
1863, the several batteries on Morris Island are to open at break of
day tomorrow, as follows : —

Battery Broion, 3,516 yards. — Capt. C. G. Strahan, Third Rhode Island
Artillery. Two 8-inch Parrott rifles, tiring against gorge wall of Sumter —
one shot, one percussion shell.

Battery liosecrans, 3,4:^7 yards. — Capt. J. J. Corastock, Jr., Third
Rhode Island Artillery. Three 100-pounder Parrott rifles, firing against
gorge Avail of Sumter — one shell, two shots.

Battery Meade, 3,428 yards. — 1st Lieut. Henry Holbrook, Third Rhode
Island Artillery. Two 100-pouuder Parrott rifles, firing against gorge wall
of Sumter — both percussion shells.

Battery Kearney. — 1st Lieut. S. S. Atwell, Seventh Connecticut Vol-
unteers. Three 30-pounder Parrott rifles and three Coehorn mortars, firing
against Gregg — guns, shot and shells; mortars, shells (over).

Naral Battery, 3,938 yards. — Commander F. A. Parker, U. S. Navy.
Two 8-inch Parrott rifles, two 80-pounder Whitworth rifles, firing against
gorge wall and barbette fire of Sumter.

Battery Reynolds. — Capt. A. E. Green, Third Rhode Island Artillery,
Five 10-inch siege mortars, firing against Fort Wagner — shells, exploding
before striking.

Battery Weed. — Capt. B. F. Skinner, Seventh Connecticut Volunteers.
Five 10-inch siege mortars, firing against Fort Wagner — shells, exploding
before striking.

Battery Hayes, i,ll2 ya.vAs. — C,iiY>t. R. G. Shaw, Third Rhode Island
Artillery. One 8-inch Parrott rifle, firing against gorge wall of Sumter —
shot. Seven 30-pounder Parrott rifles, firing against Wagner and Gregg, as
ordered.

350

THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Aug. '63.

Batterij Seno, 4,272 yards. — Capt. A. W. Cohvill, Third Rhode Island
Artillery. One 8-inch Parrott rifle, two 100-pounder Parrott rifles, firing
against gorge wall of Sumter — 100-pounders, shot; 8-iuch, percussion shells.

Battery Sterens, 4,278 yards. — Lieut. J. E. Wilson, First United States
Artillery. Two 100-pounder Parrott rifles, firing against gorge wall of
Sumter — one shot, one percussion shells.

Battel'!/ Strong, 4,290 yards. — Capt. H. S. Gray, Seventh Connecticut
Volunteers. One 10-inch Parrott rifle, firing against gorge wall of Sumter
— shot and percussion shell alternately.

Batterg Kirhg. — Lieut. Charles Sellmar, Eleventh Maine Volunteers.
Two 10-inch sea coast mortars, firing against Fort Sumter — to explode
shell in fort before striking.

The above is an excellent bill of fare, and was delivered as
ordered.

The vessels of the navy assisted materially during the engage-
ment, and were stationed thus : Weehawkeii, Catskill, Nahant,
Montauk, Ironsides — at short range; Canandaigua, 3Iahaska,
Cimmarone, Ottawa, Wissahickon, Dai Chang, Ladona — at long
range.

NEW IRONSIDES AND MONITOR.

During the latter part of the day the Passaic and Patajysco went
up within about 2,000 yards of Sumter, and opened on it with their
150-pounder rifled guns. Commander Rodgers and Paymaster
Woodbury of the Catskill were instantly killed during the day.

It must be borne in mind that our regiment was at the front
during the day and the night previous. When we came in at night
we did so by companies. The noise and tremble of the bombardment
was fearful, and the sight was a majestic one — but only while we
could eliminate the element of danger. There were no perceptible
signs of weakening on the part of the rebels, though the figbt con-
tiiaued all day. During the night (Dahlgren's book says) Gillmore
notified the commander of the naval force that he expected a sortie,
and asked him to shell a little and stop it.

18 Aug. : At daylight the Ironsides and two monitors moved
close in and engaged Wagner for a little while, for purpose of detain-
ing them in their nest, as it was presumed they were meditating an

Aurj. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. Sol

attack upon the land forces. A gale set in today and prevented
active operations by the navy. Our land batteries, however, fired
many a shot, particularly at Sumter. By afternoon the gale had
increased so much, with rain, that practically all work of firing
ceased. We were gladdened with the report that the 300-pounder
was mounted at last. From some cause unknown to us we were not
"turned out" this morning as was usual; and didn't we nap !
Come fire or blood : what did we care for such trifling things ! We
slept.

In a letter to Senator Henry, Lexington, Va., dated 18 Aug.
1863, Gen. Beauregard says: ". . . . your idea of using double-
barrelled guns in Wagner has long since been adopted. I hope the
buckshot will make sad havoc in the Yankee ranks. I have also
planted the ground in front of the battery with a certain kind of
grain, which is quite
prolific of results, even
in the most barren
sands "

19 Aug. : Begin-
ning with this date,
the reader will find
grouped at the end
of the month extracts

from letters written ^.^^^ wagser-sea front.

durnig that time at

Fort Sumter. The regiment is again in front of Wagner, on
special service in the advanced trenches ; and with us are two com-
panies of the Fortieth Massachusetts — A and G. The gale shows
no signs of abating. AVork on the advancement of our lines
continues through the night, with Lieut. Trickey and Cos. G and K
in the most advanced position. The new troops are being worked
into harness. Three regiments, averaging over 700 men each, were
today assigned to alternate tours of duty as grand guard at the
extreme front. In advancing our lines, as mentioned, the reader
must refer to " Sapping" (treated separately) in order to understand
how the object is accomplished.

Gen. Gillmore informed Admiral Dahlgren today that his
Whitworth guns were disabled, and he wished to borrow two more.
The bricks fly lively from Sumter, and afford us amusement.

Of the bombardment of yesterday. Gen. Ripley (Confederate)
says: "•The enemy opened about daylight .... Wagner was
sorely pressed .... the flag of truce boat was literally a Godsend
. . . . the commanding officer, anticipating a renewal ....
after the exchange of prisoners, .... had asked for transporta-
tion for all his troops in case of necessity."

20 Aug. : The 300-pounder Parrott opened today on Sumter,
and bricks fly by the cartload, apparently. A battery on James
Island was opened on us and, it being on our flank, annoys us much.
Dahlgren and Gillmore had a long conference. The rebels were lively
today at Wagner, and kept the boys busy at and near the front

352 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGLMENT. lAiu/. '63.

dodging shells, and several were killed and wounded. Fort Johnson
has our range and is very attentive. We were relieved at night by
the Eighty-fiflh Pennsylvania. Fort Sumter looks bad. The south-
west wall is apparently almost battered dowu. One diary says, " It
looks like a pile of rubbish."

21 Aug. : A flag of truce today. The regi-
ment that relieved us last night lost 27 killed and
wounded before daylight. We are again placed
on the three days' alternate arrangement, with the
PFi?fUSS/0/V Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania and One Hundredth New

BULLET York. The oOO-pounder burst today ; and we feel

very badly about it, it being ' ' the only one on earth."
It is said that eighteen inches has been blown off its muzzle.

FORTS WAGNER AND GREGG.

From Confederate sources we learn the following concerning
armament, garrison, etc., of the two works, 21 Aug. 1863 : —

1. 8-inch Sea Coast Howitzer: on the curtain, bearing on the land.
In good working order.

2. 10-inch Colnmbiad : on sea face. Unserviceable chassis; disabled.

3. 10-inch Colnmbiad : on sea face, bearing on beach. In good
worliing order.

4^ 32-pounder Smooth Bore (same as No. 3).

5. 8-inch Siege Howitzers : on land face, in salient. In good Avork-
ing order.

6. 42-pounder Carronade : on land face. In good Avorking order.

7. 8-inch Naval Shell Gnn : on land face. (Same condition as No. 6.)

8. 32-inch Smooth Bore : on land face. (Same condition as No. 6.)

9. 32-pounder Smooth Bore: on land face. Carriage injured; but
could 1)e worked.

10. 8-inch Naval Shell Gun : on land face. (Condition same as No. 9.)

11. 32-pounder Carronade : on land face.

12. 32-pounder Carronade : on land face.

13. 8-inch Siege Howitzer : on land face.

14. 10-inch Mortar : at Western Gorge.

(11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, in good working order.)

Gregg had one 10-inch Columbiad and one 9-inch Dahlgren,
manned by a detachment of Light Artillery.

The garrison of both comprised 794 infantry, 240 artillery, 10
cavalry and 14 sharpshooters, making a total of 1,058 men in all.

Tonight the One Hundredth New York, Col. Dandy, being at
the front, tried during the prevailing darkness to capture the ridge
in front (wanted by us as a place to build a parallel) ; but was
unsuccessful.

Gillmore wanted Beauregard to surrender today, threatening to
bombard the city in case of his refusal. Meantime arrangements
are being made to bombard Sumter again by the navy ; but the
Passaic grounded, and the attempt is abandoned for today at least.

During the night some sort of a torpedo boat was sent down by
the rebels. It struck the Ironsides, doing no special damage, however,
and retreated to Charleston.

John C. Linehan,

Aug. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 353

22 Aug. : We give the following as a specimen of instructions,
varied, of course, according to circumstances.

MEMORANDUM INSTRUCTIONS FOR DUTY.

MoKRis Island, 22 Aug. 1863.
Capt. Maxwell, | ^^ „^^^^ ^^ skirmishers.
Capt. Ayer, j

Six men of Co. B will report to Capt. Ayer at 5.30 o'clock.

Seven men of Co. — will report to Capt. Maxwell at 5.30 o'clock.

This makes the number of each company 20 men. Capt. Maxwell will
take the right of the line, and Capt. Ayer the left. The men will be
instructed not to provoke a Are with the enemy, but to lay low and operate
so as to facilitate the progress of the works. In case the enemy drive the
skirmishers in (which can only be done by an overwhelming force), they
will retire through the trench and no other way. This must be understood
by each man — to retire the same way they go out.

It is of every importance that the skirmishers are on the ground before
the enemy. For this purpose they will leave camp at 5.30 o'clock and
proceed to the advanced trench, and deploy immediately in front — one-half
of each.

Companies will take shovels, and as soon as established throw up
earth for their own cover. As soon as a man can be seen on Fort Wagner
in the morning (that is, as soon as the light of morning is sufficient), the
skirmishers will retire to the rear splinter-proof for the day.

By order : J. F. Randlett,

Cajit. Commanding Regiment.

Regiment went on picket tonight. Capt. Ayer hailed the rebels,
and went out between the lines and brought in the dead body of a
One Hundredth New York man. Joe
Blaisdell of D and a man of H assisted
(see Capt. Ayer's Personal) .

A Fort Sumter letter says 604 shots
were fired at it today, 419 of them strik- M/H IT WORTH BAI I
ing it inside and outside. Gillmore got a

little alarmed today, and notified the navy to keep up its fire lest the
rebels should disable his guns. The Swamp Angel fired this morn-
ing, first time at about 1.30 (see "Swamp Angel").

The British Consul at Charleston requested interview with Gill-
more (declined), as to shelling British subjects. The flag of Sumter
was shot away. The firing today was almost wholly on our side.
Two or three flags of truce — one by the navy. All sorts of rumors
reach us, including armistice and end of war.

The capture of Gen. Gillmore was suggested by Capt. Samuel
LeRoy Hammond of the Yeadon Light Infantry (Twenty-fifth South
Carolina Volunteers), who proposed to Beauregard to go to Folly
Island with three or four resolute men, on some dark, rainy and dis-
agreeable night, and take Gen. Gillmore out of bed and transfer him
to Beauregard, that he might enjoy the hospitalities of "our city by
the sea." An interview was requested. Gen. Taliaferro forwarded
the foregoing; but endorsed it as altogether impracticable.

23 Aug. : We are on picket all day, and up to the front, where
we can see everything. The danger we have become accustomed to.
Flags of truce are numerous today. The iron-clads moved up early
this morning to near Cumming's Point and fired rapidly at Sumter

354 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '63.

again. The sea is too rough, and they soon return; and as they do
so they receive the compliments of Moultrie and the batteries on
Sullivan's Island.

More troops arrived today. The Chaplain's, diary says : "No
services today. The rebels do not like our Greek fire of yesterday —
Beauregard was mad. Poor man ! " Our picket line is very near the
rebel sharpshooters. The left of our advance picket extends into the
marsh. We are lucky as to hits, though Wagner is lively. The
Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania relieved us. Some of our forces have been
landed on James Island, and will soon make their presence felt.

24 Aug. : The Swamp Angel burst today (see " Swamp
Angel"). A high wind blew the sand about in a very unpleasant
way. Firing was considerably less than yesterday. At night we
were refreshed by a violent and very copious rain. A diary says :
"We are now at the point where our men fell on the 18th July, and
their bodies are being dug up by the sappers."

25 Aug. : The firing during the day was very light on both
sides. About dark, preparations were made to capture the ridge
(previously mentioned) in our front, occupied by the rebel pickets.
Apparently our regiment was to be the assaulting party ; but there
seemed to be no well-directed management of the affair as a whole.
Five companies went up to front, and the other five soon followed.
All got there before dark. The Requa Batteries and some Coehorn
mortars opened as if to drive the rebels out. They fired so rapidly
that their ammunition failed. Then our boys opened on them for
awhile. Ammunition and more men were sent for. These arrived ;
but still the movement didn't " move." Soon the whole affair
seemed to be and was really over. The probability is that it was
found inexpedient to make the attempt (that is, the grand rush) ;
and so it was temporarily abandoned. In this "engagement" we
had one killed (Smith of H) and a few wounded, mostly in Co. F.
One diary has it that the force on the ridge was largely reinforced
from Wagner : hence the withdrawal.

26 Aug. : We are at the front all day. The New York Hoxtld
correspondent says of today's doings : —

The Third New Hampshire, under Capt. Randlett, occupied the advance
for 24 hours, until the Bay State boys (Twenty-fourth Massachusetts) came
up; and then they acted as reserve for the storming cohnnn. All day they
were exposed to the lire of the rebel sharpshooters, and suffered severely.
Their conduct was such as to entitle them to great praise. Though taking-
no part in the brilliant charge, they lost more heavily than the Twenty-fourth
Massachusetts.

This movement, so successfully carried out, deserves further
description. The ridge was a desirable and valuable point. Its to-
pography, and nearness to Wagner, made it presumably (and really,
as it afterward proved) the final point of attack, so far as the erection
of batteries was concerned. Upon it was constructed the Fifth
Parallel (see "Fifth Parallel").

The Twenty-fourth Massachusetts went in with about 300 men.
The charge was about 6 p.m., and was remarkable for its suddenness,
impetuosity and success.

Au'j. '63.^ THIRD NEAV HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 355

The Tweuty-fourth ^Massachusetts boys, some of them with
shovels strapped upou their backs, jumped suddenly over the Fourth
Parallel ; and ere the rebel pickets could sufhcient}' recover from their
surprise, they were either induced without argument to surrender, or
run. About 70 prisoners were captured ; and as it was necessary to
reverse the works, these rebel prisoners were invited to take a hand
at digging. Said one big fellow, " Do you-un's make we-un's work?
The reply was a decided atlirmative, coupled with the injunction :
"Dig or die!" This latter referred to a possible fatality from
Wagner, which soon followed the loss of the ridge.

Gen. Terry ordered today that the names of all officers should
be sent him at end of each month ; and if absent, stating where they
were and on what duty.

A heavy rain set in about 10 p.m., accompanied by the usual
thunder and lightning. The position of the Twenty-fourth ]N[assa-
chusetts was a hazardous one, being liable to a heavy sortie from
Wagner; but they were relieved about midnight by troops through
a flying sap, and through which they made their exit rearwards.
One account says of this event, that the rebels were afraid to retreat
over their own torpedoes ; and very likely there was some truth in
the assertion. The navy was to have made an attempt during the
day to remove certain obstructions ; but the heav}^ sea prevented.

CAPTURE OF THE RIDGE.

Of the capture of the Ridge, INIaj. Gilchrist (Confederate) says
in his pamphlet: "As long as this post could be held, it was not
possible to surprise Wagner ; so it Avas the '■j^oinf cV appui ' for both
assailed and assailant. Gen. Hagood's forces were fortunately pre-
pared to receive the attack [of the 25th — not of the 26th. — D. E.],
and the position was held with courage and spirit by the Sixty-first
North Carolina and Fifty-fourth Georgia, by whom the enemy was

<lriven back a second time with heavy loss The following

day (26) Fort Wagner was subjected to another of those heavy
bombardments from land and sea, to which it had become accus-
tomed ; and at dark an overwhelming force was thrown against the
Ridge. The engagement of the night before had interrupted com-
munication with the city, so that reinforcements of fresh troops and
ammunition failed to reach the island. Overpowered at last, the
Ridge was abandoned and the Fifth and last parallel against Wagner
established."

27 Aug. : Gillmore sent word to navy that he had (last night)
advanced 100 yards and had captured 80 prisoners. We were re-
lieved about midnight last night, getting back to our camp a little
after one, pretty well worn out, but elated at the success of the
Twenty-fourth Massachusetts. Our loss in the killed and wounded
is the sad part of the affair. Among the killed of last night were
Burnham and LaMudge of H (both buried today), and Capt. Ayer
of H and Robinson of K, and others, wounded. Several diaries

356 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '63.

place the total at 1"). By daybreak today the sappers had an un-
finished trench within 100 yards of Wagner. Not much more work
could be done so near Wagner without great loss of life and limb.
Did this reason stop the work ? No ; we moved on just the same. The
firing today was very light on both sides.

28 Aug. : Not much going on today, except the friendly ( ?)
exchange of shots ; and these were numerous. Band Master Ingalls
records today that he took up a torpedo from the sand in front of
Wagner, and after trying to explode it, the boys gathered around to
see it, Avhen it suddenly exploded, killing two or three and wounding
others. He does not say who these were. The moon is full and
we have an extraordinarity high tide, which damages both parties.
At night we went on picket again at the front, and in a heavy rain,
relieving the One Hundredth New York. Many were taken back to
camp, wounded, before midnight. Our position was at the extreme
front ; and each time, latterly, we have been posted at a point nearer
to Wagner than on the preceding tour. The Sixty-seventh Ohio was
with us as a support in case of attack.

29 Aug. : Before morning, two more wounded were sent in.
The day was beautiful and quiet — a great mistake so far as the
"quiet" is concerned. A diary says: "Buried the darkey that
.... dug up seven torpedoes."

We may pause here a moment to correct a wrong impression.
The Anny mid Navy Joumuil was born today in New York. There
are many who think that valuable military-naval paper was published
during the entire war.

30 Aug. : Sunday. Mail — and new commissions in it. We
are very short of ofHcers ; aud each mail is inspected with a deal of
interest. Lieut. -Col. Purviance of the Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania
was killed today by the premature explosion of one of our own
shells. One isn 't safe anywhere on this island. The Chaplain is
so pleased with the general observance of Sunday that he records
the fact that the batteries did not tire.

31 Aug. : Mustered (by Capt. Randlett) for two months' pa}',
and with the usual inspection. Four monitors engaged Moultrie
and the Sullivan's Island batteries and had quite a lively tilt. John
E. Chick, who was wounded 26th, was buried this morning. Robin-
sou (wounded same time) still lives, but will probably die. At night
the regiment went on picket again, and with about 275 men.

[Brig. -Gen. Rains to Confederate Secretary of War.]

.... Tlie hand grenades described in tlie enemy's prints as so
terrible in repelling their assault on Battery Wagner were sub-terra shells.
There were none of the former at the post, and consequently there were
none then used ....

The above was sent to Pres. Davis, who then endorsed it :
"Acknowledge with gratification the success of Gen. Rains' sub-
terra shells . . . ."

The Union forces on Morris Island 31 Aug. are reported as
follows : —

Aug. '6.3.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 357

Commanding Post, Brig. -Gen. A. H. Terry.

FIRST BRIGADE.

Col. H. K. Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

Ninth Maine Lieut. Z. H. Robinson.

Third New Hampshire Capt. J. F. Randlett.

Fourth New Hampshire Lieut.-Col. Louis Bell.

Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania . . . Maj. Galusha Pennypacker.

SECOND BRIGADE.

Col. Joshua B. Howell, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania.

Thirty-ninth Illinois Col. Thomas O. Osborn.

Sixty-second Ohio Col. F. B. Pond.

Sixty-seventh Ohio Maj. Lewis Butler.

Eighty -fifth Pennsylvania .... Maj. Edward Campbell.

THIRD BRIGADE.

Col. Joseph R. Hawley.

Tenth Connecticut Maj. Edwin S. Greeley.

Twenty-fourth Massachusetts . . . Col. Francis A. Osborn.

Seventh New Hampshire Lieut. -Col. J. C. Abbott.

One Hundredth New York .... Col. G. B. Dandy

I'OUr.TII BRIGADE.

Col. James Montgomery.
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts .... Col. M. S. Littlefleld.

Second South Carolina Lieut.-Col. W. W. Marple.

Third U. S. Colored Troops .... Col. B. C. Tilghman.

FIFTH BRIGADE.

Col. W. H. H. Davis.

Forty-seventh New York Maj. C. R. MacDonald.

One Hundred and Twenty-sixth New York

(Independent Battalion) . . Capt. M. Schmitt.
Fifty-second Pennsylvania .... Lieut.-Col. H. M. Holt.
One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania Maj. E. L. Rogers.

ARTILLERY.

Lieut.-Col. R. W. Jackson. Capt. L. L. Langdon.

B, Third Rhode Island Capt. .Albert E. Green.

C, Third Rhode Island " Chas. R. Brayton.

D, Third Rhode Island " Richard G. Shaw.

H, Third Rhode Island " Augustus W. Colwell.

I, Third Rhode Island " Chas. G. Strahan.

M, Third Rhode Island " Jos. J. Comstock, Jr.

B, First United States Lieut. Guy V. Henry.

C, First United States " James E. Wilson.

E, Third United States Lieut.-Col. R. Myrick.

B, Third New York Capt. James E. Ashcroft.

F, Third New York Lieut. Paul Berchmire.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Detachment Eleventh Maine .... Lieut. Chas. Sellraar.
Detachment First Massachusetts Cav. " Chas. V. Holt.
First New York Engineers .... Col. Edw. W. Serrell.

LETTERS FROM FORT SUMTER.

[Referred to 19 Aug. — D.E.]

Fort Sumter, 19 Aug. 1863.
.... The enemy throw 200-pounder Parrotts at us at rate of 1,000 a
day .... this fort has not replied since day before yesterday morning
. . . . the Brooke gun disabled yesterday (repaired today) . . .'yesterday
895 shots fired at us ... . three slightly wounded .... today, one killed,
five wounded ....

358 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '63,

EoRT Sumter, 20 Aug. 18G3.

.... The fact is Ave all kiimv now, what we all thought before, that
the fort cannot stand against land batteries .... on the face of the gorge,
the bricks falling down on the sand which we had placed outside have accu-
mulated until they have built up of themselves a complete breastwork be-
hind which we can take refuge ....

Fort Sumter, 22 Aug. 1803.

.... 1,000 shots thrown at us j'ssterdaj?^ .... flag-staft' shot away
four times .... Beauregard here today, also Ripley. The former says we
must hold out for a month longer .... we have now only four guns fit
for immediate service .... one company was sent out of the fort last
night, and tonight another goes. This will leave three to keep the old
machine going .... It has come to our ears that the croakers have opened
their batteries, that never cease firing. Every gun must be saved, they say,
and the fort must be defended casemate by casemate, tier by tier, brick by
brick! Build a bomb-proof, and get into it, and stay there, and never come
out! .... Night before last Capt. Carlin, with a small steamer, made for
the purpose, with a detachment from this fort under Lieut. Eickling, went
oat to hlo-w np the Ironsides .... they reached the monster . . . .but the
tide drifted them around, and the boat struck with its side, the torpedo
caught in the chain of the Ironsides, was torn oft" and left there .... they
all got away safely .... Lieut. Fickling is only 19 .... came near being
immortalized.

Fort Sumter, 23 Aug. 1863.

The m'onitors (5) came up this morning at half past three and opened
on us, in our helpless condition, a most destructive tire. We had but a soli-
tary gun amid the ruins, the remnant of 35 splendid barbette guns ....
came within 800 yards of the fort ; could not be seen by the other fortifica-
tions owing to a dense fog .... after awhile, Moultrie, Bee, Simkins and
Gregg all opened. [The writer of the letter then assumes that the Yan-
kees thought Sumter abandoned, and in proof says several launches were
seen that morning, early, approaching the fort as if reconnoitring. — D.E.]
The Colonel, Adjutant and Ordnance Ofticer and negro waiter wounded
today while at dinner.

Fort Sumter, 25 Aug. 1803.
.... have seen in the Charleston papers the vile, brutal and uncivi-
lized demand of the M'retch who commands the Yankee forces in this de-
partment. [This refers to Gillmore's notice that he Avill shell the city, etc.
Says two other guns have been repaired, and they now have three ; that,
anticipating the fall of the fort, the best guns are being removed. — D.E.]

Fort Sumter, Wednesday Morning.
.... yesterday at dark the enemy made an attack on our rifie pits in
front of Wagner, and after a sharp little fight were repulsed [this is incor-
rect; see later. — D. E.] They have advanced their saps to within 400 yards
of the battery. Our loss : G killed, 25 wounded. Last night two picked
Georgia companies relieved two companies which were sent to batteries on
James Island .... there are only two companies of our men (First South
Carolina) here — Capt. Harleston's and Capt. Fleming's.

Fort Sumter. 29 Aug. 1803.
.... the enemy has not fired on us since the 2Gth .... Capt.
Harleston's company leaves here tonight .... we have three barbette guns

to fight with After the fight on the night of the 2Gth in front of

Wagner, in which the enemy took our rifie-pits and captured nearly the
Avhole of our pickets, the detested monitors came sneaking close up to the

fort The enemy's launches come up every night to try to cut oft" our

communication with Morris Island The two big guns spoke of

are tAvo Blakely rifled guns, imported by John Eraser t^- Co to be used

to protect the city .... they are truly two wonders, Aveighing 22 tons

each .... projectile 780 lbs a Avhole company to manoeuvre, a gun

.... the enemy are Avithin 300 yards of Wagner.

Atiy. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 359

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
General Order 268 of the 3d was a call for 100,000 men.
General Order 274 of the 7th fixed the transportation in the
field : —

Field and Stall" of a regiment infantry . 1 wagon or -i pack animals.

Every 3 company officers 1 " "

'•12 " " 1 wagon or 4 " "

" 16 non-coms, or privates .... 1 " "

"80 " " " .... 1 wagon or 5 " "

All excess to be turned in immediately.

As voting in the field was provided for by several States, it may
be worthy of note to state at this point that General Order 275 of
the 7th referred to the voting of Iowa soldiers ; and General Order
295 of the 31st referred to the voting by Minnesota soldiers. These
are the earliest dates of authority to vote in the field found by the
writer.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 66 of the 7th was in reference to the giving of
information to friends and the press (and thence to the enemy) of
matters connected with the military operations in the Department,
and has been referred to elsewhere.

General Order 68 of the 13th directed that all officers and men
on special, extra or daily duty, at posts other than where their com-
mands were serving, should be at once relieved and proceed to join
their regiments. Officers on Staff duty at Department Headquarters,
nurses and attendants in general hospitals, and men on duty at
Department Headquarters, were excluded from the above requii^e-
ments.

All officers and men on duty, as repeated in the first instance,
to be relieved if their commands move to another post ; and if need
be they will be re-detailed at the new post.

The Department Statistics for August 1863 are: Total troops,

28,160 ; cases wounded and sick, 10,865 ; died, 97 ; cases wounded,
etc., 337 ; died, 50.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff 5 men, 9 officers.

Co. A 80 " 3

B 79 " 1

C 66 " 3

D 66 " 2

E 74 " 2

F 81 " 3

G 57 " 2

H 53 " 3

I 80 " 3

K _67 " _2^ "

Present aggregate . . . 708 33 741

Aggregate last report . . 720 35 755

360

THIRD NEW HAMrSHIEE REGIMENT.

[Avg. '63.

Sergt. R. W. Woodbury of Co. A has been promoted to 2d
Lieutenant, and 2d Lieut. E. J. Copp has been made Adjutant.

Three men have been discharged for disability, all of Co. C
(two at Camp Parole, Annapolis, and one for insanity) . But one
man (Co. B) is reported as deserting.

One man (D. N. Atwood of H) is taken upon the rolls, having
been previously dropped as a deserter.

Capt. T. M. Jackson and 1st Lieut. C. F. Brainard have been
discharged for disability.

Officers on detached service : A, 2 ; H, 1 ; K, 1 ; Field and Staff,
1. Officers absent, prisoners of war: Field and Staff, 1 (Bedel).

Officers absent in arrest :
Officers absent with leave : I, 1 ,

Sergeants . . .
Corporals . . .
Wagoners . .
Musicians . .
Prisoners of War
Died of Disease
Killed in action \
or died of wds. j
Present . . .
Officers on 1
special duty /

Col. Jackson (see his Personal),
Absent sick : C, 1 .

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CONFEDERATE FLAG.

SKPXKMBKR, 1863.

VENTS followed each other in quick succession during
September ; and the writer deems it expedient to con-
tinue, through this month at least, the arrangement of
^_ _^ matter in diary form.

^^^^^^ 1 Sept. : Regiment came in from picket earlj^ this

morning. Today the navy tried its hand at Sumter and
Moultrie, meantime attempting to remove obstructions. Sum-
ter only replied twice ; but Moultrie was full of fire, and hit
our gunboats seventy times. The navy fired about 250 times, but
mostly at Sumter. Fleet Capt. Badger was severely wounded.

Gen. Beauregard says of the firing and its results, that the
Federal fire on Sumter was so intense as to effect its virtual destruc-
tion ; and quotes from his Engineer's report to show that at one fall
four rampart arches on the northeast front, with platforms and guns,
were destroyed, leaving on this front only one arch and a half. In
his report to his AVar Department he says: ". . . . The case-
mates on the eastern face are still filled with sand and give some
protection to the garrison from shells. Not a single gun remains
en barbette, and but a single smooth bore 32-pounder on the west
face that can be fired as the morning and evening gun."

We buried Whitman of Co. A today. He was killed during
last night, on picket, by the explosion of a torpedo, which wounded,
also, several others.

2 Sept. : Reports show the rebel force on the island to be 1,.5G6
men. A slow fire was kept up all day. Admiral Dahlgren being
sick. Gen. Gillmore went on board for conference.

3 Sept. : We are getting nearer and nearer Wagner, and it can-
not hold out much longer. The three regiments (One Hundredth
New York, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania and Third New Hampshire)
were relieved today from continuing the alternate tours of duty at
extreme front; so we did not go there tonight, as was expected.
We furnished a large detail for Prisoners and Post Guard. Refer-
ring to the hard service, a diary says : " They [the three regiments]
have been on duty since 19 Aug., and the casualties have been 105,
or 10 per cent of whole force."

Maj. Brooks (an Engineer officer on Gen. Gillmore's vStaff),
says : " Four-fifths of the casualties (as above), were caused by the
enemy's artillery fire. Capt. Randlett was conspicuously efficient.

(361)

362 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63.

The Engineers will long remember these three regiments, as their
especial guard during the most critical part of the siege ; also for
their assistance on the sap, at which work a detail was constantly
employed."

A conference today between Gen. Gillmore and Admiral Dahl-
gren resulted in a decision to attack on the 6th and with a force
intended to meet with success. There's going to be trouble in the
Department. Thirty doctors arrived today at Hilton Head !
[Col. Keitt's report to Department Headquarters.]

.... Capt. Gray planted [during the day] a lot of torpedoes in front
of this battery [Wagner], during which one of his men, Thomas McNall,
crawled upon a torpedo and exploded it, inflicting a very dangerous wound.

4 Sept. : Scarcely any mention of matters during the day in
any diary. The only truly interesting items (aside from the next
matter to be treated — a little excursion in the evening) are : Fleas
are getting numerous and correspondingly troublesome. It is possi-
ble to get a glass of beer almost anywhere in camp. The drum
corps has made enough money to buy new uniforms and drums.
Possibly, by a little straining of the left optic, one can see just a
little connection between the last two items.

At night a boat expedition was made up, with intent to take
Gregg by surprise. The troops were details from Third New Hamp-
shire (100 men). Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania, One Hundredth New
York and Seventh Connecticut. Maj. Sauford of the Seventh Con-
necticut was in command. Many of the men were provided with files
to spike the guns, and one particular man was instructed to "touch
off" the magazine. The expedition was a failure, so far as Gregg
was concerned ; but they did capture a rebel boat on its way to the
city with important despatches from Col. Keitt, Commanding Wagner,
The despatches were not secured — probably destroyed during the
capture. The accounts agree that the boat contained a rebel surgeon
and a major (Warley) and ten men. Our men were in the boats
nearly all night.

[Beauregard to Confederate Headquarters at Richmond.]
It is clearly important to hold Morris Island to last extremity. To da
so, must secure means of withdrawing garrison — flower of ray force — ■ in
emergency, w^ich can only be done with rowboats, which I have, but no
oarsmen. The latter, if island is to be held, must be sent me within four
days. I beg Department to send me two hundred oarsmen or sailors, with
proper officers, from Savannah, Wilmington and Richmond, and enable me
to hold the island without too great risk. Please answer immediately.

5 Sept. : The reader must be prepared now at any time to be
impaled upon the sharp point of a crisis, for we are rapidly approach-
ing one. The final operations against Wagner were begun early
this morning, and for about forty-two hours the spectacle was of
surpassing grandeur.

Says one writer : ' ' Seventeen siege and Coehorn mortars
unceasingly dropped their shells into the work, over the heads of our
sappers and the guards of the advanced trenches. Thirteen of our

Sept. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 363

heavy PaiTott rifles — 100, 200 and oOO-pounders — pounded away
at short though regular intervals at the southwest angle of the bomb-
proof ; while during the day time the New Ironsides, with remarkable
regularity and precision, kept up an almost incessant stream of 11-
inch shells from her eight-gun broadside."

The commanding officer of Wagner was directed today to pre-
pare safety fuses for use in case of evacuation, with which to blow
up his magazines.

At night, another boat expedition to Gregg was gotten under way ;
but failed, for the main reason that the moon arose and the boats
were discovered in time to preclude any actual attempt. A detail
from Third New Hampshire, with two days' rations, formed a part
of the force ; and one diary says the Ninth ]Maine were oarsmen.

Of this second attack, the following Confederate letter, dated
Charleston, 7 Sept. 1863, says : ". . . . I left Fort Sumter the 5 th
inst. in the morning .... on the eve of same day I had the honor
to bear despatches from Gen. Ripley to Col. Keitt, that the despatches
of the enemy had been intercepted, saying there would be an assault
on Gregg, in the rear, by barges, in the night. [Capt. Lesesne in
command at Gregg.] .... I remained to assist, and was assigned
an important position with 34 men (200 all told) .... waited till
1.30 Sunday morning .... the barges approached in semi-circular
line .... about 12 in all . . . . about fifty men in each ....
we opened at 150 yards .... they cried " Don't shoot! We are
friends ! " but we fired all the more .... the boats replied by
boat howitzers and small arms .... Moultrie, Bee and Simkins
joined to help us ... . fight lasted 25 minutes .... 8 wounded
on our side .... about 50 men landed, but immediately took to
their boats again . . . . "

Maj. Gilchrist (Confederate) says, in his pamphlet: "On Sat-
urday evening there were indications observed of an assault by boats.
Col. Keitt, now in command of the Island, sent strong reinforcements
from the Twenty-eighth Georgia and Twenty-fifth South Carolma
Volunteers to the support of Battery Gregg, who stationed them-
selves in the sand hills between it and Wagner. While taking their
position, Capt. Haynes of the Twenty-eighth Georgia, and Lieut.
R. A. Blum, commanding Co. B, AVashington Light Infantry,
Twenty-fifth South Carolina Volunteers, were both killed by a mor-
tar shell. Two monitors were at that time shelling Gregg. At a
quarter to 2 a.m. a rocket was thrown up, and ere many minutes
elapsed the Federals were descried approaching Morris Island at a
point between Wagner and Gregg, in fifteen or twenty barges,
through the creek to the rear. Advancing in line of battle, they
were permitted to come very near. Capt. Henry R. Lesesne, com-
manding Gregg, opened on them with a 9-inch Dahlgren, with double
canister and grape. Maj. Gardner of the Twenty-seventh Georgia
Regiment threw his infantry forward, and poured into them a well-
directed and effective fire of musketry. Moultrie, Batteries Bee and
Mitchell also opened a rapid and most demoralizing fire. The barges
pressed bravely forward, firing spherical case from their howitzers.

364 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. iScpt. '63.

Capt. J. R. Macbeth (son of the Mayor of Charleston) replied with
his two field howitzers. Tlie Federals were soon compelled to with-
draw, baffled once again in their attempt to capture Gregg, and
thus take Wagner in the rear. As all who were struck fell in their
boats, the loss was not known. Some bodies and debris of boats
floated to the shore. The survivors made the best of their way back
through the creek and marshes."

Lieut. -Col. C. C. Jones, Jr., Chief of Light Artillery (on duty,
apparently, on James Island), in a letter to the Adjt.-Gen., District
of Georgia, at Savannah, called attention to a recent invention
of Dr. J. R. Cheves — an incendiary shell, and says experiments
have been made. It scatters its contents and will burn afterward,
even if the material it hits be wet. The shells are filled with lump
phosphorus, which melts in the process of filling. Water is also put in
the shell. Thinks the shell will be useful in firing into camps,
thickets and cover houses. On exploding, it scatters its iron frag-
ments in the usual manner.

6 Sept. : An order of today shows Capt. Ela to be still in com-
mand of the sharpshooters. The firing continued all last night with
unabated fury, and, if possible, has opened the new day with re-
newed vigor. It is Sunday, but no services were held. We had an
inspection at 4 p.m., and a grand review at G. This latter was pro-
bably for two purposes : first, to find out just what force we could
muster in an emergency ;
1^ ^"\ and, second, to show the

1 — I ] rebels that we were ready

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ner, says of today, that he
held services in the bomb-proofs and the men prayed and praised
and sung, the shrieks of the flying balls and bursting shells actually
adding to the earnestness of the worship.

Admiral Ammen's book says that Gillmore's advanced sap was
within 40 yards of the salient today, and that not a gun remained
mounted on Sumter.

Another conference on board between Gen. Gillmore and Admi-
ral Dahlgren. Gillmore informed him that the trenches were quite
up to the ditch ; and the men were working without being fired upon,
even if seen. An assault for tomorrow was arranged, at dead low
tide, when the beach offered the best opportunity for movement of
troops. At noon, the leading sapper dug into the decayed bodies
of those buried after 1>! July.

A diary says : "I hear that Wagner is to be assaulted tonight.
I pity the poor boys who are to do it." When it became known
that such was the fact, and that it (the assault) was to be a des-
perate one, — either to win everything or lose everything, — and
that the Third New Hampshire was to be actually at the head of the
assaulting column, the reader may be sure that a thrill of excite-
ment went through our camp. Here we had assaulted and sieged,

Sept. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 365

and bombarded, these maii}'^ days — weary days they were, too; and
now, when we were to a certain extent exhausted, and many of us
dispirited, we are to make the desperate attempt to substantially
annihilate our opponents and possess ourselves of the stronghold in
our front! Shall we be victorious? If so, at Avhat cost of life, of
limb, of blood? If not, what will be our state? It is said that the
Third New Hampshire was called into line and were told they were
to lead the assault, and those who felt unequal to the task were
invited to step out ; and not a man stirred from his place ! Between
the time of making this fact known and the assault, not much time
was wasted. The boys were busy — busy as bees. The writing of
letters home, the exchanging of what might be final messages, the
delivering of keepsakes, etc., to those who were not to participate,
and so on, all tended to keep up the excitement.

At 10.30 Gillmore signalled to Dahlgreu : "The signal for
assault will be the hauling down of the red flag on the Ironsides.
I shall deploy troops between Wagner and Gregg. Do n't fire into
them . . . ."

The instructions for the assault of 7 Sept., issued b}' Gen.
Terry, were as follows : —

The assault Avill be made .... 9 a.m. precisely .... fire from navy
.... batteries .... mortars .... kept up to latest moment. Assault-
ing columns .... move forAvard instantly when hour (by signal) arrives.

The Third New Hampshire and Ninty-seventh Pennsylvania will
occupy the trenches in the extreme advance, and when the signal is given
will leap over the parapet and rush npon the sea face of the work. One
hnndi'ed men from the leading regimenis will be selected, under a competent
officer, to attack the tlank of the sea face, spike the guns npon it, and
mounting the parapet, prevent the enemy from passing in or out of the sally
ports behind the flank. Those who attack the sea face will spike the guns,
and then mount the bomb-proof by the traverse and fire down into the in-
terior of the work. They must also seize the opening from the bomb-prooi
to the sea face.

Brig. -Gen. Stevenson's brigade, reinforced by the Fourth New Hamp-
shire and Ninth Maine regiments, will occupy the trenches immediately in
rear of the advance party. When the signal is given, they will spring out
on the beach .... double-quick .... between Wagner and the sea, and
extend along the rear face .... to ... . marsh ; then mount the parapet
and flre down into the parade.

Col. Davis' brigade will occupy the trenches in I'ear of Gen. Stevenson's
brigade, and at signal .... form on beach, left in front, and follow
Stevenson's brigade. Having passed the fort it will form across the island,
facing Gregg fto prevent reinforcements), and throw out skirmishers.

The force thus throAvn upon the flank and rear should close upon the
garrison of Wagner, drive them to their bomb-proofs and make them
prisoners.

The above-named troops will move to the places assigned them at 1.30

A.M., and have their breakfasts in their haversacks The guard

(then) of the trenches (Second Brigade) will be withdrawn to the rear of
the Second Parallel .... and will move up .... to reinforce assault.
The whole detail of sharpshooters will be sent to the front before day-
light .... they will keep up ... . rapid flre on the parapet and em-
brasures.

When the above is carried, it will be garrisoned by Gen. Stevenson's
command. Davis' brigade will remain in position beyond the fort ....
but keep skirmishers out. All the remaining troops of the command will
be relieved from fatigue duty at midnight and placed under arms at 3.30.

366 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63.

Montgomery's brigade will move np and occupy the trench south of
the Beacon House before light. These troops and all others must be kept
carefully concealed from view and perfectly quiet.

No man will be permitted to leave the ranks during the assault, to
assist the Avonnded, or for any purpose whatever. The wounded can be
taken care of when the aflair shall be over .... All prisoners ....
taken will be kept in the fort ....

The signal for the movement will be the raising of the signal flag on
the Surf Battery, and on the right of the Fifth Parallel; and the American
ensign on the Beacon House.

7 Sept. : The crisis has come, but in a different shape than
expected. Shout the glorious news : Wagner is evacuated ! Send
the word around that Gregg, too, has been abandoned ! The writer
is at this point confronted with so much matter (recorded material)
that he is almost bewildered ; but will endeavor to bring order out
of apparent chaos. Of the Third New Hampshire, it is only fair to
say that it was at its post ready to do its full duty. Its composition,
so far as ofttcers are concerned, is worthy of note. Its only officer,
who was an original officer, was Capt. Raudlett, who had charge not
only of the Third New Hampshire, but of the assaulting column. The
other officers — the adjutant, five 1st lieutenants, and five 2d lieu-
tenants— allw^eutout originally as enlisted men.

Capt. Eandlett, with Cos. A and C and the Sergeani-JNIajor,
were the first to enter Wagner. No attempt will be made to describe
their feelings as they entered — without opposition to be sure, but not
entirely without apprehension as to what might happen. They were
liable to be blown up by torpedoes, or otherwise transferred to the happy
hunting grounds by the explosion of a magazine, or double-shotted
guns might be fired by a wire from Cliarleston even. Flushed with
victory, — though not acliieved in this particular instance by a sudden
clash of arms, — they in a few minutes explored the uttermost parts
of the fort, finding no signs of life ; but they were well aware by
sense of sight and smell, that the dead were there, and — we dismiss
this unpleasant feature.

The writer finds he has gotten ahead of his (the) story. Sergt.-
Maj. Dodge's diary says : " We formed line at 1.30 a.m., and started.
What a trip ! All were gay and joyous, though we seemed to be
going into the lion's jaws. We halted a few minutes for the Ninety-
seventh Pennsylvania, which was to support us ; but they were not
promptly on hand, and on we moved again. On arriving at our
batteries, an officer whispered, 'Wagner deserted!' When we
arrived at the front parallel, we found the report to have some truth
in it. A small party had gone forward to reconnoitre. Then Capt.
Eandlett, with A and C, went into the fort. I then went back for
two more companies. Reported to Gen. Terry for orders. He said,
'Tell Capt. Eandlett to report to Col. Guss, and both go to Gregg.'
Stevenson's brigade was then coming up the beach and reached
Wagner. I overtook regiment and colors, and went on. F'ound
regiment, which marched by columns of companies to Gregg, meeting
only animals and seven men. Halted. Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania
brought up support. Orders to halt. Fifty of the Third New
Hampshire went into Gregg. Happy we to find the place evacuated.

Sept. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 367

Fouud here a horse saddled and bridled. Capt. Randlett rode it
after I did. We were the first Union men on horseback within two
miles of Sumter for over two years. We left Y and G with colors
there, and C a little way back to protect them. Then returned re-
mainder to camp. Of persons and things, a description is impossible.
AVagner is paved with iron, and is a perfect stink-pot — dead bodies,
horses and limbs lying around in great confusion and profusion.
Dead bodies were found with torpedoes attached. Slow matches

were attached to magazines ; but we cut them Randlett

showed himself worthy of his position "

Another diary says: "Wagner and Gregg evacuated ....
<S1 prisoners taken while retreating. A large amount of ammunition
captured. Troops in fine spirits."

G. W. Spencer's diary says : ". . . . Third New Hampshire

selected to lead Our colors planted on Gregg by J. H.

Edminster, who has borne them through many a bloody fight. Three
companies left at Gregg and the other seven went back to Wagner."

Band Master Ingalls sent a sample pike from Fort Wagner to
Gov. Gillmore of New Hampshire, and in letter said : " Dead bodies
long unburied, heads, arms, feet (with the shoes still upon them),
lay strewn all about — the stench was almost unbearable. A detail

of negro soldiers is just going up to police the premises

These pikes, with thousands of others, were used as a sort of chevaux-
de-fn'se, to guard against night assaults. They were placed at an
angle over the ditch which surrounds the fort, and in the bottom of
this ditch were placed thousands of sharp-pointed spikes covered
with water. The honorable position of the advance, upon which
everything depended, was assigned to the Third New Hampshire and
Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, under Capt. Randlett. They lay
within 100 yards and were, at a given signal, to spring forward and
spike the guns on the water side "

Another dairy says : "Up at 2 a.m. Breakfasted and started
for Wagner to storm it ... . left Cos. F and G at Gregg all day
with colors .... returned [balance of regiment] to camp at day-
light .... skirmished [this was a Co. E man's diary. — D.E.] from
Wagner to Gregg ; only stopped once by a party of prisoners . . . ."

Capt. Randlett reported to the Adjutant-General of New
Hampshire, by letter, that he had no captains in the line — that Capt.
Ajev was away, wounded ; that he had nine lieutenants in the line ;
that Lieut. Libby, Jr., was slightly wounded on the left breast, in
the advance. He left three companies in Gregg — C, under 2d
Lieut. Kirwin ; F, under 1 st Lieut. Wadsworth ; and G, under 2d
Lieut. Trickey.

" Dahlgren's JMemoirs" says that Gillmore notified him before
daylight that Wagner and Gregg had been evacuated. During the
dayDahlgreu sent a flag of truce to Sumter, demanding its surrender;
but Sumter replied, "Come and take it."

368 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Sept. '63.

THE SIEGE OF MORRIS ISLAND.

Now that the evacuation has been completed and we are iu full
possession of Wagner and Gregg, and in fact the whole of Morris
Island, — for which we have so long striven and so much sacrifice
has been made, in men and material, — it is the proper time to give
details as to the siege and the evacuation, each of which must be
carefully subdivided and treated under different heads, or the reader
will not be put iu possession of the most interesting part of the
Morris Island campaign.

7 Sept. : Lieut. Robert M. Stiles, Chief Engineer at Battery
Gregg (Confederate), constructed a rifle-pit across the island, after
dark, a quarter mile south of Gregg, on the night of evacuation.
Force: 77 negroes, who also cut away the earth covering of the
magazine at Gregg (James Island side), and were then sent over to
Fort Johnson on a large flat-boat.

Capt. C. C. Piuckney, Ordnance Officer, First Military District
of South Carolina (Confederate), says he went to "VYagner with the
implements for evacuation (spikes, slow-match, sledges, etc.) Says
he had the spikes iu his hand. He had made requisition for rat- tail
files iu August, but received none. Had to use spikes. The vents
of the guns were so enlarged, he says, that he and Capt. Huguenin
had to put in two, and sometimes three spikes. Didn't dare use
hammers ; but fixed up a sand-bag (haversack filled with sand), and
pounded through that. The result was unsatisfactory. Says he
and Capt. Huguenin spiked all the guns in Wagner except the 10-
inch Columbiad. This they loaded aud at last moment tried to fire
it ; but did not succeed. Then they withdrew one of the two spikes
in the 32-pounder, and tried to fire that, but failed — and in fact
did not fire any " farewell guu."

Torpedoeti. — Col. Olmstead (Confederate) is authority for the
statement that torpedoes were first planted in front of Wagner on 10
July 1863, the day Morris Island (lower end) was captured by the
Union troops. He says, in relating events of the 11th: "Now at
one point in our front torpedoes had been planted the day before ;
and to prevent any of the garrison from treading upon them, a senti-
nel was placed to warn them off." The same officer is also authority
for the statement that the Confederates had our signal code during
almost the entire siege, and easily read all the signals. (This is
denied.)

Maj. Brooks reports more than 60 torpedoes planted by the
Confederates iu front of Wagner, to be exploded by stepping upon
them, and says they must have been placed after the assault of 18
July. They were of three kinds. One (of which about 20 were
found) was a loaded 24-pouuder shell. A wooden plug with a
hole in it was fixed in the fuse hole. The fuse at its upper end had
a ball attached iu which was the explosive compound. A tin box
surrounded the whole, which was buried even Avith the surface of the
ground. A slight pressure, as of a footfall, would explode the shell.
The second form was made of a 10-gallon keg, the ends being ex-
tended by conical additions. Strips of board were so arranged as to

Sept. '63.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

369

explode the keg, if stepped upon. The third form (ouly three
found) consisted of 15-inch navy shells. Six torpedoes exploded
accidentally, resulting in about 12 casualties. The first one dis-
covered was on the night of 26 Aug. It exploded, throAving a
corporal of the Third U. S. Colored Troops, a fatigue man, some
25 yards, almost stripping him of his clothing, and dropping him so
near another torpedo that his arm actually rested on the plunger.
This explosion was, until nearly morning, supposed to have been a
shell from the enemy. On 28 Aug. Lieut. Baldwin reported that
the keg style could be rendered harmless by boring an augur hole
into the wood, and pouring in water to destroy the explosive power
of the powder. On 2!). Aug. the sharpshooters tried in vain to ex-
plode some of the torpedoes by firing at them. On 31 Aug. three
men were injured by the explosions in the advanced trenches
(Whitman of A, and others). On 6 Sept., the day before evacua-
tion, one man Avas killed and three wounded by explosions.

TORPEDO -MORRIS ISLAND.

The First Pandb'J. — Battery Keynolds became the basis of
this parallel after 1-s Juh'. There was planted a row of inclined
palisading, about 200 yards in front, entirely across the island, and
a "return" of say 50 yards on the right. This "return" had, by
23 July, 2 guns, and finally it contained 8 siege and field guns,
10 siege mortars, and 3 Requa rifled batteries. Col. Serrell, of the
Engineers, was ordered, 25 Juh^, to establish a breaching battery in
this line, to have two 200-pounder Parrott rifles and two <sO-pounder
Whitworth rifles. To this work was assigned a detachment from
the navy, tendered by Admiral Dahlgren, under command of Capt.
Foxhall A. Parker, U. S. N. This battery was named the Naval
Battery, and was in use from the 17th to the 23d of August.

The Second Parallel. — This had, when completed, 290 yards of
parapet for infantry, 21 pieces of light artillery, three 30-pounder
Parrott rifles, and one Wiard field gun — the latter to be used against
Wagner and Gregg. A breaching battery was erected on this line,
to operate against Sumter. It had 2 <S-inch Parrott rifles and 4 100-
pounder Parrott rifles ; was 3,525 yards from Sumter and was ready
to open fire the 15th of August. This line was established on the
23d of July, at night, by the flying sap, and say 600 yards in advance
of the First Parallel. The line was diagonally across the island,
northwest and southeast. Advantage was taken of a narrow ridge,
the end of it being at Vincent's Creek, with marshy ground in front.

370 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Sept. '63.

The creek itself was spanned by two booms of timber, to prevent
surprises by boats and barges. Abattis, inclined palisading and
wire entanglements were placed several yards in advance, with the
left resting on the creek and the right "returned" and flanked by
six light guns. There was an additional barricade to low water
mark, and ending with a strong crib, on which was placed three
Requa batteries and two field howitzers, and was named, very
appropriately, the Surf Battery.

The Third Parallel. — Maj. Brooks, 9 Aug., was ordered to
establish this line, with the flying sap, about 330 yards in advance
of the Second Parallel.

The Fourth Parallel. — At the point where this line was estab-
lished, the island is about 160 yards wide at high water. The point
of establishment was within about 100 yards of a ridge behind w^hich
the enemy's sharpshooters were posted. The line was established
during the night of 21 Aug., partly by the flying sap and partly by
the full sap.

The Fifth Parallel. — Gen. Terry had been ordered to carry the
ridge (the advance- post of the enemy) at the point of the bayonet,
to establish this parallel. An unsuccessful attempt was made on 25
Aug., in the early evening. It was repeated next day at about the
same hour, and was completely successful. The assaulting party was
the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts ; and right gallantly they did their
work. The Third New Hampshire was the support, and ready to
spring into the contest if required, A portion of the Twenty-fourth
Massachusetts had shovels ; and these instruments of war played a
very important part at this time. The assault was so sudden and im-
petuous that there was no_time, in reality, to oppose it. The enemy's
pickets must either run or surrender. The majority surrendered,
__ ^ some 70 in ninn-

s^ 1% ber. Then came

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^g . ment. Wagner

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THE SWAMP AKGEL OR MARSH BATTERY. ^.^^^ ^^ ^^j^^ ^^^

prisoners to the rear, before self-preservation for both parties — cap-
tors and captured — was the all-important subject under consideration.
The Johnnies were invited to take a hand. This was the basis of the
Fifth Parallel, and was Avithiu about 240 yards of Wagner, In front
was only a low, flatfish ridge of sand, barely twenty-five yards in
width, and not over two or three feet in depth, over which the sea
ran during a storm or at very high tides.

Sept. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 371

The Siramp Avgel. — Much has been said and written about
this famous gun, and a deal that is absokitely untrue. This gun
was an 8-inch 200-pounder Parrott rifle, and not (as reported) a
10-incli300-pouuder, etc. The Swamp Angel never fired at Sumter;
and the 300-pounder (only one ou the island) never fired at Charles-
ton. The Swamp Angel was manned by a detachment from the
Eleventh Maine, under Lieut. Charles Sellmer (afterward in the Third
U. S. Artillery). The first shot was at 1.30 a.m., 22 Aug., and at
an elevation of 31° 30'. The shell and powder (16 lbs.) weighed
150 pounds. The city could not be seen by the gunners, owing to
the intervening trees on James Island, and St. Michael's and other
points were determined by triangulation. The ringing of fire bells,
the screaming of whistles from tugs in harbor, indicated that the shot
had reached its destination. It was ranged on the steeple of St.
Michael's as nearly as could be. At 36th (some reports say 37th)
discharge the entire breach, just behind the vent, blew out, and the
gun was thrown forward on the parapet. The band was split and
separated from the piece.

It is said that the steeple of St. Michael's was not hit, though
the church was struck several times. The pews were considerably
damaged, the pulpit demolished, and the Registry damaged. The
Sunday School Depository, the Theological Library and the Court
Eoom were also injured. No more guns were planted on this battery
till after the evacuation of Wagner.

What became of the Swamp Angel? It was buried in the
parapet where it burst, remaining until the removal North of the
waste iron, to foundry, for recasting. The gun reached the foundry
at Trenton, N. J., and there was almost accidentalW discovered to
be the Swamp Angel. The citizens united, had this historical gun
mounted as a monument, at the junction of Perry and Clinton Streets,
in that city, inscribed it, dedicated it; and there it stands today.
The people of Trenton may well feel proud of this war relic.

Marsh Battery (Swamp Angel). — The building of this battery
required the following material for its construction: 13,000 sand-
bags, 123 pieces yellow pine timber (each 15 to 18 inches in diameter
and 45 to 55 feet long), 5,000 feet 1-inch boards, 8 paulins (18x22
feet each), 9,516 feet 3-inch pine plank, 300 pounds of 7-iuch and
300 pounds 4-inch spikes, 600 pounds round and square iron, 75
fathoms 3-inch rope. The labor: 91 days' work of Engineer officers,
1,384 of Engineer soldiers, 7,390 of infantry, 172 of 4-horse teams,
and 93 of boats.

Col. Serrell in his report says: "On the night of 17 Aug. the
Marsh Battery was ready for the gun, and Lieut. Wadlia, Third New
Hampshire Volunteers [The italics are mine. — D.E.], and Lieut.
Parsons of the Volunteer Engineers, made their preparations to put
the gun in place. . . . During the night of 21 Aug. ... a mock
battery was built by Lieut. N. M. Edwards and Lieut. Hartmann,
to draw the fire of the enemy .... the device was eminently suc-
cessful." Col. Serrell further reports that he had made a special
examination of the battery, which had been reported as in an unsat-

372

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIHE REGIMENT. [SejU. '63.

isfactory condition, and found that the gun had slidden to the rear
20 inches, caused by the mischievous removal of some part ; but a
remedy had been applied by spiking heavy cleats on to the gun-deck.
After the bursting of tlae Swamp Angel, no other guns Avere
mounted in this battery till 8 Sept., the day following the evacuation
of Wagner, when two 1 0-inch seacoast mortars were placed in it for
the purpose of drawing the fire of the James Island batteries (rebel) ,
and were called the "Marsh Hens."

m"smm angec - trenton. n.j.

RE-ENFORCE REMflVtO SEfORE MOUNTINC.

It is reported to have taken 2,000 men 9 nights to get the
fewamp Angel into its position. The gun was cast at the West
Point Foundry, Cold Springs, N. Y. (foundry number 585).

Gen. Beauregard protested (22 Aug.) against this mode of
warfare, and said so to Gen. Gillmore, by letter, under flag of truce.
He characterized the missiles as the most destructive ever used in
war, and said, " they are being fired into a city filled with sleeping
women and children." The British Consul also protested, and re-
quested Gillmore to cease shelling British subjects (request declined).

Sept. '63.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

373

[By M Quad, in " Field, Fort and Fleet."]

.... Once landed on Morris Island, Gillmore Avas there to stay. He
quickly brought over mortars and cannon, intrenched, and there he stuck
.... that his last assault on Wagner was a blunder has been admitted ;
but there were mitigating circumstances. He had seen the fort subjected
to such a continuous fire as was supposed to have annihilated the last man ;
and the Admiral of the fleet encouraged the assault. While the blunder did
not cost Gillmore his head, it cost the government the lives of hundreds of
brave men, and cheered Wagner to hold out to the bitter end.

[In reference to creating an island between Morris and James Islands,
he says] : Gillmore's next move was to possess this marsh, or island, so
strangely growing day by day, Avhile all else was being destroyed. ]\Iiles
away timbers Averc cut and gravel loaded upon barges; and night after
night, for weeks and weeks, was being slyly added to and slyly stolen. It
was an enterprise laughed at by hundreds of Federals, and Avould have ex-
cited the ridicule of the Confeder-
ates had they known what was
passing. The rafts and barges had
to be moved entirely by hand, and
all the Avork done Avithin musket
shot of the Confederates ; and
sometimes the Avaves destroyed in
an hour the labors of the men for
a Aveek. It Avas one of the strang-
est incidents in Avar — stealing tlie
site for an island; and yet that
Avas what Gillmore planned and
accomplished. Just Avhere he de-
sired to place his battery, a pole
tAventy feet long could be thrust
out of sight in the quicksand. Files
must be driven here ; and to drive
them Avithout alarming the Confed-
erates Avas a fine bit of Avork. A
pile-driver Avas rigged to Avork Avith
the least possible noise, and the
hammer Avas draAvn up by hand,
by means of a rope and pulley. The
bioAv of the hammer Avas deadened
by cushions, and no man .... oXE OF THE TWO TABLETS,

dared speak aloud. Every evidence

of the work had to be removed before daylight ; and that the ends of the
timbers and logs might not be seen, rushes and grasses Avere cut and scattered
over the Avater .... The piles Avere driven close together and braced Avith
stones and gravel. On this foundation Avas built a floor of timbers, each
stick heaA'y enough for the sill of a Avarehouse; and upon this floor, laid the
opposite Avay and mortised and dovetailed, Avas a second raft of square tim-
ber. The Avhole made a solid foundation just above the level of high tide
and coA-ering an area of half an acre. This foundation had to be hidden
under rushes, and the guns Avere covered Avith the same as fast as landed.

The labor of loading, rafting, unloading and mounting the heaA-y guns

nearly forty — Avas enough to appall an engineer; but Gillmore saw it ac-
complished. This was the first time that a monster gun like the Swamp
Angel had ever been moved any distance by hand ; and a thousand men
were sick and weary before the tremendou<i mass of metal had been moved
five hundred feet. The pinch came Avhen it Avas necessary to do as much
Avork in one night as had heretofore been accomplished in ten. The guns
must be landed, mounted and protected betAveen dark and daylight of a sum-
mer's night. Over 4,000 men Avere set to Avork to accomplish this result.
While one detachment landed the guns, another mounted them. A third
filled bags Avith sand Avhich had been obtained tAvo miles aAvay, and placed
them in position. One August evening, the sentinels on the ramparts of
Fort Sumter looked doAvn on "Grassy Island," to Avonder hoAV fast it AAas

THE FIRST GUM
AW EIGHT JMCH PAR
ROTT RIFLE OR 20O
POUfVDER FIRED FROM
THE MARSH BATTERY
ONJ MORRIS ISLAND SOUTH
CAROLINA ATTHECITY OF
CHARLESTON 7000 YARDS
WEIGHT OF GUN WSOO POUNDS
AND OF PROJECTILE 150 POUNDS
CHARGE OF POWDER 16 POUNDS
GREATEST ELEVATION USED 35
BOMBARDMEWT OPENED
AUGUST 21 IS63
BURST AT 3G ROUND

374 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIUE REGIMENT. lSept.'63.

growing. At daylight next morning, tliey cast their eyes that way to dis-
cover walls of sand-bags, massive guns and blue uniforms. Gillmore was
ready to open on the fort and the city. One looking across from Sumter
cannot imagine the distance to be over a mile ; but it is over two. It does
not seem over two to Charleston ; and yet it is four. There was amazement
and consternation in the various Confederate Avorks as day fully dawned,
and it was realized that Gillmore was firmly fixed.

[His account treats of the other guns as well as of the Swamp Angel.
The piling was forced into place by an immense lever, the pile itself being the
fulcrum; the " short end" was attached to a platform loaded with bags of
sand, and the " long end " was pulled downward by say a dozen men stand-
ing on another platform — the pile being thus " driven home." The points
were sharpened. — D. E.]

[By T. N. J., in " Moore's Rebellion Record," Vol. VIII.]

Down in the land of rebel Dixie,

Near to the hot bed of treason,

Five miles away from Charleston,

Amid the sands of James [Morris] Island,

Swept by the tides of the ocean.

Is the Swamp Angel.

Can Parrott,
With plumage as black as a raven,
And scream unlike her tropical sisters, —
A hundred-pounder, with terrible voice, —
Be called bird or angel?

She's for Freedom
And Uncle Sam ! synonymous terms :
An angel of vengeance, and not of mercy.
Came to execute wrath on the city
Whence sprang Secession.
At night the angel raiseth her voice.
And her cry is " Woe !" and not " rejoice !"
She sendeth far her meteor shell,
And it soareth up as if to dwell
With the twinkling stars in the fadeless blue;
There poiseth itself for the mighty blow.
Then downward shoots like a bolt from God,
Crushes the dwelling and crimsons the sod!
Fire leaps out from its iron heart.
Rives the defences of treason apart.
Till ruin spreads her sulphur pall
O'er shattered town and crumbling Avail
And fearful crowds from the city fly,
Seeing the day of her doom is nigh !

Hear ye in the Angel the Northern call —
Thundered on Sumter's broken Avail,
Echoed in Charleston's silent sti-eet.
Shouted in Treason's proud retreat :
" Freemen must share Avith you the land;
Choose olive leaf or blazing brand.
Choose peaceful Commerce's flag of stars
Or rifled guns and monitors.

The avenging Angel rides the blast :

You fired the first gun — Ave '11 fire the last."

The identity of the gun mounted at Trenton having been ques-
tioned (principally because it had uo reinforce), the writer visited
Trenton in June, 1892, and critically examined the piece. He be-

Sept. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 375

canie satisfied that it is the identical gnu. In fact, he conversed
with the man who (unwisely, as it would appear) knocked oft" the
reinforce before mounting. (For further facts see Capt. A. J.
Wadlia's Personal Sketch.)

METHODS AND ACCESSORIES.

Greek Fire. — Gibbon, in his history of the "Decline and Fall
of the Roman Empire," says that its composition and use were re-
vealed by an angel from Heaven to Constantine the Great, under a
most sacred injunction not to impart the secret to any foreign nation.
For four hundred years the use of it was confined to the Eastern
Romans, and then discovered or stolen by the Mohammedans and
used against the Crusaders. It is, no doubt, very necessary that
every Third New Hampshire man should know this. The Morris
Island supply of this dreadful stuff was furnished in tin tubes, closed
at one end, about thi*ee inches long by three-quarters of an inch in
diameter. These were covered with one thickness of paper similar
to cartridge paper. This was folded down over the ends of the tube,
that part covering the open end having upon it a priming of powder
and coal tar. The directions for using were to put as many in a
shell as it will hold, then fill Avith powder and shake it down.
These tubes did not give satisfactory results. Mr. Short, the in-
ventor, soon after visited Morris Island, and changed the method
of filling, first putting in considerable powder. He also covered
some tubes with several thicknesses of cartridge paper and others
with several layers of muslin. The Greek Fire was only used at the
Marsh Battery, or "Swamp Angel," as it was more frequently called
— in fact, it has passed into history under the latter name. Gen.
Turner said in his report that the shells burst prematurely, and that
it was uncertain whether any Greek Fire ever reached the city.

The Army and Navy Journal says : ' ' The Greek Fire which Gen.
Gillmore threw into Charleston was the invention of Mr. Short,"
and that Admiral Porter recommended it after Vicksburg. The
fire missives, 40 or 50 in number, were enclosed in a shell, which
Avas itself enclosed in an ordinary sei-vice shell, exploding in the
usual manner.

Sapinng. — The first attempt in the "sap" method of warfare
was on the 8th of August; and on the loth a course of instruction
in the system was begun in the Engineer regiment. A full sapping
brigade consisted of eight artificers and two non-commissioned offi-
cers of the Volunteer Engineers, divided into two squads, Avho al-
ternated on duty at the head of the sap. All assisted in moving the
sap-roller, which weighed about a ton. The roller was moved for-
ward a few- inches at a time, the interval being closed up to it
quickly by filling the gap with sand. The trench was dug four feet
wide and two feet deep. The tools were : one common short-handled
shovel for each sapper, two sap hooks and two strong levers, 12 feet
long. Axes were used to remove roots or timber. For forming the
top of the parapet a drag shovel was used, made by bending the
blade of a common long-handled shovel at right angles.

376 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ISept. '63.

The following "Description of Sap," contributed by C. B. Par-
sons, Captain and Brevet-Major, First New York Volunteer Engi-
neers, Red Bank, N. J., will prove of interest: —

In commencing siege operations against a fortification, the first
parallel is established at a comparatively safe distance from the
enemy. The approach and second parallel is made by the flying sap,
which is done as follows : Each man takes two gabions, with a shovel
fixed in one and pickaxe in the other (shovel has a round point).
They advance the required distance, plant the gabions in line, detach
the shovels and picks, placing the former lengthwise and the latter
at right augles to the line of gabions. \Yhen the command is given,
each man fills with earth the two gabions in front of him, which
occupy a space of about six feet. When the gabions are filled, a
sufficient amount of earth is thrown over them to form a natural
slope from the top of the gabion to the level of the earth in front.

In practical operations the same purpose is often accomplished
without the use of the gabion — simply throwing up the earth until
the depth of the trench and the soil excavated makes a sufficient
parapet to protect the parallel. This method, called the "flying
sap," is continued with each additional parallel until prevented by
the enemy's fire. When the method cannot be used under cover
(or otherwise) of night, then the sap roller is brought up and placed
at the head of trench or parallel. The advance is then made slowly,
usually about 10 feet per hour.

The tools used to handle the sap roller include the following :
A sap hook with a point 4 inches long, with another at right angles
to it of the same length. The entire length of sap hook with pole is
about 12 feet. The sap fork differs from the hook in that there are
two projecting points or prongs 4 inches apart, and one at right
angles. The entire length is about (5 feet. The drag is a kind of
hoe, H inches wide at the edge, 2 inches at the eye and 8 inches deep ;
the handle from 4 to G feet long. The shovel (round point) and
pick used as before in the excavating.

The full complete sap uses gabions on both sides, advancing the
roller each time sufliciently to receive a gabion on each end in the
rear, which is then quickly filled with earth.

If the sharpshooters of the enemy are active, it affords less
exposure to abandon the gabion, advancing the sap roller by use of
fork and hook a few inches only, quickly filling up the gap left at the
top and end. This method can be accomplished with greater degree
of safety, although more earth is required. This can not be done
under all circumstances ; but where it is possible, on account of ele-
vations and depth of soil, it is more expeditious, safer and avoids
the labor and expense of the gabions.

The simple or half sap I understand to be that which protects
but one side of the trench or approach, and is made either with or
without the use of the gabion. When the change of direction is
made, both sides must be protected, and until that which was the rear
has become the front or side facing the enemy.

Sept. '63.']

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

37'

Traverses are frequently made near the turn or angle of the
trench or sap, to protect the sap workers and trench guards against
an enfilading fire in case of an attack from an assaulting force, made
for the purpose of dis-
lodging the troops in
the sap and breaking
up the work.

Gabions, fascines,
sap rollers, etc., for use
on Morris Island, were
made on Folly Island
by 25 engineers and 75
volunteers, as follows :
1,429 gabions, each 3
feet long by 2 feet di-
ameter ; 1 1 sap I'oller gabions, each 7 to 9 feet long by 4 feet diame-
ter; 162 fascines, 12, 16 and 17 feet long, each 9 inches in diameter;

302 sap fagots, each 3
-«'==^' ">|^'1|| f^^t long by 9 inches
''■* >■ * ™ in diameter. About
two-thirds of the gabi-
ons were used. A sap
roller required in its
construction: 279 lbs.
hoop iron, .058 inches
thick, No, 17 wire
gauge; 130 iron rivets,
flat head. No. 7 wire
gauge ; 14 stakes, 3 by
1 inch, 9 feet long,
weighing 14 lbs. each; 20 fascines weighing 83 pounds each, and a
sufficient number of wedges. The approximate weight of a sap
roller complete is 2,200
pounds.

Requa Battery. —
This consisted of twen-
ty-five rifled barrels, 2 I
inches long, arranged
horizontally , on a plane,
so^ as to load at once
and diverge the muz-
zles if desired to scat-
ter the shot. It was
placed on a light iron-
framed field carriage,
and weighed complete only 1,382 lbs. AVhen served by thi'ee men,
could be fired seven times a minute. They were breach loaders
and were placed and used chiefly at the flanks of lines of works.
The boys called them the "Mosquito Batteries."

Co.

Hadley, A. J.

Co.

Kenniston, H. B.

Co.

Gilbert, J.

Co.

Waters, J.

Co.

Ellis, Geo. A.

Co.

Hall, Frank

Co.

Hoxie, B. F.

Co.

Monlton, Albion

Co.

Campbell, N. J.

378 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sejn. '63.

The following were detailed for duty with these "death
producers " : —

Co. A, Huntress, Geo. H.

Co. A, Webster, Geo. H.

Co. B, Duncan, Theron

Co. B, Gage, Hiram

Co. B, Tuttle, James H.

Co. C, Morrison, James H.

Co. C, McCarthy, Daniel

Co. D, Goss, Geo. W.

Co. D, Odiorne, Geo. W.

Co. D, Smith, C. W.

Sand-Bags. — Material, good quality of gunny cloth sewn with
cotton twine. These were sewn at first with chain stitch, and after-
ward with the lock stitch. Each bag contained ^^^^ of a square yard of
cloth, and weighed 6^ ounces. Filled and laid, they varied in size
from 6x10x24 to 5^x11x23, and weighed about 85 pounds each. If
tied before laying, they were usually about three-fourths full.

Calcium Light. — The first attempt to use it was on the night
of the 10th of August, by "Dr. Grant," the inventor and operator
of it, on the left batteries, he operating two with good effect on
Cumming's Point and Wagner, distant (the former) some 3,000
yards. The principal object was to reveal any Confederate relief
boats if any. Its use was continued throughout the siege.

Dead Bodies. — Maj. Brooks says, in connection with his report
as to lack of earth for the works :".... a very unpleasant feature
connected with this lack of earth arose from the number of dead
bodies found in all our advanced work on the right, particularly
in the Second Parallel, and immediately in front of Wagner. Ten
have been exhumed in one night. Handling these bodies was very
disagreeable. They were generally in coflins, but many soldiers,
friend and foe, were wrapped in the blanket only, and others not
that. At first we attempted to rebury the bodies, in places away
from the works, where they would not be disturbed ; but as the
siege progressed, the scarcity of earth compelled a second, and in
one case a third, disinterment of the same corpse. After this ....
all bodies .... were buried in the parapets of the works, where
they lie undisturbed."

JUST bp:fore the evacuation.

Concerning the few days preceding the evacuation of Wagner^
when the sap was within 100 yards, Gillmore saj's : —

In this en^ergency, although the final result was demonstrably certain,
it was determined, in order to sustain the fiagging spirits of the men, ta
commence vigorously and simultaneously tvvo distinct methods of attack :
First, to keep Wagner silent with an overpowering curved fire from siege and
Coehorn mortars, so that our engineers would have only the more distant
batteries of the enemy to annoy them ; and Second, to breach the bomb-proof
shelter Avith the rifled guns, and thus deprive the enemy of their only
secure cover in the work, and consequently drive them from it. Accord-
ingly, all the light mortars were moved to the front and placed in battery ;
the capacity of the Fifth Farallel and advanced trenches for sharpshooters

Sr-id. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 379

■was greatly enlarged and improved ; the rifled guns in the left breaching
batteries were trained upon the fort and prepared for prolonged action :
and powerful calcium lights, to aid the night-Avorlc of our cannoneers and
sharpshooters and blind those of the enemy, were got in readiness. The
co-operation of the powerful battery of the N'eic Ironsides, Capt. Rowan,
during the daytime, was also secured.

These final preparations against Wagner were actively inaugurated at
break of day on the morning of 5 Sept. For 42 consecutive hours the
spectacle presented was of surpassing sublimity and grandeur. ....
During the daytime the Xev Ironsides, with remarkable regularity and
precision, kept an ahnost incessant stream of 11-inch shells from her
8-guii broadside, ricocheting over the water against the sloping parapet
of Wagner, whence, deflected upward with a low remaining velocity, they
dropped nearly vertically, exploding in or over the Avork and vigorously
searching every part of it except the subterranean shelters. The calcium
lights turned night into day ; and while throwing around our own men an im-
penetrable obscurity, they brilliantly illuminated every object in front and
brought the minutest details of the fort into sharp relief. In a few hours
the fort became practically silent, exhibiting but little sign of life and none
of activity. Occasional straggling shots continued to be delivered at the .
Xetr Ironsides, and one or more sharpshooters opened from time to time a
hasty and ineflectual fire upon the head of the sap. The garrison had sought
safety in the bomb-proof shelters. Our sappers now rapidly pushed for-
ward their Avork. At this period they suflered principally from the James
Island batteries, which night and day kept up a" constant and galling fire
upon our mortar batteries and the head of the sap, folloAving the progress of
the latter toward the fort, until the proximity became so imminent that
friends and foes alike shared in tlie perils of a common exposure.

From this moment the men in the advanced trenches prosecuted their
labors with entire immunity from serious danger. Indeed, their sense of
security became so great, and the novelty of their position so exciting, —
with a once defiant foe helplessly at bay and only a few feet distant, — that
they fearlessly exposed themselves to vie^v ; and the reliefs of workmen oft'
duty exultingly mounted the parapets of their works to while away their
leisure moments, or, groping their way forward among the hidden torpedoes
with a skill and address which the most bitter experience only could have
conferred, they approached the ditch and took a deliberate survey of the
fort and its surroundings. Soon after dark on the night of the 6th, our
sappers pushed by the soutli face of the fort, and crowned the crest of the
counterscarp near the flank of the east or sea front, completely masking all
the guns of the work, except those in the flank referred to, which, as it had
been found impossible to use them, had been removed to prevent their being
destroyed by our mortar fire. A row of long pikes or lances, planted at the
foot of the counterscarp of the sea front as an obstacle, was removed by
our sappers. The following order, to carry the place by assault at the hour
of low tide on the following morning, was issued late in the evening. That
hour was selected to give us the use of the broad beach for the assaulting
column to move upon : —

Department op the South.
Special Order Xo. 513. Headquarters in the Field,

Morris Islaxd, S. C, G Sept. 1863.
1. Fort Wagner will be assaulted at 9 a.m. tomorrow, the Tthinst., by
troops to be designated by Brig. -Gen. Terry, who will command in person.
The artillery fire upon the w^ork will be kept up until the troops mount the
parapets and Avill cease at a given signal. The assault Avill be in three
columns, as follows : First. A column of tAvo small regiments of picked troops
will debouch from the advanced trenches, mount the parapet of the sea front
and the bomb-proof and the traverses, spike the guns and sieze and hold the
sally port. Second. A column of one brigade, draAvn up right in front in the
trenches, in rear of the first column, Avill debouch upon the beach by regi-
ments, pass the sea front of the fort, file sharp to the left and mount the
parapet of the north and Avest faces, regiment after regiment, as they gain

3 80 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63.

the requisite distances. Third. A coUinin of one brigade, left in front, will
follow behind the second column, and deploy across the island in rear of
Fort Wagner, facing Cumming's Point, Avith skirmishers well out in front.
2. The guards of the trenches will be held in reserve at their appro-
priate stations. The balance of the infantry force of Gen. Terry's command
will be kept under arms from and after 8 o'clock iu the morning, near the
Beacon House. The batteries of field artillery will be held ready for action
near the Lookout.
Edw. W. Smith, Q. A. Gillmoue,

Assistant Adjutant-General. Brig. -Gen. Commanding.

Geu. Gillmore further says : —

About midnight on the 6th, it was reported to me that the enemy was
evacuating the island. Such was the celerity of his flight that nearly the
w^hole of his force made its escape. Seventy men were intercepted on the
water and taken. Our forces at once occupied the north end of the island.
Eighteen pieces of ordnance of various calibres Avere captured in Fort Wag-
ner, and seven in Battery Gregg, making an aggregate of 36 pieces taken on
the island. Nearly all of them were large. Fort Wagner was found to be
a Avork of the most formidable character — far more so indeed than the most
exaggerated statements of prisoners and deserters had led us to expect.
Its bomb-proof shelters, capable of containing from 1,500 to 1,600 men, re-
mained practically intact after one of the most severe bombardments to
which any earthwork was ever exposed. The attempt to form an opening
into the bomb-proof by breaching failed for want of time. The heavy pro-
jectiles were slowly eating their way into it, although their effect was as-
tonishingly slight. Indeed, the penetration of rifle projectiles, fired at a
sand parapet, standing at the natural slope, or approximately so, is but
trifling.

It is said that during this, final bombardment (42 hours) the
land batteries threw 1,(563 rifled projectiles and 1,553 mortar shells.

PROGRESS OF THE SAP.

Maj. Brooks says (5 Sept. 1863) : " In the last two and a half
days, at considerable sacrifice, not more than 25 yards of sap have
been executed ; and it, from its direction, brought us no nearer the
front. Today, more than 150 yards, most of it by the flying sap,
have been built without loss of life. The head of the sap is now op-
posite the ditch of Wagner, and from it, fragments of shell can be
easily thrown by hand into the work." He further says : " During
the, past two days, by order of the General Commanding, I have ex-
amined several prisoners, and have from them obtained additional in-
formation which enabled me to draw a plan of Wagner, which was
afterward found to contain no material error. At the request of Gen.
Terry, twenty copies were furnished for the officers who were to go in
the assaultins column on the 7th."

LAST DAY OF THE SIEGE.

On Sunday, 6 Sept. (the day before evacuation of Wagner),
the sap made rapid progress, a branch passing to the left, another
to the right, of the bastion of Fort Wagner. The fort was silent.
At the head of the sap, a U. S. flag was flying as a marker for the
Ironsides [this identical flag was in 1892 in possession of Paymaster

Sept. '6S.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 381

Stryker, Adjutant-General of the State, at Trenton, N. J. — D. E.],
whose shells struck the sea face of the fort a little in advance of the
flag, ricochet over the parapet and exploded within the fort with won-
derful precision. At night (the last night of sapping) Capt. Walker
had charge of the sap, assisted by Capt. Pratt. Capt. Walker re-
ports the running of our sap into the ditch of Wagner and says :
"About 10 o'clock I passed over into the ditch of the fort ....
I found a /'/v'.se [he probably meant a trons-de-loiqy : see Aug. 1 . —
D. ¥j.'] of sharp-pointed stakes firmly planted in the counterscarp of
the ditch, presenting their points about two feet below the crest. Be-
tween the stakes, a spear, or boarding pike, was placed, evidently
with the intention of impaling our men upon their points. These
spears I pulled out and laid in the bottom of the ditch to the number
of about 200. I then run a fl3'ing sap along the crest of the glacis,
through the earth level with the points of the /rise, thus providing
means for the storming party to pass over them."

THE EVACUATION

FROM A CONFEDERATE STAXDPOIXT.

The Avriter has described somewhat at length the operations
which led up to the abandonment of Fort Wagner, together with
some of the means and methods used in bringing about that most
desirable consummation. It now seems fitting to show, from a Con-
federate point of view, by the aid of orders, letters, etc., how the
condition of things at Wagner finally brought about the reluctant
evacuation of that work, together with Battery Gregg, at the ex-
tremity of Morris Island nearest to our grand objective point —
Charleston.

As preliminary to the evacuation of Wagner, a conference was
held at Charleston 4 Sept., at 11 a.m., relative to Wagner and Mor-
ris Island. The following persons were present: —

Gen. G. T. Beauregard . . Cominanding Departmeut

South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
" .I.F.Gilmer. . . . Second in Command.
" R. S. Ripley .... Commanding First Military District.
" Thos. Jordan . . . Chief of Stafl^

•' a! h\* cTolquSr^^ } • Recently in command at Morris Island.
Lieut. -Col. D. B. Harris . Chief Engineer of Department.

The conference resulted in determining Gen. Beauregard to
hold on so long as night communication could be kept up by row-
boats.

[Instructions (5 Sept.) concerning the Fuse.]

.... at least three safety fuses to be inserted in a pile of cartridges,
or a barrel of powder in each magazine, to be carefully ti-ained to prevent
premature explosion, and of proper length to insure the actual departure of
the last man. The fuses to burn 15 seconds to a foot .... all the smaller

guns to be spiked or otherwise injured Shot or shell to be rammed

down without a cartridge, using a wedge of wood. Arrange to burst the
Columbiads with bolts, Tennessee caps, fuse, etc., if they arrive in time;
otlierwise, put in two cartridges, two solid shot, another cartridge, then
fill gun to muzzle, adding fuse.

382 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [SejU.'eS.

As the fuse did not prove to be iu good condition, after experi-
menting with it, Capt. Hugueuin, to whom the "blowing up" had
been assigned, offered to make assurance doubly sure by setting on
fire two barrels of resin, first placing them in the hospital, adjoining
the magazine ; but was not permitted to do so, as the order was for
fuse to be used. Capt. Huguenin was accidentally left on the island ;
but was rescued (by accident also) by a boat which was seeking to
escape capture itself, he wading out to it. He was probably the
ast Confederate to leave the island.

5 Sept. (midnight). Col. L. M. Keitt, Commanding Fort Wag-
ner, signalled: " I had 900, not 1,400, men. About 100 of those
today were killed and wounded. The parapet of the salient is badly
breached. The whole fort is much weakened. A repetition tomor-
row, of today's fire, will make the fort almost a ruin. The mortar
fire is still very heavy and fatal, and no important work can be
done. Is it desirable to sacrifice the garrison? To continue to
hold it is to do so. Capt. Lee, the Engineer, has read this and
agrees. Act promptly and answer at once."

Of the evacuation, Gen. Beauregard says, in the Century's War
Book: "The instructions .... were .... prepared by me,
with much deliberation and thought. The withdrawal of the troops
began as previously agreed upon, and was conducted in silence, with
great coolness and precision .... owing to some defect in the
fuses, however, the powder magazines of neither W^agner nor Gregg
were exploded, although they had been lit with all due percaution by
able officers."

6 Sept., Lieut.-Col. D. B. Harris, Chief Engineer, reported that
he has "visited the works on Morris Island today; and in consid-
eration of their condition, of our inability to repair damages at Bat-
tery Wagner as heretofore, of the dispirited state of the garrison,
and of the progress of the enemy's sap, I am reluctantly constrained
to recommend an immediate evacuation of both batteries, Wagner
and Gregg .... the head of the Sap is within 40 yards of the
salient .... is making rapid progress .... unmolested by a
single gun, and with scarcely any annoyance from our sharp-
shooters." He goes on to say that they are only able to repair at
night, and do not gain at that ; in two days, at most, they must sur-
render ; that the enemy throws a calcium light on their works, etc.

The reader will be served with a view of how it fared with the
rebels during this period ; but the matter deserves separate treat-
ment and wull be so served up.

[Beauregard to Richmond.]

6 Sept. 1863, 8 p.m.
Terrible bombardment of Wagner and Gregg for nearly 36 hours.
Front work much damaged — repah's impossible. Approaches of enemy
within 40 yards of salient. Casualties, over 150. Garrison much exhausted.
Nearly all guns disabled. Communication with city extremely difficult and
dangerous.' Sumter being silenced, evacuation of Morris Island becomes
indispensable to save garrison. It will be attempted tonight. This is 58th
day of attack.

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384 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63.

Of the evacuation of Morris Island, the Blclimoml Whig (9
Sept. 1863) said, editorially: —

We do not despair of Charleston because of the abandonment of
Morris Island. The nearest point of land on that island is more than four
miles from the city, and tlie way is barred at every available point by all
the impediments that engineering science and skill can interpose, and all
the opposition that the most determined courage can offer. Still we need
not seek to disguise the fact that the peril of the city, for some time felt to
be great, is increasing ; and its present situation is such as to demand
sleepless vigilance and the most heroic devotion on the part of its defenders.

6 Sept. (2.15 A.M.), Beauregard signalled Col. Keitt : "Repair
work with soldiers and negroes on Island. I will determine today
what measures to adopt. No action shall be taken in haste. It is
too late to act tonight."

6 Sept. (8.45 a.m.), Col. Keitt signalled Beauregard: "In-
cessant fire from Yankee mortar and Parrott battery — can't work
negroes : better look after them promptly. Had 30 or 40 soldiers
wounded in an attempt to work. Will do all I can, but fear the
garrison will be destroyed without injuring the enemy. The fleet is
opening, but I hope we may stand till night."

6 Sept. (10.30 A.M.), Col. Keitt signalled Beauregard: "Boats
must be at Cumming's Point early tonight, without fail."

G Sept., Gen. Beauregard, by Special Order No. 17G, directed
the evacuation, and with the following details : two iron-clads to
take position near Sumter. All land batteries to be prepared to sweep
all the water faces of Gregg. Transports to be near Cumming's
Point, to receive the men from row-boats. The row-boats, in large
numbers, to be at or near Cumming's Point directly after dark. A
naval officer to have charge of the boats. A line of couriers to extend
from boats to Wagner. AYounded to be first removed ; then the garri-
son, except two companies to remain till the last, to make show of
occupation and defend in case of assault. To not approach boats
nearer than 100 yards before assignment. The last to leave Wagner
must not be till Gregg has been entirely provided for. Two ofhcers
to be left to light the fuses (15-minute fuses) to blow up magazines
and bomb-proofs. Gregg to be evacuated last. The troops to em-
bark with loaded guns. If enemy should attack Wagner at once, or
the explosion should be prevented, three rockets from Gregg to an-
nounce it, and all the batteries, Sumter and gunboats will open on
Wagner and will also do so if the explosion takes place, and fire slowly
at the spot all night.

6 Sept. (3.15 P.M.), Col. Keitt to Beauregard: "Will boats
be here tonight for the garrison? And if our sacrifice be of benefit,
I am ready : let it be said so, and I will storm the enemy's work at
once, or lose every man here. The enemy is within 50 yards of us,
and Ibefore dawn we should assault him if we remain here. Answer
positively and at once. Assistant Engineer Stiles has just inspected
the fort. He says it is untenable."

6 Sept. Col. Keitt to Beauregard: "The enemy will by night
advance their parallel to the moat of this battery. The garrison
must be taken away immediately after dark, or will be destroyed or

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captured .... pray have boats .... I am sending the sick and
wounded to Cumming's Point .... I have not in the garrison 400
effective men, excluding artillery .... I shall say no more."
[The evacuation then took place. See elsewhere.]
7 Sept., Col. Keitt reports the evacuation and says the order
was received by him between 4 and 5 p.m. 6 Sept., by signal. Details
were received at dark through Capt. McCabe of Gen. Ripley's Staff.
He further says a new rifle-pit was made across the island, after dark,
a quarter mile below (south of) Gregg, with a force of 77 negroes.
Then sent all the negroes, by a flat-boat, to Fort Johnson from
Cumming's Point. Several men fainted in the bomb-proofs on the
5th from foul air and excessive heat. About 0 p.m. he received
notice that the boats were ready, and the evacuation was begun. The
rear guard was 35 men: 25 of Co. A, First South Carolina Infantry,
and 10 men of the Twenty-fifth South Carolina Infautr}^ The ofticers
were Capt. T. A. Huguenin and Lieuts. Brown and Taft. At 11
P.M. he turned over the command of Wagner to Capt. Huguenin, and
then went with Maj. Bryan of Gen. Beauregard's Stat¥ to Cumming's
Point. An attempt to take away three howitzers failed, and they
were spiked on the shore. He gave an order to light fuse in Gregg
when he saw the Yankee boats in Vincent's Creek attacking his retreat-
ing troops. Embarked about l.;?0 with his rear guard ; and as they
started, the Yankee barges opened a musketry fire upon them, with-
out harm. Says he arrived at District Headquarters, Charleston, at
3 A.M. ; that fuses were lighted (giving names of the officers) ; but
owing to their faulty construction, the magazines were not blown up.
Says the guns in both batteries were spiked ; but as they were within
30 steps of the sappers, it was not safe to attempt to break up the
carriages. There was not powder enough in Gregg to blow up maga-
zine, and he had sent the clay before for a supply ; but the boat and
despatches had been captured, and the capture was not reported to
him till Saturday night. [This officer was censured by Beauregard
on 19 Sept. for failing to destroy the guns.]

A CLOSE WATCH.

How closely the Confederates watched the movements of the
Federal fleet and land forces may be seen from the following extracts
from a book said to have been found in Gen. Beauregard's baggage,
captured soon after the evacuation of Charleston : —

Sumter, 9 July, 5 a.m. — Twenty-eight vessels ofl" bar, including four
monitors. — A. Riiett, Col. Commanding.

Sumter, 10 Jalij. — Our troops are driven back to Battery Waguer.

Enough troops on Morris to crowd works. Has Hagood arrived? R. s!

Ripley, Brigadier-General.

(SioM^er, IS-/m7;/. — Brig. -Gen. Taliaferro will soon be here . . . . there
are troops enough to hold now on island. Whether practicable to get more

there before morning, doubtful. The enemy made three assaults badly

repulsed; one hundred prisoners — one lieutenant-colonel and one major.

19 Juli/.— [Gen. Hagood to Gen. Ripley, to the efteQt that a certain
Col. Harris was of the opinion that the enemy could, with 3,000 to 4,000
troops, be driven ofl" the island. Prisoners report four brigadier-generals in
front and a fifth on Folly Island.]

386 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ISept. '63.

Sumter, 24 July, 7 r.M. — Nineteen vessels inside bar; five iron-clad
monitors and the Iron^iMes off Battery Wagner ; six river steamers inside
bar, off Vinegar Hill and Little Folly Inlet; eleven vessels over the bar and
two-masted gunboats off Big Folly.

Sumter, 7 Aug. — Two schooners lying off Folly Island, laden with
troops. A large steamer has just landed, on Morris, a large number of men
from Folly Island.

Sumter, 10 Aug., 8.45 p.m. — What I take to be an immense Drumraond
light is shining on Morris Island. I do not understand it.

Sumter, 6 Sept., 11.59 P.M. — Our boats are working briskly. The enemy
does not suspect the movement. Monitors below firing slowly at random
up the harbor. Majority of garrison reported as having left.

Sumter, 7 ^S'f'p^., 2.40 a.m. — Lieut. Haskell's boat from the Chicora cap-
tured by Yankee barge.

DEFENCE OF WAGNER.

\_Soutliern Bivouac, March, 1886.]

AVhen it was cletemiiued by the Confederates to reduce Sumter
(1861) with artillery, Cleineut H. Stevens, a young clerk in the
Planters and Mechanics' Bank at Charleston, astonished his friends
by devising the Cumming's Point Battery, covering the heavy tim-
bers with railroad T rails, laid at an angle of 45 degrees ....

The only two models of forts used at West Point for instruc-
tion are Wagner and Sevastopol ....

Capt. Frank D. Lee and Capt. Langdon Cheves, of the Confed-
erate States Engineer Corps, planned and built Fort Wagner ....

Fort Wagner was 630 feet from east to west, and 275 feet from
north to south. The sea face contained a bomb-proof magazine,
forming a heavy traverse to protect the three guns north of it from
the land fire. Behind the sea face, a bomb-proof to accommodate
not more than 900 men standing elbow to elbow ; and this was
reduced one-third for a hospital. The front was protected by a
ditch, filled with water at high tide ....

Capt. Cheves, one of the builders of the fort, was killed by the
first shell especially fired at and bursting within the fort (10 July
1863).

Of the attack on the morning of the 11th of July, a writer says
in regard to the Seventh Connecticut: "A remnant of that forlorn
hope had sheltered itself against the scarp when our fire was the hot-
test. They crawled in and surrendered — 130 rank and file . . . ."

Of the disposition of the attacking party of the l<sth the writer
says: "The Sixth Connecticut to lead and attack the southeast
salient angle of the fort ; the Forty-eighth New York to pass along
the sea front, and, facing inward, to attack there ; the other regi-
ments of the brigade to charge the south front, extending inward
toward the marshes on the left ; while to the Fifty-fourth Massachu-
setts Colored Volunteers, 1,000 strong [error; only about 625 all
told. — D. E.], splendidly drilled and accoutred, the honor was
given of a position in advance of all . . . ."

Col. Shaw is described as a young officer of slight and short
figure, arrayed in a short jacket, with long, light hair, which fell low
upon his neck and across his shoulders. In referring to the attack

Sept. '63.-\

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

387

the writer says: "And conspicuous in the van, on came the little
misguided, unfortunate Massachusetts Colonel, Shaw, his long hair
waving behind him as he led his sable enfant j^erdus. A portion
followed him over the ditch, and planted their flag upon the ram-
parts, where the Colonel was shot and instantly killed."

The waiter says : "Of the 4,000 dashed against our impenetra-
ble earthwork, only 600 answered to their names after the battle."

Conspicuous among the Federal corpses was a tall, superbly
formed man, an officer, whose calm features — only the more clearly
cut by the chisel of death — gazed toward a cloudless sky : a breath-
less Apollo ! This was Col. Putnam of the Seventh New Hampshire.

FORT SUMTER AFTER BOMBARDMENT.

Although, horrible to relate, the entire back part of his head had been
blown off, the wonderful beauty of his face remained intact and
unshadow^ed, evoking from his foes a sigh of pity. On the crest,
surrounded by a few — a very few — of his sable troops, at the foot
of the flag he had vainly planted, was the body of Col. Shaw. One
would have thought at a cursory glance that it was the corpse of a
mere boy .... 800 mangled bodies were buried on the beach.

MORRIS ISLAND SIEGE WORK.

■ The siege work extended over 55 days and covered items as
follows: 23,500 soldiers' days' work (6 hours), 8,000 days' work
on defensive arrangements, 56,000 days' work against Sumter,
99,000 days' work against Wagner. There were about 46,000 sand-
bags used, almost exclusively for revetting.

388 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE EEGIMENT. {Sept. '63.

A Confederate writer, in the Savayinah Republicmi, says: "It
were impossible to conceive a more industrious and indefatigable set
of beavers than these same abolition tools of Gen. Gillmore. Day
and night, through sunshine and storm, have they kept up their un-
remitting labors, approaching little by little for miles, until they are
now right under our noses."

Maj. Brooks' report gives statistics as follows : The average
strength of the troops during the siege, of all arms, was 10,678 men,
of which the average percentage sick was 19.88. The number of
colored troops varied from 1,127 to 1,947. Average percentage
sick in the artillery was 6.2 ; in the Engineers, 11.9 ; in the colored
troops, 13.9; in the white troops, excluding one brigade, 20.1.
The excluded brigade consisted of the Ninetj'^-seventh Pennsylvania,
Twenty-fourth Massachusetts and Tenth Connecticut : and this bri-
gade averaged 32 per cent sick. The}^ had been on Seabrook Island,
a very unhealthy place.

The distances between the opposing forces may be learned from
the fisures below : —

From

To Gregg, To Wagner,
varcls. vards.

To Sumter,
yards.

Battery Brown . .

2170 ■ 885

3516

Rosecrans .

2110 830

3447

Meade. . .

2085 820

3428

Naval Battery . . .

2590 1335

3980

Battery Hayes . . .

2850 1710

4172

Reno . . .

2950 1850

4272

" Stevens . .

2950 1875

4278

" Strong . .

2950 1900

4290

Kirby . . .

3000 1960

4400

Weed . . .

1460

" Reynolds . .

1335

Kearney . .

1955 720

O'Rourke . .

1920

Cumming's Point to Charleston, 6,616 yards; same to Sumter,

yards ; center of Morris Island to city, 5i miles.

The Federal losses on

Morris Island during

the siege are

given in the Century's War

Book : —

Killed. Wounded

Missing. Totals.

Morris Island, 10 July

. . . 15 91

— 106

W^a°'ner 11 July

. . . 49 123

167 339

" 18 July

. . . 246 880

389 1515

Siege ending 7 Sept. .

71 278

9 358

Total on Morris Island . . 381 1372

565 2318

1,390

Having furnished the reader with a sufficient quantity of de-
scriptions, etc. (all selected with care), it may fairly be inferred
that he is well informed now upon all the matters that he need to know
about at this juncture ; and we will proceed with the narrative proper.

It is the 7th Sept., and a beautiful day. We are flushed with
victory. Not, however, that particular kind of victory which is the
immediate result of a sudden and fearful clash of arms. The depart-
ure of the rebels " between two days " was not so satisfactory as it
would have been had we actually driven them from the island by a
fierce onslaught, as was intended. However, we 've got the island

Sept. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 389

now, and will see what can be clone toward Sumter and Moultrie and
Charleston ; for we are much nearer now to each of those important
points. A Confederate account says their losses to date, on this
island, have been 672 killed and wounded. Deduct for 10, 11 and
18 July, leaves 47 killed and 280 wounded.

8 Sept. : We find today that both Gen. Gillmore and Admiral
Dahlgreu are arranging to assault Sumter tonight. After Gillmore
had arranged his plans, he asked Dahlgren to put his men under the
army officer; but the latter declined, and each proceeded with and
under his own plan. The Weehaivken got aground today, and there
was a lively fight between Moultrie and the iron-clads that tried to
assist the Wee.hau-'ken. The Weehaivken floated about 4 p.m. A
fearful explosion occurred in Moultrie — probably two or three
magazines. Our force (a part of Third New Hampshire in it) to go
to Sumter is iu command of INIaj. Sanford, Teuth Connecticut. It is
said that owing to the tide, the army party were detained till after
the naval party had been repulsed. The naval party was under
Comdr. Thos. H. Stevens of the Patapsco. His party was divided
into three lines, the assaulting, support, and reserve.

The Army and Navy Journal says of this attack : " There were
24 boats, Avith 34 officers and 413 men, 120 of the latter being
marines. Lights were thrown on tlie boats from Sumter and a rebel
ram assisted in driving them off. The naval loss was 10 officers and
104 men. The attack occurred shortly after midnight. Beauregard
says he read our signals that day and had reinforcements in Sumter,
and was otherwise ready for us, and thiit there were 450 men in
Sumter to resist the attack."

A letter dated today, written to and published in a New Hamp-
shire paper, says: "From some cause the Third New Hampshire
has had what might at first seem rather more than their proportion,
— having, for fortj^-one days in succession, been called upon to do
24 hours picket duty once in three days, and that in advance of all
other regiments and within a few hundred yards of Fort AYagner.
This .... cost us many lives and not a few arms, legs, fingers,
wounds and bruises : but now that it is done, our men ai-e jubilant
over its accomplishment. Men with one arm join with those with
one leg, and they with their broken-limbed brothers ; while the more
fortunate, who have a mere gun-shot wound through their neck, arm
or leg, together with those who have paid a fair tax to a bursting
shell, are not the less anxious to join .... in rejoicing over the
successful accomplishment of this dangerous piece of work ....
Always cool, careful and judicious, Capt. Randlett has led the regi-
ment through this, the most responsible and dangerous work ever
performed by us, and with great credit to the regiment and honor
to himself. Our men have again proved themselves of the right
stamp and material, never shrinking at the hardest and most danger-
ous work nor running before the enemy. These facts are well un-
derstood, hence the appointment of Capt. Randlett to storm Wagner
on the morning of the 7th inst., with our regiment."

9 Sept. : Flags of truce all day. Contrabands report that the
city has received one or more 300-pouuder guns. Whew ! But little

390 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63,

firing todiiy, and there is a geueral inactivity all around. The Sani-
tary Commission (Dr. M. M. Marsh in charge) received a deserved
compliment today, by a Geueral Order from Gillmore, for its services.
The navy is coaling up today ; but just what that signifies we do not
know.

10 Sept. : The Third New Hampshire is again called on for duty,
and 275 men under Lieut. Houghton went on picket. The New York
Herald of today says of the evacuation : "They withdrew noiselessly
in 40 barges, one of which was captured with 12 men."

Col. Serrell of the Engineers reports the substantial completion
of a pier at south end of Morris, 150 feet long b}^ 31 feet wide, with
a 69-foot T, and extending to 9 feet low water.

A stroke of fortuue hit us today in a pleasant manner. Gen.
Terry ordered Capt. Greenleaf (Fourth New Hampshire) relieved as
Provost Marshal, together with his guard (Seventh New Hampshire,
Ninth Maine and Thirty-ninth Illiuois) , and appointed Capt. Randlett
Provost Marshal, and assigned our whole regiment to him as Provost
Guard.

11 Sept. : As a reward for faithful service. Gen. Gillmore (by
his General Order 74) directed furloughs to be given, for not over
30 days, substantially as follows : To men who have been distin-
guished foi* gallantry or good conduct in the present campaign, to
not over two per cent of force present for duty, two for each com-
pany, or detachment serving the batteries, without regard to number
present for duty. (This was afterw^ard changed, by General Order 76,
to be same as for regiments.) This order was well received, and the
lucky ones under its beneficent rays will be seen under "Furloughs."

The fact that we are very short of officers is brought to our
attention forcibly today, by a Department Order forbidding enlisted
men to act as oflScers on parades, inspections, or any occasion of
ceremony ; and to add to our dismay the order forbade that one non-
com, shall exercise authority over another non-com. who is his senior
by date of appointment. Several of our sergeants have been acting
as officers ; and this order, properly interpreted, means that vacancies
ought to be filled at once by commissions. Mail. Being established
as a " provo' regiment," we are having lighter duty: that is, w^e've
no picket or fatigue duty.

12 Sept. : The big magazine near us was finished (by turfing)
toda}' and looks nicely. Some of our men have been detailed on post
guard today, at which they rebelled, but only in their minds. Their
anatomies were at the proper places. Gen. Terry directed today that
no more music be played at funerals.

13 Sept. : The Fulton has arrived at Hilton Head ; and we hear
that Col. Jackson is on board, also ex-Capt. AVilbur (the latter,
Heaven forbid !) ; but the rumor proved groundless as a whole, and
we got a good mail only. A diary says : "B and K on provo' ;" and
another says: "Band Master Ingalls is at the North, recruiting the
Band."

14 Sept. : Lieut. Dow was appointed Acting Adjutant today,
owing to the continued illness of Adjt. Copp. Capt. Randlett con-

Sept. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 391

tinues in command of regiment, as well as being Provost Marshal.
A diary says : "No whiskey ;" but the writer must consult that diarist
before attempting an explanation of that fearful couplet.

15 Sept. : The Sanitary Commission gives us ice noAv every day.
Gen. Gillmore issued an order today (no number) congratulating the
troops upon the success they had achieved.

16 Sept. : Lieut. Dow was today appointed Assistant Provost
Marshal.

17 Sept. : We had one of our highest tides of the season today,
superinduced by the heavy rain and storm of last night. Nearly
half our camp was inundated. We are horrified and mortified today
by learning that Gen. Gillmore had issued an order announcing that he
had heard that in several instances colored soldiers had been detailed
to do menial duty, such as cleaning up the camps of white soldiers,
etc., and closed his order by expressly forbidding such practices in
the future. We plead not guilty, for we had always been obliged to
clean up ("police" is the army phrase) our own camp.

18 Sept.: The furloughed men started today for "Home,
sweet Home." Were they happy? Were Ave happy who didn't go?
Yes, both were happy; but of different varieties. The little Steamer
Emily took them to Hilton Head, Avhere they are to be transferred
to some other for New York. Today, by advice of the Medical In-
spector, the ration of whiskey was ordered to be discontinued, except
to fatigue parties during the night or in cases of extreme exposure.

19 Sept. : Sanitary measures instituted today, by an issue of
200 pounds chloride of lime to each regiment. Mail. Capt. Em-
mons having been discharged for disability, turned over the company
(G) and property to 2d Lieut. Trickey. Capt. Handerson has also
been discharged. Capt. Ayer (wounded) was placed on board the
Fulton today, on her way to New York. Heavy firing last night and
today.

20 Sept. : Conference today between Gen. Gillmore and Ad-
miral Dahlgren. Gillmore thinks his new batteries will be all ready
to open in a few daj-s. He went to Hilton Head. Our duties are
quite hard.

21 Sept. : Last night was so cool that two or even three blankets
were none too man3^ The corporals of the color guard are perfectly
dazed today by being detailed for common ordinary guard duty.

22 Sept. : Gen. Rains, in a communication to the Confederate
Secretary of War, suggests a special detail to provide against raids ;
the detail to be instructed in putting down and taking up torpedoes
(sub-terra shells) rapidly.

A CONFEDERATE RESUME.

Gen. Ripley's (Confederate) report of 22 Sept. 1863 is appar-
ently a review of events. He says, in substance: 21 Aug., the
enemy disabled one 10-inch and one 42-pounder rifled in Sumter
by 7.30 A.M. ; 465 shot struck Sumter same day outside, 259 inside,
and 219 passed over: 943 in all. Brig. -Gen. Hagood relieved Col.

39-2

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Sept. '63.

Keitt at 2 a.m. 21 Aug. on Morris Island; and at half-past two
opened on the enemy, whose lines were then within about 450 yds.
Both fired vigorously till daylight. Says at dusk on the 21st the
enemy approached ; but he was driven back to his lines. At noon,
21 Aug., the enemy sent flag of truce to A^^agner, with letter to him
[Ripley] ; but this was kept at Wagner during the afternoon, as
there was no waj- of sending it. Gen. Ripley visited the island in
the evening and it was handed to him then. [Gen. Beauregard
received it also same night.] This letter [from Gillmore] had been
sent unsigned, and was returned to Gillmore for signature. During
the evening of the 22d, a flag of truce was sent to Gillmore, with a
letter signed by Beauregard and certain foreign consuls.

On the 23d, the Ironsides attacked about 7 [a.m. or p.m. ?] ; but
retired in an hour and a half. Volunteers from Wagner succeeded in
capturing a fine launch from the Ironsides, and sent it up to Charles-
ton, w^here it was afterward employed in the transport service.

"-^.

FORT SUMTER AFIKR BOMBARDMENT.

Lieut. -Col. P. C. Gaillard lost his left hand in Wagner 23d. At
noon, Gillmore sent flag of truce with letter to Beauregard and the
consuls. Flag-staff of Wagner twice shot away.

Col. Harrison of the Thirty-second Georgia relieved Gen.
Hagood, on Morris Island, 10 r.M, 25th. Brig. -Gen. A. H. Colquitt
relieved Col. Harrison 12 p.m. 27th.

During the 30th, a steamer, on return trip from Wagner to city,
had to go out of its regular course, and was mistaken by Moultrie for
the enemy, and was fired into and sunk.

Col. Keitt of Twentieth South Carolina relieved Gen. Colquitt
at Morris Island 2 Sept., 11 p.m.

4 Sept., 9 P.M., a boat was captured by the enemy, with Maj.
Frederick F. Warley C Second South Carolina Artillery, wounded),
coxswain and ten men.

Sept. '63.1, THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 393

JMaj. Stephen Elliott relieved Col. Rhett 4 Sept. (night of), and
Col. Rhett was placed in command of the interior batteries in and
about Charleston, with Castle Pinckney and Fort Ripley.

During the 5th, over 40 were killed and wounded at Wagner
and Gregg. Night of the 4th, an attack by the enemy in boats was
anticipated ; and another repelled on the oth [really about 1 a.m.
Gth].

At daylight on the 6th our repairs were stopped by the over-
whelming force of the enemy's sharpshooters.

[Here Gen. Ripley describes the details for evacuation.] A
fleet of transports was to assemble between Sumter and Johnson,
covered by the iron-clad Charleston. Several small boats manned by
officers and men of the Palmetto and Chicora, and details from the
army, were to embark the men from Cumming's Point. Orders as
to final movements did not reach Wagner till night of Gth — too
short a time to carry them out.

The evacuation began about 9 p.m., and was substantially com-
pleted at midnight. The enemy discovered it in time to capture three
barges containing Lieut. Haskill and boat's crew from the Chicora
and several soldiers. The enemy's fleet of about 40 barges attacked
Sumter about 1 a.m. 9 Sept. Five boats, five colors, 12 officers and
109 men were captured [including 2 officers and 17 men wounded].

22 Sept. : Gillmore a Major-General ! A salute fired in honor
by our batteries. The Forty-seventh New York paraded with a mon-
strous live eagle, captured on Seabrook Island. The captured bird
was drawn in a wagon by eight horses, decorated for the occasion,
and the line was headed by Col. Davis' brigade band. The bird Avas
afterward presented to Gen. Gillmore. Mail.

John Robinson (wounded) died today. A little while, prior to
his death, when it was certain that his last hour on earth had come,
he requested that the dear old fiag should be brought him ; and he
died with it in his arms, in the presence of several weeping comrades.

Gillmore has directed a special review to take place the 24th.
Some silly fellow has ventured to suggest that this review is for the
sole purpose of showing the troops just how a major-general's uni-
form looks. The review is to be as complete as can be made, for
all details ai*e to be called in by 4 p.m. tomorrow, and none can be
made for twenty-four hours. Mail.

23 Sept. : We are forcibly reminded today that the rebels still
live. They fired a shot directly across this island ; and we smiled to
see it roll off into the Atlantic. Another landed right in the camp
of the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, near us ; and another struck a
bakery, raising things faster than yeast could possibly do it. A letter
says: "Only one captain and five lieutenants on duty today."

24 Sept. : An extraordinarily low tide today, and the review.
Five brigades — two of infantry (one white, one black) and three of
artillery, all preceded by a union of bands under Walter Dignam of
the Fourth New Hampshire. The whole review used up about three
hours. The column was a very long one, and was a splendid sight,

394 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '63.

particularly to the rebels, to whom it Avas in full view. Gillmore
starts off his major-generalship by this review, and also by ordering
the issue of onions ( !) twice a week in place of beans, peas, rice or
hominy.

25 Sept. : For some military reason not apparent we w^ere
paraded in front of Col. Guss' quarters from 3 a.m. to sunrise.
Didn't appreciate the honor. Dr. Buzzell has gone on sick leave.
The marines who manned the Surf Battery have left the island. John
E, Burnham of Co. I died today of heart disease.

26 Sept. : Gillmore moved his Headquarters to Folly Island to-
day. The rebels strained every nerve today to prevent the planting
of new batteries on Cumming's Point, and the firing was rapid. A
new era has dawned upon us. We have a sutler, all our own. His
name is Palmer, and he is from Boston. He opened today. We
went in : and that means we came out — poorer.

27 Sept. : Nothing of importance today.

2.S Sept. : The poles and wires are up again today, and we are
fain to believe that Gillmore is about to open the new batteries at

Cumming's Point, and send his
compliments to the city. A new
order of today, by Gen. Terry,
fixes new hours for the day's
programme. We look it over
carefully and anxiously, but
draw a long breath on finding-
no allusion to drills.

A facetious drummer (G.
W. S.), who is also a prolix
chap, dates his letter today thus :
"Headquarters Co. K, Third
PLAN OF FORT MOULTRIE. ~ Ncw Hampshire Volunteers,
Provost Assignment, Second
Brigade, First Division, Tenth Army Corps, among the Sand Hills,
Morris Island, east side Charleston District, S. C, Turbulent States
of North America." In this letter he says: "The several bands
here discourse excellent music in a most horrid manner, predominat-
ing in cymbals and drums ; and the agility with which the chro-
matic scale is played appeals more to one's astonishment than to
his pleasure." He adds, mournfully: "Our old serenade club is
totally defunct!"

29 Sept. : Unusually quiet ; and the boys are playing cards,
backgammon, etc., with the same don't care, peaceful air they have
when no enemy is near the danger line.

30 Sept. : Gen. Terry orders today that all trading and peddling
by soldiers cease, and directs officers to prefer charges for violations
of the order. This is probably to protect the sutler.

We lost our Band today. Not exactly ours ; but we are pleased
to call it so. It is the Second Brigade Band, and is Gen. Gillmore's
especial favorite ; and he ordered it to Folly, to his new Headquar-
ters there.

Sept. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 395-

A roster of today shows : —

Col. Jackson on detached service in New Hampsliire.

Lieut. -Col. Bedel ... a prisoner of war.

Maj. riimpton .... Assistant Inspector-General, Morris Island.

Capt. Clark on detached service in New Hampshire.

2d Lieut. Head of A . . detached — ■ Signal Corps.

2d Lieut. Woodbury of B detached — Stafl'of Col. Guss.

Capt. Allen of C ... absent sick.

Capt. Ela of E .... detached — Sharpshooters.

Capt. Randlett of F . . Provost Marshal and Commandins; Regiment.

1st Lieut. Dearborn of II detached — Ordnance Officer, Ninth Army Corps.

2d Lieut. Hawkins of K . detached — Signal Corps.

supplem:ent.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Orders 302, 303, 307, 312, 319 and 320, were all con-
cerning certain transfers to the Invalid Corps, and giving the lists.
Among these. No. 312 transferred six men of the Third New Hamp-
shire Volunteers: Privates Cornelius Donovan (B), Michael Egan
(C), John E. Ferguson (G), William H. Kimball (E), Samuel Mc-
Duffee (A), Yarnum Willoughby (F).

General Order 305 of the 11th (amending paragraph 8 of Gen-
eral Order 191) provided that after expiration of 90 days from 25
June last, volunteers serving in three-year regiments, who may re-
enlist for three 3'ears or the war, in companies or regiments to which
they belong, and who may have at date of re-enlistment less than
one year to serve, shall be entitled to the $400 bounty and $2.00
premium, and the new term to begin at re-enlistment.

General Order 323 of the 28th provided for enlistment of two
under-cooks of African descent in each company. To be enlisted
and mustered same as other soldiers, and to be paid $10 per month
and one ration: $3 of the $10 may be in clothing, if desired. Their
names to appear at end of list of privates. [No such enlistment
was ever made in the Third New Hampshire, though we had at vari-
ous times under-cooks of decidedly African descent ; and they did
valiant service in their line. — D. E.]

General Order 324 of the 28th extended the time to 1 Dec.
(previously fixed by General Order 191), and increased the first
instalment of bounty (as per that order) to $60, thus making a
total of $75 to be paid at muster-in, and correspondingly decreasing
the payment at muster-out ($40).

General Order 325 of the 28th increased the reward for appre-
hension of deserters to $30.

General Order 32G of the 28th (repeating an Act of Congress)
provided that courts-martial have power to reduce officers to the
ranks, to serve for three years or during the war; but only for the
one crime of being absent without leave.

396

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Sept. '63.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 73 of the 9th was commendatory of the U. S.
Sanitary Commission — Dr. M. M. Marsh receiving the major part
of the commendation.

General Order 74 of the 11th provided for furloughs to a cer-
tain percentage of the men, for good conduct, etc. (treated
elsewhere) .

General Order of the 15th (no number) congratulated the troops
that Fort Sumter had been destroyed — was a mass of ruins ; that
its formidable battery had been silenced, etc. [This was a little
"previous," as the enemy did not give it up till Feb. 1865. — D. E.]

General Order 80 of the 22d was the first issue signed by Gill-
more as Major-General (nnimportant order).

General Order 81 of the 24fch directed the issue of fresh onions
(see " Rations").

The Department Statistics for September are : Total troops,
28,339; cases sick, 11,040; died, 142; cases wounded, 244;
died, 34.

The Monthly Return

shows : -

5 men,

. 79 "
. 78 "
. 65 "
. 6G "
. 73 "
. 82 "
. 57 "
53 "

9 officfirs.

Co. A .
B .

2 '

3
1

81
33

D .

E .
F

G .

I .

. 80 "
. G6 "

. 704

. 708

K . . . .

Present aggregate
Aggregate last rep

art . .

735

741

Several men are absent on furlough, recently granted.

Deserted, 1 (Private J. Mclntire of C, at Concord).

Three men have been gained : Henderson of E, previously
reported killed in action 10 July 18()3 (he turned up in General
Hospital at Hilton Head) ; Bingham of F (see July 1863 — order
revoked) ; Lang of I, previously reported as missing in action
(found to be a prisoner of war at Columbia Jail, S. C, with Bedel).

This return is very full ; and the following is deemed of suffi-
cient value to record here : —

Col. Jackson .... detached service. New Hampshire.

Lieut. -Col. Bedel . . prisoner of war.

Maj. Plimpton . . . detached — Assistant Inspector-General
(with Gen. Terry).

Surg. Buzzell .... on leave.

Asst.-Surg. Burnham . on duty.

Chaplain Hill .... on duty.

Adjt. Copp .... sick in quarters.

Regt'l Q. M. Hynes . . on duty.

Capt. Clark of A . . . detached service in New Hampshire,

1st Lieut. Houghton . commanding company.

Sept. '63.^

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

397

2d Lieut. Head . .
Capt. Woodbury of B

Capt. Allen of C . .
1st Lieut. Stearns
2d Lieut. Kirwin
Capt. Maxwell of D
1st Lieut. Libby, Jr.
Capt. Ela of E
2d Lieut. Edgerly
Capt. Randlett of F

1st Lieut. Wadsworth
2d Lieut. Button . .
Capt. Wadlia of G .
Capt. Ayer of H . .
1st Lieut. Dearborn

2d Lieut. Morrill . .
Capt. Burnham of I
1st Lieut. Dow . .

2d Lieut. Trickey . .
2d Lieut. Hawkins of K,

detached — Si^cnal Corps.

detached service — Aide-de-Camp, Bri-
gade Headfiuarters.

on leave.

sick in quarters.

commanding company.

sick in quarters.

detached — commanding Sharpshooters.

commanding company.

commanding regiment, and i'rovost
Marsnal, Morris Island.

commanding companj\

on duty.

on duty in Co. K.

on leave.

detached — Ordnance Officer, Ninth
Army Corps.

Acting Adjutant.

on duty.

detached — Assistant Provost Marshal,
Morris Island.

commanding Co. G.

detached — Signal Corps.
Capts. Emmons and Handerson have resigned and gone home.

This Return is especially valuable, in that it gives the names of
all absent men, and for what cause.

Total

Sergeants . . .

Corporals

,5.

Musicians . . .

On furlough . .

Prisoners of war

Present . . .

454

Killed in action or

died

of wounds

Died of disease

Q 5£A COAST &m FORCy\S£M/IT£ OR UUiTJi . Q

OCTOBER, 1863.

HE diary form is dropped and the narrative form resumed,
as the events do not now come so thickl3^

On the 1st, Dr. J. R. Cheves, at Savannah, appealed

to the powers that be, saying he was the inventor of the

new incendiary shell and had expended thousands of

dollars already of his own money, and now wants an

otlicer to be designated to whom he may deliver some of the

shells. He adds that he now puts pitch and sulphur with the

phosphorus.

October was ushered in with a rainbow in the morning. Adjt.

Copp, still sick, went that day to Florida, on a 20 days' leave. Lieut.

Morrill was detached for dot}' iu the Signal Corps, and Capt. Allen

returned from leave. Mail.

On the 2d, we had a little streak of good luck ; for the Ninety-
seventh Pennsylvania moved away, and we levied on the lumber
they left behind.

As an illustration of the few men for duty, Lieut. Jonah Libby,
Jr., in command of Co. K, requested Gen. Terr}' (2d) to relieve
Corpl. Kenniston and Private Hadley from duty with Requa Battery
(disapproved). Lieut. Libby stated as one reason, that 14 men were
then detached.

Gen. Gillmore and Admiral Dahlgren had another consultation
the 2d as to a new movement.

It is recorded that on the 3d two "Ericsson Devils" ai-rived, to
be used in clearing the harbor of obstructions. The writer can give
no detailed description of these "Devils," or in fact of any Devil.

Gen. Terry disbanded the Sharpshooters on the 4th ; and this
added a little to the regiment's force for duty.

The funeral question was solved on the 5th by Gen. Terry, who
directed that no funeral take place without a permit from the Provost
Marshal, who would detail a sergeant from his guard to act as
sexton and designate the place of burial and see that the graves were
properl}^ dug and covered. He further directed that head-boards,
with name, company, regiment and date of death be furnished by
the Post Quartermaster. Music at funerals had previously been
forbidden.

At night a rebel torpedo was exploded against the Ironsides.
It is said to have been cigar shaped, 50 feet long and 5 to 6 feet in

400 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Oct. '63.

diameter, with an engine powerfnl enongh for a speed of 8 to 10
knots. At its bow was a bar of iron 10 feet long, with the torpedo
at end of it, containing 60 lbs. of powder and 4 percussion caps. It
was also reported that Lieut. Glassel of the rebel navy (formerly a
Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy) was on board (probably in command),
and was captured, with a crew of four men. Damage slight. The
commotion incident to this attack extended to the shore ; and the
troops were called out at 10 by the long roll, and stood in line till 12.

The same day (5th) Gen. Gillmore ordered that two officers of
each regiment be detailed to look out for the rations and cooking,
and report abuses of any kind.

The regiment about that time was getting into better health ; for
on the 7th a diary said : " Only 46 off duty and sick."

Admiral Dahlgren was considerably exercised about the torpedo,
and went to Hilton Head the 7th to obtain, if possible, some me-
chanical contrivance for keeping off torpedoes (Dahlgren and Gill-
more met at Beaufort, the 8th) .

Several of our wounded men got back on the 8th from the Gen-
eral Hospital at Hilton Head. The Eleventh Maine arrived and
encamped on the spot vacated by the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania.

A terrible accident occured in Wagner on the 10th, it being no
less than the premature explosion of a pile of shells, some 200 in
number, resulting in 6 killed and wounded. The cause of this ac-
cident has never been satisfactorily explained.

A diary says : "Gen. Gillmore has ordered the baking of bread
by the regimental bakeries to be stopped on account of the scarcity
of wood .... Both sides have boat pickets in the harbor. They
met last night. No damages. Wagner and Gregg have been en-
larged and improved. Both have been palisaded and have deep
moats and new and heavier guns. As provost guard, we have about
200 prisoners."

On Sunday, the 11th, the Chaplain's diary says: "No services
— all on duty. This maybe necessary; but I don't believe it. I
lament this . . . ."

For a diversion (as we thought), we were turned out at 4.30
A.M. on the 13th, and lay on the beach till sunrise. Capt. Ela was
in immediate command of regiment, and Sergt.-Maj. Dodge acted as
Adjutant.

Our hearts w^ere gladdened on the ] 6th and 17th by the Pay-
master. He was a fine gentleman.

During the 18th, and a few days prior, the various companies of
the regiment not previously removed to Provo' did so, and we were
all as one again. Hospital not yet moved. Our Adjutant (Copp)
returned to us on the 19th, but not quite recovered.

Gen. Gillmore meant that the geography of the Department
should be worth something; for on the 19th he ordered the establish-
ment of a Convalescent Camp at St. Augustine, for officers and men,
and that provision be made for 200 in all.

The writer is of the opinion that nothing has been written as to
positions in line (as to companies) since the original formation at Con-

Oct. '63.']

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

401

cord. The various changes in officers, and consequently in rank, of
the various commanding officers of companies, made several changes
in positions of companies ; and there have beeu so many, and at such
irregular intervals, that no attempt will be made by the writer to
trace them to this date. Suffice it to say, however,
that inasmuch as the two flanking companies (E and
A) had been drilled as skirmishers, these two have
retained their original positions.

A regimental order of the 19th fixed new posi-
tions and as follows : —

Right — A, I, D, K, E, B, C, G, H, F — Left.

On the same day we were detached from First
Brigade, so as to occupy a consistent position —
i.e.., as provost guard we ought not to belong to
any brigade.

An extraordinary movement of ammunition
towards the front during the 21st excited our curi-
osity. "Probably a new move," said we. A few
shots were fired during the day, and the Ironsides
was provided with a new-fangled apparatus to keep
off torpedoes.

Brig. -Gen. Truman Seymour (18th) was tem-
porarily assigned to the command of the forces on
Morris Island, relieving Gen. Terry, who went
North on leave. (Special Order 570, Department
of the South, paragraph 2.)

We are somewhat surprised to learn that on
the 22d there was a naval council called by Dahl-
gren ; and that on a proposition to attempt to enter
the harbor when the seven monitors shall have been
repaired (early next month), the six senior ofHcers
voted "no," and the four junior officers voted
"yes." Funny, wasn't it?

The Arago passed south on the 2 2d ; and had
we good glasses enough, we could have seen our
furloughed men on her deck, looking earnestly iu
our direction. The boys got back to us on the
24th, and with them Dr. Buzzell.

Gen. Seymour appeared to be in command of
Morris and Folly forces, the 24th; and Col. W. H.
H. Davis, of the One Hundred and Fourth Pennsyl-
vania, in command of the Post (Morris Island).

The new uniforms, etc., for our Drum Corps deserve a place in
history. A diary says : " The new uniforms are completed, and the
drums are expected on the A)xigo, which passed here yesterday. The
pants are striped, with two blue cords, and the coat collars and cuffs
are trimmed with gilt lace. The hats are firm felt, encircled with
gilt cord. The drums have the New Hampshire coat of arms, with
the name, company and regiment of each drummer. The Drum
Major's (Galvin) uniform is a marvel of elegance and glitter. The

CAMP KETTLES

(sheet moM)

mess pans
(sheet iron)

402 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Oct. '63.

hat is the same as the others, with the addition of gilt lace aud a
plume. His coat aloue cost $65.00. We expect to make our clebict
on Thanksgiving Day" (see 10 Nov.)

Not much has been said about reporters up to this time ; but
they were important factors, in war as well as in peace, and we must
and do take an interest in them. The New South of the 24th gives
the following as the list for the Department : —

New York Trihtine . . . N. G. Shepherd, Geo. Boweryem.

New York Herald . . . Oscar G. Sawyer, Galen H. Osborne.

Neiv York Times .... Mr. Whittemore.

Frank Leslie's W. T. Crane.

It was getting to be cold weather, especially apparent at night ;
and two blankets were found to be much nicer than one.

On the afternoon of the 26th, firing was resumed upon Sumter
and the other objective points, and three shells were landed in the
city. In this the navy assisted, the 150-pounder rifles on the Patapsco
and Lehigh doing good work. Apparently not a single mounted gun
on Sumter. Wagner and Gregg joined in the fight. Dr. Burnham,
and Scovell (nurse), are mentioned as having been sent to Gregg for
temporary duty (none of the Third New Hampshire there) . The
firing was kept up on the 28th, on which day the infantry in Sumter
actuall}^ opened on Gregg with muskets.

Gen. Gillmore, full of gratitude, showed it on the 28th by an
order providing for medals of honor for gallant and meritorious con-
duct during the operations before Charleston, to not over three per
cent of the aggregate strength of the various regiments, companies
and detachments that have been in action or on duty in the batteries
or trenches. Candidates for these honors to be nominated by the
company officers and sent through the usual military channels. The
whole list to be reviewed by a Board. Who will get them? What
will they be like? We will see later on.

The same order announced the following changes in names of
the various forts captured or built by us, in honor of the brave men
who had fallen : —

Cumming's Point to be Fort Putnam.

The work next to it to be Battery Chatfleld.

Fort Wagner to be Fort Strong.

New work south end Morris Island to be . . Fort Shaw.

Oyster Point to be Battery Pnrviance.

North end Folly Island to be Fort Green.

A part of the Seventh New Hampshire have encamped directly
in our rear ; and being from our own State, there is a general inter-
change of courtesies.

An invoice of conscripts (really not conscripts, but substitutes)
arrived on the 29th, and their coming was an event of no small im-
portance. Shall we take them right into our arms, or shall we hold
them aloof and frown on them a little at first ? Will they make good
soldiers? Where (7/f7 they come from anyhow? a.\i^ will they Jight?
We will see. They came when the firing was going on at upper end
of the island. They listened to the shells ; and during the intervals

Oct. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 403

we old soldiers told them fabulous stories of the campaign. [This
first invoice was not for Third New Hampshire. Its first arrived
IG Nov, 1863.— D. E.]

We are somewhat pleased on the 29 th at hearing on parade an
order read embodying a report by our ownMaj. Plimpton, Assistant

Inspector-General, of the condition in which he found Co. F, , at

an inspection. The report was a model one, as was not the condition
of that company — "very, very poor: officers, men and horses."
The order was read to each regiment as a warning to be vigilant and
keep our brasses clean.

The sutlers got on the war-path, and so did the Provost Marshal
General of the Department (Lieut. -Col. Hall). He notified Capt.
Randlett (Provost Marshal, Morris Island) that he had been informed
that certain sutlers' schooners in Light-House Inlet were charging
exorbitant prices, and directed Capt. Randlett to notify them that if
they charged over 25 per cent profit on the cost of their goods, at
the Inlet, their permits would be revoked.

The flag of Sumter was shot away several times on the 30th, but
replaced almost immediately.

We were mustered for two mouths' pay on the 31st, by Capt.
Randlett, with the usual inspection following.

SUPPLENIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 329 (no date) was a suppressed order — probably
found to be impracticable or ill-advised.

General Order 331 of the 9th provided that all houses, tene-
ments, lands and plantations, except such as were required for mili-
tary use, which have been abandoned in the insurgent States, will
hereafter be under the control of the supervising agents of the Treas-
ury Department.

General Order 334 of the 13th transferred five of our men to
the Signal Corps.

General Order 338 of the 16th extended time to December 1 for
recruiting, during which extension the S300 bounty will be paid.

General Order 340 of the 19th called for 300,000 men.

General Order 345 of the 19th provided that the Si 00 bounty
due at expiration of enlistment be paid by paymasters to veteran
volunteers who re-enlist, upon the discharge papers of first enlist-
ment.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 84 of the 6th appointed a Military Board (under
Act of Congress, approved 22 July 1861), to inquire into the
capacity, qualifications, propriety of conduct and efficiency of such
commissioned officers of volunteers as might be ordered before it.
The detail was as below : —

404 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. iOct.'63.

Brig. -Gen. Israel Vogdes .... United States Volunteers.

Col. Edwin Metcalf Third Rhode Island Artillery.

" N. M. Curtis One Hundred and

Forty-second NeAv York.
Lieut. -Col. R. H. Jackson .... Assistant Inspector-General.

Capt. Wm. S. Diller Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania.

This was a Board used (so it was said) for getting rid of offi-
cers who were not only incompetent, but who might chance to be un-
popular or whose position it was desirable to have vacated. Another
Board was appointed at Hilton Head, in 1862, and has been noted.
General Order 85 of the 6th required that articles condemned
by a Board of Survey, and recommended to be so by an Inspector,
should be marked with the letters "I. C." — meaning "Inspected:
Condemned" (see "Invalid Corps").

General Order 91 of the 19th directed the establishment of a
Convalescent Camp at St. Augustine (noted elsewhere).

General Order 94 of the 28th announced that Gen. Gillmore
would confer medals of honor (noted elsewhere).

The Department Statistics for October, 1863, are : Total troops,
28,948; cases sick, 8,440; died, 117; cases wounded, 117; died, 5.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Stair omen, 9 officers.

Co. A 77 " 3 "

B 75 " 2 "

C . G4 " 2 "

D 65 " 2 "

E 73 " 2 '•

F 80 " 3 "

G 58 " 1 "

H 53 " 3 "

I 78 " 3 "

K _65 " 1 "

Present aggregate 693 31 724

Aggregate last report . . . 704 31 735

Discharged for disability : F, 1 (Duplez).

Two men have received commissions in other regiments, and
have been discharged to accept them : Private Asa M. Dodge (B),
to 1st Lieutenant, Fifth New^ Hampshire Volunteers; and Chas. F.
Chase (F), to 2d Lieutenant, Third South Carolina Volunteers
(colored) . Five men have been transferred to the Signal Corps :
A, 2 ; B, I ; I, 2 : total: 5. One man has joined from desertion:
Sergt. Emerson, Co. G. No exphmation appears ; but is fair to
assume that he was dropped as a deserter, under a misapprehension
of facts. There were several similar cases.

Promoted : 2d Lieut. Kirwin of C to 1st Lieutenant of B.
There is a marked improvement in the condition of the men.
ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5555555455

Corporals 888888 8 588

Wagoners 1111111111 10

Musicians 2212222212 18

Present sick ....9347477799 66
Died of wounds ...0010000001 2

Died of disease ....0101000000 2

NOVKMBKR, 1863.

lOVE^NIBER opens with a mail. It was Sunday ; but the
Chaphiin heaved a deep sigh and remarked, "There are
bat few Sundays in war ! "

A consultation on the island between Gillmore,

Dahlgren, Seymour and others on the 1st attracted

considerable attention. They visited Wagner (Strong),

from that point viewed the firing. "What is up?"

said we.

Owing to the high tides we had to move our camp to higher
ground, and the process began on the 2d. A diar}' mentions another
batch of conscripts (substitutes) on the 3d (not for Third New
Hampshire), and on the 4th another says: "Sumter looks like a
pile of brick-dust. The monitors doing well."

As a naval item, of the 4th, there arrived from the North four
new tugs : the Geranium, Carnation, Jonquille and Larkspur. With
these floral names, it is possible they may make matters very pleasant
for the naval officers. How nice to write home that one had a
splendid trip on the Geranium. The Patapsco was being provided
(4th) with an apparatus like the Ironsides.

The bombardment continued ; and Dahlgren said on the 5th :
" Sumter looks very badW- The northeastern face alone remains
substantially uninjured. A flag was mounted today. First since
31st ult."

Those who happened to be looking in the direction of the fleet on
the 6th, at the exact moment, were considerabh" surprised to see an
immense volume of water suddenly shoot up in front of the Patapsco.
It proved to be an experimental torpedo containing 600 lbs. powder;
but it had no visible effect, owing, it is said, to its being too deeply
immersed.

The Fulton, on her way to New York on the 6th, captured the
blockade runner Margaret and Jessie, off Wilmington, and towed her
into New York. She was an iron side- wheeler, laden with knick-
knacks, bound for Wilmington.

A shell from our 300-pounder struck an iron pillar on Sumter
on the 7th, burying 13 men, all of whom lost their lives, in the ruins
caused by its fall. During the day the flag-staff was shot away twice.
We had got used to all such trifling matters, and to a large extent
did not take the trouble to watch the result of individual shots, as we
did earlier in the campaign.

(403)

406 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. INoc. '63.

For a novelty (variety) we had a dress parade on the 8th ; but
it didn't amount to much. This farce was followed by services,
which all appeared to enjoy. The navy received the 8th a message
from Navy Department (dated 2d) :".... Success is the great,
paramount consideration, and the Department will acquiesce in any
reasonable delay to secure it . . . ."

The Sanitary Commission, whether specially mentioned or not,
was at this period distributing to us, through our Chaplain, certain
articles which we appreciated.

Gen. Terry resumed command of the forces on Morris Island
on the 9th, relieving Gen. Seymour.

Capt. Ayer — the redoubtable Ayer — returned from the North
same day. Take his courage and add to it the armament he returned
to us with, and he might be properly called invincible. He brought
not only his own sword (presented to him), but another (a "toad-
sticker," as we facetiously called a non-com. 's sword) for Sergt. Davis
and a knife for each of his company (H) . With a company so fully
armed, both officers and men, it was not safe for the rest of the regi-
ment to trifle.

Gen. Terry having returned from the North and assumed com-
mand of the Post, his orders were signed, "Commanding Division
and Post." We were delighted — enchanted almost — on the 10th
by the visit to us of two ladies, Miss Dame and Mrs. JMarden, both
from New Hampshire, and the first women we had seen for months.

Lieut. P^dgerly turned over Co. H to Cnpt. Ayer ; and as an evi-
dence of the size (smallness) of the company it is recorded that 40
knapsacks was the largest number of the various articles turned over.

A diary of the 10th says : "Another squad is to go on furlough
.... some of the 13-iuch mortars used against Pulaski have been
planted here, between Waguer and Gregg. The upper part of the
island is almost covered with batteries. A new dock has been built,
and several vessels duly discharge their cargoes. The dock laborers
are mostly New York rioters serving out a three-months' sentence.
The piles of guns, mortars, ammunition and supplies of all kinds are
prodigious ; and these are exclusive of the large quantities in the
storehouses."

The dress parade of the 11th was a magnificent affan-, owing to
the debut of our brilliantly illuminated Drum Corps.

In the strictest confidence the reader is informed that Gen.
Gillmore was induced some weeks ago to give his tacit consent (prob-
ably orally) that our Drum Corps go into the beer business for the
sole and laudable purpose of raising funds to buy new uniforms.
The brewing began, and the ducats began coming in. Result : say,
$500 goodU.S. money. Result, again : 11 drums, at $15.00 — $165 ;
20 hats at $4 — $80 ; 1 drum-major's suit (with all that that implied) ,
$85. Add : 1 baton, $25 ; gold braid trimming, $100. Total : $455.
The inconsequential balance found a resting-place in the inside pockets
of the "regimental tailors," so called. But our boys did look Jfne!
And to cap the climax, somebody dubbed them " Gillmore's Band."
This whole matter is sub rosa.

Xov. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 407

We were saddened, and gladdened too, on the 11th by learning
that onr Chaplain was to go North on leave, though some hinted that
he was to be the bearer of special despatches from Gillmore to Head-
quarters at Washington. He left us at 5 p.m., with the very best
wishes of all, perfectly laden with messages — verbal and written —
and packages without number. Lucky for him that we did n't know
a week beforehand that he was going !

The nights were so cold about that time that even Gen. Gillmore
had sufficient regard for us to order, on the 12th, that overcoats be
worn by all guards between sunset and sunrise.

[Beam-egard to Richmond, 12 Nov. 1SG3.]

I am in possession of a ''liquid Are" which will make the Yanks open
their eyes whenever I commence using it against their encampments.

A conference between Gillmore and Dahlgren, on the 13th, re-
sulted in an agreement to divert public opinion into the idea that all
operations had been given up. Quartermaster Hynes overhauled our
bakery the same day — and, presto! we had soft bread again; but
not from that bakery.

About 10 P.M. on the loth, we were routed out by the long roll.
The Sullivan's Island batleries had suddenly opened on Cumming's
Point ; and it was supposed to, possibly, be to cover a landing and
surprise; but they didn't come. The Lehigh got aground in the
melee.

We were treated on the 16th to another surprise, in the shape
of 205 recruits, composed of volunteers and substitutes. Capt.
Clark, Sergt. Hazen (now Lieutenant), Sergt. Hitchcock and Corpl.
Jackman were with them. Co. C was awarded the volunteers ; and
the rest were distributed by the list, beginning with A, and attempt-
ing to equalize the companies to 89 men each. Col. Donohoe of
the Tenth New Hampshire, formerly Captain of our Co. C, came in
command. One captain made his old men "double up" in their
tents, so as to have the recruits all by themselves. The guards were
increased that night ( ! ) Guard mounting was changed the same
day to 8.30 a.m. The Lehigh was gotten off by the Passaic, Naliant
and 3fontavk, the 16th; but not until the Nahant had parted a haw-
ser three times, and had it shot away once.

The day following the advent of the recruits (17th), an old
soldier soliloquized thus : " H'm ! Strange camp. Full of strangers.
Men from almost every European nation ; but good men."

Col. Donohoe had a levee most of the time. He was a general
favorite when with the regiment ; and being temporarily with us
again, the boys, especially of his old company, were determined to
make it pleasant for him.

At this time it was evident, froih the various diaries, that the
regiment was separating into two parts, and partially because of
change of camp and a slow removal. This was apparent on the
18th. A diary of that day said: "Co. I is moving up here, and
A, C, D, E, G and K are here ; thus leaving F, B and H at Provo'."

Col. Donohoe was assigned to the command of regiment (all
except the Provo' companies), and took charge the IDth (temporarily
detained in the Depailment by Gen. Gillmore).

408 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '63.

As we -were all interested in the uavj', the following items of
the 19th are of value: The injury to the keel of the Ironsides was
found to be greater than at first supposed. A diver sent down met
with a miraculous escape. He had passed the keel to the other side,
and at that moment the Ironsides began to swing around by change
of tide, and the diver barely escaped death. A hole in the Lehigh
was causing leakage at the rate of nine inches an hour.

An order of Gen. Teriy solved the mystery about the companies ;
for under date of the 18th he relieved all the companies from Provo'
except B, F, H and I, and made the other companies subject to
details, etc., the same as rest of the First Brigade, to which we
belonged. Cos. B, F, H and I constituted the Provo' Guard under
Capt. Randlett, Provost Marshal.

The 19th found Col. Donohoe in command. He did not like
it, for it prolonged his stay (see his Personal).

At night, another attempt was made to surprise Sumter in
boats. Our regiment sent 130 men. All returned next morning.
No harm done. Dahlgren says a dog in Sumter barked and gave
the alarm. Some of our boys say they got within 200 yards of
Sumter, and got fired into. One diary says, 004 wounded. Lieut.
Wadlia of our regiment was with the detail, the whole being under a
major.

We were being put on picket and like duty again ; and the
drafts upon us were so large that even the non-coms, had to go.

The disabled Lehigh was towed to Hilton Head on the 22d by
the 3Iemphis. We 'd got to a point, on shore, where we looked upon
a monitor as a fellow soldier ; and when one was towed away it
created sympathy at once.

The entire formation of brigades was smashed into ' ' smither-
eens " on the 23d by a Department Order, and entirely reorganized,
as follows : —

First Brigade: Brig. -Gen. Chas. G. Stevenson.
Third New Hampshire. Fourth New Hampshire.

Seventh New Hampshire. Ninth Maine.

Eleventh Maine.
Second Brigade : Col. W. H. H. Davis (One Hundred and Fourth
Pennsylvania) .
Fifty-second Pennsylvania. One Hundred and Fourth Pennsylvania.

One Hundredth Pennsylvania. New York Volunteer Engineers.

Third Brigade: Col. James Montgomery.
Second Soutli Carolina (colored). Third United States Colored Troops.
Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (colored).

Lieut. -Col. Brayton, Third Rhode Island Artillery, Chief of Artillery.

Our bakery (regimental) was nearly ready on the 24th to do duty
again. We were approaching Thanksgiving. Gen. Gillmore was
again in war paint; for on the' 25th he issued an order calling atten-
tion the second time to the fact that colored troops were being re-
quired to do more than their share of labor ; and soundly berated
the officers responsible for such a state of things.

2o Nov. : Lieut. Button was appointed Boarding Officer, his
department being Light-House Inlet. Corpl. Ross C. Duffee of F
was ordered (same order) to report to Lieut. Button daily. His
oflBce was designated as Corporal of Dock Guard.

V. AiMiiri; r.i;()\v:
Band.

Nov. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 409

Thanksgiving Day arrived, 26 Nov. How the time had sped !
Would we ever go home? Would we be in New Hampshire next
Thanksgiving? We hoped so; and long before that, too. The day
opened cool. Beans for breakfast! How's that, ye homestayers?
Did ye get better, in New Hampshire ? The bakery did its part, and
yielded us soft bread; and we had hard-tack pudding, duff, etc., for
dinner, pjverything on the island was paraded at 1.30 p.m., the
Third New Hampshii-e holding the place of honor, on the right (see
23d for formation) . The procession was by regiment closed in mass,
and in close columns by brigades, and was headed by the Fourth New
Hampshire Band. The Band played " Old Hundred" as Gen. Terry
and Staff rode up. Then Chaplain Willis of the Seventh New Hamp-
shire prayed. How we wished our own Chaplain had been present to
participate! The Band played " Pleyel's Hymn." Benediction and
dismissal followed. The parade was an excellent one, and all felt
well satisfied with it. Capt. Randlett gave a dinner to the regiment,
and the colored troops had a greased pole. Pay-rolls were being signed
that day.

Our new recruits were drilled in the manual of arms, and were
put on fatigue duty. They were not yet fully armed.

We were paid on the 28th for two months, and with the usual
result. This usual result was moi'e noticeable among the recruits, and
they had to be restrained more or less with binding t\yine, cords, etc.

The month of November closed without event of special signifi-
cance. We were being detailed for considerable duty of various kinds ;
but the times were dull otherwise and were only enlivened by our new
reci'uits, with whom we had considerable sport.

SUPPLKNIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 359 of the Gth gave full instructions as to re-
enlisting under General Order 191. The muster-in to be next day
after muster-out. Regimental commanders to appoint a recruiting
oflScer for and from his regiment (Lieut. Jonah Libby, Jr., for Third
New Hampshire) .

General Order 366 of the 13th pertained to recruiting (at the
North) . Recruiting parties (details) from regiments in the field to
be provided with rations by the Subsistence Department. They and
the recruits both to be quartered, if possible, at the rendezvous ;
otherwise, lodgings not to exceed 12 cents per night. In addition
to the knife, fork, tin plate and tin cup authorized by General Order
70 of 1861, spoons to be issued. Advance bounty and premium not
to be paid by the recruiting officer. If any recruit is rejected for
causes existing at enlistment, all expenses incurred by the United
States in his case will be charged to the recruiting officer.

General Order 368 of the 13th made commanding officers of
regiments responsible for all the surplus ordnance and ordnance
stores of the regiment.

410 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xov. '63.

General Order 376 of the 21st directed that all volunteers then,
in service who re-enlist under General Order 191 should have fur-
lough of 30 days prior to end of original term, and either go home
in regimental details to their respective States, reporting to the
Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service, or be furloughed
individually. Transportation to be furnished both waj's. If three-
fourths of a regiment re-enlist, the other fourth will be assigned ta
other companies and regiments till expiration of term.

General Order 383 of the 30th authorized commanders of depart-
ments and armies to grant leaves of absence to officers ; but not to
visit Washington, except by special permit from the War Department ;
and no extension of such leaves will be made except by the War
Department after approval by the officer granting the leave.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 98 of the 5th directed the establishment of a
camp on St. Helena Island for the collection of such soldiers as may
be recommended for transfer to the Invalid Corps. (See "Invalid
Corps.")

General Order 100 of the 12th directed that all guards when on
post wear their overcoats between sundown and sunrise.

A circular letter from Department Headquarters, 20 Nov., sub-
stantially directed a topographical survey of whole Department, by
requiring each commanding officer to make sketches, plans, etc., and
send them in.

General Order 104 of the 25th promulgated the President's proc-
lamation for Thanksgiving, 2Gth.

General Order 105 of the 25th rebuked officers for imposing
extra labor on colored troops, and said no preference shall be shown.

Department Statistics for November, 18G3, are : Total troops,
30,503; sick, 6,430; died, 77; wounded, 115; died, 1.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Statt" 6 men, 9 officers.

Co. A 87 " 3

B 88 " 2

C 88 " 3

D 87 " 3

E 88 " 2

F 89 " 3

G 89 " 2

H 89 " 3

I 88 " 3

K _89 " _1^ "

Present aggregate .... 888 34 922

Aggregate last report .... 693 31 724
Promotions to commissions : —

1st Sergt. S. N Lamprey of Co. B . . . . to 2d Lieutenant

Sergt. C. S. Hazen of Co. E "

1st Sergt. J. M. Parker of Co. I "

Nov. '63.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

411

Died of disease : D, 1 (Waneu T. Gates) ; deserted : 1 (Pr. J.
McCoombs, Co. F). Thos. McEnery, Musician, Co. C, has been ap-
pointed Second Principal Musician and transferred to the non-com-
missioned staff.

Three men, previously reported as deserters, are taken upon the
rolls : C, 1 ; H, 2. These latter are connected with the celebrated
case of the capture of Co. H, in Aug. 1862. Witham is at Head-
quarters and Drew at Fort McHeur}' awaiting trial.

This return as made up shows B, F, H and I on Provost.

ABCDEFGHI K Totals.

Sergeants 5 5 55555555 50

Corporals 8 8 8 8 7 8 6 8 8 8 77

Wagoners 0111111111 9

Musicians 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 2 1!)

Absent in arrest ...1100001200 5

Recruits 12 15 24 24 1(5 11 31 35 11 26 205

Discharged for disabilitj- 2101010102 8

MILITARY TELEGRAPH.

DKCKIVIBER, 1863.

)ECEMBER sounds cool; and cool it was on the 1st day.

Capt. Clark was in command (six companies) ; and that

day he ordered that all the recently-arrived recruits be

examined by Dr. Buzzell at 3 p.m. on the following day.

A salute of 100 guns was fired the 1st, in honor of

recent victories in Tennessee. A large detail on picket and

post duty. The reader will please bear in mind that the

shelling of the city and forts went on daily, sometimes

mildl}', sometimes rapidly, even if no mention is made of it

herein. The drafts for duty were so heavy that we were obliged to

resort to special measures to protect the cooks, or on guard they

would have had to go.

A letter of the 3d says : "Picket duty is nothing as compared
with what it used to be. In all the batteries now we have bomb-
proofs for protection. Most of the rebel shots are fired at Battery
Chatfield, a little earthwork built on artificial ground in the marsh,
reached only by a corduroy road, and near the Swamp Angel terri-
tory." [He was mistaken either in the 7iaine or the location of this
work. Battery Chatfield was northeast of Wagner. — D. E.]

Capt. Clark ordered on the ith that two privates from each
company be detailed and reported on " daily duty" as cooks. We
had a good mail and a poor review (all troops on island) on the 5th.
The notable events of the 6th were : The departure of Col. Donohoe,
the acceptance of Capt. Burnham's resignation, and the sinking of
the Weehaicken at her anchorage, in plain sight of all. As nearl}^ as
could be ascertained the reason why she sunk was because of a re-
moval of too much ammunition from the after part; and that let her
down by the head without the fact being perceived, and she began
to settle. Assistance was signalled for at once; but there wasn't
time, for she sank in about ten minutes after the danger was dis-
covered. Nothing visible except her funnel and flag. The loss of
life by this most singular accident was 4 officers, 20 men, and 1 pet
rooster.

Wood had become so scarce that we suffered for many things
obtainable through its medium. One doesn't know the value of
things till he has to do without them. We did not quite understand
why Gen. Gillmore couldn't appropriate to our use some of the wood
from Folly. It was almost covered with trees. Even our cooks had
to skirmish for the little required to get breakfast.

(413)

414 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Dec. '63.

Moultrie fired au unlucky shot at us the 6th, exploding a maga-
zine at upper end of the island and taking off a few legs and arms.

Divers arrived on the 9th from Hilton Head, to see what could
be done about raising the Weehawken.

For a change we had a division drill on the 10th, and a very
slim affair it was, too. Our regiment formed as four companies.
We were much pleased to greet our Chaplain on the 11th, returned
from leave. We had missed him much. With him came a very large
mail, which he took great pleasure in distributing.

Sumter items of the 11th were : The small arms magazine blew
up early in the morning, while during the day the bombardment
was very heav}'. Result of explosion, 11 killed and 41 injured.
Commissary Frost was killed while in act of distributing rations.

The shore of Morris Island was stre'^n with wreckage on the
12th (from heavy storm of previous day), and principally of the
obstructions to navigation placed by the rebels across the entrance
to Charleston harbor, and now released b}^ the storm and sent upon
our shore as a sort of tell-tale evidence of what was intended. The
beaches of Morris and Folly were strewn with all sorts of stuff, which
we divined to be parts of various obstructions. Logs innumerable,
and timbers linked together. In some cases we found eight or nine
large logs, say 20 feet long and 1^ feet in diameter, linked together
with three very heavy links, say each 1^ feet long. One great mass
of stuff appeared to be a part of what was once a floating battery ;
and rumor had it that it was a part of the battery built at Charleston
to operate against Sumter in 1861.

Lieut. Dixon, Twenty-first Alabama, was ordered, 14 Dec. 1863,
by Beauregard (Special Order 271) to take command of the submarine
torpedo boat H. Q. Hunley, and proceed (tonight) to the mouth of
the harbor and sink and destroy any vessel of the enemy with which
he could come in conflict.

Gen. Gillmore and Admiral Dahlgren had a conference on the
15th relative to a proposed attack on Savannah. "The late gales,"
said Gillmore, "have cut Morris Island across, in two places — one
a little north of the sand hills, and the other a little south of Wagner."
These two officers went completely around Folly Island tonight, for
purposes best and only known to themselves.

Capt. Clark of Co. A, the ranking captain of the regiment, re-
signed the 15th and soon left us. The original oflScers had nearly
all gone out of service, and some of those who still remained were
on duty or were otherwise absent from the regiment. The scarcity of
wood was felt so severely that measures were instituted by Gillmore
to meet the want. Cos. A and C, under Capt. Maxwell, are ordered
to Block Island [Broad Island is the name given in several cases.
Possibly it is one and the same. — D.E.], to cut wood for the forces
on Morris. This leaves but four companies at Headquarters of regi-
ment (the other four being on Provo'), and Capt. Ela in command.

The two companies moved to their new post and new work the
16th. This was a very solemn day among the troops, particularly
in the Third New Hampshire ; for one of its men was to be shot on

Dec. '63.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 415

the morrow for desertion, and all must turn out and view the sad
sight. Kendall of Co. G was the man (see "Executions," or " De-
sertions," or both).

The 17th dawned upon us, bringing with it a gale which added
to the solemnities of the day. Six men of the navy lost their lives
by the upsetting of boats.

Much to our Chaplain's pleasure, we had (four companies under
Capt. Ela) a dress parade and services on Sunday the 20th. Same
day. Gen. Terry ordered the four companies (D, E, G and K) to
to be added to the Provost Guard, repoi'ting to Capt. Randlett, who
was still Provost Marshal. This concentrated eight of the companies
(all but A and C, on Broad Island).

Gen. Terry also, by same order, directed the Provost to furnish
daily for Provost Guard : 1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 63 privates ; for
Grand Guard : 1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 3 corporals, 26 privates ; and
for Magazine (heretofore alluded to) : 1 corporal, 6 privates. The
arrival of 71 new recruits on the 21st gave us a little excitement.

Sergts. Perkins of D, Mclntyre of G and Carr of H, were
ordered North on the 22d on recruiting service.

The navy, on the 24th, fitted out a party for reconnoissanee up
Murrell's Inlet; but it did not start till evening of the 28th.

"The night before Christmas, when all thro' the house," etc.,
the city was set on fire again by our shells. The Chaplain notes in
his diary today, " Drew sanitar}^ goods, and fed the sick."

Christmas arrived ; but not much hilarity, not much rejoicing,
no greased poles, no base ball, and saddest of all — no band of music.
The band was in existence, but did n't play. Among the events of
the day w^ere : First, and early too, the rebels had a little tilt with
our gunboats on the Stouo, at or near Legareville. The Pmvnee
and Marhleliead were engaged.

Dr. Kimball, Capt. Stearns and Lieut. Libby, Jr., rejoined. A
diary records this lamentable fact : "The boys are making cider out
of dried apples." Truly the ways of a soldier are devious, various
and past finding out ! The rebels celebrated by opening on us a new
10-gun battery on James Island. A diary of that day says: "The
Beacon House is an old 2-story shell-riddled structure, standing near
the Morris Island beach. Rising from its roof is a sort of turret,
which w^as once used as a light-house. From this position, with the
aid of a telescope, I could see the time in Charleston and men and
soldiers walking about."

On the 27th and 28th we had severe winds and rains. A marine
party secured on the 28th certain portions of obstructions (by re-
moval) , among which Dahlgren mentions 7 bars of railroad iron 22 ft.
long, linked together.

The reduction of a sergeant of G to the ranks, on the 29th, and
his further punishment by being obliged to walk a beat with a knap-
sack, containing five common, ordinary bricks, strapped upon his
back, gave us something to comment upon.

Co. K was ordered to Broad Island on the 30th, to cut wood
(with A and C) . The order was very peremptory, and the company

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\_Dec. '63.

was relieved from drill to get ready, starting at 6 p.m. (this left
seven companies on Provo' ) . Capt. Randlett was ill ; and to keep
matters running smoothly, Capt. Ela was that day appointed Acting
Provost Marshal.

Muster day on the 31st: Capt. P^la mustered the seven compa-
nies. Plenty of wood. On this date the writer finds the first men-
tion of re-enlistments. The diary says, "The boys are talking of
re-enlisting." Our regiment said to number now about 900 men.
Fort Wagner has been made to face the other way (;'.e., towards
Charleston) .

It will hardly be fair to close the month without an allusion of
some kind to our absent companies, A, C and K. In brief, they
were cutting wood for fuel on Broad Island, and shipping it by light-
ers to Morris Island. Capt. Allen of C was in command, and 1st
Sergt. White of Co. A was Acting Lieutenant and Adjutant. Lieut.
Woodbury commanded Co. A, Lieut. Kirwin commanded Co. C, and
Lieut. Wadlia Co. K.

HAULING CANNON ON THE BEACH — MORRIS ISLAND.

Dec. '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 41

SUPPLKNIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 387, of the 1st, extended the time to a Jan. next
for the veteran volunteers to re- enlist.

General Order 391, of the 9th, authorized Commanders of De-
partments to furlough men in hospitals of their departments on
approval of the Medical Directors — not more than five per cent at
one time, and for not over 30 days, and to be graduated by the
distance to their homes ; good conduct to be a qualification.

A circular of the 15th referred to General Order 37G and said :
" When officers and men so report to Governor of State (on furlough)
and Superintendent of Volunteer. Recruiting Service, they (Governor
and Superintendent) shall place such of them on Recruiting Service
as can profitably be employed ; the rest to be furloughed. All such
furloughed men to report at stated rendezvous at expiration of
furlough or be considered deserters. The rendezvous to be at a
place where there are barracks. Subsistence to be furnished by the
United States.

General Order 398, of the 21st, was a promulgation of the
Resolution of Congress thanking Maj.-Gen. U. S. Grant and the offi-
cers and soldiers who had fought uuder his command during the
rebellion, and authorizing the President to cause a gold medal to be
struck for Gen. Grant in the name of the people.

General Order 400, of the 28th, directed that no bounty except
such as is now authorized by law shall be paid to any person enlisting
after 5 Jan. next.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 111, of the 14th, promulgated and approved the
death sentence of Kendall of Co. G (see "Executions" or "Deser-
tions," or both) .

Department Statistics for December 1863 are : Total troops,
32,307 ; cases sick, etc., '),7o2 ; died, oG ; cases wounded, etc., 191 ;
died, 3.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Stafl' (i men, 0 officers.

Co. A !)4 " 2 "

B !)5 " 2 "

C 95 " 3 "

D 9-t " 3 "

E 95 " 2 "

F 98 " 3 "

G 95 " 2 "

II 97 " 3 "

I 95 " 2 "

K 9(; " 0 "

Present aggregate .... 960 31 991

Aggregate last report ... 888 34 922

418

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT

\_D<'c. '63.

Companies A, C and K are on Broad Island, cutting wood.

The losses have been : Pr. John Kendall of G, shot for desertion,
and .') officers resigned (Capt. R. F. Clark, Capt. C. S. Burnham,
and 2d Lieut. M. P. Hawkins).

Total 1

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Wagoners . . .

Musicians . . . .

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Absent sick . . . .

Officers detached .

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JANUARY, 1864.

'NOTHER New Year's Day, and we were yet in the midst
of war. ' ' Will we ever go home ? " was mentally repeated
by many. We expected a lot of express packages that
day ; but in place thereof, as a substitute for the good
things contained therein, and with which we could appro-
priately celebrate the advent of the new year, we were
coldly informed that the express boat had been wrecked
the night before. Cold comfort that, for us. The compa-
nies were located as follows : A, C and K on Broad Island, cutting
wood ; the other seven companies on Provo' on Morris Island ; while
three of the latter were actually on duty (for the day) as Post Guard.
(The reader will bear in mind that this story is based on the Head-
quarters of the regiment and only refers to separately located [de-
tached] companies when it so specifies.) As a dairy for this month
— one of the group of very valuable diaries from which much data
was obtained — is lost, the writer mentions the fact as an explana-
tion as to why the month of .January 18()4 appears to cover so little
space.

There was very little done the 1st worthy the name oi^ festivities.
At Hilton Head, we heard they had what the}' called a " big time;"
and at Beaufort they had a barbecue and a procession. The night
was very, very cold, ice forming thicker than at anytime since the
cold weather set in.

A few of our lost packages were received on the 2d, from the
wreck, and a diary says, "re-enlisting begun." A word of explana-
tion right here. "Re-enlisting " meant that by a General Order from
the War Department any volunteer soldier who, while yet in tlie service,
would voluntarily permit himself to be mustered out and (in the same
breath, as it were) enlist for 3 years more or for the war, would be
given a furlough of oO days and one mouth's pay in advance. Under
the stimulus of the furlough, coupled with the fact that no one had a
thought that the war would last more than a year or so, the men took
right hold of the new scheme, and regiments and companies vied with
each other as to numbers of those who should re-enlist. Lieut. Jonah
Libby, Jr., of our regiment was appointed as the Recruiting Officer
for the regiment, and at once entered uj3on his duties. The list will
he given separately and so designated, or will be so indicated in the

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420 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '64.

general list as to be readily found. We heard that day that the naval
party (see last month) which was sent to Murrell's Inlet had succeeded
in burning a schooner laden with turpentine.

Lieut. -Col. Bell, Fourth New Hampshire, assumed command of
our (First) brigade on the 4th, General Stevenson having gone home
on sick leave.

On the 5th, there were 20 rebels shot at Charleston, for being
ringleaders in an attempt at wholesale desertion from the North
Carolina regiments stationed there.

An occasional reference to the matter of re-enlistments will be
made. A diary of the 4th said, "Thirteen re-enlisted in Co. I."

Seven deserters from Charleston came in on the 7th, bringing
with them their rifles and two very nice boats, and informing us that
the rebels were fitting out three immense rams to destroy our navy.

Col. W. H. H. Davis, One Hundred and Fourth Pennsj^lvania,
assumed command of the forces on Morris Island and said he did so
"by order of the Brigadier-General Commanding." The explanation
of this is that Brig. -Gen. Terry commanded the forces on Morris and
Folly, and Col. Davis was simply appointed as Post Commander of
the forces on Morris alone. A diary of the 10th gives details of a
trip to Wagner and Gregg and the " left batteries." Says : " With a
powerful glass saw the time in Charleston — 11.50 a.m. ; and without
the glass could see plainly the rebels in Sumter and Moultiie."

The Chaplain's diary records the fact that a flag (new one, proba-
bly ; and staff, too) was raised in Wagner on the 12th; and he, by
invitation, made a prayer and speech. "We closed," he says, "by
throwing fire into Charleston."

Deserters were coming in every day. A Department Order of
the 14th, referi'ing to a War Department Order of 22 Dec. last, an-
nounced tliat Gen. Gillmore had authority thereby to enlist and
organize colored troops — i.e., all that could be recruited — in his
Department, either as infantry, cavalry or artillery. All previoush'
appointed recruiting officers in that line to report to Gen. Gillmore,
who was further autliorized to appoint a Board to examine all appli-
cants for commissions (men of white regiments). Gen. Gillmore was
also authorized to recruit at Key West, Georgia, Florida and Alabama,
the regiments to be called United States Colored Troops, and to be
numbered consecutively — First United States Colored Troops, Second
United States Colored Troops, etc.

Here was an opportunity for some of us who had been chafing
at our positions as privates, corporals or sergeants. Here was an
opportunity, at least, to tr}^ to be something " more rank," as one of
our boys put it. The opportunity was not wholly lost, as will be
seen by consulting the various tables attached to this history.

We were informed on the 14th that Congress had extended the
time for re-enlistments to the 5th of February. We were also as-
sured that the re-enlisted men of a regiment would be sent home in
a body and under one or more officers.

The Department having been divided into Districts, Gen. Terry
on the 17th assumed command of the Northern District, bounded

J,tH. '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 421

north b^' Charleston Harbor and south by St. Helena Sound. Our
Lieut. Houghton was announced on his Staff as Assistant Aide-de-
Camp.

The Fidton passed south on the 19th, on board of which was
Col. Jackson, in charge of recruits for Third New Hampshire, Seventh
New Hampshire, Fiftj'-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts. The
writer was there too, and strained his eyes in trying to see some of
his comrades on shore on Morris Island. The same day Gen. Gill-
more announced that Capt. W. L. jNI. Burger had been placed in
charge of the enlisting and organizing of colored troops.

It would appear that the wreck of our express matter was further
wrecked by theft, as our Chaplain visited the Provost Marshal on
Folly Island on the 19th, to arrange for the arrest and punishment
of those guilty chaps.

The regiment was treated on the 20th to a surprise in the arrival
of Col. Jackson and a small lot of recruits. He did not at once
assume command ; but did by the 23d, as on that day the writer
finds the first evidence in an order of that date (which see). Another
event of 20th was that Cos. G and H moved into Fort Shaw.

The Colonel's arrival meant much to those who were expecting
commissions, and this class was not numerically small. An enumer-
ation of the commissions will be of interest : —

1st Lieut. Dow to be Captain of B.

•Jd " Trickey to be 1st Lieutenant of E.

" " Edgerly to be 1st Lieutenant of D.

" " Woodbury to be .... 1st Lieutenant of C (assigned to A).

" " Parlier to be 1st Lieutenant of A (assigned to I).

" " Lamprey to be .... 1st Lieutenant of K (assigned to B).

Sergt. Eldredge of K to be . . . . 2d Lieutenant of K.

2d Lieut. Button to be 1st Lieutenant of I.

Sergt. -Maj. Dodge to be 2d Lieutenant of F.

1st Sergt. Trediclv of D to be . . . 2d Lieutenant of E (assigned to D).

1st Lieut. Connelly of C to be . . 2d Lieutenant of B (assigned to C).

" " Stearns to be Captain of K.

1st Sergt. White of A to be . . . . 2d Lieutenant of I (assigned to A).

Sergt Hitclifock of I to be . . . . 2d Lieutenant of C (assigned to I).

Sergt. Davis of H to be 2d Lieutenant of G (assigned to H).

Lieut. Wadlia was ordered from K to G.

Some of the above were not actually mustered into the new
grades till 3 Feb.

Col. Jackson visited Cos. A, C and K, on Broad Island, on the
21st. He wished to see where all his men were and how they were
getting along. Col. Plaisted of the Eleventh jMaine assumed com-
mand of our (First) brigade on the 22d.

On the 23d Col. Jackson issued an order enumerating the
newly-commissioned officers and assigning them to companies where
most needed.

The 24th was Sunday ; and on that day we (five companies
only) had dress parade, inspection and services, Col. Jackson appear-
ing, for first time since his return, on duty in his official capacity.
His health was very poor. He appeared several years older than
Avhen he went away six months prior.

422

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Jan. '64.

Re-enlistinents were going bravely on ; and the Department,
District, Post and Brigade Headquarters were being agitated as to
lists of men to be furloughed. Morris Island was again cut across ;
but not by the sea this time. It was a military cut. The island was
divided on the 25th into two military parts. The "North End" to
be as far south as to include Fort Strong (formerly Wagner) ; and
Lieut. -Col. Cunningham of the Fifty-second Pennsylvania was
assigned to its command, with headquarters at Fort Strong.

As many of uS, officers and men, went to Hilton Head as often
as we could, — sometimes on passes, sometimes on duty, — we were
all interested in an order of the 26th, by Gillmore, fixing the prices
that mine hosts Riddell & Gilson should charge for certain courte-
sies on their part, usually commanding very, very high prices : —

Board and lodging, transient : officers
" officers

and lodging : officers

per day, $ 2.00
per weels, 8.00
per month, 30.00
per week, 11.00
per month, 40.00

And in lien of a military tax :

Board and lodging : men per day,

" single meals, "

1.00

TERM

ONE POK

EACH TERM

SERVED,

OA/e QNLY.f\

He also appointed a Board to " super-
vise " the hotel. Whether that meant for the
Board to board there at the expense of the
hotel while they supervised it, is an unsolved
conundrum. Gen. Gillmore also, in same
order, relieved us all in one other direction,
by fixing the prices on Government transports
at $1.00 per day for board and 50 cents per
meal for officers ; 50 cents per day for board
and 25 cents per meal for men. Thereafter,
when we went to Riddell & Gilson' s or on
a Government transport, we needed not to
cross the threshold with fear and trembling,
with the instinctive feeling that we must
clutch our purse with one hand, while seek-
ing the handle of our revolver with the other.
Much credit is due Gen. Gillmore for that
order. It must have required a deal of courage to issue it.

On the 29th we were informed by a Department Order that the
Secretary of War had recently made decisions regarding re-enlist-
ments as follows : —

1. (Immaterial.)

2. That men belonging to Veteran regiments, who had not served
two years, and therefore not within the limits of the re-enlistment order,
wonld be permitted to go on furlongh with the main body of the regiment,
in case it went as an organization, provided they agreed to re-enlist as soon
as they came within the limit. The men, however, who came within the
limits for re-enlisting, and yet declined to re-enlist, would not be granted
furloughs.

3. That no volunteer recruit should be rejected on acconnt of height
who was five feet or more, the then present regulations being thus modilied.

Jan. '64.-] THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 423

It is needless to say that every word and syllable of this order
was read and re-read, and argued, and men urged under it to re-
eulist. The work went on, it being difficult to say whether tlie order
had any material effect in retarding or in expediting.

The writer has been silent of late as to firing ; but it went on
just the same. A diary of the 30th, for example, said, " Heavy fir-
ing all last night and all day on Sumter."

The re-enlistment excitement grew apace ; and the men who had
committed the act which entitled them to a furlough were getting ex-
tremely anxious to start on that aforesaid furlough. So great was
the excitement that but little else was talked of. Indeed, they were
getting anxious at Headquarters lest the furloughs be granted irregu-
larly ; and an order was issued forbidding furloughs by piecemeal,
and directing that when all of a regiment had re-enlisted that were to
do so, then and then only the furloughs would be granted and as a
whole. This intensified the excitement, likewise the desire to go
home. If a man was talking of it, and was lukewarm, his comrades
would urge him to at once re-enlist or say positively that he would
not do so. "For," argued they, "don't you see you are keeping
us all out of our furloughs?" It would n't do at all for a man to
continue many days in a doubtful condition of mind. The others
worried him into a furlough state, or out of it, without much delay.

Out of respect to our absent companies, A, C and K, we must
again allude to them 'ere we close the month of .January, 1861 ; for
they are doing good service.

COMPANIES A, C AND K.

A diary (Spencer's, of K) reads as follows : "The place selected
for our camp [on Broad Island] is some distance from the land-
ing, on the banks of a narrow creek, and in the midst of a dense
forest, from which we have got to clear the underbrush before we can
pitch a tent. Our baggage has been brought up from the steamer
in flat-boats. We are five miles southwest from Morris Island.
This island is about the size of a fair plantation. Our duty here
is to cut wood for fuel for Morris Island."

On 4 Jan. 1.SG4 (according to the foregoing authority), "After
three days of patient labor, we have cleared up a respectable camp-
ground and got comfortably settled in our tents. Men are now re-
enlisting : town bounties now about ^800.

"9 Jan. 1864: Surgeon Buzzell, and several of the Sanitary
Commission, visited us today. Furloughs are again being given
(not for re-enlistment) .

" 14 Jan. 1864 : Gen. Gillmore's Headquarters on Folly Island
are where our regimental camp was, and is reached from this (Broad)
island by rowboat to the White House, thence by a road directly
across the island (Folly). Stouo River is alive with shipping.
Camps are stretched along the entire sea side of Folly. Along its
western (inner) border batteries have been erected. The Folly
Island 'Look-out' is about two miles from the northerly end.

424 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Jan. '64.

Nothing" remains of the batteries built to take Morris Island except
shapeless heaps of sand. A little battery of 4 or 5 guns, near the
northerly point, is the only one in that vicinity. This and the gun-
boat MrDonough send the only replies to shots from Secessionville."

SUPPLKIVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 2 of the 2d modified General Order 39 1 of last
month so as to allow twenty per cent to be furloughed at one time.

General Order 9 of the 4th prescribed flags for hospitals and
ambulances as follows : For General Hospital, yellow bunting, 9xa
feet, with letter " H" 24 inches long, of green bunting, in center.

For Post and Field Hospitals, same, but 6x4 feet.

For Ambulances, and Guidons to mark the way to Field Hospi-
tals, same, 14x28 inches, with one-inch border of green (and no letter
"H").

General Order 10 of the — was another case where an order
was not promulgated.

General Order 12 of the oth referred to clothing (see " Cloth-
ing ").

General Order 16 of the 11th directed that no more premiums
($2.00) be paid for (or to) recruits (see General Order 163 of
1863).

General Order 20 of the 14th (Resolution of Congress) provided
that all bounties previously paid under regulation or order from the
War Department, to men enlisting for three j'ears or during the war
— in volunteer or regular regiments — be continued to be paid from
the 5th of Jan. inst. until 1st March next, the Act of 23 Dec. 1863
to the contrary notwithstanding. This act took effect on its passage.
[As this act was approved 13 Jan., — and presumably passed same
day, — it would appear that there was an interval of days (5th to
13th) when the bounty could not be paid to those enlisting on 5th,
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. — D.E.]

General Order 23 of the 16th revoked General Order 390 of
1863, and provided that persons of African descent be permitted in
all U. S. General Hospitals, male or female, as cooks and nurses,
and receive $10 per month and one ration.

General Order 25 of the 18th offered inducements to men in
regular army, whose terms were about to expire, to re-enlist.

General Order 30 of the 25th established the ration for adult
refugees and adult colored persons, commonly called " Contrabands,"
when employed by the United States.

Jan. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 425

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 6 of the 14th republished orders from the War
Department of 22 Dec. 1863 to Gen. Gillmore, authorizing him to
enlist and organize colored troops within his Department: to appoint
a Board to examine white persons for otticers ; may be infantry, cavalry
and artillery; may alloAv bounty of not overi?10; all recruiting for
<;olored troops in the Department to be under Gen. Gillmore; may
procure recruits from Key West, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, all
to be called United States troops and be numbered consecutively as
organized. [This will set at rest any question as to Gen. Gillmore's
authority. — D. E.]

General Order 7 of the loth appointed Col. M. S. Littlefield,
Twenty-first I'nited States Colored Troops (President), and Lieut.
James S. Duncan, Twenty-first United States Colored Troops (Re-
corder), as a Board to examine white persons for commissions in
(•olored regiments to be formed.

General Order 8 of the 19th placed Capt. W. L. M. Burger, Acting-
Assistant Adjutant-General, in charge of the bureau for enlisting
<!olored troops in the Department.

General Order 10 of the 20th gave the officers (whom the coat
fitted) a lashing. Said (ien. Gillmore learned through the proceedings
of a general court-martial that colored soldiers were not properly
treated. Said he found unofficer-like familiarity on the one hand,
and extreme harshness on the other ; and both must be stopped.

General Order 11 of the 21st ordered a census to be taken of all
males between the ages of 18 and 45, with a view^ to an equitable
and just draft. Name, age, color, occupation, length of residence in
the Department, to be given in each case. All permits to leave the
Department must bear date prior to date of (this) order.

General Order 12 of the 26th was an attempt to " run a hotel."
This order gave permission to Messrs. Riddell & Gilson to enlarge
their hostelry at Hilton Head.

General Order 15 of the 29th referred to an order of the War
Department, being, in substance, decisions or constructions of the
Secretary of War as applied to matters of re-enlisting. The " three-
•quarters " to mean only those serving together actually — not counting
those absent in prisons, hospitals or convalescent camps.

Those who had not served two years (and therefore not in the
limits of re-enlistment) to go on furlough with the others if they
promised to re-enlist when they arrived within the limits. Those
who were in the limit and declined to re-enlist, not to be furloughed.
No volunteer recruit to be rejected on account of height, if he
be five feet.

Department Statistics for January 1864 are as follows: Total
troops, 26,033; cases sick, 4,254; died, 20; cases wounded, 141;
<lied, 4.

426 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Jau . '64.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staft" G men. 'J officers.

Co.

B 96 "

2
3

B . . . .

. . . . 9i
. . . . 96

C . . . .

. . 96

D . . . .

E .

F . . . .

. . . . 9G

Present aggregate . . . 961 31 992

Aggregate last report . . 960 31 991

Recruits have been received as follows : C, 1 ; G, 1 ; H, 2 ; I, 1 :
total, 5 [this does not appear to be correct. — D. E.]

Companies A, C and K are still absent cutting wood.

Discharged for disability, 6, all of H and all at Camp Parok\
Annapolis, jNId.

One man has joined from desertion, Private J. A. Putney, Co. B.
One man has enlisted in the regiment at Morris Island [this is un-
usual.— D. E.], Murdough Mclver (D). Nathaniel E. Nicholson
(G) has been received as a deserter from Seventeenth New Hamp-
shire to serve out his term in the Third New Hampshire.

Prisoners of war: H, 1 ; 1, 1 : Lieut. -Col. Bedel. The return
shows 4 recruits from depot, by name (all received 21st: C. 1 ; H.
2; 1,1).

This month produces a large number of commissions [some
did not get mustered and assigned and do not appear in this list. —
D. E.], as follows : —

1st Lieut. H. S. Dow of I to Captain (B).

2d Lievit. R. W. Woodbury of B to .... 1st Lieutenant (C).

J. H. Edgerly of E to 1st Lieutenant (D).

W H. Trickey of I to 1st Lieutenant (E).

1st Lieut. Jonah Libby, Jr., of G to . . . . Captain (G).

" R. W. Houghton of I to .... r'aptain (I).

2d Lieut. E. J. Button of F to 1st Lieutenant (I).

1st Lieut. Geo. Stearns of C to Captain (K).

2d Lieut. S. N. Lamprey of G to 1st Lieutenant (K).

ABCDEFGH IK Totals.

Sergeants 555555 5 55 5

Corporals 8-888888888

Musicians 2122222222

Wagoners 111110 0 111 s

Furioughed 2 2 2 12 4 112 2 19

Recruits 0 0 10 0 0 12 10 5

Absent in arrest ... 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 6

Detached 751756443 3 45

Officers on \ .... o 1 2 0 1 1 o 0 1 0 6

special duty) (Field and Staff", 1.)

KEBRUARY, 1864.

HE month was ushered in with a fog, drill, and the noted
presence of three white women. These may be classed
as follows : The first, unusual ; the second, usual ; the
third, extraordinary.
^y A blockade runner was run ashore near Moultrie

on the 1st, by our gunboats, then reduced to a wreck and
finally was set on fire. A Department Order of the day said :
"No more furloughs under paragraph 1 of General Order
74 of 18G4."
Our forces, by a little manci-uvring, captured several rebel pickets
on the same day, to their great astonishment and chagrin.

Admiral Dahlgren and Gen. Gillmore conferred on the 5th relative
to a proposed expedition to the St. John's River, Florida, after which
the former left at once for Port Royal in the South Carolina, to com-
plete the naval arrangements for the expedition.

There appeared to be a very large fire in the city on the night
of the 6th, the result of our shell machines.

We heard on the 8th that an expedition had left Hilton Head
for Jacksonville ; and it was rumored that we would soon be sent
down there. That made the re-enlisted men uneasy. Considerable
firing on James Island the Hth, also at the front. The regiment was
being paid off. The Chaplain gathered in the money as usual, to
send home.

Col. Jackson was directed on the 10th to furnish (by regular
detail) six men for extra duty on Boat Infantry (see "Boat
Infantry Picket " ) .

At 2 A.M. on the r2th we were called out by the long roll, and
stood in line in front of the Colonel's tent for two hours. For some
reason not apparent, the rebels had begun to fire rapidly all along
their lines, from James Island around to Moultrie, and we were
turned out to meet a possible attack, which did not take place. It
was possible that they anticipated an attack from us, and fired to
prevent it. As we had u't been thus called out for some time, we
chafed more or less during those two hours.

Col. Jackson wrote the Governor of JVew Hampshire on the 13th
that up to the evening of that day about 100 old soldiers had re-
enlisted ; that his (the Governor's) proclamation of the 1st inst. was

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428 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IFeh. '64.

then l)eing read by the men, resulting in several more re-enlistments ;
that as he wrote he was informed that 30 had re-enlisted since the
proclamation arrived (two hours) ; and he expected at least 50 more
during the morrow.

Another scare on the 17th stirred us up considerably. The
rebels sent down a torpedo in the evening and blew up the Housa-
tonic, one of our blockading fleet, and she sank in a few minutes.
The major part of the crew were saved by the boats of the Cancm-
daigua. The two officers and three men who were not saved probably
never knew they were hurt. This little episode stirred the navy, and
army too, from center to circumference. "What next?" said we
all ; and we were not in the least degree comforted by the recol-
lection of the report brought us by deserters not long before that three
powerful rams were in process of construction at Charleston !

Did we ever sail on the Steamer Burnside? Did we ever enjoy
those long rolls from side to side, until we almost dipped in the briny?
That well-known craft met an untimely end on the 18th. Peace to
its memory ! It ran on the bar oft' the St. John's River, and stayed
there two whole days before it finally yielded to the fell destroyer.
Another event of no small importance was that it snowed a little
during the evening (18th). Think of that, ye good people at home,
who have notions that we were near the equator I

The 20th fixed the date of the noted battle of Olustee, Florida,
where our forces were badly whipped. As the »Seventh New Hamp-
shire was in that noted fight, we mention it from sheer sympathy
with our states-men. The Army and Navy Journal of the 20th had
an extract from a Wilmington, N.C., paper concerning Charleston:
"The constant dropping of the enemy's shot and shell is beginning
to tell .... Broad Street suffered most, and is encumbered by
bricks and debris. Beauregard has changed his headquarters from
Charleston to Savannah. They have 150 torpedoes at Savannah,
ready to float down the river in case of attack."

The event of the 21st was the planting of one of our flags near
the shore of James Island early in the morning, by Capt. Ilennesse}'^
and two of his men of the Boat Infantry Picket. At daybreak its
discovery was not only a revelation to the rebels, but its waving was
not stopped by them lest a disturbance of it should explode a torpedo
which they feared might be attached to its staff. Everybody on
duty the 21st. Mail."

Again we were face to face with Washington's Birthday (22d) ;
and again it was celebrated, though not Avith much ceremony, by the
land forces. The navy waved its flags, and the Ironsides fired a
salute.

Col. Stevens of the Thirteenth New Hampshire arrived 23d from
Concord, in the interest of Gov. Gilmore. He seeks to hasten the
furloughs of the re-enlisted men. Their votes are desired in New
Hampshire.

Mounted infantry ! what does that mean ? The first mention of
such was on the 24th, in a letter of Maj. Plimpton to the Governor

Feb. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 429

of New Hampshire, and referred to the probable mounting of our
regiment for Florida service. His forecast proved true, as will be
seen later on.

The rebels fired a salute on the 24th; but what for we didn't
know. On that day we learned with regret that our Colonel, who
had been with us from the start (except for last few months), and
who had led us in battle, was to leave us. His health had been much
impaired, and the surgeons agreed that he ought to go home. He re-
signed, and was discharged on surgeon's certificate of disability.
His resignation was sent to Department Headquarters on the 26th
(see his Personal).

Our re-enlisted men were at this time not only growing in num-
bers, but in intensity of desire to go home, and that speedily. On
the 27th their hearts were set in a flutter by an order to turn in all
their "stuff," preparatory to "Homeward, ho!"

The pith was partly removed from this little movement on the
28th by an order for everybody to pack up and get ready to move
to Hilton Head, where we were to be mounted. Mounted ! Are we
to each have a horse? Are we to ride instead of walk? It was really
too good to believe all at once ; so we just accepted it a little at a
time, till we really were astride the horses (see later).

This would have been the last day of the month if it was n't leap
year ; and the bustle, the confusion, the haste and nervousness and
all that sort of thing, had full sway that day. The order to get
ready came at 9 a.m. We moved at 6 p.m., and went on board the
Delaware at Pawnee Landing, really getting on board by midnight.
Those nine hours of hustle and bustle was voted to be a full day's
work. The absent companies joined. Though tired, weary and
worn out, we did not do very much sleeping that night. We did n't
each have a stateroom, and did n't each have a berth ; yet the morn-
ing light of the 29th found us all there and with a heart for any fate.
It was muster da}^, and the process was passed through as usual,
after which we steamed toward Hilton Head, stopping only at Stono
to take on board a few veterans (re-enlisted men) of the P^ifty-fourth
New York. We arrived off Hilton Head about dark and lay on the
steamer all night ; and the end of the month found us quite generally
and soundly sleeping, in the harbor of Port Royal — which first we
saw in November, 1861.

We again briefly mention the absent companies, A, C and K,
and what befel them during the month.

COS. A, C AND K.

Cos. A and K left Broad Island before daybreak 19 Feb. 1<S64,
going to Small Island on Steamer Plainer. This island is very near
Stono Inlet, is west of Kiawah, and contains about 20 acres. Co.
C moved later to same island. It required two whole days to get
tents up and ready to cut wood. A tree cut down on the 22d had an
eagle's nest. One of the young had a leg broken in the fall and
was captured. It measured six feet, tip to tip.

430

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\_Feh. '64.

Coons abound here, and bunting coons was the reguku- pleasure
exercise. Everybody did it. No admission is made that coons took
the precedence of wood cutting. In this connection it seems proper
to relate a coon story : —

The principal coon hunters — ?.f., who excelled in spirit, in
coons, in time perhaps — were Lieuts. Woodbury, Kirwin and White.
Coons were getting scarce and the excitement ran high. It is re-
lated that Lieuts. AVoodbury and White, being out on a coon hunt
and not meeting with much success, conceived the idea of playing a
practical joke on Lieut. Kirwin, whom they knew to be fairly thirst-
ing for a real coon. These two festive lieutenants procured the body
of a defunct coon and placed it in the branches, high up in an immense
magnolia tree. Capt. Allen must needs be admitted to partnership
in this little venture. Woodbury and Allen secreted themselves, and
White returned to camp, at once inviting the willing Kirwin to go on
a coon hunt. White led the unsuspecting Kirwin almost directly to
the magnolia, where White sud-
denly ( ! ) caught sight of the
coon, and simultaneously caught
Kirwin by the shoulder, and
pointing in great excitement to
the tree, said, "Look, Kirwin,
what's that?" Kirwin was alive
with excitement and said, "Good
God ! 'tis a bear I " " No, 'tis
n't," said White; " it's a wild-
cat." " So 'tis," said Kirwin,
"I've killed many of them. Let
me have the first shot at him,

Charlie, and I'll do as much for you sometime." White mag-
nanimously permitted the excited Kirwin the first shot. Revol-
vers being drawn, Kirwin tiptoed around, trembling, lest. he should
disturb the alleged wild-cat. He obtained a good position and fired.
" Look out !" said White, " he's going to jump. I know you hit him.
Fire again quickly, or he'll be right down here." Kirwin's blood
was up, and though confident that the animal had got its death
wound, he blazed away again. Before the smoke had cleared away
White fairly yelled, "Here he comes!" and jumped behind Kirwin,
where he heaved a ten-pound sigh. Looking over Kirwin's shoulder
he whispered, " There, he's settled down now. Let me try him ; I'll
settle him." "Don't," said Kirwin, " Let me have just one more
shot and you may have the skin ;" and he sent another bullet cutting
its way through the leaves. The animal remained motionless, though
White asserted he saw its tail wriggle. By this time Kirwin was
wild with excitement. Three more shots, and the wild beast sat
there as unconcerned as if it did not know the hunters were there.
Allen and Woodbury (in ambush) were digging their fingers and toes
into the ground to defer the explosion. This they succeeded in do-
ing till after Kirwin had einptied his revolver. At this point White
doubled up like a jackknife, and the others rolled out into view. Kir-
win is now posted on "coons."

f^CCOON

Frh. -64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 431

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 3;"», of the 1st, called for .300,000 men.

General Order 38, of the 1st, provided that any volunteer who
had been or might be accepted into service, and who served faith-
fully for two years continually, was entitled to the bounty provided
by Act of 22 July 1H61 ; and it would be paid at his discharge, as
provided by General Order 137 of 1863.

General Order 40, of the 1st, provided that a charge of $20.00
would be made for loss of revolver pistols.

General Order 55, of the 12th, provided that when an officer
died in a General Hospital, the surgeon should notify his nearest
relatives about his effects ; and if not called for in two months, they
were to be sold at auction, as prescribed by Army Regulations.
Swords, watches, trinkets and the like were not to be sold, but sent
to the Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, D. C.

General Order 76, of the 26th, provided that the sentence of all
deserters who had been condemned to death by a court-martial, and
not otherwise acted ilpon by the President, be mitigated to imprison-
ment during the war at Dry Tortugas ; and Commanding Generals
were authorized to restore deserters under sentence to duty when
the service would be benefited b}^ so doing.

General Order 79, of the 2yth, revoked all authority previously
given to Governors of States to appoint a commandant of rendez-
vous for drafted men or volunteers.

General Order <si, of the 29th, authorized transfers from army
to navy.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 20, of the 11th, announced that the War Depart-
ment had appointed Capt. T. E. Lord of the Third New York, Capt.
G. R. Lennard of the Fifty-second Pennsylvania and 1st Lieut.
James Crozet of the Seventy-fifth Ohio, as Assistant Commissaries
of Musters, Department of the South; they to report to Lieut. F.
Reynolds, First U. S. Artillery, Commissary of Musters.

General Order 24, of the 15th, requested all loyal people of East
Florida then absent from their homes to return and resume their
usual avocations, under the President's proclamation of 8 Dec. 1863,
and the United States would protect them.

General Order 25, of the 15th, constituted a Northern District,
under Gen. Terry (north by Charleston Harbor, and south by St.
Helena Sound) ; and a District of Florida, under Gen. Seymour (all
that part of Florida in the Department of the South) .

General Order 27, of the 22d, announced Lieut. -Col. Chas. E.
Fuller as Chief (Quartermaster Tenth Army Corps and Department
of the South.

432

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Feb. '64.

Department Statistics for Feb. 1864 are as follows: Total
troops, 29,442; cases sick, 4,109; died, 32; cases wounded, 827;
died, 12.

8 officers.

The Monthly Return shows : -

Field and staff

Co. A

. 6ir
. 93
95

. 95

. 98

. 96

. 94

. 95

Present aggregate .... 959
Aggregate last report . . . 961
The following promotions are announced
1st Sergt. Chas. A. White of A to

" Michael J. Connelly of C to

John H. Tredick of D to .

Wm. Davis of H to . . .

" . John H. Hitchcock of I to

Sergt. Daniel Eldredge of K to .

Sergt.-Maj. Wm. Ladd Dodge to . .

Private Geo. F. Lord of B to . .

996
994

2d Lieutenant (I)

(B)
(E)
(G)
(C)
(K)
(F)
Sergeant-Major.

Discharged for disability, only one (Horrocks of D).

Two have deserted : Brown of E, and O'Brien of K (the latter
case treated elsewhere).

Col. Jackson has resigned.

Prisoners of war: H, 1 ; Lieut. -Col. Bedel.

The regiment has its full complement of officers, except the
Colonel, and Captain of Co. A.

Sergeants ....

Corporals ....

Wagoners 2

Musicians ....

Detached ....
Absent in arrest

Recruits ....

Total*

NlARCti, 1864:.

;p] landed ou the 1st, and were marched to the identical
cotton field where we made our first camp in South
Carolina. We were not upon the exact spot, but a
little distance to the south of it, and almost identically
the old (first) camp of Forty-eighth New York. A
cavalry camp was laid out by Lieut. Eldredge (the
'iter). We wei'e really to be mounted. The veterans, too
(this was the name the re-enlisted men were known b}^), were
getting their matters into shape to go home. The officers
selected to go home with (in charge of) them were Capt. Randlett,
Capt. Stearns, Capt. Houghton, Lieuts. Edgerly, Kirwin, White,
Wadsworth, Jr., and Adjt. Copp. This selection was not made,
dear reader, without friction, because there were other officers who
had a sort of notion that they were entitled, as well, to the favor.
This little remark is not intended as a reflection upon those selected.
Far from it. There were not a few who gazed upon the veterans
with something akin to envy as they prepared themselves for their
journey homeward. About the only consoling thought was that we
who remained would have horses to ride.

On the 2d, the veterans received their advance pay and were
ordered to embark. They did so with pleasure, and pranced off like
a lot of boys. The Steamer Vero7ia was able to hold them all, taking
them to New York on the 6th. An allowance of five days was made
for the passage, and the Verona's fast time made a little profit for
the boys. Haste was made to get home to vote. Col. Stevens of
the Thirteenth New Hampshire was on board in the interest of Gov.
Gilmore.

They went off with our best wishes, perfectly laden with letters
and parcels of various sizes and of more or less ideal value.

MOUNTED INFANTRY.

Simultaneously with the departure of the veterans came the
order for mounting ; and the event was of so much importance to us
that the order itself is given in full : —
Special Order Xo. S6.

Headquarteus Department of the South.

Hilton Head, S. C, 2 March 1SG4.
The Third Regiment New Hampshire Vokmteers is hereby ordered to
be mounted, and employed and designated as Mounted Infantry. Horses
and equipments Avill be issued by the proper Staff Departments upon requi-
sition, and such changes of arms will be made as may be found necessary.

By order of Q. A. Gh^lmore,

Edw. W. Smith, Maj.-Gen. Commanding,

^Issistant Adjutant-General.

434

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

IMar. '64.

CO. OFF.

Maj. Plimpton assumed command, having been relieved from

Staff duty for that purpose about the 6th. Now came the selection

of the horses, and the changing from infantry to cavalrj'. The

change was a severe one. The drill was to be different, and our

calls were to be by bugle instead of by drum. The

.-, . commands in drilling were entirely different, the shape

I — Wf^Q of our camp unlike infantry, and we entered upon a

'-j^l.^PP new life. The horses were in a large corral a half a

mile away "on the road to Drayton's."

The most active and the most valuable man in
the selection of the horses was our Chaplain. This

I I was singular, but true. He was from his youth up

I I very fond of horses, and thus became an expert,

knowing a good horse from a bad one by circumnavi-
gating him in daylight and the laying on of hands.
To him may be credited the selection of the greater
part of our horses ; and it required nearly 600 to fit
^ us out.

{ I ""^ 2 The selection consumed about three days. The

writer will only make a feeble attempt to describe a
few of the scenes of those few days. For a base, we

□ u. u, must understand that it was the efforts of a lot of green

_M» f £ ii^en to enter into forced partnerships with still greener
horses, which perhaps (many of them) had never had
anything upon their backs larger than a whip. Rider-

□ -» o ''^ less horses dashed through the camp, after causing their
-«> _ !^ would-be riders to assume the position of a trooper
unhorsed. Others, perhaps, more skilled, raced at a
^ breakneck speed in, about and around the camp.
I ~®* 5 "^ Green riders upon headstrong beasts could be seen
^** "^ dashing off towards the corral, despite the frantic
efforts of the unwilling riders. One had to look sharp

^^ ^ ^ or be run over. Confusion prevailed for the few

I j _^ ^ '^ days ; but the boys enjoyed it in all its phases. The

officers had the first choice, and didn't hesitate to use
their prerogatives by choosing a horse already selected

□ -^ Zj ' ^y ^^^ ^f ^^^ men. The writer selected a small roan,
-^ z and, mounting him, rode at a full gallop entirely around
the camp twice ; and the compact of partnership was
complete. Excuse the personality ; but how I learned
I I KITCHEN ^^ ^^"^'^ *^^* horse during the few weeks we were to-
' — ' gether, and how it wrung my young heart to part with

him !

Stealing horses by one company from another
was quite a trade for a little while ; and the thief did
not do an even exchange always. It was no uncom-
mon occurrence for the officer of a company to be
informed in the morning that two or three horses had "got away in
the night." A little search discovei'ed the absentees quietly munch-
ing their oats in another company ; and they were gently led back,
no resistance being offered.

COLOR line:

JLir '64.-\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 435

By the time we were fully equipped, drilling began ; and such
performances as could daily and even hourly be seen were entirely
unworthy even of a circus. The drill was not only new, but ver}'
interesting. Right here the writer will state that the going of Capt.
Stearns with the veterans left him (the writer) in command of Com-
pany K and sole officer with it — a 2d Lieutenant and only recently
commissioned. It was a hard place to put so young an officer (in
rank and age). The drilling of the company of course devolved
upon the writer; and, being new, the men at first knew quite as
much about it as the officer. P^ach officer was supplied with a set of
" Cavalry Tactics," and they studied them with diligence. A theo-
retical school was established, and they had to recite their lessons
each evening at Maj. Plimpton's tent. The next day they practiced
what they had learned theoretically. Thus all went on, perfecting
themselves as cavalrymen. Occasionally a company, or the whole
regiment, would ride out to some plantation for practice, and perform
various evolutions ea route., thus combining recreation with work.

Referring to the Chaplain, it is very proper to say right here
that notwithstanding his weakness for horseflesh, he was a very
modest man, as in his diary he only says in connection with the se-
lection of the horses, "Went to the corral and looked over the
horses."

A torpedo was sent from the North Edisto River on the 6th,
against the gunboat Memphis ; but resulted in no material damage.
The 6th was Sunday' ; and as the regiment was together once more
(save the veterans, who had gone home), we had preaching.

In mounting our regiment it became necessary to change the
arms of the flank companies, A and E ; and they were furnished with
the Spencer Repeating Rifles, which fired seven shots without re-
loading. AVe called them "Spencers," for short. The whole regi-
ment was, later, armed with that death-dealing instrument.

Our drill-ground was an extensive plain (really the old cotton-
field) ; and we roamed over it, with our canterings, gallops, runaways,
drills, parades, inspections, etc., till scarcely a foot of it was left un-
touched. To be sure, the sand bothered us more or less, according
as the wind was mild or wild. The regiment was supplied with
horses and equipments about the 10th, and then the fun began in
good earnest. On that day (this is given as a sample) the writer,
as Commanding Co. K, receipted to the Quartermaster for 56 horses,
besides manilla rope, lanterns, sponges, pails and paulin.

We had a general review on the 1 3th ; and it occupied so much
time that no preaching was possible. A diary of the 14th says :
'' Drilling some today; several hurt." That meant that several met
with unavoidable accidents, such as being thrown from a horse, or
a comrade's spur inserted in one's leg. The arms, etc., were a bur-
den to us, and we were directed to turn in all extra and unserviceable
arms, preparatory to being ordered away on our new mission as
cavalrymen.

436 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Mar. '64.

Ou the 14th the writer turned over to the Depot Ordnance
Oflflcer 36 Enfield rifles and a miscellaneous lot of unserviceable
stores. The other companies of course did likewise, varying in
number only, but of the same general character. The writer also
turned over to the Quartermaster .59 knapsacks and various other un-
serviceable camp and garrison equipage, and drew new ones in their
stead. The other companies followed suit. Singular as it may
seem, a horse belongs to the Quartermaster's Department ; and the
saddle is classed as " ordnance stores," and therefore belongs to the
Ordnance Department. So we were under the necessity of having an
Ordnance Officer appointed. Maj. Plimpton was the appointee;
and it was he who had the issuing of the horse equipments (by sets),
the revolvers (Colt's) and the pistol cartridges, etc. Co. K had 64
sets horse equipments, 13 Colt's revolvers (these were for the non-
coms.), and 1,300 rounds pistol cartridges. Other companies had
like quantities.

We heard on the 19 th that a rebel spy had been seen on the
island, and the regiment was sent out to scour the island, being
assigned by companies to different plantations. We made a holiday
of it, and had what the boys termed "a picnic." Our pleasure was
only shaded by one little matter, which for the time being rather
frightened .us. At one particular plantation we found, instead of the
spy, small-pox. Comment is entirely unnecessary. Those black
faces with innumerable white spots were too much for us. We
didn't find the spy on that plantation, and in fact didn't find him at
all. (See Finegan's letter, at end of this month.)

The President, on the 22d, approved the Joint Resolution of
Congress thanking the (all) veterans for re-enlisting. Our men con-
tinued the practice of sending home a portion of their earnings ; for
we had recently been paid. The Chaplain recorded the fact that he
shipped on the 26th by Adams Express the modest sum of $8,000.
He added a line of great significance, thus: "This is not half as
much as we had before we had a sutler."

The Army and Navy Journal of the 26th said that a lofty watch
tower [a new one, probably. — D. E.] had been erected at Secession-
ville ; and another new iron-clad, the AsJdey, had been launched at
Charleston, making seven in all afloat there. Hear that, ye navy
boys, and beware !

Our camp-ground proved too low and moist after rains ; so we
moved the whole camp a little to the right, toward our old original
ground and in the direction of Broad River. This gave us the high-
est spot of the whole tract. As evidence of the dampness, one diary
says : "It rained last night (26th) ; and if the sun gets in with its
work of evaporation early, we may be able to reach our mess tents
without a boat."

The Fourteenth New Hampshire put into Port Royal for repairs
to their steamer. The regiment was en route to New Orleans.

An immense fair was opened in New York City on the 28th, in
aid of the U. S. Sanitary Commission, realizing, we were told later,
a very large and much needed sum of money.

Mar. '64.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 437

Our musicians were obliged, in the change from infantry to cav-
tilry, to lay aside fifes and drums and learn to toot on copper bugles.
One facetious drummer said : " Am now armed with a bugle. If we
can't fight, we can scare the enemy with horrid sounds."

Nearly all the plantations were then being cultivated under the
direction of Northern men; and they were expecting enormous crops
of cotton. Rumors reached us tliat a little unpleasantness occurred
in New York upon the arrival of our veterans. Probably the imbib-
ing of too much sea water en route made some thus inebriated vet-
erans feel like paying off an old debt, and being landed on terra
^firma, in a land of liberty and substantially beyond military control,
he or they attempted then and there and thus to discharge the debt.
No deaths followed, and no entry of " injured in New York" appears
against any man's name in the Third New Hampshire.

The following letter, from a rebel spy who had been making ob-
servations in our vicinity, is referi-ed to under date of 19 March. It
was headed, " Yanks, take this and read ! " : —

Hilton Head, S. C, March, 18G4.
Jlost Bespected Yanks :

I have had a most delightful time in your midst. I came here on a tour
of observation and pleasure, and am hiffhly gratified with ray success. I
liave to return thanks to the powers that be in the island for their gentle-
manly behavior in not practicing that great Yankee peculiarity, inqufsitive-
ness. It would not be agreeable to a gentleman in my position. . I remain,
dear Yanks, from Q. A. down, Yours to fight,

Wm. Finkgan, C. S. a.

SUPPIvENlENX.

important war DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 87, of the 3d (Act of Congress approved 29th
Feb.), revived the grade of Lieutenant-General, and authorized the
President to appoint one, not below grade of Major-General, with
advice and consent of the Senate, and this act not to conflict with
rank, pay or allowances of Winfield Scott, Brevet Lieutenant-General,
then on retired list. [This is inserted to solve certain vexed ques-
tions.— D. E,]

General Order .S8, of the 8th (Act of Congress, 3 March),
extended the thanks of Congress to those who had re-enlisted for
three years or the war.

General Order 89, of the 3d, required all officers or agents of
the government who had any Confed^-ate bills, notes or bonds, to
send them at once to the Adjutant-General's Office, and account for
possession and any expended.

General Order 91, of the 4th, referred to General Order 81
— transfers from Army to Navy, — fixing the whole number at
12,000, divided as follows: at Cairo, 111.^ 1,000; Boston, Mass.,
2,000; New York, 5,000; Philadelphia, 3,000; Baltimore, 1,000.

438 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [liar. -64.

General Order 92, of the 5th, continued the bounties to re-
enlisted men from 1st March to 1st April, all laws and orders to the
contrary notwithstanding (this was an Act of Congress).

General Order 96, of the 10th, directed that when veterans
went on furloughs, they should take their arms with them to the
State rendezvous, and there leave them in store till they reassembled
to return. The Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service to
detail as many of the officers as he may deem necessary to remain
with the arms, and these to be furloughed afterward. [This order
only applied where whole regiments were furloughed, and not to
parts of regiments or to individual furloughs. — D. E.]

Genera] Order 98, of the 12th, promulgated the fact that Maj.-
Gen. Halleck had been (was thereby) relieved at his own request
as General-in-Chief, and Lieut. -Gen. U. S. Grant was -assigned to
the position, with Headquarters in Washington and in the field.

Gen. Halleck was made Chief-of Staff of the army, under the
Secretary of War and Gen. Grant, and to be located at Washington.
[It is hoped that the average mind will be able to grasp the situa-
tion.—D.E.]

General Order 100, of the 15th, called for 200,000 men.

General Order 103, of the 15th, treated of officers, and provided
that if one resign while on leave, his pay shall cease on date of
acceptance. If he resigns while on duty, to be paid to date he
receives notice of acceptance, if he continues on duty ; if not, to be
paid to time he was relieved. If dropped or dismissed while on
leave, to be paid to include date of order dropping or dismissing
him, except the order itself specify some other date. If dropped or
dismissed while on duty or in hospital, to be paid to date of receipt
of order, at the post or hospital, except the order itself specify some
other date. If dismissed by a general court-martial, to be paid to
date when order approving the sentence is received at the post where
the officer was, except the order itself specify some other date.

General Order 106, of the 16th, directed the organization of an
Ambulance Corps. For an Army Corps, one captain and one 1st
lieutenant for each division, one 2d lieutenant for each brigade, one
sergeant for each regiment, three privates for each ambulance, and
one private for each wagon. All officers and non-coms, to be
mounted. All to be examined as to fitness. Three 2-horse ambu-
lances to each regiment of infantry of 500 or more men, and two to
regiments of less than 500 and more than 200. At the headquarters
of Army Corps, two 2-horse ambulances ; to each division train of
ambulances, two army wagons. Horse and mule litters may be
provided instead by the Secretary of War. The men to be drilled
and uniformed.

General Order 107, of the 16th, provided that when a soldier
was discharged from a small-pox hospital, the infected clothing shall
be burned and the following issued without charge : trousers [they
didn't wear " pants" in those days. — D. E.], blouse, shirt, drawers,
socks and cap.

JIar. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ^oO

General Order 122, of the 28th, authorized furloughs to paroled
soldiers, not over twenty per cent at a time from any post, not over
?)0 days, and be graduated by the distance to homes ; and good
conduct to be a prerequisite.

General Order 126, of the 29th [this is given for its historical
value. — D. E.], announced Gen. Grant's Staff as follows: —

Lieut. -Col. C. B. Corastock Senior Aide-de-Camp.

Lieut. -Col. 0. E. Babcock Aide-de-Camp.

Maj. F. T. Dent, Fourth U. S. Infantry • • Aide-de-Camp, as Lieut. -Col.
Lieut.-Col. W. L. Duft", Second Illinois Artillery Assistant Inspector-General.
Maj. W. R. Rowley Aide-de-Camp, Private

Secretary, as Lieut.-Col.
Capt. Adam Badeau Aide-de-Camp, Private

Secretary, as Lieut.-Col.

[This latter is the person known to fame since the war as the
assistant to Gen. Grant in the preparation of his famous Memoirs,
and who had a legal controversy with the widow in reference to com-
pensation for his services. — D.E.]

General Order 127, of the 29th, directed the establishment of
General Hospitals for sick and wounded officers. Price per day,
$1.00; special attendants, 30 cents per day. Company officers of
volunteers while there to be considered as on detached service with-
out troops.

General Order 128, of the 30th, defined who were and who were
not entitled to the amnesty under President's proclamation of 8 Dec.
1863.

General Order 129, of the 30th, was by Lieut.-Gen. Grant, and
threatened to arrest and try, or recommend for dismissal, any officer
who does not conform to the Army Regulations relating to official
correspondence {i.e., through the proper channels).

General Order 131, of the 31st, revoked General Order 75, of
1862, and provided that in organizing new regiments, or independent
companies of volunteers. Governors shall appoint, in addition to the
staff officers previously authorized, one 2d lieutenant for each com-
pany conditionally. If he fail to complete the company, they should
be transferred to other companies, and he be mustered out, unless
the Governor shall give him position in such consolidated company.
The order designated this officer as a Recruiting Lieutenant.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
General Order 39, of the 19th, prohibited the employment of
enlisted men by civilians, except when authorized by the Commander
of Department, or when such man is on furlough from Department
Headquarters. Colored men, coming in from the enemj'^, to be sent
at once to the recruiting officer for colored troops ; and no colored
man to be permitted to leave the Post or Department if liable to
military duty.

Department Statistics for March 1864 are : Total troops, 27,738 ;
cases sick, 4,145 ; died, 37 ; cases wounded, 178 ; died, 3.

440

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[3/rtr. '64.

The]Moiithly Return
Field and Staft" .
Co A

shows : —

(3 men,

91 "

8 offic

3
3

ers.

. 93 "

C .

. 97 "

95 ' '

E .

. 9-t "

98 "

. 9G "

H .

. 94 "

93 "

K .

. 95 "

Present aggregate
Aggregate last report

Field and Staft'

A . .

B . .

C . .

D . .

E . .

F . .

G . .

H . .

I . •.

K . .

952

988

)rt . . .

959

996

Total men

Total officers

present.

absent

on furlough.

absent with leave

(Not reporte(

1.)

(Not

reported.)

640 2C2 8

[The foregoing is given to show particularly liow many men
re-enlisted, though 262 is not the exact number. — D.E.]

As the regiment is now mounted, the following will be of
interest : —

Field and Staff

A . .

B . .

C . .

D . .

E . .

F . .

G . .

H . .

I . .

K . .

Horses

Recruits

serviceable.

unserviceable.

required.

Total

34
A,

Five men have been transferred to the Signal Corps

1; I, 2.

One man is reported as wounded and missing in action, though
the regiment was not in the action : Private Benj. Hoxie of Co. ¥..
He was orderly to Gen. Seymour (or to Lieut. -Col. Hall, Provost
INIarshal General), and the casualty occurred at the famous battle
of Olustee, Fla., 20 Feb. 1864.

Two men are reported as deserters: B, 1, I, 1; and both 27
March.

One man has joined as a recruit : Co. I.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

441

Maj. Plimpton is commanding the regiment. Doctors Buzzell,
liuruham and Kimball, Chaplain Hill and (Quartermaster Hynes are
all on duty. Lieut. Parker is Acting Adjutant. Adjt. Copp is
with veterans. Lieut. Woodbur}^ of C, commanding A. Lieut.
Connelly of B is with C. Lieut. Hitchcock of C is with B. Lieut.
Hazen of D is with E. Lieut. Tredick of E is with D. Lieut. Dodge
of E, commanding F. Lieut. Davis of Gr is with H. •2d Lieut.
Eldredge of K, commanding K. 2d Lieut. John M. Head has
resigned. (He was on detached service in the Signal Corps.)

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. 5

Corporals 8 8 8 S 8 8 8 s 8 8

Wagoners 1 1 1 ] 1 1 0 1 1 1 9

Musicians 2 0 2 2 2 10 2 2 2 15

Prisoners of war ...110000120 0 5

Present sick .... :! ;) 14 ;'. 4 5 9 1010 ."■,2

1*^=^^^

MILITARY PRISON, SALISBURY, X. C.

First, the Eafield^ at Concord, N. H. _

about a 'pound.

jVo bayonet ims asnl on the Spencei .

(442)

APRIL, 1864:.

T>L Fools' Day ! Yes, and we thought the}^ were " fooliug"
us when the report reached camp that Ave'd got to get up
and get ourselves to Florida. The supposed "fooling"
vanished when the order actually came, and we at once
set about moving as cavalry.

Now the reader must at once be interested to see just

how we succeeded in moving in our new role. We found it

vastly different, in many respects, from moving as infantry.

AYe Avill not pain the reader with all the details. He must

divine some of them. We required more work, more room, longer

time, and even the wharf accommodations were found too meagre, and

some of the companies embarked at Seabrook.

The writer was with a part of his company (K) on the Gen.
Meigs, and the other part with Lieut. Lamprey (who had been tempo-
rarily assigned to the company) on another steamer. So many
steamers were required, that on our arrival off Jacksonville the report
went up to the city that a fleet had arrived, probably a new one from
the North (nine vessels in all). Having but one day's rations, and
fearing delay by storm or otherwise, many of the officers (the writer
being one) bought stores of the sutlers, on Robbers' Row, out of the
company fund (see " Company Fund "). The Headquarters of the
regiment was on the Ben Deford. The fleet ( !) was obliged by stress
of weather to lay off the bar for a day or two. Lieut. Lamprey, with
a portion of K, was obliged to put into Fernandina, and did n't reach
Jacksonville till after the regiment had landed, which latter occurred
during the 3d and 4th.

The St. John's River is a very circuitous stream, and wide at
irregular intervals. The scenery along its banks is beautiful, and we
enjoyed every minute of the sail up to Jacksonville, about 2.") miles
from the sea. On landing we were ordered into camp on the out-
skirts of the city, on the opposite side of a creek from the Fortieth
Massachusetts," which was also an infantry regiment and mounted
like ourselves.

The creek was convenient, being used for bathing and the
watering of our horses. Col. Guy V. Henry of the Fortieth Massa-
chusetts (a Regular officer) was in command at Jacksonville, and the

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444 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ajn: '64.

troops were termed the " Light Brigade." The first order to hit our
case (condition) was on the 4th, when Col. Henry issued his edict
thus : —

.... stable call, 7 . . . . fatigue, 8 . . . . morning drill, mounted,
9.15 to 10.30 .... drill, dismounted, 2 to 3 ... . stable call, 3.0-5 ....
dress parade, 4.15 ... . guard mount, 5 .... all calls to be first sounded
from these Headquarters ^ . . . racing of horses forbidden.

We found a slight difference
between being on duty as infantry,
and even as cavalry, on an island
all our own (Hilton Head), and
being posted as a cavalrj^ picket
^^w -^-A on the mainland, where we were

'^C-^SX unable to say with any degree of
^'^ — ~ -^ — "^ "^^^^S^^ certainty that there was n't a real

live rebel within our range of vis-

SHELTE/? TE/VT jQ^ j^ made us more vigilant, of

EACK PAflT>r^X"Xf ff-5 course ; but we had just one bit of

consoling thought, and that was,

that if liable to be "took," we could clamber aboard our horse

and steer him toward Jacksonville, under a full head of steam,

and possibly -escape.

On the night of the 6th, Cos. E and G were on picket. The
next day (there maybe no connection with the last-named item).
Col. Henry ordered that there be no more talking with the enemy or
swapping papers with said enemy. We had a little scare on the
night of the 7th, and " every man to his horse." Some of the compa-
nies were to be ordered away, up the river to Palatka ; and the issue
of shelter tents on the 7th to A, D, H and K showed conclusively
which companies were to go. This was our first introduction to
shelter tents, a brief description of which will be found elsewhere.

A diary speaks of the natives of Jacksonville as looking poor,
sad and most pitiful.

The four companies started on their journey on the 9th; and as
their adventures deserve separate mention, we give them space.

A TRIP TO PALATKA.

On 7 April 1864, Cos. A, D, H and K were detailed to go to
Palatka. We started on the 9th (the writer with his company, K),
and were directed to proceed overland, on the eastei'ly side of the
river. This way led us through a rough, thinly settled and Secesh
country. The distance was about 75 or 80 miles. Our extra bag-
gage, except what we could take on our horses, was ordered to be
turned in for storage till our return. Palatka was a small village,
on the St. John's River (westei'ly side) , occupied by our forces, land
and naval. Col. Barton of the Forty-eighth New York was in com-
mand, his regiment forming part of the force. The place was supplied
by steamer from Jacksonville. Col. Barton had reason to suppose he

Apr. '64.^

THIRl) NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

445

was to be attacked in force and had requested assistance. We were
to go to his aid. The four companies were officered as follows : —

„ I Capt. Ayer.

\ Lieut. Davis.
,, I Lieut. Lamprey.
^^•\ Lieut. Eldredge.
Surgeou Kimball.

f Capt. Dearborn.
^" t Lieut. Woodbury, Acting Quartermaster.

( Capt. Maxwell, Commandino; Detachment.
D.-l Lieut. Hazen, CommandingCompan"
Lieut. Tredick. Acting Adjutant.

BAR.

We started, each with over a bushel of oats strapped to his
saddle. These and our other trappings were as much as we cared
to lift upon our horses. Our own weight added, and the poor beasts
bent beneath the load. As we were to go through a country holdmg
out inducements to desert, and having with us a number of substitute
recruits, it was ordered that the slightest attempt at mutiny or de-

446 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '64.

sertiou, and in fact any breach of discipline or order, should be
checked instantlj^, and by severe measures if necessar}-. We crossed
the river a little below Jacksonville, and went about fifteen miles that
day.

Our first night was passed near a house, where we obtained
water and eggs. Each night our bivouac was made inside our line
of horses ; and they were faced outward, so as to be inside of the
lines (ropes).

The second day we travelled about thirty miles. The writer
was with half of his company (K) on " rear guard" that day, and
had to keep up the stragglers. We stopped occasionally to get
water and buy sweet potatoes. About noon a rain set in ; and ere
half the afternoon had passed, it had washed the road into gullies,
raised the creeks to overflowing, and put the lowlands under water
varying from six inches to three feet in depth. This made the
travelling very difficult and slow. Many lost their oats, others
spoiled their "hardtack" in crossing some of the deepest creeks. In
many cases our horses were half submerged, and we were obliged to
place our feet upon the bag of oats in front. This was not a pleasant
or safe proceeding while crossing a creek whose bottom was strewn
with roots, stumps and rocks. Through all these our horses were
allowed to pick their way. When we saw a clump of dead trees
ahead, we knew there was a farm-house near. The trees are girdled,
die, and are then left standing. The ground is then ready to
cultivate.

Between Jacksonville and Palatka there were, say, a dozen
houses. That section is where Dickson's (rebel) cavalry flourished,
pouncing upon pickets from Palatka, Picolata and Jacksonville.
They preyed on friend and foe, making descents upon the widow and
defenceless, driving off their beef and pork on the hoof. We saw
plenty of such pre}^ ; but our orders were very strict in relation to
it, and no one was allowed to kill anything. Probably there were
some killed and eaten between taps and reveille ; but it was done
without the knowledge or consent of the officers.

After the rain had ceased, the writer halted his guard near a
small log-house, where he obtained boiled sweet potatoes, biscuit
and eggs, for himself and men. He had quite a chat with the woman
of the house, who was alone save her children, her husband having
been arrested as a spy and taken to Jacksonville by a squad of the
First Massachusetts Cavalry.- They also took her pony and gun,
she said. Her children were a daughter of eight and a son of four-
teen, on whom she was dependent for the necessary labors of the
farm, it being, unfortunately for them, just the season when a deal
of labor was required to secure a good crop. The woman, who was
about thirty years old, was quite bitter against the Federals because
of the injustice she thought they had done her and others. "Had
they left me my pony and gun," said she, " I could get along till
my husband's return ; but they have taken everything, and I scarcely
know what to do." She acknowledged that her husband had been a
lieutenant in the Confederate service, but stated that he had been out

Ajrr. '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 447

of the service for over a year. She treated our party very civilly,
and the writer took pains to see that everything taken by his men
Avas paid for.

After quite a refreshing rest, we pushed on again. On, on,
and no veiw of the main body. My men became so weary that they
preferred walking a part of the time. We did not reach the party
till after dark. After everything was prepared for the night, the
writer went, with other oflicers, to a dwelling near by, where we
passed an agreeable half hour with the farmer, his wife and two
daughters — all Spanish. This point was not more than four or
five miles from St. Augustine.

Early next morning we started again on our weary march. This
da}- was more wearisome than the previous one. We passed through
a cypress swamp five or six miles long, and a little later crossed a
railroad, running from St. Augustine to some point inland (probably
Picolata), the rails of which were of wood. Our horses were at no
time during the passage of the swamp out of the water, generally in
a depth of one or two feet, and frequently up to their bellies. We
rode "by twos," on account of the narrowness of the roads, and
quite closely to prevent spattering each other. We saw cypress
trees there at least six feet through at the butt ; but the average was
not ten inches. In some places they grew so closely together that
a man would have difticulty in getting through. Our halt this night
was made in the vicinity of a deserted mansion ; and gladly we dis-
mounted.

The next day we expected to complete our journey, and did
not start very early. The advance guard that day had a support,
of which the writer was in command and was to keep within half a
mile. Our rations were exhausted, and we were anxious to arrive at
our destination. About noon, while riding leisurely along over a
narrow road so overhung with willows that two could not comfort-
ably ride abreast, a sharp firing was heard directly ahead, which led
the Avriter to suppose that our advance had suddenly come upon the
enemy and a fight was ensuing. With the command, "Gallop,
March ! " we were off at the top of our speed. While thundering
along at this break-neck pace, we suddenly came upon the officer in
command of the advance, dismounted and walkiug leisurely along.
"Where's that firing?" " Oh 1 that's over to Palatka," said he,
smiling. We knew at once that it was the guard, discharging their
pieces. The writer waved his sword high in the air, to give the sig-
nal to halt, as his voice could not be heard above the clattering hoofs.
We were soon on the bank of the river, impatiently waiting for a
steamer to take us across. The men were getting hungry, and so
were the officers. Curses loud and deep could be heard on every
side at the delay. Some proposed to swim across, if permitted,
('^uite late in the afternoon, the Steamer Gen. Hunter., which at one
time ran daily between Hilton Head and Beaufort, came across, and
we were soon on board.

On landing at Palatka, a camp-ground was assigned to us in
an orange orchard (private) , and we proceeded to prepare it for our

448 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '64.

shelter tents, the first ever issued to us. Meanwhile, the writer
went to the sutler's and bought (from the company fund) herring,
crackers and cheese for his men to eat, until rations could be drawn.
Before we had finished preparations for camping, we received orders
to go into a group of small buildings near b}'.

Palatka boasted of a hotel, several stores, a negro auction
stand, on which was a bell to warn the people of each sale. Before
the war there was a semi-weekly line of steamers to Savannah,
touching at Jacksonville and Picolata.

The next day we received some of our stores from Jacksonville
per steamer, in charge of convalescents who had been ordered to
rejoin their companies. On opening the two hard-bread boxes sent
to one company, and around which the men had eagerly gathered,
they were found to contain indigestible blankets. Capt. Ayer
facetiously remarked that he wouldn't have cared if they had only
sent camp kettles along to cook them in, as he certainly did n't pro-
pose to eat them raw. Some one tried to be equally facetious by
offering him a frying-pan, thus enabling his men to have " blanket
hash." All the hard-bread received was equally divided, and we all
had hard-tack in haversack, and stomach too, in a short time.

On the following day the writer was on picket duty, with a
portion of his company (K) . Orders were given for no one to dis-
mount — officer or man ; also to keep a sharp lookout for spies, of
which there were supposed to be several in the vicinity ; to allow
none inside to go outside ; to halt all outsiders but once when
approaching, and fire if the order was not instantly complied with.
About noon a mounted party appeared, approaching from the out-
side. This party proved to be the wife of Col. Barton (Command-
ing Post) , accompanied by a naval officer and a squad of cavalry for
protection. They had passed the post on the left and, by a winding
road, came dashing up to that of the writer. It was easy to see from
their appearance that they were Federals. The writer's attention was
at that moment drawn in another direction, and he left the matter of
challenging to the sentry, riding to another part to look after an object
of interest. The party dashed up to and passed the post and sentinel,
without paying the slightest attention to his challenge. Had he
strictly obeyed his orders, somebody would have been hurt. This
instance is related, not for its value, except as pointing to a moral.
The case was reported promptly, and no doubt Col. Barton repri-
manded the offending party ; but our special artist was not on hand
to sketch the scene.

The object of interest which drew the writer's attention was no
less than a rebel horseman, within half a mile and gradually coming
nearer. On the approach of a body of troopers out for a sortie, he
disappeared in the woods. The troopers referred to were really all
the mounted force of the post except our detachment. The troopers
made a dash on a rebel camp about two miles away ; but too late —
the birds had flown, though their camp-fires were still smouldering.
Another sharp ride of a mile, and it was considered useless to go
further.

Apr. '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 449

Late iu the afternoon orders were sent to the writer to return
to camp, leaving his men on post. There he found an order to
evacuate had been issued, and packing up was the order of the day.
Before dark his men were relieved, and in the evening all Avere trans-
ported across the river, where we encamped till morning. Light
Battery C of the Third Rhode Island Artillery, commanded by Capt.
James (who was Post Adjutant with Col. Fellows when he com-
manded the post of Hilton Head), was directed to accompany' us
overland. The battery had two baggage wagons, with four horses
to each. The difficulty of teaming across such a rough country was
more than Capt. James anticipated. Each creek detained us, some-
times an hour. We (infantry) could cross well enough, being
mounted ; but the artillery must have more horse-power : and conse-
quently the team horses were hitched to the guns, and vice versa.
Occasionally a gun was tipped over, and the gunners had to right it
by main force, getting wet to their armpits. The deepest creek
boasted of a canoe, and it was used to transport their ammunition.
We halted that night near a farmer's house, where the men obtained
potatoes, milk and corn-meal. During the night some of the artil-
lerymen killed the farmer's only cow. No one could be found who
knew anything about it ! As the writer was Officer of the Day, his
duty and the rain which fell prevented him from enjoying a night's
rest. When we started on our tramp he took an extra pair of trou-
sers, and at this halt was obliged to put them on, having worn out
the other pair by so much riding.

AN INCIDENT OF THE TRIP.

During the morning following, an altercation took place between
Michael Riley of Co. K, and some others (names forgotten), which
the writer undertook to quell ; but, exhausting all the ordinary
methods, and Riley still defiant, he was obliged to be harsh. Tak-
ing a cord from lais pocket, which he carried for repairs of saddle
and other emergencies, he handed it to the stoutest corporal iu the
company, and directed him and two others, whom he called by name,
to tie Rilej^ to a tree. Now, Riley was " a fighter from way back,"
a substitute recruit from New York : an athlete, a boxer, an Irish-
man, and could whip any two men in the company ; and they and he
knew it. So the men knew there was fun ahead. Riley's nick-uame
was "Dublin," and he almost invariably went by that name.

The corporal and men stepped forward and essayed to do as
they were bidden ; but Riley brushed them aside like so many flies
or cobwebs. The time had now arrived for the Avriter to act; and,
taking the cord, he stepped forward and laid his hand upon Riley's
arm ; but it was quickly brushed aside. This was the act that
turned the scale ; for other attempts in that line would be futile.
Taking his revolver from his pocket, the writer stepped back a few
paces and cocked it. Riley divined the writer's purpose, or thought
he did. He pulled open his shirt and, baring his bosom, said :
"Here's a breast that was never turned from any bullet; shoot

450 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ajyr. '64.

away, but I'll never give up." Having cocked his revolver, the
writer knelt on one knee, all the time keeping his eyes fixed upon
"Dublin." Said he, firmly, aiming directly at his breast, "Now,
Riley, you may be tied up or shot, as you choose ; one ! two ! — "
and "Dublin's" hands dropped by his side. He had surrendered.
He was as supple as a child.

Did the writer punish him? No! He was tied to a tree, but
not in a painful position, and was released in a few minutes to join
the march. Military law would have justified shooting him even at
the point where he brushed aside the hand of his " superior officer."
The writer's finger had begun to press the trigger, and his tongue
was framing the word ^'- three!" when the surrender came. Riley
apologized, and was a good soldier after that occurrence ; and no
more trouble was had with him. It is but just to say of Riley that
he was killed in Virginia, at the fore front, which was not the pre-
vailing rule with persons fond of fighting with their fists. His burial
place was noted, and a sketch sent by the writer to Riley's brother-
in-law (name forgotten) in New York, so that the spot could easily
be found. [The above incident is inserted by request, but under
protest. — D.E.]

We now start on the march again. We arrived at Picolata (on
east side of S't. John's River) that day, and camped on the bank of
the river. Col. Montgomery was on duty here, with his colored
regiment and another. The artillery did not accompany us further,
but took steamer from this point to Jacksonville. Just before our
arrival at Picolata, a teamster belonging to the artillery was thrown
so violently from his seat to the ground that his leg was broken. It
can hardly be conceived why the name "Picolata," or indeed any
name at all, should be given to a place which boasted but two houses
and a wharf, and no other building within half a mile. A very good
carriage road extended from this place direct to St. Augustine ; and
this was the direct way to communicate with the inland towns,
Palatka included. During our stay at Picolata a small earthwork
was begun, which was intended to work a reduction of the force
stationed there to a company of artillery, in place of the two colored
regiments.

On the day following our arrival, the Steamer Gen. Hunter came
down from Palatka, and took on board a large quantity of quarter-
master and commissary stores for Jacksonville. She had proceeded
but ten miles on her way when she was blown up by a torpedo, and
sunk in a few minutes with a cargo valued at about $30,000. No
lives were lost, as a small steamer came along and took off all the
crew and passengers.

On the third day we again mounted our horses and set out for
Jacksonville. This day the writer was in command of the advance
guard, and his party was in high spirits. We stopped again at the
Secesh lady's house. She had been to Jacksonville and had seen her
husband. She had also got the very latest Northern news, and
related what she had heard with apparent interest. The news was

Apr. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 451

to the effect th:it Gen. Grant was to take command of all the forces
about Richmond. These were to be reinforced by all the available
troops from all departments, West and South, and the campaign
against Richmond was designed to be successful. All »the white
troops in the Department of the South were to be ordered to Vir-
ginia, and the colored troops remain and garrison the forts. Gen.
McC'lellan was to run for President. All this proved true in the
main, and we were puzzled to know how she learned these and many
other facts. She gave the writer milk and boiled an egg for him ;
but would take no pay for either.

While chatting with her. One of the main body came up, report-
ing that it had come to a halt about four miiles in our rear. We
returned and found the camp to be a grassy knoll, with plenty of
wood and water near by.

After a good night's rest in our shelter tents, we were off again
for Jacksonville. This day the writer was in command of the rear
guard, and was obliged to order a horse shot which had become so
diseased (glanders) that he was a burden instead of a bearer of
burdens. This happened when the journey was almost completed,
and the rider had only to Avalk a few miles.

Before nightfall we arrived at the river, crossed in a small
steamer and were soon with our regiment again. They had not
moved during our absence.

On the 9th is found the first mention of desertion under our
cavalry conditions ; and it proved to be the first of a noted series of
such desertions, culminating on the IGth in the shooting of one by
sentence of a drum-head court-martial. The matter is treated
separately under the head of "Desertions," or "Executions," or
similar titles.

The rebels meant to make it warm for our forces ; for they
blew up by torpedoes the transport Maple Leaf on the 1st, and on
the 10th the large Steamer Gen. Hunter (previously noted) — both
in the St. John's River, the former below and the latter above
Jacksonville — totally destroying both.

Rumors of going North floated through the camp on the 12th,
proving later to be well founded.

On the 13th, we found the Seventh New Hampshire had got its
orders to go North (to Virginia) ; and the Seventh Connecticut was
already moving. Thermometer 85° in the shade.

We were kept on the qui vice nearly all day of the 14th, expect-
ing an order to go on a raid into the enemy's country ; but instead,
there came an order substantially for the Tenth Army Corps to
embark at once for Virginia. The change in programme was a
cooler, indeed. Fact was, we preferred a pleasant sail in a Northerly
direction to all the raids that could be invented.

A Hilton Head item of the 17th was that a man of Co. E, Sixth
Connecticut, was shot that day for desertion ; while another of same
regiment escaped that ignominious fate because his name was mis-
spelled. Truly, there's many a slip, etc.

452 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '64.

The I'Sth marked the time when the four companies returned
from Palatka ; for an order of that date from Headquarters, District
of Florida, Brig. -Gen. Hatch, Commanding, said : —

.... 6. The remainder of the horses of the Third New Hampsliire,
Mounted Infantry, not yet transferred, will be turned over to the Depot
Quartermaster, and the horse equipments will be turned over to the Depot
Ordnance Officer ....

This shows the other six companies had ah-eady turned in their
cavalry equipments.

The WabasJi., noble ship of war, for which we had a fond affec-
tion, had a torpedo sent against her side on the 18th, off Charleston ;
but fortunately, the wicked thing didn't explode.

The horses, etc., of the four companies were turned in on the
19th; and many a ludicrous scene was enacted. In riding their
horses for the last time, the men sought to have more or less fun at
somebody's expense ; so they dashed into the town as if to take it.
Their speed was augmented insensibly, by pressure of knees. The
horses being ridden bare-back, we had to press knees to hold on ;
and as that pressure is the signal when in the saddle to the beast to
increase his speed, the reader may readily believe we rode into town
in a lively manner. 'Twas of no avail to cry "Whoa! " and press
the knees ; and we only stopped the unruly ( ?) animals by reaching
the fence enclosing the corral ; and then were nearly pitched head-
long into the corral itself.

We relinquished our horses with many a sigh ; for we had
become very much attached to them. The writer parted with his
little roan with more than a mere single sigh ; and when, a few days
later, he was in Jacksonville and saw the said roan take its rider out
into deep w^ater, he smiled. The rider was a boy — no saddle, no
bridle ; and his frantic shouts of the regulation " Whoa ! " and tugs
at the halter, and pressure of the knees, didn't save him a ducking.

The Avriter turned in 52 horses on the 20th, and on the 21st 64
sets horse equipments. The Chaplain was bound to have a horse ;
for on the 21st he bought a colt and said, "I am now ready to
move."

By the 22d the troops were leaving fast; and it was rumored
that the colored troops were to be left in sole charge of the
Department.

We broke camp on the 23d, and went on board the Steamer
Boston^ leaving Jacksonville early next morning for Hilton Head.
We had an exceedingly rough passage, and at one time it was doubt-
ful whether we should ever reach our destination.

Arrived at Hilton Head, the following order was issued, and
explains itself : —

Special Order No. 1S2. Depaktmext of the South.

Hu^TON Head, S. C , 25 April 1864.
The Enfield rifles in use by the Third New Hampshire Volunteers will
be turned in to the Ordnance Officer at Hilton Head, with the ammunition
and equipments. Equipments (only) for Springfield rifled muskets will be
issued to the regiment on requisition.
Edw. W. Smith, Q. A. Gillmork,

Assistant Adjutant-Gtneral. Maj.-Gen. Commanding.

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The muskets themselves were to be issued later, and were turned
over to us in boxes, for future opening and delivery to the men.
The regiment also turned' in all its unserviceable stores of every
kind. The writer turned in 54 Enfield rifles, 70 haversacks, 50 can-
teens, 'S knapsacks and other "knicknacks." Various other prepara-
tions for going North were in progress, and Hilton Head was a very
lively place ; for there the regiments all came, dumped their old
material and took new, and then hied themselves away to Virginia.

We were transferred from the Boston to the North Star on the
2()th, the Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania being already on board, and
left the same day for Fort Monroe.

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bXEAMKll •■ NORTH STAR."

Having bidden adieu to Hilton Head so manj^ times and regu-
larly returning to it, some of the boys actually refused to say " good
bye " as we sailed out of the harbor, lest by hook or crook we should
return. It proved to be our final adieu ; and as the island receded in
'the distance, our minds went back to that November morning in '61,
when we first saw the trees on South Carolina soil. And now, after
being at variance with the South Carolina, the Georgia and the
Florida people, we were going to Virginia, to the seat of war, where
perhaps there 'd be more fighting, more suffering, more exposure and,
we hope, more fruitful victory. We had a splendid opportunity
during the voyage to reflect; and reflect we did. Some were too
sea-sick to reflect much, except in the one general direction as to
whether they 'd ever get over it.

AVe reached Fort Monroe on the morning of the 28th ; but only
touched there, being at once ordered up the river to Gloucester Point,
where we arrived about noon. We went ashore at once, going into
camp about a mile from the landing point, where the veterans joined
us (or, rather, we joined them) . As their experiences as a whole are
part and parcel of the history of the regiment, we give them a little
space.

454 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Apr. '64.

THE VETERANS.

The veterans left Hilton Head on the 2d of March, on the
Steamer Verona, accompanied by Capt. Eandlett and other officers,
reaching New York without special incident on the 6th, about noon.
Left New York same day at 5 p.m. for New Hampshire, arriving at
Concord about noon next day. Here they separated, each to go
his own way, but under the parting injunction by Capt. Randlett,
the senior officer, to reassemble at Nashua and be ready to start on
the return trip by the 11th of April. To this injunction the large
majority assented, and obeyed ; but a few were reported us " deserted
on veteran furlough. New Hampshire." Some of those so reported
rejoined us later, evidently having no desire to desert, but simply
overstayed their furloughs. Such were in nearly every case forgiven ;
but it is a solemn fact that several were never afterward seen till
' ' since the war." It is related of one of the latter class, that no sooner
had he purchased a new pair of boots, than those boots immediately
pointed toward Canada, and began moving rapidly in that direction ;
and being very tight fitting, he was utterly unable to get out of them
or retard their movements in any way till he found the boots and
himself on the other side of the boundary line. Being there, he con-
cluded to stay; A very lie-My story to be sure.

The veterans arrived home in time to exercise their rights of
suffrage at the March town meetings ; and many of them did so.

All the veterans who were ready left Nashua at 2 p.m. 11th April,
arriving next morning at New York, where they were marched to the
Park Barracks. (Lieut. White was left till the r2th to pick up strag-
glers.) They were allowed to roam about the city till 2 p.m., when
they started again (by rail) reaching Philadelphia early next morning
(13th), and were entertained at the Union Volunteer Refreshment
Saloon. By 9 a.m. they were off again, reaching Baltimore same
day, and being entertained at the Military Barracks there over night.
Starting at 11 a.m. next day they arrived in Washington at 3 p.m.,
and at once put in at the Soldiers' Rest. This was where the whole
regiment had been in September, 1861 (page 28). The boys got
plenty of bread and pork and vegetable coffee at the Rest ; and while
resting they wandered about the city to see what changes since 1861.

All the 16th and 17th they continued to rest at the Rest, though
the food was not of the best. On the 1 8th they were moved over Long
Bridge, and went into camp about five miles from the city, at Camp
Grant, Arlington Heights. From this on to the 24th the time was
passed at the camp, with nothing to do except to eat, perforce, the
poor rations issued to them.

They moved to Alexandria on the 2r)th, and landed at the Sol-
diers' Rest there [what a pity there should have been two. — D.E.],
and from thence took the Steamer Mary Washington. Singularly
enough, they had the same kind (quality) of pork on board as had
been given them for several days. The night was spent on the
steamer. Next day (26th) started at about 5 a.m. for Fort Monroe,
arriving about noon. There they lay till next day (27th) when they

Apr. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 455

were ordered to Gloucester Point, arriving (opposite Yorktown)
about 1 P.M. Landed and went into camp about a mile from the
wharf. Next day (28th) the remainder of the regiment arrived from
the South, and all were together again. The veterans, previous to
our arrival, had been doing guard duty with clubs.

Troops to the right of ns,
Troops to the left of ns,
Troops in front and rear —
Troops, troops, everywhere!

We each inquired. Are these masses of troops to march straight
into Richmond, whether the rebels will it or nor It really seemed
as if no opposition could be effective.

We were gently reminded, on the 29th, that baggage must be
reduced and everything put in fighting trim. We began to comply ;
but, oh, what a problem we had to solve then and there ! We had
much that must be discarded, but were permitted to send a reason-
able quantity to storehouse at Norfolk. The veterans had brought
with them an almost innumerable number of small valises, and these
the officers bought for use in the campaign, under the "reduction
act."

As an example of what the officers had to do to comply, the
writer kept one blanket, one change of underclothing, a towel, piece
of soap, and a small lot of stationery, sending all the rest home by
express, not caring to take the Norfolk chances. As to what a sol-
dier will discard on the march, see later account.

Shelter tents were issued to us on the 30th (" Truly, this means
business," said we) ; and we were mustered and had a grand review
by Gen. Butler, our new Department Commander, all on the same
day. Previous to the Gen. Butler revicAV we had a review by Gen.
Terry. It was a hard day's work ; but it must be remembered that
we were near the seat of war.

On the 30th, also, the officers who joined with the veterans
assumed their proper commands. Capt. Stearns relieved the writer
of the property of Co. K, though 1st Lieut. Lamprey was still with
the company. The company's property had been in the writer's
custody during Capt. Stearns' entire absence. The Company Fund,
turned over by the writer, was 8155.84.

A diary says : " We have now about 800 available men."

The troops concentrated at Gloucester Point were from all parts
of the army. Drills and reviews followed one another in quick suc-
cession ; and the whole force was being put into shape very rapidly
for a forward movement.

456 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jpr. '64.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order ir>5, of the 8th, announced Gen. Grant's Staff
in the field : —
Brig. -Gen. J. A. RawUugs .... Chief of Staff.

Lieut. -Col. T. S. Bowers Assistant Adjutant-General.

C. B. Coinstock .... Senior Aide-de-Camp.
•' O. E. Babcock .... Aide-de-Cannp.

F. T. Dent ..... Aide-de-Camp.

" W. L. Duff Assistant Inspector-General.

" W.R.Rowley. ... Secretary.

AdamBadean Secretary.

Capt. E. S. Parker Assistant Adjutant-General.

" Geo. K. Leet Assistant Adjutant-General, in charge

of office at Washington.

P. T. Hudson Aide-de-Camp.

" H. W. James Assistant Quartermaster, on special

1st Lieut. W. M. Dunn, Jr., duty at Headquarters.

.Eighty-third Indiana, Acting Aide-de-Camp.
General Order 175, of the 22d, provided that teamsters or any
other employee of the Quartermaster's Department who refused to
obey orders or go to the front or other points if ordered, shall forfeit
all pay and allowance due them and be liable to arrest and trial.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.
General Order 49, of the 11th, appointed Acting Ensign Wm.
C. Hanford, U. S. Navy, to the general charge of outfitting and
arming the transports of the Department and placed him on the
Staff of the General Commandino-.

Department Statistics for April 1864 are: Total troops, 9,589
(large numbers had been sent to Virginia) ; cases sick, 1,491 ; died,
5 ; cases wounded, 75 ; cases died, 2.

The Monthly Return shows : -

Field and Staff

Co. A

C^ men,
. 90 "

Soffi

cers.

. 93 "

3
3
3
3

3
2
3
3

. 89 "

. 94 "

. 90 "

. 94 "
. 93 ' '

. 88 "
. 91 "

84 "

Present aggregate

Aggregate last report ....

. 912
. 959

"35 947
37 996

A2)r. '64.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

45;

Two men have been discharged for disability : E, 1 ; K, 1.
Sergt. -Major Geo. F. Lord has resigned and been returned to
Co. B, and Sergt. John H. Thing of Co. B has been promoted to the
position.

Desertions (on veteran furlough): C, 6; D, 1 ; F, 3 ; H, (J ;
K, 7: total, 23. Several of these returned voluntarily, not intend-
ing to desert. Miller of F has been caught, tried and shot (see
" Desertions" or "Executions," or both).

One recruit (F) joined — E. F. Hodgdou.

Promotions : Lieut.-Col. Bedel (still a prisoner) to Colonel, Maj.
Plimpton to Lieut.-Col., Capt. Raudlett to Major, 1st Lieut. Dear-
born of Co. H to Captain Co. A, 1st Lieut. Wadsworth of Co. F to
Captain same company.

Doctors Buzzell, Burnham and Kimball, Chaplain Hill, Adjt.
Copp and Quartermaster H3mes all appear on duty.

The companies have full lists of otticers, except : A, no ,2d
lieutenant; F, no 1st lieutenant; H, no 1st lieutenant.

Lieut.-Col. (now Colonel) Bedel is still a prisoner of war; but
being in a position where he could not be mustered in in the new-
grade, the case is covered by a special order of the War Department.
Prisoners of war: H, 1 ; Col. Bedel.

The "absent without leave" probably embrace some of the
veterans whom the company commanders did not feel like reporting
as having deserted.

A B C D E F G H IK Totals.

Sergeants 5 5 5 5 "> 5 5 5 4 5

Corporals 788868 S 887

Musicians 2222220222

Wagoners 111111110 1 9

Absent in arrest ...1101002210 8
Absent without leave ..0220313130 15

On duty 70 71 7'.» 74 74 72 67 71 65 77 720

Desertions 1120322033 17

^\CVi^L TOU/^^

(458)

MAY, 1864:.

^^^AY has events, many, varied and diftlciilt to present. We

were now in the Army of the James, organized specially

itions against Richmond. The Department

,5;^>,, ^^^ *^^ "Department of Virginia and North

^^3^ Carolina," and the troops were known as "The Army
\^)s of the James" (in the field). The Third New Hampshire
!^m^ was in the Second Brigade, First Division, Tenth Army Corps,
^^ under Maj.-Gen. Gillmore. The First Division was under
Brig. -Gen. Terry. The Second Brigade was under Col. Joseph R.
Hawley, and comprised the Sixth Connecticut, Seventh Connecticut,
Third New Hampshire and Seventh New Hampshire. The whole
formation would be too lengthy for insertion. It can be found in
" United States Rebellion Record," Vol. XXXVI., Part I., Series I.,
page 116, etc.

Our Springfields were issued on the 1st. On the same day we
had a terrific thunder storm, accompanied by hail ; and as it swept
across the fields occupied by the troops, it really seemed for several
minutes that men and tents would be literally swept away. The in-
tensely black clouds cast a darkening shade over all. It is stating
it very mildly to say the rain fell in torrents. On the abatement of
the storm, the various camps presented a singular appearance, as by
far the major part of the numberless tents had been prostrated.
Though we had seen storms, — sudden, teri'ific, and of other quali-
ties,— this exceeded by far anything in our experience.

Hilton Head items of the 2d (such items will be given at mter-
vals) : Dahlgren had arrived back in the Harvest Moon. Gillmore
had left for the North (Virginia), being succeeded by Gen. Hatch.
Gen. Gordon was thei'e, prior to taking command at (on) the
St. John's River.

The extra baggage to be sent to Norfolk for storage was started
on the 2d for that place, in charge of the Chaplain, vUt Fort Mon-
roe. As a sort of panacea for our temporary troubles, we drew soft
bread at night. In a brigade drill on the 2d, the Third and Seventh
New Hampshire joined, for equalization. The great work of prepa-
ration went on, and scarcely an hour of the day passed without some
reminder that we were soon to go forward. Clothing was issued to
all who required missing parts ; and each man was required to buy
an extra pair of bootees (shoes). How long those were retained
will be seen later.

(459j

460 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. i3Iay'64.

In the midst of our daily drills, inspections, etc., on the od, we
received word that the movement toward Richmond would be in-
augnrated early on the following morning, with 4 days' rations and
90 rounds. We got a mail the 3d, the first for 27 days. The prepa-
rations for leaving were on a less magnificent scale, and occupied
far less time than on April 1st at Hilton Head. We were cavalry
at that date ; and only a month later we were infantry — and infantry
with reduced baggage. We got a little sleep that night ; but there
was much letter writing, and a big outgoing mail next morning. At
4 A.M. on the 4th we struck tents — not much work to strike a shel-
ter tent — and departed : all the troops likewise. We went on board
'the Thos. Jefferson; and, when fully embarked, the fleet went down
the river to Fort Monroe. The fleet consisted of about 100 vessels,
of all descriptions and sizes. One diary has it that we did n't leave
Gloucester Point for Fort Monroe till evening, reaching the fort dur-
ing the night, and steaming up James River next morning (5th).
Weather fine; and the various craft, human laden (40,000, so they
said), presented a lively scene. Our arrival at City Point and
anchoring there was after dark. City Point is near and below Ber-
muda Hundred, which latter name will be conspicuous in this history.

[Gen. Butler to Gen. Grant.]

City Point, Va., 5 May 1864.
We have seized Wilson's Landing. A brigade of Wild's colored troops
are there. At Port Powhatan Landing two regiments of tlie same brigade
have landed. At City Point, Hink's Division, with the remaining troops and
battery, have landed. The remainder of botli the Eighteenth and Tenth
Army Corps are being landed at Burmuda Hundred, above the Appomattox.
No opposition experienced thus far. The movement was apparently a com-
plete surprise. Both army corps left Yorktown during last night. The
monitors are all over the bar at Harrison's Lauding and above City Point.
The operations of the fleet have l)een conducted today with energy and suc-
cess. Gens. Smith and Gillmore are pushing the landing of the men. Gen.
Graham, with the army gunboats, led the advance during the night, captur-
ing the signal station of the rebels. Col. West, with 1,800 cavalry, made
several demonstrations from Williamsburg yesterday morning. Gen. Kautz
left Suffolk this morning with his cavalry for the service indicated during
the conference with the Lieutenant-General. The New York, flag of truce
boat, was found lying at the wharf, with 400 prisoners, whom she had not
had time to deliver. She went up yesterday morning. We are landing
troops during the night, a hazardous service in the face of the enemy.

Ben J. F. Butler,
To A. P. Puffer, 3Iaj.-Gen. Commanding .

Capt. and A.-D.-C

While operating against Charleston, the writer permitted the
reader to take an occasional glance across the line and see what was
going on. He will now give such occasional glances into Richmond.
A rebel diary of the 5th says : ''We have rumors today that some of
the Yankee transports are in the James River and landing some troops.
A puerile demonstration, probably."

Our regiment landed on the morning of the Gth, above City
Point, and marched about six or eight miles towards Petersburg, and
camped in a large field. We had heard musketry and cannonading

3Ia>j '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 4G1

fit intervals and from different directions ; but we were new to the
country and could n't locate such matters as well as in the Depart-
ment of the South. There, if such we heard, we were able to say,
oft"-hand, where and what it was.

A diary says we marched towards Richmond ; but the writer of it
undoubtedly, in the absence of proof, called every movement Rich-
mond-ward. The roads were bad.

Mud, mud ! and 'twas real Virginia mud too, and slipper}-, with
all that that word implies. Gen. Butler rode through the camp late
in the afternoon, and we gave him three rousing cheers, which must
have greatly encouraged him. On our way we saw the Second New
Hampshire. As we were strangers, a diary record that we were only
five miles from Petersburg must be salted a little. The incidents of
this first march in Virgiuia are worth relating. We had proceeded
perhaps half a mile (the day was very warm), when large numbers
fell out to lighten their loads. The extra pair of bootees went first,
almost without exception. It may be well to take a single case ; and
this will serve as a guide for the others. The bootees dropped at
half a mile, only to be picked up by another not quite so weary and
far more avaricious (he discarded them later). A mile, and he sits
down to unroll his wardrobe, discarding a pair of drawers, a pair of
socks, and his razor strap. Thus lightened, he marched on with
more elastic step for awhile. Two miles, and the knapsack itself
is thrown away, rolling all the retained residue of his possessions in
his blankets and great coat. These reserves consist of his old
letters, — from home, perhaps, or a sweetheart, — pictures and razor.
It was an effort ; but he starts on again like a new man. Another
half mile, and out from the line he drops, with determination in his
face. Away go the pictures, after a short but sorrowful glance at
them. They were ambrotypes and heavy. Go they nuist and did.
A short distance further, and woolen blankets and razor had to go,
leaving nothing now except his rubber poncho (blanket), the great
coat and some tobacco. Trudge, trudge again for another brief
space, — very brief, — when the great coat was cast aside. And now
he feels that he cannot, must not throw away aught else ; for he has
now a rubber blanket, his dear tobacco, haversack, canteen, gun and
equipments : truly in light marching order. A few — yes, a very few
indeed — carried all they started with, to the end of that march; but
a philosopher would have been kept very busy indeed in his mind,
had he been permitted to see the curious phases of that day. Many
discarded articles were picked up by others, only to be again thrown
aside ; and the general mass of abandoned articles must have been
moved forward considerably. It is safe to say that there were
blankets enough thrown away to have carpeted the entire ground
marched over. What ultimately became of the blankets is yet a
mooted war conundrum.

Another peep into Richmond (6th). The rebel diary says : " A
heavy force came up the river yesterday, and last night at o p.m.
landed at Bermuda Hundred. The tocsin is sounding — for the militia,
I suppose, as all the others are in the field .... there is some

462 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Mati '64.

excitement among the shop-keepers and extortioners, who are com-
pelled by State law to shoulder a musket in defence of the city."

After halting, and being directed to make ourselves comfort-
able ( ! ) for the night, the writer was ordered on picket with his com-
pany (K) and others. At first our position was in a road ; but before
morning we were directed to deploy the men on either side and at
right angles with the road. The reader must not smile when we say
we saw a large — yes, a very large — number of moving objects in
our immediate front before morning.

The engineers were at work all night making rifle-pits. On
the morning of the 7th the writer (and presumably all the Third
New Hampshire) was relieved from picket. There was considerable
firing in different directions during the day. We went forward
about six miles that day, and camped again, in the woods.

About 2 P.M., while marching towards the eneni}', we were
thrown into line of battle, the enemy having attacked our advance.
Firing was kept up till dark. It was reported that we had captured
five pieces of artillery. Our forces tore up some railroad iron and
cut the telegraph wire (probably Brandy Station). The gunboat
Shoshonee was destroyed that day (7th) on the James River by the
rebels, near Deep Bottom, while fishing for torpedoes.

The 8th was Sunday, and substantially everything was quiet
during the day. We rested, though nearly all were on picket details.
AVe were relieved that night by the Tenth Connecticut, and were
ordered to be ready to move again at 4 a.m. on the morrow, with
two days' rations. We were greatly rejoiced to hear that the Union
loss of the previous day was only 140 killed and wounded, and that
we burned two depots, and cut wires and destroyed part of a
railroad.

We turned out at at 3 a.m. on the Oth, on account of an attack
on our pickets. Left camp at sunrise. The whole army (present
force) appeared to be in motion, moving in one general direction, as
if with one common impulse, and with one sole object in view. We
estimated that we marched about seven miles, and toward Peters-
burg ; aud though meeting no opposition we were tired out and glad
to halt.

A diary says : " Marched at 6 a.m. to railroad between Peters-
burg and Richmond. The troops drove the enemy, burned the
culverts, tore up the rails, and bm-ned the ties. [The Third New
Hampshire did not participate in this sport. — D. E.] We then
marched down the railroad about four miles to the vicinity of a rebel
brigade. Rested a little, and then went about three miles to the
front and on picket. We had to skirmish a little, and then formed
a line of battle in the woods. The rebels gave us a volley, but not at
very short range. Result, three wounded. We fired in return,
then fell back a few rods and bivouacked, though practically in line
of battle all night.

Another diary says : "We wxnt to Chester Junction, and fol-
lowed the railroad to the spot where Saturday's battle was fought."
Another diary says : "We reached the railroad line at noon; de-

Man '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 463

stroyed five miles of track. There ore ten regiments in the raid."
Another says : " We piled up our things in a pile and started."

A Department of the South item of the daj^ was the total
destruction of the Steamer Harriet A. Weed in the St. John's River
b}' torpedoes ; and late in the day nine other torpedoes were
discovered.

The night of the 9th was passed in the proper way — one eye
closed and both ears open. One diary has it that our forces had
quite a fight and drove the rebels.

The 10th found us not much rested, but ready for whatsoever
was ordered. Maj. Ivandlett and Sergt. Jackman of F ventured out
beyond the lines early in the morning to reconnoitre. ]\Iaj. Randlett
climbed a tree, but didn't decide to stay long. Rebels opened, and
the party graciously retired. The regiment then was marched about
a mile and a half ; and from some cause to the writer unknown, we
were marched directly back again. About noon we were again put
in motion, going rearwards say five miles, and found that the firing
we had heard was really a battle, and won by our forces. The
opposing party was said to have been Longstreet's troops. The
enemy was pushing our forces, and the retiring had to be clone while
keeping a strong front to him.

Soon after this the regiment was put forward again, and as
skirmishers, staying there and holding the enemy in check, though
they made no serious attempt to drive us back. Relieved after dark
and retired. At one time during the day (unknown to us) it is said
our communication was cut off and we were assisted out by a brigade
from the landing.

The Chaplain's diary of the day (10th) says: "Three men
wounded and one killed. Severe fight on the turnpike. A heavy
rebel loss. A fire set by them turned in the woods and burned their
own wounded. Scenes heartrending. Left front at 7 p.m., and re-
turned into camp, with total loss of 60" [probably in whole force. —
D.E.] One diary speaks of the boys getting chickens, eggs, etc.
Another diary says : " Our division advanced to the turnpike, where
we supported batteries and remained all day, being in the vicinity of
Drewry's Bluff, though we moved about some and had slight skir-
mishes with the enemy."

Another peep into Richmond. On the 11th the rebel diary
says : " .... all classes were gathered up and marched to the
defences. A despatch from Gen. Ransom says Butler's forces are
retreating to their transports." He was mistaken. The operations
of the past few days appear in the official report.

Headquaktehs TuiRD Nnw Hampshire Volunteers.

Bermuda Hundred, Va., 11 May 1864.
Sir: In accordance Avith instructions received from Brigade Head-
((uarters, I have the honor to make the following report of the part taken
in the attair of the past two days by the Third New Hampshire VoUmteers.
We left camp about seven o'clock on the morning of the 9th, marched with
the brigade to Chester Station on the Richmond and Petersburg railroad,
arriving about twelve o'clock m. Marched thence down the railroad to Port

464 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IMag '64.

Walthal Junction, arriving about two o'clock p.m. ; thence to Riclimond turn-
pike, Avtiere the regiment was ordered to report to Brig. -Gen. Terry, and by
him posted at Brandon Bridge on a road from Richmond to Petersburg, two
and a half miles from Petersburg, where we arrived about an honr after dark,
with instructions to hold the position and allow no troops to advance across
the bridge ; to reconnoitre the position of the enemy, the condition of the
bridge, the enemy's batteries, the depth of water in the river, etc. I marched
the column to within about seven hundred yards of the bridge, formed a line
of battle, and advanced with a line of skirmishers to within about a hundred
and afty yards of the bridge, where I met the enemy advancing. I was after-
ward informed by a man living near by that the enemy numbered two hundred
and M'ere advancing to capture a cavalry patrol that had previously looked
the ground over. The enemy opened Are, which Avas returned, when he
opened with grape and canister from a work on the opposite side of the
river, the firing lasting but a few minutes. It being quite dark, and know-
ing very little of the position of the enemy, or the ground, I did not try
to push the enemy back, but posted my pickets for the night. While recon-
noitring the next morning, the enemy opened with grape and canister after
firing a few rounds. This position was held until one p.m. 10th inst., when
I was ordered to fall back. Proceeded up the turnpike to Headquarters of
Division, and was ordered to deploy my regiment as skirmishers at the front,
where I remained until about six o'clock p.m., when I was ordered to return
to camp. All the ofticers of my command behaved so well, it would be
difticult to select any particular one for special praise. The men behaved
well and underwent their fatiguing duties cheerfully. The casualties were :
Private John Smith of Co. D, wounded in hand (severe), Patrick Mansfield,
Co. I, in head (dangerous), and Private John Kennedy, Co. A, a case of sun-
stroke. In returning to camp, shots were accidentally fired by catching the
triggers in the bushes, it being dark at the time, and the following-named
men were wounded : Private James Ryan, Co. E, in leg (slight) ; John L.
Wing, Co. K, in finger (slight) ; and John Wilson, Co. K, in hand (severe).
I am. Sir, very respectfully. Your obedient servant,

J. I. Plimpton,
Lieut.-Col., Commandimi Third New Hampshire Vols.
To Lieut. E. Lewis Mooue, A. A. A.-G.

Second Brigade, First Division, Tenth Army Cor])s.

We remained in camp during the llth, clearing up some and
getting the grounds into shape, though it rained a part of the day,
and the roads were in a very bad condition. jMail. At niglit were
ordered on picket ; and we hay in the trenches till about 9 p.m., when
we were set at digging the pits deeper and wider.

About 10 A.M. of the 12th we started again for the front, and
supposably for Richmond, having two days' rations and a goodly
number of cartridges. "We marched, though not very rapidly, till
about 5 P.M.

A Department of the South item was the holding of a naval
council to decide as to whether it was best to attack Sumter. The
vote stood 7 naj^s to 2 yeas.

Let us peep into Richmond again. A rebel diary says : "Butler
has not yet gone, nor the raiders vanished .... It is said ..*-..
that preparations have been made for the flight of the President (Jeff
Davis) and his Cabinet up the Danville road in the event of the fall
of the city." *

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DKEWRY'S BLUFF.

Started again the 13th (memorable day !) and, making a detour,
we came upon the enemy's rear. The line of works we had gotten
in the rear of was the particular line extending to the (our) left
from Fort Darling, and ending at what was reall}' Wooldridge's Hill,
but erroneously called Drewry's Bluff. We had actually by our
detour marched around their right and had arrived at a point in rear
of said right and ready to take them "in reverse."

They knew not of our presence till our skirmishers were actually
in sight. They at once threw out a similar line, while their main body
got in readiness to repel an attack. Their line of skirmishers was soon
driven back, many of them being shot on the way, the ground being
rising and open and affording us the better chance for good shots.
Our skirmishers momentarily paused at the edge of the wood till the
regiment should get nearer ; then on again all of us went, though we
were somewhat delayed in passing over a small creek, whose only
bridge was a single log. Many insisted on using the log, while
others dashed through, they could hardly tell how.

At this time the regiment was "left in front " ; and as soon as
we had crossed the creek and emerged into the open field, the order
was given to "file left," which brought us into line of battle: and
then we dashed on and on and up the hill, shouting like madmen
and firing alternately, though we could see but little of our enemy.
He had hied himself to the other side of his works, sticking in his
toes to hold on while he fired across the place in exactly the opposite
direction from what was intended when the works were erected.
Fences, outbuildings and all such trifling things were of no avail as
hindrances to our progress.

We were now greeted with volley after volley, and many bit the
dust. A group of houses at the brow of the hill seemed filled witli
rebels, as the puffs of smoke could be seen from every window and
door. Several of the rebel skirmishers were overtaken and captured
near an outbuilding and near one of the group. Upon our close
arrival the several buildings were suddenly vacated and a cavalcade
was seen in full retreat. Rumor had it afterward that Gen. Beaure-
gard was one of the party. If true, 'twas a narrow escape.

The firing continued for about half an hour, with vigor on both
sides, and each apparently holding his ground. The situation was
peculiar. Neither party seemed to be gaining ground, and singularly
enough, both parties simultaneously withdrew, the rebels retreating-
unseen along the face of their works, and we back across the open
field again, to reorganize and get into shape for the next move. Our
own falling back was a sort of go-as-you-please : for there was no
enemy following us, and we had got somewhat broken up in the
charge, so far as organization by companies was concerned. Some
of those who had insisted on using the single log did n't say anything
about it now, and crossed the creek wherever they struck it. The
regiment concentrated in an open field beyond the wood ; and as we
formed our line many an inquiring look for a missing comrade told
how anxious we were to know the worst.

46(5 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3/rt// '64.

Soon the killed and wouuded, gathered by tender bauds, were
carried past us, in front, and the tender expressions of comrades
for those dead and maimed were many. Capt. Richard Ela of Co.
E, who was instantly killed at the forefront, was thus taken past us,
in solemn review as it were, in a blanket ; and the writer confesses
that that sight caused many a tear-drop for our dead comrade.
Capt. Ela was much beloved (see his Personal).

Scarcely had we got entirely reorganized when an order came
announcing that the works were ours. Much cap tossing and shout-
ing was the result; for the Third New Hampshire had driven a
whole rebel brigade 1 We soon marched to the spot so recently occu-
pied by our enemies. Ere we reached the spot other regiments had
marched in ; but none disputed the Third New Hampshire's claims.

The retreating rebels shelled us as they retreated, until out of
range. This battle took place about the middle of the afternoon,
and is known as the battle of Drewry's Bluff.

The Nev: York Herald of 17 May 1864 says of the operations
of the 13th: "Col. Hawley's brigade, of Terry's division formed in
line, charged splendidly over the open field in front of the rebel
lines, and, never flinching under a hot fire from rifles and artillery
which swept it, streamed over the parapet and carried the right of
the enemy's line in the most gallant manner. The rebels, frightened
and thunderstruck at the audacity and boldness of the operation,
fled toward Richmond, leaving some guns and prisoners in our
hands." [This correspondent was mistaken as to Hawley's brigade
(it was actually and only the Third New Hampshire) and as to attack
in front. — D.E.]

Another letter to the Neio York Herald, published 2r> May, gives
the following : "In my account of the turning and occupation of the
right flank of the enemy's work by Gen. Gillmore, in the contest before
Drewry's Bluff, I gave the credit to Bowling's brigade. The credit
belongs to the Third New Hampshire Volunteers, Lieut. -Col. Plimpton,
which, under the direction of Gen. Foster, marched around the enemy's
right and, after a severe and bloody fight with a rebel brigade, drove
them from the works and took possession of them and held them.
The Third has done some most bloody fighting, and has lost heavily
in officeis and men ; and I take great pleasure in giving the credit
that is justly due it."

Late in the afternoon it began to rain, and continued till dark,
making the roads very bad. After dark a detail was made to go up
to a house half a mile outside our lines, and bring in the wounded
and dead. The writer was of the party and superintended the
removal, first caring for the wounded. The distance and the dark-
ness made the undertaking extremely hazardous ; but the work was
completed, the last to be brought in being a rebel, severely wounded
in the abdomen. On our way in with the freight, we came across
the body of Capt. Ela ; and as it was the last trip, the writer hesi-
tated as to whether it was proper for him to dump the rebel upon
the ground, and take in the inanimate form of his friend and comrade
P>la. Humanity prevailed, and the wounded rebel was cared for

MAP OF DEFENCES OF RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG.

468 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \l2Ioy'04.

that night b}' our surgeons. The body of Capt. Ela was brought iu
early next morning, and buried beneath the friendly shadow of a
small cedar tree.

It was near midnight when the work of bringing in the wounded
and dead was completed. The regiment was directed to stay where
it was all night, and without fire or shelter. A fence had been torn
down, and the rails piled lengthwise, and some earth thrown upon
them, thus creating a slight barrier between us and the rebel shots.
The night was cold and damp. We could see the rebel camp-fires
blazing brightly in the distance, while fires we had none. The
contrast sent an extra chill over us. The writer wedged himself
between two men who were sound asleep, and thus gathered warmth
from them. This good fortune was terminated very suddenly by
the awakening of his bed-fellows, who ousted him without ceremony.
At that time he spied a small fire (contraband of course, and not in
the Third New Hampshire), and at once joined the little knot of
men encircling it. Gi'adually wedging himself iu, he soon received
warmth enough to last him till morning.

Let us see what the rebel diary at Richmond has to say of the
13th: "The enemy disappeared in the night; but the joy of many
was soon followed by the startling intelligence that Butler's army
had cut the Danville road. All communication with the country
from which oiir provisions are derived is now completel}'^ at an
end .... This community and the army must be without food
in ten days .... the wildest rumors float through the air ....
For two days no dispatch has been received from Gen. Lee
.... our iron-clads Virginia., Richmond and Frederickshunj
.... Avill not go out till in readiness to cope successfully with the
enemy's fleet of gunboats and monitors. 4.30 p.m. : I can hear
distinctly the roar of artillery down the river .... The President
has had the Secretary of War closeted with him nearly all day
.... It is too late for evacuation .... a desperate defence
will be made .... If the city falls .... how could any mem-
ber of the government escape? Only in disguise."

There is so much to be said about the 1 3th of May, that it is
difficult to draw the line. The drummers assisted in collecting and
burying the dead in a trench near a small barn, which was used as
a hospital that night. Drummers Spencer of K and Graham of B,
assisted by a captured rebel surgeon, cared for the wounded that
night. The killed and wounded were so numerous, the reader must
consult the list for names.

The earliest signs of daylight (14th) were the signal for camp-
fires innumerable. It is presumable that the order forbidding them
during the night was a wise precaution, as a fire would have served
as a guide to the rebels to aim at during the night, and that would
have made it too warm altogether. The rebels shelled us at intervals
all day; but our lines were advanced, and they continued to fall
back, following the protecting front of their own works, towards
Fort Dai'ling, while at the same time our own line followed them,
and gradually extended toward the left, Richmond- ward.

M',,, '04.']

THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

469

One diary of the 14th says : "We are supporting the Seventh
Conneet.cut and at night take their ph^ces on picket! The rebels
fight well ; but we keep them going. We lost 10 today "

Ihe rebel cleij: s diary says: "With the dawn recommenced
the heav3^ boom of cannon down the river. It was rumored this
morning that our right wing at Drewry's Bluff had been flanked
[It was painfu ly correct.- D. E.], but no official information has
been received.

470

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

I31a;i '64.

From the diaries the writer fiuds Co. E to have been awaj^ from
the regiment on the 14th and loth, and engaged in moving ordnance
stores or in protecting them while being moved. Railroad cars
were used for the purpose, and the detail (a part of which was fur-
nished by the Thirty-ninth Illinois) moved the ordnance to near
Chester Station and to Gen. Gillmore's Headquarters, and remained
there as guard by direction of Gen. Foster (Robert S.) They
an-ived at Gillmore's Headquarters a little after dark on the lath.

Our regiment, which had lain in the nuid and sun for some time,
was moved into the woods during the afternoon of the 14th; and as
we lay there the stray bullets — not a few — came among us, with a
"zip" that often meant a hole through some part of somebody's
anatomy. About midnight (14th) we were moved silently forward
to relieve a regiment in our immediate front, and to make a further

advance: /,e., we were
directed to a position a
little nearer the rebels
than the regiment we
relieved. Slowly and
silently we moved along,
with no desire for con-
versation and no noise
whatever ; but there was
a struggle in our minds
as to where we were and
where were the rebels.
How did we know, as
we thus silently moved
onward, that the next moment would not discover a sheet of flame
from the rebels, and we be — where? We were halted at a line of
fence, and had not yet reached the rebels, whom we were aware were
in our immediate front, perhaps only a few rods distant. What a
long breath we each took as we halted !

Well, here we were! and it wasn't long before daylight would
reveal each to the other; and what then? AYhat's to be done?
Why, my dear reader : did you ever hear of a soldier without an ex-
pedient? First, we took down that fence as carefully as if it was
first-class furniture, and we were afraid of scratching it. We piled
the rails lengthwise, and then began to dig. Dig ! say you, and what
with, pray? No engineers with spades, no sappers there, no miners
about ! We went right at it with our knives, forks, spoons, plates,
bayonets, feet and fingers. The reader smiles, but not so did the
rebels at daylight, when they saw what had apparently grown during
the night. Instead of an innocent-looking agricultural, five-railed
fence, we had an earthwork and rifle-pit of no mean proportions; and
we were far happier behind our little work than we were at midnight,
with nothing between the two forces except a few rods of darkness.
During the 15th we had hot firing going on, and several more
of our boys got hit. Siege trains were passing to the front, and
ambulances conveyed the wounded and dead rearwards. We lay in
our little work during a portion of the day and that night.

3I,u/'64.']\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 471

Had we been in Richmond on tliat day we should have seen
prices as follows: Boots, S200 ; shoes. SI 25; flour, $275; chickens,
$30 per pair; potatoes, $25 per bushel; butter, $15 per pound;
wood, $850 per cord. Some of the unfortunates of the loth were
there, undoubtedly, but not in a condition of mind, body or purse
for any of the articles enumerated.

We were relieved from our position at night ; and silently we
moved rearward and a little to the left, where, when substantially out
of range, we bivouacked till morning of the 16th.

The 15th was Sunday, and was one of active preparation on
both sides, as will be seen by reading the different accounts. The
spot where we bivouacked was a wet one ; and each rolled his rubber
blanket round him and made the best of it.

On the morning of the 16th, we were again put to the front, sub-
stantially where we had made the pits, and were informed that all
was in readiness to attack the enemy. That our whole line, extend-
ing for miles, was to move forward simultaneously, and without doubt
with great success, ending probably in our being in Richmond before
night. The arrangement by regiments was substantially that for
our regiment, and that was, at the signal, to dash forward suddenly,
and on reaching the rebels to ttre a volley and at once lie down.
Then while the rebels were in an "astonished " condition, the Seventh
Connecticut, which was in the trench, should open fire with their
seven-shooters ; and while they Avere reloading, we Avere to rise and
folloAv the advantage supposed to have been gained, and charge the
enemy full tilt. If we succeeded, we were to announce it by loud
cheering and sending messengers back. If unsucessful — i.e.,
driven back — we Avere only to proceed rearwards till in sight of our
force (Seventh Connecticut in our case), Avhen we were to suddenly
lie down, and let the Seventh Connecticut again astonish the pursuing
rebels Avith the contents of their " seven-shooters." A fine pro-
gramme ; but, alas for human designs ! they sometimes come to
naught, and so did this. In fact we didn't even play the first num-
bers, except those which AA^ere played in our minds. We did get as
far as to lay aside our extras and work up our nerves a little.

A heavy fog — who doesn't remember it? — came rolling in
and about us at early dawn, enveloping everything with a mantle
Avhich could not be removed. We waited impatiently for the order
to go forAA^ard ; but, instead, there came a Avord of caution, not to
move till Ave got the order. This was certainly a l)ad omen. Almost
simultaneously came the sounds of heav^^ firing on our right, but
some ways off. It came nearer and nearer, taking rapid strides as
it were ; and we instinctively gathered up the extras we had laid
aside, fearing the worst, but still hoping for the best. The fog
began to lift, too, and very rapidly, almost like the raising of a stage
curtain, and we saAv — -what? Not "all the world's a stage," but a
vast army of rebels in motion ; and as far as the eye could reach regi-
ments, brigades, divisions — rebels everywhere, and apparently all
moving, we need not say in Avhat direction. The order was given
to us to retreat ; and we fell back through the open field, the Seventh

472 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. I31a>/ '64.

Counecticut remaiuiuo- in the trench to cover us. As we broke off
successively by company from the right to the left, the writer's com-
pany (K), being near the extreme left, was almost the last company
to leave the trenches, and we had the unpleasant sight of looking
after our retreating comrades as they successively passed this open
field, and seeing shot after shot plunge through their ranks, cutting-
men down like grass. While the writer's company was crossing the
field, in its turn, the blood of his comrades actually bespattered him.
Ere we gained the friendly woods beyond, the Seventh Counecticut
had been driven from their position.

Gen. Terry and Staff (mounted) now appeared and asked for
tlie Third New Hampshire to rally for a charge. The manner of our
falling back and the havoc among us, had somewhat scattered the
various companies ; but we soon observed the rallying point and
rapidly gathered there. The rebels were attempting to flank a bri-
gade, and Gen. Terry said the Third New Hampshire must charge
and help out the brigade. Capt. Ayer had been killed, and 1st
Lieut. Button had been placed in command of Capt. Ayer's company
(H) ; and he in turn had been killed, leaving the company without
an oflficer. The writer was directed to the twice vacant place, though
he was somewhat sui-prised at the honor ; for he was the j^oungest
officer in commission and in rank present.

The charge was made, and successfull}^, too. It was the first
time in our experience where we had met the enemy face to face in
open field. We were quite near each other, too, though we diminished
the distance quite materially during the charge. We gave them a
shout and a cheer and a volley as we ran. They hesitated a moment
or two, till we had got quite near, when they broke and ran, and we
after them pell-mell ; chasing them into and over the works built by
our forces, where some surrendered, some were killed, and the rest
got away, scattered and broken up. How we then tested our lungs
is proved only by saying that many could only whisper that night.

Our victory was only a temporary one, however, and was not
expected to be more. Troops, troops without number, were advancing,
and we (and the whole force, too) were obliged to retire. This we
did slowly and in very good order, so far as could be seen. Our
progress was slow, for we had to pass over a portion of the woods
where trees had been felled purposely, and large branches had been
detached by shells. In passing through this wood, we saw many a
poor fellow, wounded, helpless and begging to be lifted and taken
along. We could n't do it. The rebels were pressing so closely that
it was out of the question. Those upturned faces with such piteous
looks, almost haunt the writer, and form one in the chain of sad, sad
sights inseparable from war.

After passing the Avoods, down descending ground, we arrived at
a creek (Proctor's) which did n't appear to retard our onward movement.
In we went — not very deep to be sure, and scrambling up the opposite
bank moved on and on up to the very top of a hill, from which our
artillery shelled the rebels, who wisely decided to remain on their own
high ground, near where the Third had charged them. A stand was

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474 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jlay '64.

made at this place, Tired, did you say? That word will hardly
express our coudition. The word '• Halt !" meant to get right dowu
on the ground and staj^ there till "Forward" was sounded.

The stop on this hill was not of long duration, and we were
marched back through the woods to the turnpike ; and thence, by
successive marches and pleasant halts, we finally reached our old
camp at Bermuda Hundred, the Avorse for wear, but still hopeful,
notwithstanding our defeat.

The following is Lieiit.-Col. Plimpton's report : —

Headquarters Third New Hampshire Voluntkeiss,

Bermuda Hundred, Va., 16 May 1864.

Sir : I have the honor to submit the f ollowinii report of the part taken
by the Third New Hampsliire Volunteers during- the past four days : —

We left camp on the morning- of the 12th instant, inarclied to tlie west
side of the turnpike near Perdue's house, and bivouacked for tlie night.
Next morning Ave marched to the riglit of the enemy's line of intrench-
ments, a distance of about six miles, when we were ordered to pass to tlie
rear of a fort on his right and take tlie same. As 1 approached the fort I
found I must pass over a creek with a bridge two planks wide and pass up
a steep hill so thickly wooded as to be unable to deploy until I had reached
the open field within the fort. Just as we commenced to cross the bridge,
I found the enemy had discovered us and thrown a line of skirmishers on
the crest of the hill in front, to stop our approach. They opened tire and
it was returned by my advance. I hurried forward as fast as possible :
and finding no possibility in line, I pushed forward by the fiank, left in
front, and, as I reached the field, swung round into line as best we could.
My men steadily advanced, driving the enemy (who were now pressing upon
us in large numbers) back to the parapet of his work ; and he, finding no
one advancing on his front, jumped over the parapet in front of his work
and took cover there; and many of them occupied the buildings, from Avhich
place they continued a heavy fire upon us, my men taking the best cover
they could find. The enemy far outnumbered my command and had excellent
cover ; but my men tenaciously held their position until about .500 of the
enemy were discovered on our left flank, passing to our rear, evidently with
the intention to fiank us. I sent for reinforcements; and, after waiting as
long as I considered my men safe from the flanking party, and no help
coming, I ordered them to fall back to the. edge of the wood and there form
line, intending to throw my left wing back to oppose the flanking party,
while my right should hold the front until help should come; but the
fire of the enemy was so terrible as they crossed the open field I found it
impossible to stop them until they reached the bottom of the ravine at the
creek, where I Avas forming them when reinforcements came ; and I Avas
ordered back across the creek in the field to form. The force I had to
contend with in the fort Avas said by the prisoners taken to consist of tAVo
brigades, numbering about 3,000. In this engagement we took some 8 or 10
prisoners. That evening Ave Avere placed in the trenches for the night.

Next morning (11th) moved along the enemy's line of inlrenchraents
and took up position in his front, and Avhile drawn up in column as support
to the line in front had 2 men killed and G Avounded. At night, Avent to the
front for picket duty, Avhere during the night Ave dug a ditch for cover as,
best Ave could, Avith tin pans, dippers, plates, etc. Next morning (15th) the
enemy commenced firing upon us, which Avas returned ; and heavy firing-
continued all day. Was relieved at night, and fell back in rear of the Avoods
for the night. Our casualties for the day were 3 enlisted men killed and 5
Avounded.

Next morning (16th) Avas ordered to the front to charge over the
enemy's Avork. After lying in rear of picket-line for some time, waiting
orders to go forward, I Avas ordered to the rear; and in falling back our
loss Avas considerable. Fell back to the right and rear, and halted in rear

May '64.1, THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 475

of a small piece of woods. While there the enemy charged out of his wor]<,
directly in my front, and attempted to flank the ti'oops on our left. I was
ordered to advance and engage the enemy, and did so. After a few
minutes' firing he began to shake, and I immediately ordered a charge, and
drove him into a piece of woods, where he attempted to rally, but could not.
and retired to his work. We took 1 lieutenant-colonel, I major and some
1.5 privates prisoners, and left a large number of the enemy dead and
wounded in the woods and on the ground Ave occupied. Afterward \vas
ordered to fall back, and came to camp same evening. Casualties of the day
were 2 officers killed and 1 Avounded; 7 enlisted men killed, and ?A wounded
and 13 missing.

During the four days' engagements my officers and men behaved in a
most gallant manner, and nobly and cheerfully did their duty and under-
Avent the hardships and privations to Avhich they Avere subjected.

J. I. rL].AIl'Tf>N,

Lieut. -Col., OnnnKOidiug Third X. H. Vols.
To Lieut. E. Lewis Moore, A. A. A.-G.,

Second Brigade, First Divisian, Tenth Anmj Corps.

As the IGtli Avas a clay of battle, of retreat, of loss, of extremes,
it will be given space accordingly. The Chaplain's diary says :
" Enemy reinforced, and Ave driven off. Reached camp at 7 r.Ai.,
having lost 3 officers, 36 men and had 202 Avounded."

By a reference to the history of the Thirteenth New Hampshire,
it appears the force to Avhich that regiment belonged was next on
the right of the Tenth Corps (onrs) ; bnt the connecting links did
not seem to be very solid, for the Historian of that regiment says :
"There appeared to be no troops except pickets forming the right
of the Tenth Corps, and few of those near us." The Thirteenth
New Hampshire w^as apparently on the extreme left of its corps.
The last-named writer also mentions the shining of the moon after
midnight and before the fog came in. He thus estimates the troops
engaged : Butler, 20,000 ; loss, 3,500. Beauregard, 20,000 ; loss,
2,184.

Another peep at the rebel clerk's diary: "Memorable day —
not yet decided at 2 p.m. Early this morning Gen. Beauregard at-
tacked the enemy on the south side of the river, and by 9 a.m. had
sent over to the city Gen. Heckman and 840 prisoners — the entire
Twenty-seventh Massachusetts regiment. [This latter was \^ery
nearly correct. — D. E.] By 12 m. the firing had receded out of
hearing of the city, and a messenger reports the enemy ....
driven back rapidly .... Gen. Whiting coming up from Peters-
burg in the enemy's rear, with 13,000 men."

One diar}' says Gen. Terry in person directed the charge of the
Third Ncav Hampshire (previously described) and that it (the charge)
was for the purpose of gaining time to remoA'e the wounded.

The Cold River JournaU Alstead, N. H., 4 March 1887, has
the folloAving very interesting matter concerning the 16th May 1864 :
Spencer (drummer, K), Graham (drummer, B), and Scovell, a
hospital attendant, buried Capt. Ayer and marked his graA'e. In the
excitement of the falling back and leaving the Avounded and dying
for lack of transportation, Graham and Spencer took a one-horse

476 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [J/r/// '64.

buggy, found in a barn close by, and put in it Sergt. O'Connell of
Co. C, and also a sergeant of the Eleventh Maine, both of whom
were shot through the body. Spencer then broke down the dasher,
and took in a corporal of the First Connecticut Heavy Artillery, who
lost an arm ; and then a Fourth New Hampshire sergeant was put in
the trunk rack behind. Spencer and Graham then drew the buggy b}'
hand. After a few miles, they met a darkey with a mule. They
seized the mule (in the name of the Government, of course) and
harnessed him into the buggy, using a drum rope for traces, an over-
coat for a breastplate, and a dress coat for a back-pad. . These
articles had been captured with the mule, and were therefore inex-
pensive. Another mile and they were all in a mud-hole, where they
were hard and fast, and the mule very wisely took a fit. The rebels
were coming and the mule had to be left to his fate, and they pi'o-
ceeded Avith the buggy, by hand power as before, arriving at the
General Hospital by dark, having pulled four heavy men about eight
miles, except that part to which the mule contributed and has due
credit for.

iTHE DREWRY'S BLUFF BATTLES,

FROM A CONFEDERATE STANDPOINT.

^^The Confederate accounts of the Drewry's Bluff battles are inter-
esting, and some of the more important are given (not verbatim)
herewith : - —

[Gen. Beauregard's Report].
While we were assembling, by fragments, an army weak in
numbers, wanting the cohesive force of previous organization, the
enemy, operating from his fortified base at Bermuda Hundred Neck,
had destroyed much of the Richmond & Petersburg railroad, and
occupied the main line of communication southward, and menaced its
river gate [Drewry's Bluft'] and south side land defences with a
formidable army and fleet. He then says that his plan was to cap-
ture or destroy Butler's army, in its actual position, after cutting
them off from their base ; or, failing in that, to deprive him of future
power b}' locking him up at Bermuda Hundred Neck. Says his
right was Hoke's division, his left was Ransom's, and Colquitt's was
the reserve, the latter centered at the turnpike. He further says he
made all the arrangements on Sunday, the 15th of May, for the
operations of the following day, which were to and did begin at
early dawn. Says his plan was to turn Butler's right flank, and
keep the left and center so engaged they could not reinforce the
right. Ransom was to attack on the right, Hoke in the center ; the
latter to operate in two lines 400 feet apart. Colquitt's reserve
brigades to be in column of brigades, with the center of each on the
turnpike. Gen. Whiting's division [brought from Petersburg on
Sunday] was to attack the enemy's left flank and rear. After recit-
ing the movements, he says: At 4 p.m. (16th) having waited in
vain for Whiting to do the part assigned to him, he [Beauregard]
reluctantly abandoned a contemplated vigorous pursuit of Butler.

May '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 477

Of the movements of the enemy he says : The enemy slowly retired
from Johnson's right and took a strong position on the ridge in front
of Proctor's Creek, etc., etc. [The small stream we crossed in retreat.
See main story. — D.E.]

[Gen. Hoke's Report].

On Sunday, the 15th, the intention to attack the enemy on the
1 6th at early light was made known to me .... At the earliest
dawn I ordered my entire artillery to open and advanced the skir-
mishers along the entire line .... owing to the dense fog I could not
see the movements of Gen. Ransom ; and supposing by this time the
right had been turned, I ordered forward Hagood's and Johnson's
brigades .... and found the enemy still occupied our entire line
of intrenchments in heavy force, supported by eight pieces of artillery,
Avith a second line of intrenchments along the line of works immedi-
ately in front of our outer line of works .... after commencing
the movement, I could not recede.

Gen. Hagood's report shows his brigade loss at 433, and his
strength on preceding day at 2,235. He captured 300 prisoners,
3 Napoleon guns and 2 20-pounder Parrotts.

From Gen. Beauregard's account, in the Century's War Book,,
we extract the following. He saj's, in substance : —

On the 6th and 7th of May, 1<S64, Gen. Hagood successfully
defended Petersburg against Gen. Butler's forces, and to him
(Hagood) belongs the credit, though he (Gen. Beaui'egard) was
instrumental in causing Hagood to be at the proper place at what
proved to be the opportune moment. Gen. Whiting, with troops
from AVilmington, arrived at Petersburg on the 13th. Says that
he (Gen. Beauregard) arrived at Drewry's Bluff at 3 a.m. the 14th.
His proposition was, briefly, to Gen. Lee, who was then said to be
near Ginney's Station, for Gen. Lee to move back to the Chicka-
homin}', or even to near Richmond ; that he detach from his army
10,000 men and send to Gen. Beauregard without the loss of an
hour's time. Also proposed that the 5,000 men kept near Richmond
under Ransom should be sent him. His idea was that these addi-
tional Avould give him 25,000 men, with whom on the next day he
could attack Butler's flank with almost a certainty of separating him
from his base at Bermuda Hundred, and thus obtain an easy victory
over him. As a part of the programme, he proposed for Whiting
with his 4,000 men to march from Petersburg to Port Walthall
Junction, and attack Butler's right rear, forcing him to the very
banks of the James, nearly abreast of Drewry's Bluff, and thus
insure his unconditional surrender. He proposed further to pro-
ceed, after deposing Butler, to cross the James and, by a concentric
movement, strike Grant on his left flank, while Lee attacked his
front. Gen. Beauregard further says that this plan as a whole was
unreservedly approved by Gen. Bragg, who personally knew where
all the troops were and whether they could be gotten together for
the purposes desired.

Bragg hurried back to Richmond to submit the plan. Mr.
Davis arrived in person about 8 or 9 that morning. He heard Gen.

478 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Ma>i '64.

Beauregard's plan, but did not approve, particularly of that part
which drew troops from in front of the Army of the Potomac, as it
would destroy the prestige of those troops and cause distrust. Gen.
Beauregard says that he called the attention of the President to the
fact that the (his) troops were being gradually drawn back, and the
enemy surely getting nearer its objective point — Richmond, and
advised him to perform a strategic movement rather than maintain a
passive defence. But Gen. Beauregard says he urged in vaiu, and
the President only agreed upon sending the 5,000 under Ransom.
These joined on the evening of the loth. In the meantime Gen.
Beauregard says his command had been extended (May 14) so as
to include Drcwrj^'s Bluff and its defences, and that he was also
expected to protect Richmond. The President also objected to
having Whiting co-operate with him, and Gen. Beauregard changed
the order of march for Whiting. But he says, after finding that
Butler was erecting batteries and digging rifle-pits, and that Ransom's
troops were all he could have as reinforcements, as late as 10.45 p.m.
of the loth he notified Davis by telegram that he should pursue the
original programme, and then sent one to Whiting directing him to
march to Port Walthall and join in the attack. This message was
sent by Col. T. M. Logan of the Hampton Legion, and of his Staff"
temporarily. Also sent to Gen. Whiting a plan of battle for next
day. The order to Whiting was a peculiar one, under the circum-
stances, and it is given entire : —

I shall attack enemy tomorrow at dayliglit, by river road, to cut him
oft" from his Bermuda base. You will talce up your position tonight on
Swift Creek with Wise's, Martin's, Deering's and two regiments of Col-
cjuitt's brigade, with about twenty pieces under Col. Jones. At daybreak
you will march to Port Walthall Junction; and when you hear an engage-
ment in your front, you will advance boldly and rapidly, by the shortest
road, in direction of heaviest firing, to attack enemy in rear of flank. You
will protect your advance and flanks with Deering's cavalry, taking
necessary precautions to distinguish friends from foes. Please communi-
cate this to Gen. Hill. This revokes all former orders of movements.

P. S. I have just received a telegram from Gen. Bragg, informing
me that he has sent you orders to join me at this place. You need not do
so, but follow to the letter the above instructions.

G. T. Beauregard.

This order was delivered during the night, and Gen. Whitiug
read and said he fully understood it.

Gen. Beauregard, continuing his statement, says his object was
to separate Butler from his base and capture his whole army, if
possible ; and thought the co-operation of Whiting indispensable to
that end. Gen. Beauregard organized his forces into three divisions,
mider Hoke, Ransom and Colquitt, and gave them personally verbal
instructions for the morrow. Ransom was to attack Butler's right
flank at daybreak, drive back the skirmishers and follow almost im-
mediately, with his entire force ; to pivot at the proper time and
strike enemy's flank and rear ; to be in two distinct lines, supported
by artillery and b}' Dunovant's regiment of cavalry. Hoke's part
was C being on the right of Ransom) to engage the enemy at day-
break with a strong line of skirmishers, and at point of waveinng to

M,(il '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 479

push his Avhole force forward with vigor aud rapidity. He was also
to form in two lines with 400 yards interval, and the use of the
artillerj' and of Roykin's cavalry at discretion. Colquitt's division
was the reserve, and were the only troops personally known to Gen.
Beauregard, as they had served under him. These were to form in
rear of Hoke's division, with the centers of brigades resting on the
turnpike ; the first line of the reserve to be 500 yards distant from
Hoke's second (rear) line; the ' artillery of the reserve to be 300
yards in rear of rear brigade. Gen. Whiting with his troops (see
list in order) was to move from Petersburg, along the Petersburg
and Richmond Turnpike, and strike the enemy's flank and rear.
Gen. Beauregard further says these instructions were also written
and handed to each general.

Ransom began his advance (16 May) at 4.4,') a.m., but (as is
well known) was retarded by a dense fog of several hours' duration.
He had with him Grade's brigade, Kemper's (under Col. Terry),
Barton's (under Col. Fry) and Hoke's old brigade (commanded by
Col. Lewis). At 6 a.m. he carried the enemy's breastwork on his
front, taking, it was claimed, — but afterward seriously contested
(disputed), — several stands of colors and about .500 prisoners. It
was Grade's brigade which turned tlie enemy's right flank, though
Kemper's troops were engaged. At this point Gen. Beauregard says
Ransom came to a halt for the purpose, it is said, of re-establishing
his line, his loss being heavy and his troops scattered by the fog, and
called for immediate assistance. At G..30 Colquitt's brigade, except
the two regiments with Whiting, went to reinforce Ransom, with
orders to resume former position after helping Ranson). Just at
that moment, Ransom heard that the enemy was driving Hoke's left,
and sent forward the right regiment of Lewis' brigade, which effec-
tually checked the Federal advance until the reserve brigade came up
aud drove it liack from our [the rebel] left center to the turnpike,
over and beyond the Confederate works. Ransom was wrong in be-
lieving Hoke's left in danger. He was deceived by the fact that one
of Hagood's advanced regiments unexpectedly met the Federals and
was ordered back so as to give Ransom time to bring around his
own left, to conform to previously arranged order of battle.

The confusion and lull created by these movements necessitated
a slight change from original programme in order to relieve Hoke, on
whose front the Federals had been allowed to mass their forces by
the inaction of the left. Ransom was then directed to change the
front of his right brigade aud support it by another echelon, and
then to push forward a third brigade toward Proctor's Creek, and
reserve the fourth. This, says Gen. Beauregard, was to be tempo-
rary only, aud the original plan was to be executed as soon as we
had taken possession of the river and of Proctor's Creek Crossing.
But the reserve brigade was already engaged with the enemy, aud
Ransom's own forces were advanced toward the firing of the center.
Ransom was unable to carry out his orders and sent back Barton's
instead of Colquitt's brigade. He reported the necessity of straight-
ening the lines he liad stormed aud said he believed the safety of his
force would lie compromised by any further advance.

480 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ■\_MmrG4.

Here, says Gen. Beaui-egard, ended Ransom's services and those
of his troops for that day ; for Gen. Beauregard directed that he halt
there until he could be relieved. Eansom's cavalry and his artillery,
too, continued to fight. The former under Donovant (dismounted),
deployed as skirmishers, against a force occup^'ing the ridge of
Gregory's Woods — the wily, hostile force, says Gen. Beauregard, as
afterward ascertained, which threatened our left at the time. The
right was seriously engaged ; and there Hoke liad put out his skir-
mishers and used his artillery freely. The fog impeded him as well
as Ransom ; but he handled his troops with resolution and judgment.

After giving more details of the fight. Gen. Beauregard concluded
by saying that had Whiting (who did not co-operate) followed his
instructions, nothing would have prevented the capture of Butler's
entire force. We had, said he, defeated Butler and forced him to
take refuge within his fortified lines. The communications south and
west of Richmond were restored. Tliough hemmed in, Butler was
there, but unable to harm us, though scarcely beyond cannon shot.
Butler was not much weakened, for we had only taken about 1,400
prisoners, 5 pieces of artillery and 5 stands of colors. We could
and should have done more. We could and should have captured
Butler's entire army.

Gen. Beauregard says Whiting joined him on the 17th (next
day) about noon. He was thoroughly downcast. No word was
spoken by him, and no attempt was made to throw off the responsi-
bility of his failure to unite his forces to mhie the day previous. He
admitted the error of which he had been guilty and expressed most
heartfelt regret. At his own request he was relieved from duty in
the field and returned to the command of his department. His after
conduct, says Gen. Beauregard, during the closing scenes of the war,
and his heroic conduct at Fort Fisher, contributed largely to reinstate
him in the good opinion of his comrades in arms and of the entire
South.

He further says that no sooner did he get the troops arrived
from Petersburg (Whiting's troops) into position, than the War De-
partment ordered Ransom's entire division back to Riclnnoud, and
against his protest, too. Then, he says, Grant, who fully understood
Butler's position, immediately took from him Smith's (Baldy) entire
corps, some 16,000, by transferring them to the Army of the Poto-
mac ; and this reduced Butler's force, says Gen. Beauregard, to about
13,000 men. To oppose this reduced force, I could only show about
12,000. The difference was insignificant; but Butler had the advan-
tage. Says he was finally left with only .5,400 men: 3,200 in
Johnson's division, 2,200 in Wise's brigade and local militia, and
was expected to protect Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg and even
Richmond.

Note. — The editor of the Century's War Book says Baldy Smith took
12,500 from the Army of the James, in his Eighteenth Army Corps, leaving
2,500 of them to guard the landing at the White House.

[Note.— In Sept. 1892, Lieut. Bowen of Co. I and myself visited the
battlefields of 13, 14, 15 and 16 May 1804— Lieut. Parker of Co. I, of the

p^f'

Lieut. -Col. Jamks F. R.\xdlktt. Capt. David Wadswouth, Jr.

Cai'T. Chaklks S. Buknham.

LiKur. HicNKV S. MAitsii.

3Iati '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 4,si

party, temporarily separated from us at Richmond — and actually passed
over the same ground, beginning at the open field where the regiment rallied
after its first assault (13th) and, passing through the woods and across the
small creek (ditch) and on up the hill to the houses (see illustration), and to
the rebel works beyond. Again, to the extreme front where the regiment
(and Avhole line) fell back (IGth) and to and across Proctor's Creek; and
thence on, partly by the turnpike, to Bermuda Hundred, where Ave went down
the large ravine to the river itself. Butler's lines are remarkably well pre-
served and easily found. — D.E.]

Arriving in camp, many dropped where they halted, and so re-
mained till next morning. On our arrival, we found that during our
absence the Engineers had begun a line of works, extending from the
James to the Appomattox, thus forming a protection for the w'hole
of Butler's front. These works were improved from time to time,
forming a very formidable line of defences, having at intervals along
its front several strong redoubts.

On the 17th, the battle over and we in camp, opportunity was
afforded us to see what inroads had been made into our ranks by the
casualties of the past four days. AYe could not muster many men
for duty, nor officers either. After recuperating all day we were
sent out on picket at night. Four days' rations had been issued dur-
ing the day; but just what that portended,* if anything, we knew
not. A diary says: "Mail. The eneni}' came down on our advance
tonight ; but, with a force from camp, we succeeded in holding them
in check."

One of oar men, w^ounded 13th, and in hospital at Point Look-
out, says, " 1,500 rebel prisoners arrived here today."

A Port Royal item of the 17th : "A council of war has decided
not to attack Sumter. Gillmore has gone north to Virginia, with
20,000 men. Gen. Hatch is in command, and will only defend.
The new monitors are all for James River. AVe 've nothing to do."

Proper notice was taken of the three officers killed in action, by
the appointment of a committee, consisting of Capts. Henry S. Dow
and R. AV. Houghton, and Lieut. Eldredge (the writer), to draft
resolutions. The meeting of the committee was presided over by
Lieut.-Col. Plimpton, and Lieut. Edgerly acted as Secretary. The
resolutions (of which a copy was sent to each of the families of the
deceased) were as follows : —

Whereas, It has pleased God to take from among us three of our faith-
ful and brave comrades, Capts. Richard Ela and Henry H. Ayer, and 1st
Lieut. Eugene J. Button — each and all of them gallant soldiers, proven on
numerous battle-fields ; therefore,

Eesolved, That to the memory of him who first fell, Capt. Richard Ela,
will ever cling many fond recollections ; and that his conduct in entering-
the service of his country when in the prime of life, just as he had become
fitted for his profession, well deserves the approbation of his comrades in
arms and of all his countrymen.

HesoJved. That few men exhibited more perfect patriotism than did
Capt. Henry H. Ayer, who left home and a family much endeared to him.
when past the meridian of his life ; and that all through his career he ex-
hibited an indomitable perseverance to serve his country faithfully, both in
camp and on the battle-field, where he had in many instances shown special
gallantry.

482 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3lay '64.

Befiolved, That the short, yet brilliant, career of 1st Lieut. Eugene
J. Button is an example well worthy of imitation by every soldier; and that
the fatal shot which called him to his long rest deprived us of a brave soldier
and good officer.

Besolri'd, That we deeply sympathize with the numerous relatives and
friends of each of the deceased, who had been such kind companions and
friends, and who were to the last faithful to God's most noble cause —
Liberty.

It Avas voted that a copy of the resolutions be forwarded to each of
the families of the deceased ; and that they be published in the New Hamp-
.shiri' Statesman, Nashua Telegmph and Boston Journal.

J. I. Plimpton,
Lieut.-Cul., Commanding Third N. II. Vols., Chairman.
.1 . Homer Edgerly,

1st Lieut., Third N. H. Vols., Secretary.

The 18th was one of special interest, but not of much valuable
result. We were out on the picket line, and were firing and semi-
skirmishing with the rebels at intervals all day long, losing a few
killed and wounded.

A New York item of the day is well worth noting in any history.
The New York World, and New York Journal of Commerce., both
published what proved to be a bogus proclamation of the President,
calling for 400,000 men. This of course had an immense momen-
tary influence on the politics and finances of the country. These two
papers claim to have been innocent, and at once offered rewards
(8500 and $1,000) for the identity of the forger. In addition, the
Associated Press offered $1,000. Francis A. Mallison and J.
Howard, Jr., were arrested on the 21st. The former was sent to
Fort Lafayette, and the latter confessed.

We lay in the trenches all night. Early on the morning of the
19th the enemy attacked us, but were driven back after a very short,
though sharp, conflict. Mail. Rainy. Camp life, — varied with
picket, frequent skirmishing, cleaning up our camp, fatigue details
with pick and shovel at work on the fortifications, and so on, — was
now the routine.

We were much elated on the 20th by the capture, by Howell's
brigade, of a rebel battery of 6guns, and about 200 of our precious,
misguided brotliers, including Maj.-Gen. Walker, in full uniform.
How dejected he looked as he came perforce within our lines ! He
had been shot in the leg in attempting to flee, after being accidental!}^
separated from his men.

On the immediate front of our brigade (and in front of our
works) was a large, open field, flanked right and left by woods. The
rebels had advanced their lines to the farther side of this open field,
and had by this time erected works similar to our own, though far
less formidable. This open field was a sort of an invitation to each
side to shell the other. These were substantially artillery duels and
became a sort of everyday affair, and actually ceased to be of much
interest beyond the gunners themselves. It follows that when a
rebel shell screeched through a camp, tearing a hole through one's
tent, or removing one's tent-mate to the happy hunting-grounds,
more or less interest was manifested by the occupants of the neigh-

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

483

boring tents. An order went into effect about this time, requiring
the troops to turn out before daylight, proceed to the trenches (in
rear of our line of works) and remain there till dawn. Oh, how
hard that was : to be awakened at the very moment of our sweetest
sleep and be obliged to buckle on our armor and go to the trenches !
But we got used to it after awhile; and some of us didn't lose more
than half an hour's sleep out of it ; for we at once laid down and
slept, in the trenches, with our forearm for a pillow, mother earth
for a mattress ('twas no feather bed I) and the canopy of heaven
for a coverlid The>^e early turn-outs were to prevent ^ surprise by
the lebelb

GEX. BUTLER'S LINE OF DEFENCE, BERMUDA HUNDRED, VA.

The Chaplain records that on the 23d there were 210 men oft'
duty on account of excessive labor. There were many alarms about
this time, and we were called out quite often and stood in line an
hour or more, according to the " s^^mptoms " in each case.

Capt. Ela's eft'ects were sold on the 24th, by public auction, not
realizing very much, as there was a diffidence about bidding. There
was also a decided dift'erence of opinion as to whether the auction was
a proper thing.

Under date of the 26th, the Chaplain's diary states that " We had
orders to move our camp nearer the front (i.e., nearer the works) ;
and most all [regiment] moved tonight. The Eighteenth Army
Corps and Second Division of the Tenth Army Corps are to leave here
today." By other diaries it appears we moved camp mostly during
the night of the 26th and a little to the left of our previous position.
As the writer remembers it, the position was at or near an angle in
the works and substantially opposite the extreme left of the territory
called the open field. Rain had recently fallen and 'twas consider-
ably mudd}'. That we had moved up nearer the works, is evidenced

484

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[May '64.

by a diary which says (on the 27th, next day after removal) : " Don't
like our camp — our present dangers are great and not necessary."
He was a philosopher, no doubt, though entirely correct ; for we were
now within range of the searching and screeching shells of our wily
opponents. Another, a real joker, says : " A little too near the rebels
to be real comfortable."

We had a very quiet day on the 29th, so far as firing was con-
cerned ; and the event of the day was the beginning of work on an
i mmense bomb-proof.

The Army of the James was decimated on the 28th, by detach-
ing a portion to be sent to reinforce Gen. Grant in the Army of the
Potomac, in front of Rich-
mond. Substantially, the
detached portion was a part
of the Eighteenth Army
Corps, commanded by Gen.
W. F. Smith, familiarly called
"Baldy" Smith. Among
our old friends thus detached
Avere the Fifty-fifth Penn-
sylvania, Eighth Maine,
Forty-seventh- New York,
Forty-eighth New York,
Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania,
Ninth Maine, Fourth New
Hampshire, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania,
and Fortieth Massachusetts. This deci-
mation left the Army of the James in so
w^eak a condition, numerically', that Butler
could not do more than hold his position, not attempt-
ing any aggressive movement whatever.

The oOth was a little more lively day, as the
rebels shelled us au hour or so ; but finally stopped,
as they were getting most excellent doses in return,
very sharp and some of the shell

The fire was
of that day went through our
hospital tents, causing a decided sensation therein and thereabouts.
So many men were required for fatigue duty that day that even the
drummers had to go. All on picket at night except E and G.

The bomb-proof was finished on the 31st; and the usual artil-
lery duel took place. On picket again at night (probably only E
and G), and our men were within fifty yards of the rebel line.

M<iil •64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 485

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

On the 1st the War Department issued a circular rearrangiug,
by new numbers, all orders issued during the year, up to that date,
which related to General Courts-Martial ; and directed that in future
the orders of that kind should be numbered by themselves, and not
be distributed generally to the army.

Another memorandum circular was issued, rearranging all the
numbers pertaining to the Veteran Reserve Corps and Signal Corps,
jointly, and to be kept thereafter as provided for the court-martial
orders.

General Order 189, of the 2d, called attention to General Order
160, of 1862, about issue of shelter tents, instead of common, wall
or Sibley tents. If troops refuse the shelter tents, they are not to
have any. [This was a cruel war. — D.E.]

General Order 190, of the 3d, established depots for prisoners
of war and State prisoners, as follows: Point Lookout, Md., Fort
Delaware, Johnson's Island (in Sandusky Bay), Camp Chase (near
Columbus, Ohio), Camp Morton (near Indianapolis, Ind.), Camp
Douglass (near Chicago, 111.), Rock Island, 111.

General Order 191, of the 7th, was a declaration of exchange
up to date of all Federal prisoners of war and all civilians on parole ;
and that the rebels were indebted to the Federals 33,596 men at date.

General Order 196, of the 12th, amended General Order 76, of
26 February, so as to direct the discharge of deserters with forfeiture
of all pay and allowances, instead of sending them to the Dry
Tortugas.' (See No. 206, next month.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 56, of the 1st, was the turning over of the De-
partment by Gillmore to Brig.-Gen. J. P. Hatch, United States
Volunteers.

Gen. Gillmore was to go to Virginia with Tenth Army Corps ;
and he took substantiallv all of his Staff (relieving them by General
Order 55) .

General Order 58, of the 3d, was an announcement by Gen.
Hatch of his Staff (19 officers).

General Order 60 (of 10th), fixed prices of transportation for
civilians not in government employ, on transports : From Hilton
Head to St. Helena, 25 cents ; to Beaufort, 50 cents ; to Fort
Pulaski, 50 cents; to Stono Inlet, 11.50; to Fernandina, $2.50; to
St. Augustine, $3.50 ; to Jacksonville, $5.00 ; to New York, $27.00,
not including subsistence in any case. Sutlers not included in above.

General Order 61, of the 11th, directed shelters to be erected at
once over messing (cooking) operations ; and forbade the carrying of
food into tents used for sleeping purposes.

General Order 64, of the 12th, prescribed a uniform for Masters
of armed transports : Coats dark blue cloth or flannel, with artillery

486 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3/(/// '04.

buttous, cuffs, single stripe gold lace, oue-quarter inch wide, arranged
with single knot. For Senior Masters : two stripes, shoulder straps
similar to Ensign in the Navy, with bars longitudinal.

General Order 66, of the 16th, directed that all sick in hospital,
whose regiments had gone to Virginia, and they fit for duty, to pro-
ceed to their regiments at once ; and all who would be able in 20
days to do so to be furloughed, and at expirations join their regiments.

General Order 67, of the 16th, was an expression of willingness
on the part of Brig. -Gen. Hatch to afford every facility to civil officers
to attend to their duties, and to philanthropic persons to carry out the
objects of their missions ; but forbade free passes on steamers for
pleasure or private purposes. If such persons be on steamers, the
army officers, if any, will be first served to staterooms, etc.

By Gen. Order 74, of the 26th, Maj.-Geu, John G. Foster as-
sumed command of the Department of the South, relieving Gen.
Hatch.

General Order 75, of the 27th, announced the Staff" (23 officers).
Gen. Hatch was assigned to the " District of Hilton Head, Fort
Pulaski, St. Helena and Tybee Islands."

Note. — It must be borne hi mind that the Third New Hampshire has
departed from the Department of the South, and is now in Virginia ; and
these extracts from orders are given for their value ; because it is fair to
assume that all Third New Hampshire officers and men are yet interested in
the Department they have so largely figured in.

The Department Statistics for May are: Total troops, '.t,78N
cases sick, 1,959 ; died, 6 ; cases wounded, 75 ; died, 1.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Statt" G men, 8 officers.

Co. A 8G " 2

B 86 •' 3

C 87 " 3 "

D 80 " 3

E 85 " 2 "

F 81 " 2

G 82 " 8

H 83 '• 1

I 84 " 2

K ^ '• ^ -

Present aggregate .... 837 32 869

Aggregate last report . . . .912 35 947

This was an eventful month, and the details are more extensive.

One man has been discharged for disability : Ira P. George of B.
One officer of C, and one of H, on detached service. The absent
men include 7 sergeants and 18 corporals.

Geo. R. James, wagoner of D, has been promoted to Quarter-
master-Sergeant, in place of Varuum H. Hill, promoted (out of regi-
ment) to Captain and Acting Quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers (com-
mission dated February 1864). .Joined from " missing in action,"
one : John Jones of H.

Mail '04.1

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

48'

Dropped, having been reported by error : one enlisted man of
Co. E and one of Co. I. [This error is a pecnliar one, and not easily
explained. — D.E.]

Wonnded otiieers : Maj. Randlett, Adjt. Copp.

Officers killed: Capts. Ela and Ayer, 1st Lieut. Button. 1st
Lieut. Parker is Acting Adjutant ; Capt. ^Maxwell of D is Acting-
Major. A has no captain or 2d lieutenant. 1st Lieut. AVoodbury
of C is detached. E is without a captain, F has no 1st lieutenant,
H has no captain or 1st lieutenant, and I has no 1st lieutenant.

ABCDEFGHI K F.&S. Totals.

Sergeants 555545555 5 0 49

Corporals 8 8 8 (i 8 7 8 7 7 8 0 75

Musicians 2212221222 0 18

Wagoners 1111111101 0 9

Missing in action ... 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 1 0 1 0 16

Killed in action and 1 < i n <> " - o -^ i a a ah

died of woimds / • -i 4 u J ^ , 2 a 4 J u 4J

Absent in arrest ...0101204230 0 13

Prisoners of war ...0000000100 0 1

On duty 4!) 51 54 46 41 35 38 49 45 46 6 460

Absent with leave ...3000 012100 0 7

Joined from desertion .0000000113 0 5

Recruits 0 00030 0 10 0 0 4

Deserted 0 2 2 1 0 1 3 4 2 (J 0 15

Daily duty 19 22272441 0 34

All absent 27 18 25 20 32 25 35 16 25 22 0 245

- J^'^lV

PONTOON BRIDGE AT JONES' LANDING, .JAMES RIVER, VA.

A PRAYER.

(aitthor unknown.)

A charge to keep I have,

A negro to maintain :
A never-dying thirst for power

To bind him witli a chain.

To sei've the present age,

Our pockets we must All,
We '11 make them work for wages now,

And never pay the bill.

Arm me with zealous care,
To make him know his place ;

And oh, thy servant. Lord, prepare
To rule the negro race !

Help us to rob and shoot

The " nigger" on the sly,
Assured if they don't vote for us

They shall forever die.

JUNK, 1864.

IK boys on picket. At 2 a.m. the rebels opened and fired
for about an hour. Apparently they were fearing an
attack and desired to prevent it. The day was warm and
fine — in fact, a June day in its most complete sense.
Only five monitors in front of Charleston : Kaat-
erskill, Sangamon, Passaic, Nantucket and Lehigh.
Two others were at Hilton Head being repaired. The Iron-
sides had been ordered home. The rebels have the Chicora,
Charleston, Palmetto and Aside]/, iron-clads.

The men were relieved from picket at night. The writer had
been "under the weather" for several days, and his ten days off
duty expired 1st June.

On the 2d he was assigned to duty with a large fatigue detail,
and to work on Redoubt No. "2. Early in the day, and previous
to the writer's going out on this work, the rebels had made a sortie
and captured a portion of our picket line, very nearly in front of this
redoubt, the Seventh Connecticut and Thirty-ninth Illinois being on
duty there. It is said that the Seventh Connecticut lost about 100,
taken prisoners. The fatigue party had no more than got to work
when a detachment of the Third New Hampshire, under Capt. Maxwell
(acting as Major), went out and retook the line. As nearly as can
be determined at this late day (1891), there were two companies (B
and D) on other duty at the time, and the rest of the regiment was
marched out to make the sortie ; but at the last moment about 100
men were quickly detached from the right to make the actual sortie,
and the balance became the support. The 100 embraced men of A,
E, G, H (other companies uncertain), and had the following officers :
Capt. Dearborn (A), Capt. Wadlia (G), Lieut. Trickey (E), Lieut.
Kirwin (H), Lieut. Hazen. Silently they stole along, the rebels en-
joying their occupancy of the line entirely unconscious that they soon
would lose what they had gained. The scene was soon changed, and
by a sudden rush and charge the Third New Hampshire detachment
had possession of the pits and of several prisoners, and the rest and
residue were in full retreat. The shouts and huzzas that followed our
success were really refreshing. No sooner had those who retreated
reached "home" than a fierce artillery duel was instituted.

The redoubt where the writer was, with the fatigue detail, was
nearly finished and ready for its armament. We were in a direct line

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490 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./»/// 'fU.

of fire between the rebels and one of our most efficient batteries. So
all the shot between these two had to pass over us, and nearly all the
rebel shot, short of their mark, fell into and about the redoubt. We
did n't shovel during these little ceremonies, but each clung to the in-
terior sides of the work with great tenacity. This condition of things
lasted about two hours and was intensely interesting. Though not
with the attacking party, the fatigue detail in Redoubt No. 2 would
have been safer had it been a part and parcel of the attacking party.
The entire loss of the detachment was two killed and seven or eight
wounded. They captured about 25 prisoners and also killed a rebel
colonel.

The Sixth Connecticut Historian says: "A rebel colonel was
killed and brought in ; and a lieutenant and 2G men deserted to us,
because, as they said, they were tired of the war."

Following is Lieut. -Col. Plimpton's report of the action : —

HeADQI AHTERS THIRD NeW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS,

Bermuda Hundred, Va., 3 June 18G4.

Sir : I have ttie honor to submit the following report of the alfair of
yesterday : —

In accordance with orders my men (about 200) moved out to the redan
in front of Battery No. 3. I then reported to Gen. Terry, wlio ordered me
to go out to the picket line and communicate with the officer in charge of
the picket line^ after which I reported to Gen. Terry again, and was ordered
to deploy my men in front of the redan and move up and retake the rifle-pits
in tlie tield and in the woods on the right ; but after looking over the ground,
and finding it nearly impossible to get through the timber, and knowing L
should be seen plainly by the enemy and draw a heavy fire, I concluded to
march my men round to the picket line, and moved through the woods to
the left, where I deployed half of my men in a direction so as to flank the
corner of the woods next the open field and moved up cautiously until near
the enemy, when, at the order, my men dashed forward over the pits of
the enemy and were hardly restrained from following the retreating enemy
to his own works. At the same time the line moved up, the balance of my
men were moved still more to the left by the fiank through the timber and
into the pits in the open field, while the line occupied the enemy's attention
on the right. A considerable number of prisoners were taken ; but, being
immediately sent to the rear, I am unable to state the number.

I occupied our old line of pits, extending to the right through the woods
about 400 yards. Here the Thirty-Ninth Illinois Volunteers moved up and
connected with my right, at my reciuest. From my right the line bore ott'
to the right across the road to Ware Bottom Church, about 150 yards in
advance of the line flrst occupied by our forces. I found in the woods near
the open field the enemy had dug a new line of pits a little north of our lino.
After occupying the line I proceeded, in accordance with Gen. Terry's in-
structions, to establish a new line a little in the rear of the one now held,
and connecting with the old pits first occupied by our forces, and detailed
an officer to take charge of a working party and commence digging the pits.

In this aff"air my officers and men behaved in a most gallant manner,
nobly doing their duty. Capt. Wm. H. Maxwell rendered me great assistance
as Acting Major of the regiment, and deserves special mention for his con-
duct at this time. About dark my men were relieved and returned to camp.
The casualties were as follows, making a total of 2 killed and 8 Avounded.
[See general list.— D.E.]

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. I. Plimpton,
Lieut.-Col.-, CoiamanduKj Third Ncti- Hampshire Vols.
To Lieut. E. L. Moork, A. A. A.-G.,

Second Brigade, First Ditnuion, Tenth Antij Corps.

J,inf''64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 491

A rebel flag of truce came in on the 3d, and they were given
the body of the dead colonel. Mail. Rainy. Very quiet where we
were ; but very heavy firing was heard toward Richmond.

Matters were getting into shape again, for we drew soft bread
on the 4th. About this time the " 100 days' men" made their ap-
pearance ; that is, we saw them for the first time. Result : much
fun, and real fun, too. They were green, — green as well could be,—
and we took advantage of it. Said one: "Our company hasn't
had a bit o' butter since we came out." "All the fault of your
officers," said we. Another remarked that 'twas shameful that
they'd "got to wait aAvhole month yet for their bedsteads to arrive."
"Nobody to blame except your officers," said we. "All they've
got to do is to make requisitions for anything they want," further
said we. And thus we kept them keyed up to concert pitch while
they were near us. They expressed a desire to see a real, live rebel ;
and we, in the kindness of our hearts, assisted them in that line, by
taking two or three at a time, and creeping stealthily to the works
after dark, pointing out with great care and much whispering and
trepidation, several blackened stumps just outside the works. " Real,
live rebels, on picket?" said they. "Yes," said we in a stage
whisper, accompauied by a movement indicating that it Avas not safe
to converse an}^ more. All silently withdrew, the 100 days' men
filled with awe and we with merriment — suppressed, to be sure, but
feeling very nearly like Vesuvius before it " erupts."

Dr. Locke of Nashua visited us on the 4th. He Avas a State agent
to look after New Hampshire soldiers.

Our Chaplain was sent on the (Jth to Norfolk, via Fort Monroe,
to look after the baggage sent to storehouse there (previously men-
tioned). He returned on the 8th, arriving at camp in the evening.
His diary says: "Visited our sick and wounded in the hospitals at
Fort Monroe, on the 7th." He also says, in reference to his mission :
"Accomplished my purpose." Just what those words signified was
a question.

There is no evidence (except see June 1.SG5) that the baggage,
or any portion of it, ever came back to the regiment ; and rumor has
it that the whole was lost or destroyed. If it was not so annihilated,
then it must have become by due process conveyed to Washington,
the great and grand central depot where all such things finally found
a permanent resting place.

Here is a Confederate telegram, supposed to have been dated
the 7th: —

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Beauregard.]

It would be disadvantageous to abandon line between Richmond and
retersburg; but as two-thirds of Butler's force has joined Grant's, can you
not leave sufficient guard to move with balance of your command to north
side of James river, arid take command of right wing of army?

We were almost nightly in trenches, or on picket, and we were
daily listeners to the heavy cannonnading, on the other side of Rich-
mond, by Grant.

We were ordered on the 8th to get ready for an expedition,
with two days' cooked rations, and be ready to leave at 9 p.m. We

492

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[June '64.

went in light marching order
to the left and folloAviug the

..lyyfR

NOW Ni^wkK

S Ci.TRE5TLE
\ H.FMflML

t (LATE(0 |i

•^ A.FIRST

.^ POSITION.

B.SECOND

POSITION.

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BATTERT.

D. FRIEND5

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OF 3NH SCOUT
(BOWEW CO. I)
F TRESTLE 1891
(NOT J UN 6+)

■^.:A\

, starting about 11 p.m., and marching
line of works, arrived at the Appomattox
Eiver about 3 a.m. of the 9th near the
Point of Rocks and crossed on pon-
toons. (P^or a good description of the
crossing of a pontoon by an army, see
l(i Aug. 1864.)

Col. Plaisted (Eighth Maine), Com-
manding Third Brigade, Avas directed by
Gen. Terry to send one of the two re-
maining regiments of his command to
Col. Hawley, Commanding Second Bri-
gade, to hold the intrenchments during
the absence of Col. Hawley's brigade.

Gen. Terry, Commanding First
Division, Tenth Army Corps, directed
Col. A. C. Voris, the General Officer of
the Day, to make a demonstration along
the picket line, morning of the 19th, if
he then heard firing beyond the Appo-
mattox, and so strongly as to give the
enemy the impression that an attack
was intended.

Before starting on this little expe-
dition, the boys bought a few extras of
the sutler, chief among which was bo-
logna sausage ; and it proved to be a
relish of no mean proportions ere we got
back. We laid on our color line for
hours before the order came to "For-
ward, march ! " The night was very,
very dark, and our march by no means
a pleasant one. We were led by ways
we knew not, and marched with hesi-
tancy in ever}' step, lest we fall in a hole
or run our nasal organs against a tree.
The line became undul}^ extended, owing
to the embargoed wagons, around which
we had to file (right and left) . It was
a hard, wearisome march, as our torn
and mud-bespattered clothing and black-
ened faces and hands fully testified at
daylight. Fire had swept through the
woods, and with the accustomed result.
Having crossed the pontoon and as-
cended to the adjacent higher ground,
we halted and rested, getting our break-
fasts and joking each other: "Never
mind how black I be." The buoyancy
and vivacity of soldiers are proverbial.

Jam- '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 493

As we lay there — mud, muddy, muddier, muddiest — oue said he
would like to swap his nest for a place in his father's pigsty.
Another declared, 'pon honor, he'd sleep' in his father's barn from
preference, if he coukl only get there.

Not long after breakfast we Avere again on the war-path,
marching toward Petersburg — easterly side. We crossed the railroad
running betweeeu Petersburg and City Point, and yet had met no
enemy. On we went, and arriving at a point where a carriage road
crosses the railroad ; and here, we not being in the advance, did not
participate in the first skirmish. While this first skirmish was going
on, the Third was at a halt in a large field, and many of us took
lunch. The writer made a little lemonade for himself and other
oflBcers near by ; but the operation was not conducted with much
dignity or deliberation. Several times during the lunch we all
scrambled for our apparatus, lest the Third ]»e suddenly called into
action ; and an occasional shot, quite too near, reminded us of war.
The force of which we were a part was under Gen. Gillmore, and was
accompanied by some field pieces. The cavahy (Kautz') did the main
part of the service of the day, and it is said they actually dashed into
the outer streets of Petersburg. By some hocus-pocus, their dash
and the movements of the infantry part of the force were not simul-
taneous. The little expedition failed of its purpose, though there
is an unsettled question as to the exact purpose.

About noon our regiment moved forward and across the rail-
road, down a steep hill, at the foot of which ran a brook, the waters
of which yielded us a deal of comfort. At this point we received,
as reminders, several rebel shells from some obscure battery, but
apparently quite near. Eight of our companies were at once de-
ployed as skirmishers, the line extending across the railroad. The
other two companies (the writer's being one) were ordered to the
temporary support of a light battery of regulars (Lieut. Sawyer, First
U. S.), which was to take position on the left of our regimental
skirmish line. This was in the woods ; and the grouud had been
occupied by the rebels only an hour or two before, and their recent
fires were still smouldering.

Firing along the whole line now becanie general ; and at short
intervals we could hear sharp firing oft" to our left (Kautz' cavalry).
The commander of the battery, supported by the two companies,
was a very young man, and was extremely solicitous for the safet}'
of his pieces. He requested Gillmore to furnish him a whole regi-
ment as support, but did n't succeed in getting it. A shell ex-
ploded among our men, killing one man in Co. E, instantly. The
writer is pleased to record that this was the only casualty in the
regiment during this raid, except a few sunstrokes.

After beating about the bushes and woods within say a mile to
a mile and a half of Petersburg, we all started on the return trip.
The writer well remembers seeing the time on a steeple clock (sup-
posed then to have been on a church ; but it was really the Court
House). Apparently, we did not return to the pontoon by the route
of the morning ; for we passed through several beautiful places

494 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [_Juue '64.

(estates), aud many fields of corn and grain. We arrived back at
Bermuda Hundred and our camp a little after nightfall, complelelj-
worn out, foot-sore, dusty, dirty. The report was that Gen. Butler
censured Gillmore for his non-success, saying that he " had been
frightened by a handful of schoolma'ms." A word about our return
trip. It was not so thickly interspersed with halts as we would have
liked. Many a man apparently walked on mechanically. We didn't
dare fall out, as we were in the enemy's country and outside our
own lines. Almost every diary mentions this weary march.

Lieut.-Col. Plimpton's report will be of interest and was as
follows : —

HEAD(iUARTEl!8 THIKD XeW HaMI'SHIRE VOLUNTEERS,

Bermuda Hundred, Va., 12 June 1S64.

Sir : Havhig been verbally requested by you to give my opinion of the
practicability of storming the works of the enemy ^around Petersburg, I
liave the honor to state that on the 0th instant my regiment first occupied
a position in tlie edge of a piece of woods near the open field on the north
of the City Point & Petersburg Railroad, and afterward moved to a high
ridge on the south of the above railroad, and in front of and about 200
yards from a strong redoubt of the enemy. From these positions I had a
good opportunity to see the town (about U miles distant) and the enemy's
lines. I consider the lines of work quite strong and capable of being held
by a small force against large numbers, the redoubts and batteries being so
situated as to rake all the ground by M'hich we could approach the toAvn,
so far as I could see. It is my opinion that our forces on the 'Mh instant
Avere entirely too small to attempt to enter the town.

J. I. Plimpton,
Lietit.-Col.. CoinmiuKlinr/ Third New H(nap>ihir(' Vols.
To Col. J. R. Hawley,

Commfindiiiy S'i'cond lirigadf.

Col. (Acting Brig. -Gen.) J. R. Hawley's report (10 June) con-
tains these words : —

.... followed the general course of the City Point Railroad to^vard
Petersburg .... infantry not called for till we ueared a house called A.
Jordan's, I am told, just beyond which our road, turning to the right,
crossed the railroad, descending to a broad plain, diversified with wood,
and with roads skirted by hedges, and crossed in various directions by
ditches lined with bushes .... I went on the plain as far as it was at all
safe, even having four regiments of my command and a section of artillery
there, Avhile the woody region down the railroad had not been reconnoitred.
As we went down on the plain, a shot from an unseen fleld-piece passed
over our heads

Constantly informing the Chief of Stall', Gen. Foster, of all that took
place, and everything my vigilant skirmishers told me, he ordered me to
send the Third New Hampshire, under Lieut.-Col. Plimpton, along the
railroad in the woods, with his right touching that road .... The
skirmishers on the plain changed their direction to the left, to conform to
the changed course of the road, and being strengthened, nearly enough con-
nected with those of Lieut.-Col. Plimpton and Capt. Nichols [one company.
Sixth Connecticut. — D. E.] Those officers advanced to within 200 or 300
yards of a strong earthwork on the left of the railroad, the light artillery
from which annoyed my forces on tlie plain, thoAving at times far over
them at our squads of cavalry, and again throwing canister at our
skirmishers there .... Lieut.-Col. Plimpton and Capt. Nichols were pro-
tected by the nature of the ground and the Avoods.

From the right of my line, as well as from their position, the rebel
Avorks were plainly visible. To assault it from the plain was impracticable

.r><iu''64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 495

.... about one o'clock, I think, I received orders to withdraw .... I
.... directed Lieut. -Col. Plimpton and Capt. Nichols to hold fast till I
could get up (the forces) from the plain into the road in rear of them. . . .

The same officer's report — an addenda of 2 June — has the
following : —

.... my brigade consisted of the Third and Seventh New Hampshire,
and Sixth and Seventh Connecticut, each of which had had experience in the
most deadly assaults. The Sixty-second Ohio was for the day in my com-
mand. Such Avas the ground, and the extent of it, covered by ray 2,000 men,
that I could not see everything myself. l)ut was obliged, as everybody is
under such circumstances, to take the facts given by my oflicers and men
skirmishing, and by the ditt'erent regimental commanders from their ditterent
points of view. I did, however, take a fair look at the main rebel work on
its west side; and for its east side, my left — where I could not go and keep
command of four of my live regiments, I relied upon Lieut. -Col. Plimp-
ton, commanding Third New Hampshire Volunteers, whose unliesitating
l)ravery in desperate assaults and on the open field made his authority valu-
able. Col. Abbott, Seventh New Hampshire Volunteers, on my right (only
skirmishers were beyond him), gave testimony concurring with all the rest.

I am bound to suppose that suchAvorks, covering a point most perfectly
vital to the Rebellion, Avere not left without defenders ; indeed, Ave saw them
and heard from them. It Avas my deliberate opinion then, and is noAV, that
an assault upon the formidable Avork near the railroad (and it would have
Ijeen contrary to all sound rules to leave that behind or dodge it) promised
to be a most murderous attair, with the odds largely against ns . . . .

Col. .1 . C. -Vbbott, Seventh New Hampshire, in his report says : —
....!.... proceeded through a belt of Avoods across the Petersburg
<!t City Point Railroad, down a slight ravine, and came into an open meadow
Avhich extended for half a mile on the right of the. road ; Avhile on the left of
the road Avas partly open field and partly Avood. The road here took a
southerly direction .... After passing about 500 yards from the edge of
the AVOods, I Avas ordered to halt. .At the place Avhere I halted there Avas, I
think, Avoods on the left, and the meadoAV above mentioned on the right of
the Avood. This position I occupied till about 12 noon. On the left of the
road, at a distance of about .500 yards, Avas an eartliAvork, from Avhich
spherical case-shot and canister were occasionally throAvn. Avith but little
effect. About 12 noon received orders to retire .... casualties, 2
Avounded ....

[Sept. 18i»2 : Though the book is in press, it seems perfectly proper to
say that the Avriter, accompanied by Lieuts. Parker and BoAven, has just
returned from a Southern trip, embracing the battle-field referred to as of
■9th June 1864. Lieut. BoAven and the writer (Lieut. Parker ill) had the
pleasure of standing upon the particular earthAvork which caused so much
trouble on the itth June 1864. Lieut. Bowen, prior to the visit, had stated
that he Avas the particular person (soldier) Avho crept out, into and through
the tall grass, etc., and vicAved the Avork, and reported back to Lieut. -Col.
Plimpton that he could see four or five guns on an extensive and Avell-elevated
Avork. On this report Lieut. -Col. Plimpton reported to his next superior.
Lieut. Bowen clearly described the Avork and surroundings; and the per-
sonal visit by himself and the Avriter, over 28 years afterAvard, corroborated
the previous description and fully warranted the scout of 1864 in his then
opinion. The Avork in 1892 is nearly intact, and a company of engineers
could in one Aveek fully restore it.]

A diary of the 10th (next day) says : "All quiet today, and the
men, weary from yesterday's raid, have hardly moved." Notwith-
standing our Aveariuess, we were considered as having rested all that
could be allowed, and on picket we Avent at night.

496 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./.*//' '64.

AYe had two luxuries on the 12th, namely: divine services and
soft bread, the former being the first in four weeks.

A diary records that, on the 1 3th, the Eighteenth Army Corps and
100 days' men have returned. (Sabrosa: Shall we have more fun.')

Let us take a glance at South Carolina. Gen. Eipley notified
Gen. Schimmelfennig (Commanding Morris Island) on the 13th, by
letter under flag of truce, that there were 45 Union field officers, and
5 Union generals, to be placed under fire in range of our (Union)
guns. The spot selected was the ground of the Charleston Race
Course. In reply to this, our brave and efficient Gen. Schimmelfennig
put 600 rebel prisoners at Cumming's Point till the rebel authorities
decided they'd call it quits. A matter of so much historical value and
within " our Department," is deemed worthy of a place herein, and
the following is the list of generals, colonels, lieutenant-colonels and
majors upon whom this outrage was inflicted : —

Brigadier-Generals : Seymour, Wessels, Scamraon, Staler, Heckman.
Coionds: W. C. Lee, R. White, H. O. Bolmger, H. L. Brown, E. L. Dana, E.

Fardell, T. G. Grover, R. Hawkins, W. Harriman, J. H. Lehman, 0. H.

Legrange.
Lieutenant-Colonels : E. G. Hays, N. B. Hunter, T. G. Higginbotham, W.

W. Stewart, A. W. Taylor, C. C. Joslin, D. Miles, J. D. Mayhew, B.

W. Swift, W. P. Lascelle, W. E. McMakin, W. C. Maxwell, S. Morfit,

E. Alcot, A. F. Rogers, C. F. Baldwin, W. F. Bartholomew, S. A.

Fairbanks, J. Potsley, J. H. Burnham, W. R. Cook, C. J. Dickerson, N.

Glenn, S. F. Spofford, J. T. Fellows.
Majors: D. A. Carpenter, H. D. Grant, J. N. Johnson, O. H. Barnes, J. E.

Clark, W. Crandall, J. Hall, E. W. Bates, W. Y. Baker.

On the 14th Gen. Butler relieved Gen. Gillmore. (See Gillmore's
Personal.)

Nearly all day of the 14th and 15th, Grant's Army (so called)
was passing through our camp, marching to the left towards south
side of Petersburg. The base of operations, we were informed, was
to be changed, and Richmond to be attacked via Petersburg. Already
we heard the peal of cannon, and knew that Petersburg was being
waked up. We were told that we were liable to be ordered to that
active spot.

On the night of the 15th we were again on picket, though each
separate time we were on that delightfully interesting duty is not
herein mentioned. This particular tour of duty was specially inter-
esting. It must be understood, however, that the picket tour covered
parts of two days, going on late in the afternoon, and being relieved
at same hour next day. On the morning of the 16th we discovered
that there was no enemy in our front. Gone ! but where ; and why?
what does it mean? AVe were so mystified, and so full of pleasure,
too, — hoping for greater results than were actually realized, — that
we did not move very quickly in the matter. But the news, once
started, ran along the line very rapidly. The exact significance of
this unexpected condition of things we were unable to determine.
We heard later, however, that the troops had been suddenly ordered
to Petersburg, probably to reinforce for an expected attack by Grant ;
and by a mistake there was nobody on hand to relieve them, tlms
leaving the works unoccupied.

June '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 497

A few Confederate telegrams of that day may throw a little
light on the subject. They are given as nearly consecutive as the
records from which they are taken w^ill permit : —
[Gen. Lee to Gen. Beaurejjarcl.]
9 40 A.M. : . . . . Pickett's division is in vicinity of j^our lines in front
of Bermuda.

[Gen. Lee. to Gen. Beauregard.]
10.30 a.m.: . . . . I do not know tlie position of Grant's Army. Cannot
strip north bank of James River. Have you not force sufficient?

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Hill.]
Send a brigade to vicinity of New* Market Station, intersection of
Kingsland and New Market roads.

[Gen. Lee to — .]
3pm.: Drewrys' Bluft'. Pickett had passed the place at date of my
first despatcli. I did not receive your notice of intended evacuation till 2
a.m. Troops were then at Malvern Hill, four miles from me. Am glad to
hear you can hold Petersburg. Hope you will drive the enemy. Have not
heard of Grant's crossing James River?

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Beauregard.]
4 P.M. : The transports you mention have probably returned Butler's
troops Has Grant been seen crossing James River?

[Gon. Lee to President of R. & P. R.R., at Richmond.]

Midnight : The line of works across Bermuda Neck are being reoccu-
pied by our troops. Gen. Anderson reports .... enemy tore up half a
niile of road below Walthall Junction .... repair as soon as possible.

These latter despatches will be better understood after the inci-
dents of the day shall have been read. We, who were on the picket
line, were much surprised at what we considered an unreasonable and
unwarrantable delay ; for the (our) troops did not go forward and
take possession of the rebel line till about noon. Then an advance
was made by a force which included in its composition the Third
New Hampshire. We w^ere feeling pretty well that day, — the fatigue
of a night's duty being readily overcome by this streak of good
luck. How did we know that we were not on the march straight
for Richmond, and that the end had come? We found a little later
that the end had not come, and we also found — the rebels themselves.

As we marched across that open field, — that field where thou-
sands of shots had been fired, — Ave were elated almost beyond de.scrip-
tion. We arrived within their lines : i.e.^ between their outer picket
line and their works proper ; and the writer, and others, too, in castings
about for " signs," saw many such. The ground had been reduced
to a powder by the frequent tramping of the rebels, and was of a
light color. A sample " sign," seen by the writer, was not such as
to inspire one with admiration for his foe. He saw what apparently
was a long buckskin glove, and he very naturally kicked it ; but,
horrors ! it did n't yield wholly to the kick, falling back into its place
again. It was a man's hand I He had been only partially buried.
We hastened on. Several graves (?) of this kind were seen, the
body being laid upon the surface, and dirt heaped upon the body.
Apparently there was no excuse for this, as the rebels had the cover
of night to protect them.

We passed on, over the rebel works, and halted for awhile, say
an hour. Gen. Robert S. Foster was in command of our forces.

498 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJune '64.

As we marched along, crossing earthwork after earthwork, we were
all impressed with the idea that the rebels never intended we should
take Richmond, except we fought every foot of the way to it. When
we had advanced about two miles we met the enemy In force, coming
forward and in fighting trim. They were advancing rapidly as if
half expecting to reoccupy their lines without opposition. Our two
flank companies (A and E) being armed with Spencer rifles, were
ordered forward as skirmishers, under Capt. Maxwell and Lieut.
Edgerly. On the rebels came, as if expecting to annihilate the small
force in sight; but, lo ! the seven-shooters opened, and the rebels
were astonished — in fact, stood still during this little ceremony.
Having delivered their fire, our skirmishers fell back to the other
eight companies, which were impatiently awaiting developments.
We were in a cut, the only one in the vicinity. Our skirmishers came
in in a hurry and from both sides of this cut.

For the moment — and 'twas only momentary — there was a
panic ; and here let me describe it. It was the only one of its kind
and intensity the writer ever witnessed, and is said to have been the
only one that ever struck the Third New Hampshire. Being in a
cut, — high embankments like walls on either side, the ground rising
in our front, the edges of the walls covered with low-growth trees and
underbrush,- and we not knowing the locality of the rebels, and in
fact not knowing just where our skirmishers were, for they were
entirely out of our sight, and ever}' man's ears open to catch the
faintest sign of the enemy, — the conditions were exactly right for a
panic.

The sudden and precipitate appearance of our skirmishers, fol-
lowing so closely upon their firing and a volley from somewhere, set
loose the pin, which dropping out, let the machinery fall to pieces.
Almost to a man, the false impression came that the enemy was close
at the heels of our skirmishers, and would immediately capture or kill
us in the cut, where we could neither manoeuvre nor offer much resist-
ance. Instantly and unitedly, as if with one motive only, the whole
regiment turned to run. The officers shouted and brandished their
swords, and with such effect that probably the regiment did not move
more than a rod or two from its position before it was stopped ; and
with a long, long breath they all moved back to their former position.
The unseen danger is the one always to be dreaded. The stray shots
coming in from three directions added to the intensity of the short-
lived panic.

No sooner had we resumed our former position, than the actual
condition of affairs caused our retirement along the road a little way
and then into the woods ; and the advancing enemy met us there.
Our first instructions were to fire by rank, upon our knees ; but while
we were in this penitent attitude, with guns cocked, Gen. Foster
directed the line to retire still further, and re-form farther back, and
still in the woods. We were moved about, by file and by flank,
countermarched, advanced and retired during a greater portion of
the afternoon, and at last met the enemy. The spot was an unfor-
tunate one for us, for it was at the foot of a small eminence and on

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slightly marshy ground, besides being "left in front." The enemy
had advantage of position, being on the rising ground, overlooking
us, and in a young growth of trees with foliage, Avhile we were among
tall pines. A very sharp fire here took place, daring which many
of our men and officers were hit, several for the last time.

An incident of this little brush with the enemy : Corpl. Henry E.
Willey of the writer's company (K) w^as mortally wounded through
the body, and laid himself down behind a pine to die. The writer
could see that a few minutes would end all, and that unless recovered
by force almost the rebels would soon have his body. Not wishing
such to occur, the writer, hastily calling upon two or three men to
assist, went out in front and brought in the unfortunate ; and he was
buried later by our Chaplain. It was an extremely hazardous under-
taking, as the lines had begun to fall back, and the succoring party
were liable to capture or death. Shots not a few assailed us ; but we
all escaped unhurt.

A new line was soon formed ; and our artillery then sent shell
after shell, and with good result, at least checking the enemy. Our
new line was on the edge of a wood, and facing a large open field.
As we lay here, some were so Aveary that they actually fell asleep,
the writer among the number ; and he was awakened by the fall of
a heavy limb near by, cut oft" by a rebel shell. The writer had carried
with him all of this time the guns of the comrades who had taken
Corpl. Willey to the rear. They now returned, resuming their guns,
to the writer's great relief. The diaries agree as to losses of
the day, one stating them to be 35 killed and wounded, another 8
killed, 27 wounded — substantially the same.

There was much firing from dift'erent points of the front of our
line at dift'erent times, but no concentration of attack. The rebels
had the advantage of numbers, and pressed us backward, slowly but
surely. Our position was again changed and we fell back, in a right
oblique direction, halting in a line of rebel earthworks, which we
found occupied by the 100 days' men, who, to all appearances, were
" spoiling for a fight."

At this time the writer was sent with a squad of men, out to the
front, to recover a lot of ammunition, which was supposed to be just
where it was left by our forces and not yet found by the rebels. We
did not of ourselves know just where it Avas ; but the route to it was
designated, and after it we started. The road proved to be the
wrong one ; and ere we were aware we were right in the jaws, almost,
of our enemy. We got a volley; and 'twas so convincing that the
little squad did some handsome retreating, the writer being fully able
to make as good time as the best of them. Another road was se-
lected as the one leading to the ammunition, and proved correct.
We found it lying by the roadside, piled up and willing to be taken
by friend or foe. AVhile considering as to our best method of
carrying it back, a team drove rapidly up and solved the enigma.
All were soon safe within our own lines, and even the horses seemed
to breathe easier.

Our forces then fell back again, across an open field, and to the
€dge of another wood, into whose edge we penetrated, and then faced

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about, waiting for the Johnnies to advance. At this point there were
two 100 days' regiments on our right, and the Seventh New Hamp-
shire on our left, a road only intervening. It Avas now nearly night.
The rebels had observed us abandon their line of works and retreat.
As their works faced the wrong way, we could not use them to advan-
tage. They gained courage enough to make a rush forward to their
works ; and as they crossed m the open field to them, they gave their
peculiar " ki ! yi ! " and a sort of war-whoop, accompanying both
with a volley. This combination was too much for the 100 days'
troops, and they broke off successively from right to left and fell
back, this breaking oft' extending to the Third New Hampshire, which
could not with safety do otherwise. Had we remained there was a
chance for flanking us or giving us an enfilading fire. In vain the
general officers and others expostulated, threatened and entreated.
The 100 days' men continued their rearward march, till a rifle-pit was
reached, some distance back. When they had reached this place,
the Third New Hampshire was in rather a peculiar position, prac-
tically with no front, except an oblique one, as we had been obliged
to at least make the attempt to keep the line unbroken, so that by
the time the 100 da^'s' men came to a stand, the left company of the
Third New Hampshire was about leaving its front position to keep
the line good with the other companies.

Ere long. Gen. Foster made his presence felt by riding along
the line (the new line) and ordering an immediate advance. This
he did with revolver in hand and finger on the trigger. Forward they
went ; and all were soon on the proper line again, on the edge of
the wood, looking out into an open field, where were the rebels behind
their works.

An incident : The writer saw a man, wearing the army blue,
fully equipped, regiment unknown, stand with his back against a tree,
he facing rearward and shouting in the most ungentlemanly manner.
What was all that for? Simply screwing up his courage, after the
manner of the boys who whistle with all their might, when passing-
through a wooded territory. Only that and nothing more.

Not long after this reoccupation of a suddenly abandoned line,
our whole line fell back, slowly ; and the Third New Hampshire
reached its old camp behind the line of Gen. Butler's works, say
about 10 o'clock. This was, as nearly as the writer can recollect, a
mile and a half from last stand made by us. Capts. Maxwell and
Libby and Lieuts. McCoy and Tredick were among the wounded of
the day, the latter mortally.

Did we sleep that night? were we weary? The morning of the
17th found us much refreshed and exceedingly anxious as to whether
our forces had been able to keep the rebels back the previous night.
There had been some fighting, but not heavy, during the night. At
dawn we looked over our own works across that noted open field, to
see whether the rebels had actually arrived back to their old quarters.
For the moment, we were pleased to see that they had not yet reached
their works. Our forces kept them back nearly all day; but it was
not a permanent victory. They persisted, and finally reoccupied

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their works. We were obliged to go out again into tlie trenches ; as
it was not known whether, in case the rebels succeeded in obtaining
their old works, they might not be suHiciently elated and encouraged
to come forward and attack our line.

Some rebel dispatches of the day : —

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Beauregard.]
G A.M., 17 Jane 1864 : Am delighted at your repulse of enemy. Endeavor
to recover your lines. Can you ascertain anything of Grant's movements? I
am now cut oft" from all information. At 11 p.m. last night we took the
original line of works at Howlett's house .... have directed ihat battery
of heavy artillei'y re-establislied and rails replaced on railroad.
[Gen. Lee to Superintendent R. & P. R.R.]
6 A.M., 17 Jane 1804 : . . . . replace the rails and open the road at once.

[Gen. Lee to Pres. Davis.]
10.30 A.M., 17 June 18(!4 : .... Pickett's division now occupying
trenches from Howlett's to front of Clay's. Field's division is on the right;
but I believe whole front of line not reoccupied .... saw live vessels of
enemy sunk in Trent Reach. Behind lie the monitors. Counted ten steamers
within the Reach. Enemy made two attacks on Beauregard last night, but
were repulsed.

[Gen. Lee to Gen. W. H. F. Lee, Malvern Hill.]
3.30 v.si., 17 June 1864: Push after the enemy and ascertain what has
become of Grant's army.

[Gen. Lee to Wade Hampton.]
(No hour given) 17 June 1864 : Grant's army is chiefly on the south side
of James River ....

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Hill.]
4.30 P.M., 17 Jane 1864: As soon as you find Grant has crossed the
James, move up to Chaffln's Blufl" and be prepared to cross.
[Gen. Lee to Pres. Davis.]
5 PM., 17 June 1864: At 4 p.m. assaulted and drove enemy .... Ave
now have entire line, HoAvlett's to Dunn's Hill.

The same was repeated to Beauregard at Petersburg, adding,
"All prisoners from Tenth Corps."

The essence of all this was that the rebels got back their entire
line, and did n't know w^here Grant was ! The former a source of
comfort, and the latter one of discomfort.

Having gotten back their line, it would seem that Butler made
preparations to drive them out ; but he got no further than to mass
a considerable force in the open field that night (17th), read}^ to go
forward at the word, which never came. A diary says this massed
body was two divisions of the Sixth Corps, which had arrived that
day. They were on the way to Petersburg.

Following is the report of Lieut.-Col. Josiah I. Plimpton of the
operations of 16 June 1864 : —

Headquarters Third New Hamp.shire Volunteers,

Bermuda Hundred, Va., 17 June 1804.

Sir: I have the honor to make the following report of the part my
regiment took in the action of yesterday : —

I moved out under command of Lieut.-Col. Henderson, of Seventh
New Hampshire Volunteers, to the enemy's line of works about 7 a m., and
remained till about 10.30, when we were ordered to move to the front, and
proceeded on a road toward the pike, and halted near shop formerly used
as hospital. Oi'dered by Col. Henderson to throw forward my two compa-
nies of carbines as skirmishers, after which formed in line of battle on the

502 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [June '64.

rialit of Seventh New Hampshire. The eiieinj^ advanced on our skirmishers
in strong force, and we were ordered to fall back gradually to near Widow
Clay's house. Soon after was ordered to move up near Widow Howlett's
house, and form on the left of Col. Howell's brigade, Avhere I found the
enemy and engaged him, driving him back, and held the position until
ordered to retire to rebel line of trenches, and thence to our old line of
trenches near Weir Bottom Church. Here the enemy advanced to his old
line and opened fire upon us. I was ordered to remain here, and, in con-
nection with other troops, hold the line until relieved by pickets, and then
return to camp. Was relieved about 9 p.m. and returned to camp.

The casualties during the day were 4 officers wounded, ('< enlisted men
killed, 28 wounded and 1 missing.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

J. I. Plimpton,
Lieut.-CoL, Commanding Third JVenj Hampfiliire VoJs.
Lieut. E. L. Mooke,

Actg. A. A.-G., Second Brigade, First Dirision, Tenth Armt/ Corpi^.

The official report of Lieut. -Col. Heudersou (Seventh New
Hampshire), Commanding Third and Seventh New Hampshire (a
part of the force of infantry), says substantially: The forces went
out about 7 A.M. and direct to the enemy's works (open field),
opposite Batteries 4 and 5. Gen. Foster directed the movement.

The official report of Col. Plaisted, Eleventh Maine, Command-
ing Third Brigade, gives the informatiou that three regiments of
that brigade (Twenty-fourth Massachusetts, Tenth Connecticut,
Eleventh Maine) participated in the operations of the 16th. That
Howell's and Hawley's brigades and Gen, Ames' division were also
a part of the force sent out. This latter group destroyed a part of
the railroad. Col. Plaisted mentions Gen. Foster as commanding
the division. Sergt. Sayers, Co. K, Tenth Connecticut, with 8
men, captured 26 rebels; and with another party of 3 men took
5 more rebels ; and after delivery, desired to go out and catch a
few more before night.

The official report of Capt. Baker, Commanding Thirty-ninth
Illinois, shows that that regiment took about 75 prisoners.

The official report of Col. Howell, Eighty-fifth Peunsylvania,
Commanding First Brigade, shows the brigade engaged. It com-
prised the Thirty-ninth Illinois, Sixty-seventh Ohio, One Hundred
and Thirty-third Ohio (lUO days' men), Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania.
He mentions the fact tliat the One Hundred and Thirty-third Ohio
broke, etc. He excuses them in his report, and says that they were
unused to fire and had got to be educated to it, and expressed his
belief they would not break again.

The official report of Gen. R. S. Foster, Commanding First
Division, shows he learned of the evacuation about 4 a.m., from
Col. A. C. Voris, Sixty-seventh Ohio, Division Officer of the Day.
He says concerning the beginning of the action, that the Seventh
New Hampshire occupied the left of tlie road toward Gen. Ames'
division and tlie Third New Hampsliire the right of the road toward
Dr. Howlett's house. His report is addressed to Gen. Terry,
"Conunanding Line of Defences."

The 1 8th dawned upon us, iiuding all the troops in an expectant
mood. Battle was imminent ; but just what hour and at what par-

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ticular spot was the conundrum. Petersburg was the place generally
supposed to be the objective point ; for the troops we had seen march-
ing through our camps were apparently destined for that city.

On the 18th, while our regiment was on picket, the rebels occu-
pied their "gopher" holes in front of their works. These were holes
in the ground for their advanced pickets, and sharpshooters, too, if
any. We had been anxiously looking for and expecting this little
event to come off, and were on the qui vive for it. They did it at
first in a very foolish way, by sending one or two men at a time.
Our fire was concentrated of course on those few men, and the chances
were that one or both Avould get hurt before reaching the gopher hole.
As this was found to be quite unsatisfactory, a halt in the proceed-
ings occurred, during Avhich, w^e who were stationed at points com-
manding a good view of the field of operations, reloaded our guns
and waited with bated breath for the next move, w^hatever it might
be. Suddenl}', a long row of men, spread apart like skirmishers,
leaped over their works and ran like mad for the gopher holes. It
was a race for life. The bullets fiew thick and fast. We saw several
bite the dust and lay where they fell, and others fall dead into their
holes ; but the majority reached them in safety and disappeared
from view, lying very, very low till the leaden storm was over.
Then at intervals could a head be seen here and there venturing to
look up and out. This latter movement finished and completed the
reoccupation, and matters resumed their previously normal condition.
A rebel despatch of the day gives us the keynote to a later occur-
rence (see 25th) : —

[Gen. Lee to Wade Hampton.]
18 June 1864 : If Sheridan escapes 3'ou and gets to his transports at the
White House, lose no time in moving your troops to our right near Petersburg.

[Gen. Lee to Gen. Early.]
18 June 18G4 : Grant in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there.
Strike as quick as you can. . . .

Another incident of the day : While we were on picket, we
observed what appeared to be a continuous line of troops (rebels)
marching westward towards Petersburg. It really looked as if they
were sending an army there. We could only see a portion of this
line ; but it marched so long that we began to study the movement ;
and from studying we began to philosophise ; and quite late in the
day we became impressed with the idea that the rebels were trying
to deceive us as to their force and their intent. The sameness of
this long ( ? ) line made us look closer and closer at its composition ;
and we came to the conclusion they were marching a single company
in a circle and permitting us to see a fraction of the circle. No
sooner had we come to this conclusion than we decided to have a little
fun out of it, and began firing slowly at this fragment of a (the)
circle. Result : less of the circle exhibited ; and those who did
actually come in sight acted as if afraid the men behind them would
step on them. We had that day four companies on picket and six in
the trenches.

504 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./wwe '64.

The firing between lines was kept up during the 19th. At night
we went on picket again. We were having severe duty, and it was
telling upon us.

Gen. Butler on the 1 9th re-organized the Tenth Army Corps,
under Brig. -Gen. W. T. H. Brooks, composed in brief as follows : —

First Division : Brig. -Gen. Terry, with three brigades, the second being
composed of the Seventh Connecticut, Sixth Connecticut, Seventh New
Hampshire, Third New Hampshire.

Second Division : Brig. -Gen. J. W. Turner, with three brigades.

Third Division : Brig. -Gen. 0. S. Ferry, Avith two infantry brigades
and one of artillery.

Cavalry Division : Brig. -Gen. A. V. Kautz, with two brigades.

There were also several unassigned cavalry and artillery de-
tachments and regiments. Brig. -Gen. R. S. Foster was to report
to Gen. Terry ; Brig. -Gens. Ames, Staunard and Burnham to report
to Maj.-Gen. Smith (" Baldy," Eighteenth Army Corps).

A diary says : " Our losses to date (20th) in this campaign are
289. A forward movement or an assault w^as contemplated on the
20th ; for during the evening there was a large force massed in the
open field. We were all ordered back to camp again, however.
During the night large numbers of men were sent from our vicinity
to Petersburg."

We were ordered to move on the 21st, and struck tents about
3 P.M., expecting to be sent to Petersburg; but we only changed
position, taking a new spot farther to the right for our camp near
Batteries Nos. 1 and 2 and nearer the James River. This was not
so good a place as before, being much hotter.

President Lincoln and Gen. Butler passed through our camp on
the 22d, the former looking very careworn, even to haggardness.
The rebels seemed quite happy and were improving their works every
day. The thermometer, poor little fellow, stood at 100° on the 23d ;
and we had an artillery drill of an hour or so, and an express,
which latter meant a deal more than the word implies. The moving
of camp was substantially completed on the 24th. The spot was
one formerly occupied by the Eleventh Maine. The shades they left
us were appreciated.

Scarcely had we got fairly at work fixing up our new camp,
when we were ordered (25th) to proceed in light marching order,
with two days' rations, to the relief of Sheridan. We started on this
little diversion about 6 in the morning, and marched over to the left,
to the Appomattox River, where we took two steamers (one being
the J. Johnson), and proceeded down the river, landing at Wilcox
Landing, having passed City Point on our right.

We were lauded and marched inland. Sheridan's cavalry was in
danger, and we were to support his embarkation. Portions of his
command had already arrived, and from them we learned they had been
hard pressed. We entered upon our little inland march with many
misgivings, but not w^holly as to our personal safety. The roads were
in a very bad condition, having been tramped upon by man and beast
till reduced to a powder of the fineness of snuff. We could scarcely

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move without at once becoming almost invisible. There were three or
four reoiments in all iu our suceorino- force. Our associates were all
placed in front; and we (poor Third New Hampshire!) were placed
in the rear of the moving columns, so that we had to "take their
dust" as well as our own. Patter, patter went the feet, and the
clouds of dust were welUuigh intolerable. The writing of this almost
causes a sense of suffocation. Not many rods did we go ere every
man looked every inch a rebel. At every convenient place we halted
for a breath of air. To add to our discomfort, dead and dying horses
were encountered at intervals of a few rods. The stench and the
dust formed such a horrible combination that no attempt will be
made at description.

We marched in this way say about four miles inland, when we
reached a small earthwork thrown up by our forces, and there halted.
Firing was heard in the distance, gradually coming nearer and nearer,
and continuing for about an hour. In about another hour the ad-
vancing cavalry of Sheridan came in sight as we lay in the w^oods,
and the dust-covered cavalrymen rode past us like so many spectres.
Each was the exact counterpart of the other, — horses and men too,
— and all covered completely with fine dust. It was the most forlorn
looking lot of troops the writer ever saw. Men and beasts were
equally and fully tired out. The riders sat mechanically in their
saddles ; the horses moved as if by machinery. Sad, sad, they all
looked, as they rode by us! and the many "led" horses spoke of
the numerous fatalities to comrades. During the passage of these
troops the writer had laid aside his blouse, and had quite a search to
find it, it being so thickly covered with dust. After the passage of
this force, we were ordered to the landing and "home." If the dust
had been troublesome before, it was doubly so now, after the passage
of this army of horsemen. We returned by the same steamers, ar-
riving at our camp same night, about 9 o'clock. A diary says only
the Sixth Connecticut went with us.

All day of the 25th and 26th, there was heavy firing in the
direction of Petersburg. The 26th was Sunday ; but we had no
services, the larger part of regiment going on picket. A shower
about 5 P.M., the first for a long time, was very much appreciated.

Two men are credited ( ?) with having deserted the Third New
Hampshire on the 28th. The deserters were substitutes of Co. H,
and took informal leave of their comrades while on the picket line.
A diary records the seeing of very large droves of beeves moving
toward Richmond, all day long.

Our dead and buried serenade band was dug up, — exhumed in
part, as it were, — and comprised the following: —

Orderlj' Serst. Chase of A Banjo.

Sergt. Hammett of A Tamborhie.

Sergt. Wooclburn of C Bones.

Musician Spencer of K Violin.

They played very sweetly and softly before the tent of Lieut.
Woodbury on the evening of the 27th, and the instruments showed
no ill effects from the long burial.

506 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. lJune'64.

Troops, troops, again, aud fresh arrivals, too. The Nineteenth
Army Corps, or portions of it, arrived on the 29th, aud were put at
once en route for Petersburg.

What of the Department of the South? On the 29th a transport
arrived at the fleet from Hilton Head, having on board five rebel
generals and forty-five lield officers, who were to be held as hostages
for the proper treatment of a like number of our officers, whom the
rebel authorities at Charleston were to place under our fire ; and this
precious freight was anchored under the guns of our old friend the
Wabash. There were at that date about 7,000 men in the Depart-
ment, under Gen. Foster.

The firing near Petersburg continued all day of the 29th. We
were mustered for pay on the 30th, and also treated to a dose of
picket. June 1864 is brought to a close with the regiment decimated
in numbers, not many men or officers being on duty.

SUPPLEN^IENT.

IMPORTANT ORDERS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

General Order 206, of the 3d, said that General Orders 76 (of 26
Feb.) and 196 (May) were not intended to remit the Dry Tortugas
sentences, but to add thereto (see the Order).

General Order 213, of the 18th, provided that all absent officers
(sick and wounded) not fit for field duty, but able to sit in general
court-martial, should report their names to the Adjutant-General's
Office.

General Court-Martial Order 173, of the 18th, furnished a
curiously-worded sentence of a deserter from a Michigan regiment.
He was to forfeit pay, etc., and be sent "to his regiment for duty
in irons." (? I)

General Order 216, of the 22d (Act of Congress), provided that
after 1st May 1864 the pay of infantry be as follows : —

Sergeant-Majors $26 00

Quartermaster Sergeants 22.00

Commissary " 22.00

First Sergeants 24.00

Sergeants 20.00

Corporals 18.00

Privates 10.00

Principal Musicians 22.00

Leaders of Regimental Bands 75.00

Musicians IG.OO

Hospital Stewards, 1st Class 38.00

2d " 25.00

3d •' 23.00

Jnno '64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 507

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

(The orders for June 1864 are culled more closely than hereto-
fore. A large majority of them concern the decisions of general
courts-martial and are unimportant in this connection.)

General Order 82, of the 6th, directed the enlisting and organiz-
ing of white troops in Florida, to be called the " Florida Volunteers,"
and who were not to do duty out of the State, except in an emergency.
The order directed the enrollment and organization of all white males
in the Department, between the ages of 18 and 50, to be known as
militia.

The Department of the South Statistics for June 1864 are:
Total troops, 10,125; cases sick, 2,357; died, 16; cases wounded,
63: died, 2.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff Omen, 8 officers.

Co. A 81 " 3 "

B 8;5 " ;3 "

C 87 " 2 "

D 70 " 2 "

E 81 " :3 '•

F 7(i " 3 "

G 78 " 3 "

H 80 " 3 "

I 80 " 3 "

K 7G " 3 "

Present aggregate 804 36 840

Aggregate last report .... 837 32 8(jy

On detached service : 1 field officer, 1 officer of C and one of H.

Missing in action: 1 (A. E. George of A).

Promoted to 2d Lieutenant: Geo. H. Giddings, 1st Sergeant
of B ; John S. James, Sergeant of D ; Joseph Ackerman, Sergeant
of F; James E. McCoy, 1st Sergeant of F.

Promoted to 1st Lieutenant: 2d Lieuts. Dodge, Hazen, White,
Morrill and Hitchcock.

Promoted to Captain : 1st Lieuts. Wadlia and Kirwin.

Assignments to companies of the officers promoted : Giddings,
to A ; Dodge, to B ; Wadlia, to E ; Hazen, to F ; Ackerman, to F ;
White, to G; Kirwin, to H; Morrill, to H; McCoy, to H; Hitch-
cock, to I ; James, to I. (Morrill is the only one promoted, who is
detached.)

Joined from "desertion" : C, 3 ; D, 1 ; H, 1 : total, 5.

Gain by error : One man of Co. I, dropped last month (see last
month) .

Maj. Randlett is detached as Provost Marshal, Tenth Army
Corps. 1st Lieut. Woodbury of C is detached as Ordnance Officer,
at Department Headquarters. 1st Lieut. Morrill is on duty in the
Signal Corps.

Officers wounded in action: Capts. Maxwell and Libby, Jr.,
and 2d Lieuts. Tredick and McCoy.

508

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[June '64.

On daily duty : 2 wagoners and 34 privates.

Absent men : 7 sergeants, 21 corporals, 3 artificers, 218 privates.

Prisoners of war: E, 3 ; H, 1 : total, 4.

Absent with leave : E, 1.

Absent in arrest: B, 1 ; G, 1 : total 2.

C and D have no 2d lieutenant.

Sergeants . . .
Corporals . . .
Wagoners . .
Musicians . .
On duty . . .
Wounded in action
Absent sick . .
Killed in action .
Died of disease .
Discharged for disability
Deserted . .

ABC

5 5 5

8 8 8
1 1 1

D E F G H I

5 5 5 5 5 5

7 8 6 8 6 8

1 1 1 I 1 1

221222022
38 43 50 42 37 32 39 51 48
2 2 2 5 6 5 5 4 6
24 14 22 19 26 17 29 13 15
12 2 4 3 3 112
10 0 0 0 0 10 1
1 U 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10 0 0 10 2 3 0

Totals.

422

198

JULY, 1864.

'^^-L^IJLY did not open with much ceremony, though its first
K''^\V,li|! day was warm — decidedly so. War matters were very
it'' ^ JM <^l"i^t. The chief item of the day was the order of Gen.
n'^s^a-^ Butler, repeating that of Gen. Grant, prescribing the
means of transportation of the Armies in the Field ope-
rating against Richmond. We were much interested in that
portion which provided for a regiment of infantry : 2 wagons,
3 wall tents for field and staff, 1 other tent for each other
ofHcer, 1 shelter tent for each two non-coms., soldiers, servants, or
camp followers. This order meant much, though providing for a
little. It meant more war and less fuss and feathers — more ex-
posure, more fighting, more marching, more bivouacs.

The two lines of pickets were getting very familiar. Exchang-
ing papers and trading tobacco and coffee were being carried on to a
greater extent than was considered prudent by conservative officers;
and yet it went on day by day, increasing rapidly in volume. A
little set-back in this line occurred in the Seventh New Hampshire
(on our right). Two of that regiment were gobbled up, on the 1st;
and, as if to repay the loss in part, one rebel deserted to that regi-
ment later in the day.

We got occasionally some of the goods distributed by the Sani-
tary Commission, and always through the efforts of our Chaplain.

We were approaching the Fourth : and gloriously we could cele-
brate it if we could celebrate peace that day ; but there was no peace.
Every man in the regiment was on duty the 3d.

In the Department of the South on the 3d, a boat expedition
went from Morris Island at 2 a.m. to capture Forts Johnson and
Simpkins ; but failed through mismanagement. The troops were
Fifty-second Pennsylvania, One Hundred and Twenty-second New
York and 60 men of Third Rhode Island. Gen Foster's censure fell
most heavily on the Fifty-second Pennsylvania.

The "Glorious Fourth," upon its dawn found us in the trenches.
Every gun (cannon), from the James River on the right to Petersburg
on the left, was loaded during the forenoon ; and at mid-day they sent
our iron compliments to the rebel lines, causing momentary conster-
nation. The troops were paraded behind our works, and all the
bands played " Yankee Doodle " and " Hail Columbia." The rebels,

(509)

510 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. July' 64.]

fearing an attack, were kept under arms nearly all the afternoon. The
onl}' celebration was in a quiet way, by individuals, who drew the
designated allowance of "Diamond B," and — put it where they
thought it would do the most good. At nightfall an artillery duel
occurred, continuing so late that we could see the fuses and trace the
shells through the air, thus giving us pyrotechnics not entirely harm-
less, but intensely interesting.

Our regiment furnished a detail of choppers on the 5th, to cut a
road from Gen. Brooks' to Gen. Butler's Headquarters, for facilitating
signalling by the Signal Corps. The entire regiment went on picket at
night, not however including the field and colors.

Our time was now fully occupied in guarding the fortifications,
picket duty and fatigue cletails. Our works were being rapidly
strengthened, a 100-pounder being mounted near the river on the 6th.
We began to draw rations of whiskey on the 7th, for the excessive
duty, though strange to say no mention is made in the Chaplain's
diary of this important event. There was quinine with the whiskey ;
but that made no appreciable diminution in the quantity swallowed.
Several diaries mention blackberries about this time, and it may be
assumed that they grew near by and were gathered and consumed
by our men as opportunity ottered.

It pleased, our Chaplain, and us too, on the 10th, to have
services ; and there was heavy firing towards Petersburg during the
forenoon. We went again on picket at night.

About this time the writer, being on picket and opposite the
"Ravine," so called, near the James River, undertook to exchange
papers with the rebels on the opposite side of the ravine. He was
unwilling to take any chances whatever (being an officer), and pro-
ceeded very cautiously, attempting to arrange all preliminaries by
motions. He instructed two of his men to cock then* pieces and be
ready to shoot at the least and first sign of treachery. He pro-
ceeded into the bushes a little way, and waited and watched,
being fully in sight of his two men. No one appeared ; but instead
the rebel had come out on the trunk of a fallen tree and, advancing
to near the top of it, peered out and down upon the writer as he
stood there waiting. He noted that the writer had not come out
unarmed, and at once moved back and out of sight, the writer doing
the same. The attempt thus failed; aud it would have been surpris-
ing indeed had it succeeded. One of his men then arranged for and
exchanged papers, without the slightest difficulty ; and the writer at
once sent the papers to the Boston Herald and the Boston Journal^
with his name on the margin.

Our daily routine continued, and the war, too. A new arrange-
ment of duties began on the 13th, a picket detail (additional) going
out for three days and taking post considerably to the left (say four
miles or more) of our camp. The first detail numbered 100. Our
regular picket duty appears on this date to have been established by
men detailed in specific numbers, rather than, as before, by regiment
or by companies.

A Richmond paper of the 13th, which fell into our hands, mourn-
full}^ predicted the early fall of Atlanta, aud other evils.

July '64.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 511

The excessive duty, bad climate and poor quality of rations,
was using up our men very appreciably. As evidence of the truth
of the last statement, a diary says : " Living very poor — hungry all
the time. Hope they will pay us off soon. Havn't lived so poor
since I enlisted."

For a little change, we had a midnight alarm on the night of the
17th, and turned out, lying in the trenches till morning.

Gen. Terry, our Division Commander, on the 18th relieved Gen.
Brooks of the command of the Tenth Corps. For several days about
this time we had sent 250 men on picket. "We were blessed with an
early rain on the 19th, the first for many weeks, bringing a drouth
to an end.

At Sumter, on the 20th, the commanding officer, Capt. John C.
Mitchell, was mortally wounded while in the act of looking through
a telescope in the southwest angle of the fort.

The Ninteenth Corps, or a part of it, landed on the 20th ; and
we had a pleasant meeting with some of the Fourteenth New Hamp-
shire.

We were considerably elated on the 22d, by despatches an-
nouncing Sherman's successes at Atlanta.

Maj.-Gen. D. B. Birney took command of the Tenth Corps on
the 23d, relieving Gen. Terry.

We had a dress parade and services on the 24th ; but it was not
a very large affair, there being only about 200 men in camp. Our
corps badge was designated on the 25th by Gen. Birney, and was to
be " the trace of a four-bastioned fort, to be worn on the top of the
cap or the side of the hat. The badge to be cut from red cloth for
First Division, from white for Second Division and from blue for
Third Division." The baggage was to be marked same colors, by
stencil.

Of the three days' tour, on picket, to the left, a writer says :
"They were long, weary days. I wrote, read, sang, walked, sat,
slept — anything to fill in the time. The line commanded by me was
like a horseshoe or crescent, and did not connect with any other line,
thus leaving two gaps for rebels to enter by. The left gap was a
meadow, and supposed to be impassable for troops. The right gap
was a deep and rough ravine, through which none would ever think
of passing except with a gun in his hand and war in his heart. The
various posts were so situated that it was impossible to visit them
during the night. An attempt to do so would have been equivalent
to a through ticket to rebeldom. On the second day, I sent out a
reconnoitring party, which soon returned with the joysome intelligence
that a heifer and a few sheep were not far away, and were susceptible
of capture if a little strategy was resorted to. We performed a
strategic movement, losing the sheep, but bringing about the de-
struction of this trusting and rustic heifer. We ' dressed ' this
heifer in true soldier style, and cut the carcass into convenient pieces,
distributing a portion among the various posts ; and the balance was
sent to camp, to the Colonel and other ofiicers, with our compliments.

512 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jiihj '64.

Later a few porkers were seen, but were so coy we did not succeed
in decoying them to a shootable spot ; and they hastened back to
their friends."

About this time, we heard rumors of a mine at Petersburg : of
the immense size of it and the immensity of the damage it was to do
when exploded. Some of the rumors were that the city of Petersburg
was wholly undermined, and would be utterly destroyed. We could
only pity the boys at work in the mine, and thank our stars we were
at Bermuda Hundred doing picket duty and living on hard-tack and
coffee.

The great explosion took place on the 30th. The troops all
along the line were under arms nearly all day, not knowing what
the result might be. As this mine explosion was an important affair,
the reader is referred to accounts of it in the press of the period, it
being too voluminous to repeat here.

The month passed out on a Sunday, during which day we were
inspected by Lieut. -Col. Plimpton, and had no services, the Chaplain
being quite ill. During the month that portion of the regiment not
already provided were armed with Spencer rifles.

SUPPIvEIvIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 225, of the 7th, provided that all the troops
serving with the Army of the Potomac, under Gen. W. F. Smith
("Baldy "), be severed from the Department of Virginia and North
Carolina and constitute the Eighteenth Army Corps, and that Gen.
Butler remain in command of the balance of the troops, with Head-
quarters at Fort Monroe.

General Order 226, of the 8th, referred to rations (see
" Rations").

General Order 227, of the 9th (Act of Congress), said it would
be lawful for the Executive of any State to send recruiting officers
into any of the States in rebellion except Arkansas, Tennessee and
Louisiana, to recruit volunteers.

General Order 231, of the iHth, provided that Hospital Matrons
be paid $10 per month and one ration.

General Order 232, of the 19th, was a call for 500,000 men
(see "Calls for Troops").

General Order 233, of the 19th, directed that Kentucky be added
to the list of States where the writ of habeas corpus shall be sus-
pended.

General Order 235, of the 26th, provided that on and after that
date volunteers serving in three-years' regiments, who may have at
date of re-enlistment less than 60 days to serve, may re-enlist in their
own companies or regiments, for one, two or three years, the new

Jahj '64.'\

TJHIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

513

term to begin with re-enlistment. They to be paid bounties as
follows: One year, SlOO ; two years, $200; three years, $300: one-
third to be paid at re-muster, and no furloughs to be promised.

General Order 236, of the 28th, was the approval by the Presi-
dent of Gen. Grant's order of 21st, assigning Maj.-Gen. D. B.
Birney to the command of the Tenth Army Corps, relieving Brig.-
Gen. A. H. Terry, temporarily commanding it.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 108, of the 14th, authorized the issue of whiskey
with quinine, in jvophylactk doses, to enlisted men during the warm
months, particularly to men in malarious districts or after excessive
fatigue.

General Order 112, of the 31st, relieved Brig. -Gen. Wm. Birney,
U. S. Volunteers, from the command of District of Florida, and as-
signed Brig. -Gen. J. P. Hatch to its command. Gen. Birney was
ordered to report to Gen. Butler at Fort Monroe, in accordance with
the order from the General-in-Chief of the Arnij'. Gen, Hatch was
relieved from District of Hilton Head by Gen. E. E. Potter, who
thereafter commanded that as well as his own District of Beaufort.

The Department of the South Statistics for July 1864 are :
Total Troops, ;>,.S5!) ; cases sick, 2,879; died, 54; cases wounded,
105 ; cases died, 10.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff

Co.

Present aggregate .
Aggregate last report

G men, 8 officers.

80 '

82 '

86 '

74 '

79 '

72 '

7i '

78 '

76 '

820

^04

840

No wounded, no deserters, no recruits reported.

Joined from desertion: F, 1 ; G, 1.

Died of wounds : A, D, E, F, H and I, each 1.

Discharged for disability : F, 1.

Missing in action: G, 3.

On detached service : 1 field officer ; B, C, and D, 1 officer each.

Absent sick : 1 officer of G.

Absent on leave : B, C, and D, 1 officer each.

Each company reports 2 cooks on daily duty ; and otherwise on
daily duty : A, 2 ; B, 3 ; C, 1 ; D, 1 ; F, 1 ;" G, 1 ; H, 1 ; I, 3.

On leave of absence : Dr. Burnham, Capt. Dow of B, Capt.
Trickey of C, Capt. Maxwell of D.

514

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

iJo.hj '64.

Lieuts. Parker and Donley are sick in regimental hospital.

Sick in quarters : Adjt. Copp, Capt. Wadsworth and 1st Lieut.
Hazen of F, 2d Lieut. James of I.

1st Lieut. Trickey has been promoted to Captain (Co. C), and
2d Lieut. Eldredge to 1st Lieutenant (Co. E).

Co. D has no 2d lieutenant, Co. H has no 1st lieutenant, and
Co. K has no 2d lieutenant.

2d Lieut. Atherton of E is on duty in D.

Capt. Houghton of I is serving on a general court-martial.

Capt. Libby, Jr., of G is absent wounded.

Capt. Dearborn of A and 1st Lieut. Woodbury of C are still
detached as Ordnance Officers.

In command of : B, 1st Lieut. Dodge of B ; C, 2d Lieut. Connelly
of B ; G, 1st Lieut. White of G ; D, 1st Lieut. Edgerly of D.

Capt. Allen has been discharged for disability.

1st Lieut. Morrill and 2d Lieut. Tredick have died of wounds.

1st Sergt. Donley of E and 1st Sergt. Atherton of I have been
promoted to 2d Lieutenants and assigned : Donley to C, and Atherton
toE.

Died of disease : Thomas Burke of Co. C.

Missing in action : G, 3 (all 16 May).

Discharged for disability : J. B. Douglass of F.

Gained from desertion : Geo. W. Emerson of F and John Graw
of G. The former is found to be on detached service at Morris Is-
land, and the latter turned up in Philadelphia in a general hospital,
wounded.

A B C D

Sergeants .5555

Corporals 8 8 8 7

Musicians 2 2 2 2

Wagoners 1 1 1 1

On duty 37 49 55 43

Died of wounds ... 1 0 0 1

Transferred to \

Veteran Reserve V . . 0 1 0 1

Corps j

Absent witli leave — \ ^ ^ ,, q

furlouglied probably J

Absent in arrest ... 0 1 00

Prisoners of war . 0 0 0 0

E F G H

K Totals.

40 37 47 46 37

110 1

428
0

110 0

AUGUST, 1864.

;N a Port Royal item of the 1st is noted the receipt by
Admiral Dahlgreu of a Confederate letter, sajnng that
Farragut was soon to report to him for duty, for pur-
pose of giving the impression that Charleston was to be
attacked, while the real point of attack was to be Cape
Fear. Another item (of the 2d) was that arrangements
had been completed for an exchange of the od ottlcers placed
under fire (both sides). This exchange took place on the
3d, the Naval Band playing, the men — army and navy — cheering,
etc. There were 80 men marked " off duty " on the 3d. On the 4th
a diary said : " All in camp for first time for months."

THE MUSTER-OUT.

Lieut. -Col. Plimpton wrote Gen. Hawley on the 4th that the
original term of the 1861 men would expire on the 23d, and gave the
following data: Whole number on the roll now, 784; present (a.11),
540 ; absent sick, 1<S9 ; on detached service or prisoners of war, 55 ;
present for duty (men), 453. Of those whose terms expire, he gave
the whole number as 271 : now present, 191 ; on detached service,
17; all others, 63. Deducting all whose terms expire, leaves 513.
After the expiration of term and muster-out, there will be present
349. All officers, present and absent, 35 : present, 27 ; absent sick,
3 ; absent with leave, 2 ; detached, 3. Only 3 of the 35 hold the grade
they entered with. Two of the 35 have received new commissions,
but are not yet mustered into the new grade. Substantially, Lieut. -
Col. Plimpton asked for instructions as to muster-out, not only of
the men, but of the officers, and of the status of the regiment, etc.

This communication passed through the various military channels
and was referred, on Aug. 7th, by Gen. Birney, to the Commissary of
Musters of the Tenth Army Corps. He replied the 8th as follows : —

Respectfully returned. In accordance with Circular No. 36.W.D., A.G.
O., of May 2d, 1864, wliere less than tliree-foiirths of a rejjiraent have re-
enlisted, the re-enlisted men and all recruits (drafted and volunteers) who
have joined the regiment since the date of its original muster-in, will be
formed into one or more companies of the legal maximum standard and of-
ficered by such officers as may he selected by the Department or Army Com-
mander. Officers who have never been re-mustered, but have held one
grade from the organization of the regiment, can at the expiration of their
term of three years' service be mustered out. W. R. Howe,

Capt. and A. A.-G., Com. Musters, Tenth Army Corps.

(515)

516 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Au(fr64.

Col. Hawley, Commanding Second Brigade, First Division, en-
dorsed as follows: "Respectfully forwarded, approved. It seems
to me for the good of the service decidedly that the organization of
the Third New Hampshire be preserved entire, and the vacancies be
filled by the new levy [draft] . As a regiment it has fully earned a
high reputation in all respects. I sincerely hope that its companies
may not be consolidated, and that as few changes as possible be made."

Gen. Terry, Commanding First Division, endorsed as follows :
" Respectfully forwarded. I entirely concur in the recommendation
of Col. Hawley. This regiment is one of the best I have ever seen ;
and I most earnestly recommend that the entire organization be pre-
served, in order that it may be filled up from the draft."

Gen. Birney, Commanding Tenth Army Corps, approved and
added : "The officers think they can fill up the regiment."

Gen. Butler, Commanding Department, directed that the regi-
mental organization be preserved.

One of the most terrific artillery duels we had ever witnessed
occurred on the 5th, in the afternoon. Each side must have held its
breath. A deal of dodging and skipping about to avoid the shells
and fragments.

The appearance of fever among us was noted on the 6th. On
the same day one wrote thus of the approaching muster-out : ' ' Our
terms of service most expired. In seventeen days more I shall have
completed the three years for which I enlisted. We are expecting
to be mustered out on the 2od ; and that little interesting ceremony
should be performed in Concord. To make that possible, we must
leave here by or before the 20th. The thought of going home and
seeing our friends again, after three long, dismal and bloody years,
makes us fairly shiver with pleasureable anticipation. The exciting
idea almost drives us mad with joy." This was the general feeling;
and coupled with it was a corresponding distaste for military life. It
may with truth be added that as the day approached there was an
increasing yet secret desire that no battle should intervene. But
there did !

We had a very tempting offer about the 7th, which was of extra
pay and rations of whiskey for "volunteers to dig and remove earth."
The names of several willing ones were sent in ; but the detail was
never made, so far as we were concerned. This was the forerunner
of the Dutch Gap Canal project (see separate account of it). Three
other important items of the 7th were : first, a guard mount by divi-
sion for first time ; second, we began to drill twice daily ; third, the
making out of the discharges for the '61 men. Some men were pain-
fully explicit in their diaries; for instance, one said: "Some better
today. I want to go home." He was really getting childish as the
day approached.

We were saddened on the 8th by the execution of a deserter in
the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts, not far from our camp. Such inci-
dents cast a gloom extending for miles.

Ang. '64.^

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

A terrible accident occurred at City Point on the 9th, a barge
loaded with ammunition exploding, killing and wounding about 200
men. About this time our duties were made somewhat lighter,
owing to the sickening of the men and perhaps to the approaching
fractional muster-out. In proof of this a diary said, under date of the
Dth : " We are having less duty and more dress parade and prayer^."

As we hadn't heard from or seen our "Second Brigade Band"
for some time, it may be well to say that the band was at Hilton
Head. Band Master Ingalls was in Boston on the 23d, on a 30
days' trip, to recruit for the baud.

A Confederate telegram of the 10th (Lee to Ewell) says : "On
supposition that the force at Dutch Gap is marines, ask if Capt.
Mitchell could n't shell it, wliilp
Pickett opened on land batter-
ies, and Ewell attacked it."

A detail of 250 men for
picket on the night of the 10th
took nearly every available
man. Sickness was increasing,
but no fatal cases had yet oc-
curred.

One of our officers visited
friends in front of Petersburg,
and thus describes the trip : " J
rode out nearly to the front line
of works in front of Petersburg ;
but the whizzing of bullets re-
minded me that I was too con-
spicuous for safety. I rode through camp after camp,
for regiments and friends. None seemed to know their right-
hand neighbor from their left-hand neighbor. By much persistent
inquiry I found the regiments and persons desired. Many a regi-
ment I passed through had no more . than about 50 guns, the rest
of the regiment being wounded, killed, sick, etc. What havoc,
and among human beings, too ! I looked through a telescope to see
the time of day in the Cockade City. It was 9.45 a.m. I rode that
day over the same ground as our regiment passed on the 9th of June
last, and was saddened by the thought that since that day thousands
of lives had been sacrificed upon that identical ground, and as yet
without capturing the city of Petersburg. The Army of the Potomac
had advanced two miles laeyond that particular front without the suc-
cess desired. Perhaps I took a grain of comfort in the thought that
what Butler had scolded Gillmore for not doing, had not been since
accomplished Avith many times the number of troops then engaged.
Before returning to my regiment, I obtained a few delicacies of the
Sanitary Commission, and distributed them to my sick and wounded
friends in the hospital."

The 13th of August marks the beginning of a series of active
operations, resulting in mauy fatalities. Orders to pack up — heavy
marching order — came to us without warning. We started about

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11 P.M., and marched to the river near Deep Bottom, where we
crossed on pontoons to the north side. The river was full of
steamers, gunboats and transports, laden with troops and war
material. Their presence was a n^s■e of Gen. Grant, and the story
is too long for insertion here. We marched about a mile and halted
for the night. A large force had been concentrated here, and small
intrenchments had already been begun. The place of our halt was
said to have been near Malvern Jlill and Charles City Cross Roads.
We had three days' rations with us and the usual number of rounds.
We passed several cavalry regiments ; and as they lay at our very
feet as we passed, we took special notice by the dim light of the
moon that rider and horse were almost one, lying together, the rider
partially upon the horse, his arm through the bridle rein. We were
marched outside of and considerabl}' beyond the intrenchments. The
moon had disappeared, and the night became intensely dark and
black. Our march had been a very tedious one, and many had
fallen out, completely exhausted. At one time w^e were cut in twain
by a company of light artillery, and it was with difficulty we all got
together again. At the halt each man looked out for his bed, but
not far. We were tired enough to not be fastidious.

We were up early (and perhaps bright, too) on the morning of
the 14th, which was pleasant though warm. Our advanced troops met
the enemy early in the da}', and the killed and wounded were con-
veyed on stretchers through ^^"^ C^^ ^^^^ bivouac — not a
very pleasant reminder of //^% l^'^\ ^"^^^ might happen to
us, and soon. I l^°° P^'^bV I

About 9 o'clock we ( |£^** lo^'odi I ^^^^ ordered up to
the front, and arrived \ Wo5^ \^*So^i j there just in time to
see the coat tails of the ^NPi^^J^^^Q^V other chaps. We fired
a little at the retreating N^^.^^^ forms, but with what
result we did not know. f^p.^.K-, cuci i ^ straggling fire was
kept up for some time, in/vnrNtL jntLL the rebels replying,
having made a stand in the woods. A few were wounded at this
time, and onl}^ a few, as we were protected in part by a slight eleva-
tion on our immediate front.

Our regiment finally came to a stand in an open field, facing
the woods in which the rebels were located, though out of sight.
Our position substantially remained the same during the day, the
changes being of minor importance. Fighting was going on all
around us apparently, and the import or importance of it all was un-
known to us. At night we moved a little to the right, the left wing
getting into the woods as skirmishers. The right wing and a part of
Co. I were ordered on picket. To add to our discomfort, it began
to rain soon after dark ; and befoi'e long we had absorbed a deal of
water. The night was very dark, and the picketing was done under
peculiai'ly trying circumstances. The account of one officer will give
the reader an idea as to the night and its perils : —

While proceeding to my post it began to rain, and soon it fell in tor-
rents. Matters were so mixed up that night, I was obliged to post my own
pickets after getting a general idea as to what Avas wanted. I posted my
men in the edge of a wood, bordering upon a corn Held which alone separated

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lis from the rebels, who occupied a battery. The darkness was intense.
We knew not the points of the compass even, and had we been obliged to
retreat would have been uncertain as to which direction to take. My men
were so worn out that nothing could have kept them awake, except the im-
minent danger we were in, both of attack and possible capture. The sraall-
ness of my detail rendered it absolutely necessary for every man to be on
the alert. The rain ceased about 10 o'clock, and then the darkness was re-
lieved of its intensity and I was enabled to visit the posts with considerably
lessened danger. Once only during the rain did I visit the posts, and then
only by an impelling sense of imperative duty. Upon leaving one post, and
supposably nearing another, I would proceed in as catlike a manner as pos-
sible, and, halting, whisper the name of one of my men ; and receiving no
response, repeating the forward movement till successful. Wliat if upon
advancing in response to my whispered call, a stalwart rebel had embraced
me ! [The thought makes the cold chills run up and down my spinal column
even now, in 1889, as I write it.^ — D.E.]

Soon after the rain had ceased we heard the rebels at work upon their
battery. The peculiar sound of a shovel could not be misinterpreted. We
were familiar with it. About midnight I discovered that my right did not
connect with any other force. Here was a gap through which the rebels
could come and "gobble up" the whole of my men. I scarcely knew what
to do ; but do something I must, and at once. I could not withdraw, and I
dared not change the line even by lengthening it. All I could and did do
was to send word along to my left that my right flank was exposed. The
reply, if such it can be called, reached me about half-past one, in the shape
of an order to withdraw and abandon the whole line. This was done with
as much haste as consistent with safety and secrecy.

Before daylight of the 15th M'e reached the spot where Ave thought our
regiment was : but it had gone — somewhere. Our guide took us on again ;
and by daylight we had reached a point near Deep Bottom. There, inside
the intrenchments, I halted the men. We rested till after breakfast, when
we became anxious to find our regiment ; but not so anxious that we did not
endeavor to nap a little after our morning meal. Asleep; ah, yes! sweet
sleep, but not for long, as we were rudely awakened by a cry of "Fall in,
Third New Hampshire detail ! " We [the reader must not forget this is a
part of our picket detail actually separated from the regiment. — D.E.]
marched on to and crossed the pontoon at Deep Bottom, to the southerly
side of the river. Then down the river bank to another pontoon, and re-
crossing it. were again on the north side; and then were marched to Straw-
berry Plain and given an hour to rest, during which many of us bathed in
the river. A little later, and a march of about two miles brought us to the
regiment. Our comrades were glad to see us, having heard we were all
captured.

The regiment itself had marched from the picket position direct
to Strawberry Plain, without crossing and recrossing the river, reach-
ing the new position before daylight.

The 15th was a hard day. Firing was going on at the front;
but our regiment did not advance much until about noon. By
appearances we inferred that the (our) troops had been concentrated
at Strawberry Plain and that a battle was imminent. We marched
about five miles, toward Malvern Hill, and through a considerably
wooded tract, and then into an open field, and beyond which —
obliquely on our right — the rebels were located, they being in the
woods. The open field was an unfortunate position for us, as there
was no protection whatever from the rays of an unmerciful sun.
Many were prostrated by the excessive heat, while yet others were
actually sunstruck. We were, it was said, supporting a battery, and
must remain, though many a protest was offered. Late in the after-

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noon, our artillery opened severely upon the rebels in the woods, and
by so doing learned the location of a rebel battery, which made
itself manifest later on. During the afternoon we changed position
several times, but substantially did not leave the open field. Quite
late in the afternoon we were moved forward into the edge of the
woods. Both Grant and Hancock were seen by us during the day,
the latter with a part of Second Corps. Among the captures of the
day by our forces was one of Gen. Hill's Staff. Malvern Hill was
said to be nbout three-fourths of a mile from us as we lay in the
open field. The troops about us appeared to be of our own division
and a part of Hancock's Second Corps. Our division was under
Gen. Terry ; and our brigade under Col. J. R. Hawley. The troops
of the brigade were the Third and Seventh New Hampshire, Sixth
and Seventh Connecticut. On being ordered to the woods we
dragged our weary limbs thither with willing spirits ; for we pre-
ferred the shells of the enemy (and got them, too) rather than the
rays of old Sol. Near where we picketed for the night was a dwell-
ing and a barn, the former being occupied by an aged and infirm
lady. No one disturbed her ; and her well was not left dry, as was
usually the case. Though the Third New Hampshire had not yet
been actually engaged with the enemy, it had suffered much decima-
tion by straggling.

The IGth dawned upon us : fatal day ! Before its sun had set,
many of the regiment were sent to their long homes or the hospital.
We were engaged on that 16th of August — very much engaged, as
will be seen.

Gens. Grant and Hancock, with a troop of orderlies, passed us
early in the morning. We were satisfied that it meant battle. Not
long after their passage to the front, we were put in motion and
marched through the woods by ways and paths and roads we knew
not of. Fighting had begun ; and we momentarily expected to strike
the fighting zone. We were marched and countermarched, filed and
flanked so many times in those woods that we could n't actually tell
whether the enemy was in front or rear. We got very near the
" other fellows " about 10 a.m., who had been met face to face with
our advance line (not Third New Hampshire) and had been repulsed.
We passed over the abandoned rifle-pits of our enemy, in which
were some of the guns so recently fired at our forces, and not yet
cooled. On, on, we passed, through briar and brake, through bush
and over logs and fallen trees, through bush and tangled brush,
tearing our clothes, scratching our faces and hands, ruffling our
tempers, with the excitement each moment increasing, as each of
said moments brought us nearer the foe. The line, of which the Third
New Hampshire was but a small part, was so long that it was
managed Avith great difficulty and danger. Occasionally a "break"
occurred ; and then we must be halted and deployed in order to fill
the gap. As we were not in the advance, full particulars of the fight
as a whole cannot be given. Appearances indicated that the rebels
had been driven back to their main line of works. Our first intima-
tion that the rebels were comino;, was an order to lie down. Down

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-we went, and suddenly, too. No urging was required. We pros-
trated ourselves none too quickl}' ; for a volley instantly went over
our heads, and somebody would have been injured had we been stand-
ing. Before a second volley came, — and it wasn't long in coming, —
Ave had hastily gathered limbs, etc., and made a slight protection for
our bodies if in prostrate form. The second volley, and yet a third,
came over us, and a very few were wounded.

Our next order was to be ready to charge. We could see an
opening in the woods ahead of us. The First Brigade was in our
front, and was the advance. They were to charge, and we to follow,
whether they were successful or not. It was our assignment to rush
forward after two or three volleys had been fired. But a few mo-
ments elapsed ere the woods resounded with the shouts of the attack-
ing force, the yells of the attacked and the din of battle. Upon
rising to our feet, we received a perfect shower of bullets. We
advanced rapidly to our work. Once, and once only, we were
checked, and then but for a moment. We reached the opening in a
few seconds, where the whole situation was in full view. It was
almost like the rising of a stage curtain. The rebels were being
taken prisoners by the first line, its attack having been too furious
and precipitate to permit a retreat. The scene was considerably
enlivened by the rebels themselves, thickly mterspersed with our
own men ; for we were all together, the first line having done its
work. Many of the rebels were yet in their rifle-pits when we
reached them. Thej^ generously threw down their guns and, taking
their knapsacks, fell into line quite readily, as though not entirely
displeased at their changed condition. Between the edge of the
woods and their works, the ground was rising, very marshy and
well filled with fallen trees and other obstructions. Over all of
these we clambered and, hastening up the declivity, entered the
works and joined the first line in loud huzzas at the victory. The
first line halted here, while the second line pressed on, becoming the
first.

Having re-formed the line (Second Brigade : Third and Seventh
New Hampshire, Sixth and Seventh Connecticut), we moved for-
ward into the large open field, the line substantially crossing it
obliquely. We then continued our advance till the woods upon its
further side were reached, and into its edge only we entered. Here
we found traces of the enemy, in the shape of abandoned muskets,
several of which the writer destroyed with a convenient axe, which
he found near by. The line soon fell back into the open field, for
the rebels were coming in great force, so it was said. Fighting was
going on about us (right and left) all this time. From a battery,
hitherto silent, came shell after shell, and our position in the open
field was not a pleasant one. On came the rebels ; but being in the
woods they could not readily be seen until quite near. As our line
was diagonally across the field, the right nearly reached the woods ;
and upon our right was a break, or gap. The writer's company (E)
being upon the extreme right, placed him in a position to see the
advancing rebels sooner than if farther to the left. The regiment
on our right beyond the gap was wholly within the woods and

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totally oblivious of the fact that the rebels were coming. The
writer being anxious to communicate the fact, waved his handker-
chief as a signal to this regiment to warn them ; but no sooner
had he done so than he received — from the skirmishers probably,
for they were then in sight in the edge of the wood — a gunshot
wound in the left forearm. The wound was an exceedingly painful
one, hitting both bones and passing between them, fracturing both.
The first pain of the wound over, Lieut. -Col. Pliinpton, who was
standing very near, at the writer's request tied the handkerchief
around the arm above the wound. The writer then, being quite
weak from loss of blood and the battle well begun, passed slowly
along the rear of the regiment to the left, where he, by advice of
Lieut. Edgerly, laid down for a few minutes, to see the result of the
furious firing then going on. The seven-shooters were worked to
their full capacity ; and the regiment stood its ground for the time
being. The battery before named was pouring in a heavy fire, and
the rebel infantry had arrived in large numbers, but were unable to
advance in face of our seven-shooters. A little lull in the fire gave
the writer an opportunity to pass to the rear, which he did, assisted
by a man who had been slightly wounded. A little way back Dr.
Kimball and Hospital Steward Kittredge were found ; and they gave
temporary dressing and some whiskey (first he ever drank in the
service) ; and he was then taken by two men, in a blanket, farther
back. Soon a stretcher was discovered, on its way to the front.
This was seized in the name of the Government, and the writer was
then conveyed to a point in the woods where a field hospital had
been established ; and the ghastly array was almost enough to un-
nerve the bravest. Here more or less attention was paid to the suf-
fering ; and later in the day they were conveyed by ambulances, over
rough roads, say five miles, to the bank of the James River, at Deep
Bottom, where the hospital department was in better shape, in large
tents and with nurses and surgeons.

For fear of being too personal, the writer will bring this part of
the narrative to a close, by stating that during the night he was put
on board a steamer, with others, and sent next morning to Hampton :
the officers to Chesapeake Hospital, and the men to the McClellan
Hospital, near by. Whatever else of a personal nature is to be
written will be found in a personal sketch. Suffice it is to say right
here that the wound of the writer was received about mid-day ; and
that event separated him forever from the regiment. For whatever
occurred afterward he is entirely dependent upon what others say,
upon diaries, orders, letters, etc., and is therefore unable to write of
some phases which would perhaps be of interest.

To return to the battle and the Third New Hampshire. But a
brief space was left Lieut. -Col. Plimpton after he tied up the writer's
wound. It is said he was within a few minutes thereafter shot dead.
The wounded were numerous. Lieut. White was shot, apparently,
through the body, and was considered as mortally wounded. Capt.
Wadlia was hit by a ball which went through the calf, l^ieut. Lam-
prey was shot through the body. He was in the boat with the writer,
en route to hospital, and raved all the way down. He died in the

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ambulance before reaching the hospital. Adjt. Copp was hit in the
side. Lieut. Atherton was shot through the body and arm and was
left on the field as dead. He survived (see his Personal), Lieuts.
Ackerman and Donley were wounded, as was also Lieut. Giddiugs.

It was not long after the writer left that the regiment (and line)
was dii'ected to fall back. This was after they had been charged
repeatedly. A diary says our loss was 90 out of 225. The prisoners
captured earlier in the day were said to have been of the Twenty-
second Georgia.

A shower came up soon after, and put a stop to proceedings,
temporarily, and also cooled off the atmosphere. After the shower,
we were again ordered up as support, and went to very near the same
spot where the prisoners were taken. We found the Second Corps
there, already intrenched, and formed on their right. Some part of
the regiment went on picket during the night; but during their tour,
they discovered that there were two lines of pickets, they being on
the inner ; and in consequence, they relaxed their vigilance. A part
of the regiment worked with spade and shovel during a portion of
the night. Regiment very small indeed, and very few officers. A
letter to the Manchester Mirror said : "Ten officers and eighty-three
men killed and wounded."

Of 1 6 August, a writer whose time had nearly expired said :
"The severity of the encounter, or series of encounters, is best
shown in the losses .... Lieut. White was wounded and left the
field, but afterward returned to the regiment and was again wounded
.... The Third had less than 200 men in the battle fit for duty,
and one-half of these were put hors de combat. We captured aud
took to the rear 300 prisoners. The regiment never conducted itself
better, notwithstanding the fact that the terms of enlistment of many
bad already expired. [He refers to date of enlistment., and not of
muster, which latter is the proper basis. — D.E.] Among those who
fell were some who had really served more than three years, aud who
should have been on their way to New Hampshire ; but when called
upon they entered the conflict without a murmur. The most pathetic
as well as the most disagreeable act of this .... campaign was
the collection and burial of the dead. At the close of the fighting,
the bodies of those who fell Were brought together at the edge of the
wood and laid side by side in a row which extended for at least a
hundred yards. Then a shallow trench Avas dug in which the bodies
were buried. There was no ceremony of any kind ; but there was
no want of compassion for the dead and pity for the living who were
waiting expectantly for those who were so soon expected home."

The official report of the operations of the 14th, loth and IGth
was not made till the 27th of Sept., and then by Maj. Randlett, who
succeeded to the command. It was as follows : —

Headquarters Third New Hampshire Vols.,

27 Sept. 1864.
€apt. Adrian Terry, Asst. Adjt.-Gen., First Division, Tenth Army Corps.

Captain: In accordance with instructions received tliis date from the
Brevet Major-General Commanding Division, I liave the lionor to submit
the following report of the part taken by this command in operations north
of James River, from Aug. 14 to 17, 18G4.

524 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [J/'f/. '6^.

The regiment moved with column, Second Brigade, First Division, Tenth
Armj' Corps, at midnight, Aug. 13th. Crossed the James about daylight.
14th; participated in reconnoissance of that date. On morning of 15th re-
crossed the river to Jones Landing, in column, Avhich again crossed below
Deep Bottom. Marched to Deep Run on 16th, about noon. Charged with
Second Brigade, First Division, the enemy's works at Flussel's Mills, carrying
his line and capturing a large number of prisoners. Advanced by oi'der of
Col. J. R. Hawley , Commanding Brigade, about 300 yards beyond the captured
line, and there met the enemy in force. Made another desperate charge
through open lield under a galling flre from the enemy, toward another angle
of the same line as mentioned as taken. At the moment it was discovered
as impracticable to advance on account of the fire of the enemy and his secure
position, a retreat was ordered; the command fell back to that portion of
the line first taken. The enemy pursued and made three successive atterapts^
to dislodge us, but were handsomely repulsed. After holding this position
for more than an hour, orders were received to move to the rear. Thus
ended the engagement.

Our losses in killed and wounded (including 1 officer killed and !;•
wounded) was 93. Lieut. -Col. Josiah I. Plimpton, commanding the I'egi-
ment, fell in the open field in the advanced position, at the moment orders
Avere received to fall back. He was shot through the heart and expired
immediately, while actively engaged in moving his command in order. Of
the conduct of the ofticers and men of this command during the above-
named operation, I need not comment, as the General Commanding Division
was present, and did not fail to notice the gallantry of all.

Very respectfully, etc.,
Jas. F. Randlett,
3Iajor, lliird Nev- HampsJdre Vols., Commanding Bcf/iment.

An account given by Lieut. Dodge furnished several additional
particulars and is as follows : —

The morning of Aug. 16, 1864, found the Third New Hampshire Volun-
teers between the Charles City Cross Road and the Newmarket Turnpike,
about a mile to the west of Malvern Hill. After a quick breakfast the regi-
ment pushed through a cornfield westward and halted ; the right Aving was
detached and sent to a position further to the right and north. *With Lieut. -
Col. Plimpton, reconnoitered the ground in our front. Found a mill-pond,
the dam being the only approach to the further side, upon which was a good
line of rifle-pits and having a gun in position covering the road. Gen. Terry-
soon came up, and ordered that at a given signal we were to charge and
drive the enemy from the Avorks which they held. Col. Plimpton asked if
he knew the lay of the land. He replied, " No"; and upon that was told
the result of our investigations. He then, with Adrian Terry, his A. A.-G.
and an artillery officer of rank belonging to the Second Corps, started out
Avith me to see for himself. The Second Corps oflficer soon returned; but,
Avith Gen. Terry alone, Avent to the blufl', from Avhich Ave had a good look at
the enemy and his position ; but not quietly enough to prevent a fcAV stray
bullets, to answer to the Tustling leaves caused by our motions. Result :
that intended move was not made. Plimpton kept moving betAveen our right

*NoTE. — It appears that Lieut. Dodge Avent with Lieut. -Col. Plimpton
to the front as far as to see Flussell's Mills, the pond, etc., and were the only
members of the Third Ncav Hampshire Avho did see those points. The
above tAvo again went to the front Avith Gen. Terry, again seeing the pond,
etc. This was A'erified in 1892 by the writer, Lieuts. BoAven and Parker —
a party of three, Avho visited this spot in September and located the various
points, passed over the dam, and actually found Mr. Flussell himself (i.e.,
a son of the one Avhose name attached to the mill). Mr. Flussell (the son;
was a rebel officer ; and he stated to the party that he Avas at Drewry"s
Bluff" (Wooldridge's Hill) on 13 May 1864, and thinks his legs made better
time then than at any other time during his life. He commanded a com-
pany that day. He also was in front of our lines 16 May 1864.

Aug. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 525

and left wings, which were well detached. Abont noon the tiring com-
menced to increase, both in noise and neai-ness, until we could finally hear
the cheers of those engaged. We were suddenly ordered to the right and
front, joining the right wing. Continued a rapid movement in no apparent
direction, unless crookedness can be called one, until Ave found ourselves
upon the left of the Sixty-seventh Ohio, belonging to the First Brigade of
our corps. We covered in echelon their left wing, and were told to remain
fast ; and if the Sixty-seventh were repulsed they were to retreat over us
and we hold the enemy. They started, after all upon their right had; and
had proceeded but a little way when Col. Plimpton said, "Third New Hamp-
shire : forward ! " The men had many of them not recovered from the heat
and sweat of the march made to get into position ; but Avent forward down
into the valley through a bad amount of slashing and to the earth-works,
taking position so quickly that they succeeded in bagging the Twenty-second
ireorgia regiment, Avhich had but just arrived at the Avorks and had not had
time to get into position. Not satisfied Avith turning the enemy's Avork, Ave
pushed on to the Avoods, into Avhich the enemy had retreated and Avhich Avere
parallel with the Avork Avhere we had entered. Our left being uncovered, and
they seeing it, our regiment changed front to protect the army and to repel
their attack upon our left fiank. But they soon saw our mistake in pushing
so far away from the earthAvork, and that our flank was in reality uncovered.
To save our ammunition, the Sixth Connecticut advanced to our front,
and we laid down behind them — they with their Enfields not using so much
ammunition as Ave with Spencers. One of my men told me that the Johnnies
were surrounding us. Stepped back to a knoll : and right before my sight
could see the game being played. Without Avaiting for orders, gave Avord
for Third Ncav Hampshire to fall back; and told Gen. J. R. HaAvley the con-
dition, Avhich he soon realized upon looking, and ordered a general backAvard
movement. Col. Plimpton had not heard the order, only seen the backAvard
movement of the troops ; and Avhile trying to rally them Avas shot dead, and
his body left.

We succeeded in getting back to the intrenchments, the right Aving going
in one direction and the left Avith the colors, to the place AvhereAve had made
the charge. The rebel line at this point Avas in the general direction of a
circle, they being upon the inside of it. We found the works manned, but
by a set of men poorly ofiicered. It Avas not long before they Avere called
RAvay, and Ave felt in this case their room worth the most. Part of the
TAA'enty-fourth Massachusetts regiment remained upon the extreme left in a
holloAV. The enemy noAv made several attempts to drive us from our posi-
tion, but our " cottee grinders " Avere too much for them ; but that enfilading
fire Avas getting too much for us. Sent back several times for reinforce-
ments ; but excepting one regiment that Avent in on the extreme left and
Avent out quicker than they Avent in, no help came. We Avere being fast
moAved doAvn ; and Avhen the order came to fall back Ave had no fool's job to
go doAvn into that valley of death and up on the other side, the AA'hole place
being well filled Avith slashing and underbrush. But Ave did in part, leaving
upon the field — dead, dying and Avounded — some of the best men that
ever faced an enemy. After forming Avhat there Avas of us, Avith colors in
front. Ave asked Gen. Wright, Avho Avas in command, in Avhat direction we
should <ro : and those there Avill all remember his reply, when pointing, he
said, -'ill that direction; but be careful for surprises." And Ave did feel
our Avay that hot, dry, dusty afternoon — tired, footsore, hungry, AA'eary
mortals ; but the cheers that gr-eeted us Avhen Ave found the rest of the
Third told us hoAv we Avere loved as well as missed. The heat soon brought
on a shoAver, and we were Avell Avet. Without a chance to ration or eat,
soon returned to where Ave had lately been engaged ; but during our absence
the Second Corps had throAvn up a line of breastAvorks, from Avhich they
repelled several charges during the afternoon and early evening. We were
put upon the extreme right, at right angles to the main line, to cover the
flank. Excepting a picket of about 50 men, the line there rested during the
16th, a date that has alwavs been eventful in our career.

526 THIRD NE^y HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aua. '64.

CROSSING A PONTOON.

The crossing of troops over a pontoon bridge on the 16th i&
thus described by the Historian of the Thirteenth New Hampshire : —

The .... army .... here presents a most magnificent spectacle
.... those of us who are able can see it all — a last grand view of war to

many a poor fellow on the Union side Reviews are shows ....

this is business, in all the push, stir and energy of war. A living panorama^
a vast army in motion — long lines of cavalry, generals with their staffs, in-
fantry in long, dense columns, with all their mounted officers, furled battle-
tlags, knots of camp-followers and teams, wagons, cannons, flying artillery,
heavy guns, bands, hundreds of ambulances and countless army gear : ail
moving rapidly, swiftly over the low, level, floating bridge, in grand pro-
cession, and all seeming to be, as it were, down upon the very surface of
the water itself.

All day long, and in the hours of the night, the bridge, nearly half a
mile in length, is full — an unceasing tramp, no break in the cohimn ; but
steadily, speedily, the great host forges on, as if every organization in it
were a huge link in some immense draAving chain, that the God of War was
now sweeping irresistibly into place as an impregnable cordon around the
.... Confederacy. Squadron after squadron, regiment after regiment,
brigade after brigade, division after division, battery after battery, train
after train, corps after corps — ^each with all the appliances, ensigns, flags,
arms, paraphernalia and material of real and tremendous war : all lines and
files in perfect order, place and time, moving under the control of the mon-
ster mind of that one greatest of American men and captains — Lieut. -Gen.
Ulysses S. Grant Constantly, for hour upon hour, appears this un-
broken stream of men, bursting into full and sudden view from an unseen
source in the dense woods on the northern shore, entering low down upon
the bridge, crossing with quick route-step the wide level to the southern
shore, ascending the river bank and instantly disappearing as they came,
we cannot see whither; apparently inexhaustible in numbers and invincible
in power ....

The 17th found us on the line, with a part of our men off on
picket under Lieut. Dodge. He was relieved during the evening by
a detail from the Seventh New Hampshire, who were afterward cap-
tured (18th). A flag of truce (17th) resulted in receiving about 40
recognizable bodies, including Lieut.-Col. Plimpton. The Chap-
lain's diary said, "Sixty, and mostly stripped of their clothing,"
The body of Lieut.-Col. Plimpton was buried by the Chaplain. The
regiment moved a little to the right early in the morning. Capt.
Dow returned on the 17th and assumed command of the regiment,
by virtue of his rank.

The regiment moved a little to the left on the 18th, taking posi-
tion in rear of the Sixth Connecticut. We began to move again,
when it commenced to rain. Simultaneously our picket line was at-
tacked, and was being driven in. We returned and gave the John-
nies a taste of our seven-shooters. They evidently didn't like that
kind, and soon withdrew. One diary says the rebels -met with a
terrible repulse today, at our breastworks ; for while we only lost
about 20 killed and wounded, they must have lost hundreds. About
10 A.M. there was apparently a movement set on foot for evacuation
in favor of the rebels, and soon all the troops were in motion. After
about three miles of rearward march, our regiment became the rear
guard, and so remained. We did some good travelling that day,

Any. '64.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

until we arrived at Gen. Birney's Headquarters, and then by turn-
pike to Gravel Hill, where we closed in mass by brigade and rested
for the night. One of our men — an attendant in the hospital
temporarily, for he was of the color guard — wrote in his diary :
" We break up the hospital today on this side, and I am detailed to
go with some of the hospital teams. We go over near Jones' Land-
ing."

The 19th was a quiet day, with nothing of importance going on.
We remained at Gravel Hill all day — a privilege we appreciated.
There was rain and a mail, however : both valuable in their way.

A movement of the troops on the 20th, rearward, proved to be
the move which took us back to our old camp at Bermuda Hundred.
We started about 10 a.m. ; but the roads were very bad indeed —

mud, mud, everywhere, and

slippery as only Virginia mud "^^"^ "^^ '^

could be. We crossed on pon- ^

toon below Jones' Lauding, ' ==^^

and arrived at our camp. The ^M

regiment got divided in some

unaccountable manner, and the

rear portion did not arrive till

a few hours later, say about

3 A.M., 21st. A more weary

and dirty lot of men could

scarcely be found than we on

that morning of the 21st, after

about eight days of hard work.

The usual fixing up of the

camp occupied our men during

the day. In this work the '61

men took no interest whatever I

The 2 2d marked the beginning of preparations for mustering
out the '61 men, as rolls were begun that day. The men who were
to be mustered out were in high spirits, notwithstanding that some
of them, at least, have passed through fire and water within the past
eight days. We learned (see 4 Aug.) that the regimental organiza-
tion was to be kept up, and no officers to be mustered out except
those whose terms will have expired. This came officially later in
an order by Gen. Birney, Commanding Corps, who issued his Special
Order 102, of 21 Aug., repeating substantially the directions of Gen.
Butler. Before the day was out, we were startled and somewhat
" broken up" by a rumor that we were to be ordered away at once
on active service again. The '61 men looked aghast. The rumor
did not take* shape, and happy we (and they) in consequence. The
preparations for muster-out began the 22d, b}^ the turning in of the
guns and equipments, and the hastening of work on the rolls, etc.
The Fourth New Hampshire Band came over at night and enlivened
us a little.

In the Department of the South, today (22d Aug.), Admiral
Dahlgren arranged with Gen. Schimmelfennig, Commanding at Mor-

OHESAPEAKE HOSPITAL (for Officers only),

NEAR FORT MOXROK.

-,28 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '64-

ris Island, for the erection of a new battery on Morris, from which
to begin afresh the bombardment of Sumter. This battery was to
be armed as follows : the army to place and man 1 300-pounder, 3
200-pounders and 1 100-pounder, rifled, 2 10-inch Columbiads, 12
10-inch mortars and 2 l;>-inch mortars; the navy to furnish and
man 4 11-inch guns. We of the Third New Hampshire, though we
were in Virginia, wished them success on learning later of the facts.

It was a wet and dirty day ; but the blanks were being rapidly
filled and the final preparations going on, which would permit many
of our number to see the granite hills of New Hampshire within the
week. A wakeful, restless night was passed by the '61 men; but
as ''time and tide wait for no man," the 23d Aug. 1864 dawned in
the usual manner. The '61 veterans had already turned in their guns
and equipments, their precious shelter tents, and all that belonged
to their dear Uncle Samuel, who was al)out to kiss them good bye.
It is said that some ludicrous mistakes were made, in turning in the
property, the most laughable one being a case where a veteran whose
mind was so entirely filled with New Hampshire and home that he
actually turned in his pocket-handkerchief for a shelter tent, while
another turned in his towel !

The ceremony of muster-out began with the non-commissioned
staff; then the companies, by the alphabet. A, B, C, etc. The men
were sent to the landing, most of them departing from camp the same
day- — preparatory to embarking for home.

Capt. Dow was in command of the regiment; and he sent with
the detachment the following letter, which explains itself : —

[Capt. Dow to Adjt.-Gen. Head.]
Heaoquarteks Third Nkw Hampshire Volunteers.

Bermuda Hundred, Va., Aug. 23, 1864.
Gen. Natt Head, Ailjutnnt-Gowral of New Hampshire.

General : I have tlie honor to transmit to yon, by Capt. R. W. Houghton,
Comihanding Detachment Third NeAV Hampshire Volunteers, the old battle-
flag of the regiment. Its worn and tattered folds render it unserviceable as
a proper regimental stand of colors ^ — yet the old flag is loved all the more;
for there will ever remain in the memories of all its brave defenders who
now survive the most profound admiration. The old Third has fought be-
neath its folds ; and I believe the honors won have been great and immortal.
At Jamea Island, Morris Island, Fort. Wagner and its siege, Drewry's Bluff,
Half-Way House, Bermuda Hundred and Deep Run, have fallen many noble
sons of the " Old Granite State." I most sincerely desire that this flag may
be preserved by the State authorities, where in future years its defenders
may have the pleasure of looking upon it, remembering their service in
defence of our glorious Nation's honor. Lieut. -Col. Plimpton would have
sent this flag had he lived, and I desire to carry out his plan so far iis
possible. The original members are being mustered out today here, i
regret exceedingly that they were not allowed to proceed to New Hampshire
previously, in order to be mustered out there. They will probably arrive in
New Hampshire on Monday next. The organization of the Third Regiment
will be continued by virtue of *Special Order 102, Headquarters Tenth Army
Corps, dated Aug. 21, 18(')4, a copy of which I herewith transmit.

Very respectfully, etc.,

Henry S. Dow,
Captain, Commanding Third New Ha^npshire Volunteers.

"Note. — Referred to elsewhere.

Aug. '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 52'.>

The detachment, said to uuniber about 260, went in charge of
Capt. Houghton, he being accompanied by Lieut. Hazen and Lieut.
Hitchcock. These otticers went home under orders, but substantially
on leaves of absence. Chaplain Hill (whose term had expired) was
the only officer mustered out ; and it is safe to say that the absence of
no one of the number who left us was more keenly felt. The vacancy
created was never filled ; and the regiment was without a Chaplain
during the remainder of its service.

Three deserved promotions occurred in consequence of the muster-
out. There were many others, of course; but these three are par-
ticularly worthy of mention. A. D. Scovell, who had long been a faith-
ful nurse, etc., in the regimental hospital, was promoted to Hospital
Steward, vice Perry Kittredge, mustered out. Perry, as we almost
always called him, was a general favorite and had done efficient ser-
vice. Geo. B. Bingham, who had also been of great and varied
service in our regimental and other hospitals, was promoted to Com-
missary Sergeant, vice Geo. H. Miner, mustered out. Miner, who
had dealt out our grub (alias "rations") so long, and so much of
it, too, will long be remembered. The thiixl promotion was that of
Marquis L. Holt of Co. E to Sergeant-Major, vice John H. Thing,
mustered out.

In the evening the Seventh Connecticut band came over, accom-
panied by Gens. Terry and Hawley ; and we had music and speech-
making for an after-supper pastime. Those of us who remained
behind could n't help wishing, between the speeches, that we had been
mustered out. A diary says, " A punch for the band ! " This may
mean much or little ; but it is inserted at its face value.

We were ordered to and started about 2 p.m. for Petersburg, on
the 24th. What a close shave for the '61 men ! As we then under-
stood it, our division was the force ordered away, and the Third
New Hampshire took post at head of column. What roads, what
mud, what holes ! Teams stuck, everywhere. Where was the society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals? Where ditto, cruelty to
human beings ? Alas ! 'twas too early : those societies had not yet
been called into being. A pontoon was crossed near the Point of
Rocks. Many fell out, — worn out, — totally unable to go another
step. Result: when we reached the Petersburg & Norfolk R.R., at
which point we halted, the regiment was a very small one — looked
more like a company.

We relieved the One Hundred and Forty-eighth New York in the
advanced trenches. These are large figures, reader; but New York
is a large State. Our stragglers came up during the night. The
delights and responsibilities of picket duty Avere ours that night.

We found ourselves, on the morning of the 2oth, again facing
war and danger, the enemy and perhaps death. Fighting was going
on, to our left, not far distant. We laid in the trenches all day,
but in momentary expectation of l)eing ordered to some point to
discharge our pieces enemj^-ward.

We began to feel a little more at home by the 26th, and made
required reports, and began the making of muster rolls (for Slst).

530 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Avg. '64.

We were relieved from the dangerous front trench that night about
9 o'clock by the Sixty-seventh Ohio, and we then moved to a posi-
tion in rear of the Sixth Connecticut.

Though away from the immediate front, we were so near the
active operations that we were in constant expectation of being
ordered to participate. The firing on both sides was kept up ; but
we slept and rested nevertheless, some with one eye open.

Maj. Randlett assumed command of the regiment on the 27th,
coming to us from detached service (Provost Marshal, Tenth Army
Corps) .

A very lively cannonade, on the same day, lasting about four
hours and extending into the evening, was very interesting, especially
the latter part of it. This gave each side to understand something
of the strength of the other. From our position we could see no
other advantage.

The men were getting sick from exposure and fatigue, and
many such were noted in diaries on the 28th. We got a good mail
that day, and found ourselves connected with a well-regulated system
of mail collection and delivery.

We were turned out at 4 on the morning of the 29tli. We had
hardh" any semblance of a camp : it was more like a picnic party,
with here and there a tent. The work on the rolls occupied the
officers' time. Lieut. Davis was ordered to duty in the Ambulance
Corps about that time, but declined to serve for some reason not
apparent, and Lieut. Giddings was substituted. Another artillery
duel on the 29th, similar to that of the 27th, but apparently with a
greater number of guns on both sides, and covering substantially
the same hours. We furnished a fatigue detail of fifty on the 29th ;
and though the number was small, we missed them.

We furnished 90 men for picket on the night of the 30th ; and
one diary says we moved camp, and into the woods, where we built
(dug) a trench, to which place the regiment came, having been at
the forefront for four days. Another diary said, "We can be
shelled here," and adds, " The brigade baggage lies near by. Griggs
has charge of the musicians."

We were mustered for pay on the 31st, and were informed that
we must go into the trenches next morning, relieving the Seventh
Connecticut. Notwithstanding our breastwork, the Johnnies could
shell us by a cross-fire, and also reminded us of their continued
existence by frequent bullets, which went "zipping" all about us,
semi-occasionally passing through an arm or leg. Capt. Trickey
went in charge of the picket detail (to trenches). Officers were
very scarce.

August passed out, leaving us very near the danger line between
the two forces and "In front of Petersburg," as the whole line was
termed. (Seethe '61 men's movements in "Miscellaneous Subjects.")

An;,. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 531

SUPPIvEIVLENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
(None appear of sufficient value to record.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 116, of the 10th, said the Major-General Com-
maudiug (Foster) learned with regret that leaves of absence and fur-
loughs were being considered as commencing and ending in New
York, and forbade a further misinterpretation of the time.

General Order 18, of the 13th, directed a salute of 3o guns that
day from the Saluting Battery, in honor of Farragut's victory at
Mobile.

General Order 119, of the IGth, directed a draft of able-bodied
negroes. Deserters from regiments organized in the Department to
be pardoned if they return on or before 10 September.

General Order 120, of the 18th, directed (in accordance with
Act of Congress) that measures be taken to ascertain who among
the colored troops were freemen on or prior to 19 April 1861. All
such to have their pay made equal to white soldiers to 1 Jan. 1864,
from time of entry into service.

General Order 122, of the 22d, betrayed the fact that the De-
partment was overrun with adventurers, etc., of both sexes and
colors, and measures for their reduction in numbers was ordered.

Department of the South Statistics for August 1.S64: are:
Total troops, 7,619; cases sick, 1,717; died, 31; cases wounded,
40; died, 3.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Stafl" 4 men, 7 officers.

Co. A 44 '■ :^. "

B 46 " 3 "

C 43 " 3 "

D 51 " 2 "

E 53 " 2 "

F 38 " 3 "

G 48 " 3 "

H 61 " 2 "

I 55 " 3 "

K ■ 41 " 1 "

Present aggregate .... 484 32 516

Aggregate last report . . . 785 35 820
This falling off in numbers is because the '61 men who did not
re-enlist have been mustered out.

Absent sick, wounded, on duty, in arrest, etc. : A, 17 ; B, 27 ;

C, 19 ; D, 21 ; E, 32 ; F, 21 ; G, 32 ; H, 29 ; I, 20 ; K, 20 : total,
238.

532 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Aug. '64.

Died of disease, 1 (Joseph Ely, Co. C) .

No lieutenant-colonel or chaplain : the former killed, the latter
mustered out for expiration of term.

Co. D has no 2d lieutenant; Co. H has no 1st lieutenant; Co.
K has no 1st or 2d lieutenant.

Discharged for disability, 1 (Geo. A. Ellis, Co. G) .

Following is a list of promotions, to positions which were vacated
by " expiration of term " : —

1st Sergt. M. L. Holt of E . . to Sergeant-Major.

Private" Geo. B. Bingham " F . . " Commissary Sergeant.
A. D. Scovell "I . . " Hospital Steward.

Private Lewis Kimball of F has been promoted out of the regi-
ment, to 2d Lieutenant Fourth U. S. Colored Troops.

One man has " joined from desertion " : Peter Pelky of C.

Maj. Randlett is commanding regiment, and is sick in quarters.

Dr. Buzzell is detached. Dr. Buruhtim is sick in quarters. Dr.
Kimball is on duty. Adjt. Copp is absent wounded. (Quartermaster
Hynes is on duty. 1st Lieut. Dodge is Acting Adjutant.

Capt. Dearborn and 1st Lieut. Woodbury are still detached. 2d
Lieut. Giddings is detached in Ambulance Corps. Sick in quarters :
Capt. Stearns, Capt. Wadsworth, Capt. Kirwin, 1st Lieut. Edgerly,
2d Lieut. Connelly of B, 2d Lieut. Davis, 2d Lieut. McCoy. Absent
wounded: Capt. Wadlia (since 16th), Capt. Libby, Jr., 1st Lieut.
White (since 16th), 1st Lieut. Eldredge (since 16th). Absent sick:
Capt. Maxwell, 1st Lieut. Parker of A. Absent on leave (20 days) :
Capt. Houghton, 1st Lieut. Hitchcock, 1st Lieut. Hazen. 2d Lieut.
Ackerman, commanding Co. G. 2d Lieut. J. S. James, commanding
Co. I.

Col. Bedel is taken up on rolls (previously dropped by error).
Lieut. -Col. Plimpton, 1st Lieut. Lamprey and 2d Lieut. Atherton
were all reported killed in action. The first was actually so ; the
second lived till the next forenoon, till nearly arrived at Chesapeake
Hospital, Hampton ; the third was wounded and taken prisoner (after-
wards exchanged) .

The ranks are shattered, not only by muster-out, but by battle.
Absent with leave: G, 1; H, 2. Prisoners of war: E, 3 ; H, 1 ;
and Col. Bedel. Absent in arrest: B, 1.

There are 1 6.5 men present for duty.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 4344343444

Corporals ... . (I 4 4 5 .5 .5 5 8 G 3

Musicians 2122110221 14

Wagoners 11110 0 1111 8

^S'woSnded I ■ • 17 22 14 lU 2.; 13 28 22 IG 14 191
For duty 17 8 22 li) 13 9 9 23 29 IG 1G5

'"of1v^„Sf"'""""'} 3 . 0 4 . ;, 1 0 I :i .0

Terms expired . . .32 30 41 18 24 27 19 15 21 28 255

Missing in action ...1120 0 14101 11

Deserted 0 2 0 10 1110 3 9

SKPTKMBER, 1864.

'S per instructions of the last of August, we went into the
trenches at 2 a.m. on the 1st, and staid there all day.
Musician Grio-os was that day appointed mail carrier (to
and from IJrioade Headquarters) . Consideraltle difficulty
was encountered in the niakino- out of muster rolls ; and
as nearly as can be determined from references, they were
not completed for the regiment and the men actually mus-
tered till 1st September, instead of last day of August.
Nothing of importance transpired on the 2d ; but the 3d brought
the average up, at least from that day, as our (Hawley's) brigade
was all turned out to see .John Rowley, Private Co. D, Seventh Con-
necticut, hung for murder. It was a sad sight, and need not here
be described, as the reader has already been indulged with a recital
of the details in a similar case. It was said that this man's crime
was that he shot and killed a fellow soldier during the battle of
Olustee, Florida, 20 February 1S64.

Lieut. Dodge was relieved on the 4th as Acting Adjutant, by
Lieut. Edgerly ; and he (Dodge) was then assigned to command of
Co. A, which had had no officer for several days, though nominally in
charge during that time of Lieut. Dodge. A salute was fired the
morning of the 4th from our batteries, presumabl}^ for the good news
of recent victories elsewhere. The rebels were alarmed, and fired
back. This little gun play lasted over an hour. The same day,
also, a printed circular was distributed on both sides.

The 5th day of September was a pleasant day — a little better
than usual. A bomb-proof was begun for the whole regiment, allow-
ing 20 feet to each company and having a company street opposite
each " home," as the boys called them.

Notwithstanding the labors of the day on this l)omb-proof, the
regiment went into the trenches at night, after furnishing a picket
detail. Our line of advanced trenches was being straightened and
otherwise improved. It looked as if we had -'come to stay." Near
us and at our rear two large, new batteries were being built. The
military railroad was mentioned by one writer thus : " It is a great
affair, branching off from City Point Road, and running to our left
— no grading — runs up hill and down — crooked or otherwise, as it
happens; saves horseflesh." Our lines were being constantly ex-
tended, principall}^ in the left direction, and were then said to have

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534

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '64.

been nine miles in extent. The fall of Atlanta, and of Forts Morgan
and Gaines (Mobile), were announced to us, and created a deal of
enthusiasm. "Now," said we, "is the time for Grant to strike."
But Grant evidently knew what he was about, and wonld strike as
his judgment dictated, and not because we wished it. 'T was well.

The 6th, 7th and 8th
showed no circumstance
worthy of note ; but on
the 9th a diary said we
had orders from Grant to
cheer all along the line at
7 P.M. and did so, and all
because of Atlanta and
other victories.

We were somewhat
entertained on the 1 0th b}^
the "drumming out" of a
R.R. BRIDGE, NORFOLK & WESTERN R.R. Sixth Couuecticut man^
3d N.H. V. DID PICKET DUTY AT AND NEAR IT who had the significant
AUG.-SEP. 1864. ^ord, "coward," on a

card, attached to his back. Again we were startled by the news
that the Sixty-seventh Ohio sutler was to be our sutler, too. Can a
man serve two masters? Go to — that is, go to the sutler and bu}'
something. We did; and the very first article was for internal
consumption and not for external exposure.

The writer finds mentioned under date of the 12th, that a cer-
tain 13-inch mortar, fired by our troops at Petersburg, acquired the
honorable title of "The Petersburg Express." The name was very
appropriate, as the mortar was expressly used for the benefit of
Petersburg inhabitants, military and civil. Our pioneers began a
new bomb-proof for themselves on the 12th.

Col. J. C. Abbott of Seventh New Hampshire (Hawley absent)
was in command of our brigade on the 14th; for on that day he
appointed A¥m. Henderson of Co. E as Brigade Postmaster. Not
only were stray bullets getting so thick that "stray" was a strained
term, but shells were likewise gently dropping, dropping, all around
us — every day.

The drum corps, though usually excused from any duty of a
servile nature, were obliged about this time to assist in several ways,
and made themselves very useful. Latterly, they had policed our
little camp.

We were much pleased about this time to hear that Gen. Terry
had been brevetted a Major-General. He was a general favorite, a
very efficient officer, and his men would go wherever he said.

The rebels had a splendid range on us and were not bashful
about making the most of said range. The usual daily happenings
filled in the time. We furnished a fatigue party on the 17th, under
Capt. Stearns and Lieut. Dodge, of 70 men, to complete a new breast-
work in front of our brigades. They had to Avork rapidly, and were
" on one hour, and off one hour," till finished.

Sept. '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 535

A big mortar mounted on a platform car was mentioned in a
diary as firing nightly, alternating between a point near us and at
another more distant.

Rumors reached us on the 19th that new recruiting parties were
to be sent North, and recruiting was to be pushed again with re-
newed vigor. Capt. Dow was ordered North and proceeded in that
general direction on the 20th, after recruits. He never returned.

Our calls were at this time blown on a bugle, and at night they
sounded dismal indeed.

At 5 A.M. on the 21st a salute was fired, almost along the entire
line, for recent victories in the Shenandoah Valley. The rebels didn't
like those salutes very well, and almost invariably fired back defiantly.

Changes were occurring constantly in our officers, as well as
our men. Lieut. Parker returned on the 20th, and assumed com-
mand of Co. A, relieving Lieut. Dodge, who had both A and B.
Lieut. Kirwin was sick and had gone to hospital. Lieut. James
was transferred to D. Quartermaster Hynes liad gone on short
leave. Capt. "Wadsworth had resigned. Lieut. Hitchcock liad re-
turned. Lieut. Davis had been discharged. Capt. Houghton and
Lieut. Hazeu had sent certificates of their inability to return at
present (they went home with the '61 men). These were the
changes and officers' data, all of recent date.

On the morning of the 21st the big niortar fired several times
in rapid succession, and then the whole line took it up as if by com-
mon consent ; and such a banging as followed for about an hour
seldom occurs in war, except in actual fighting or a regular bom-
bardment. The earth trembled, and so did the Johnnies ; for they
thought it was simply announcing an intended attack. How they
sprang to their guns at the first sign of cessation, and how quickly
and fiercely they replied !

Singularly fortunate were we on the night of the 22d — not a
man on duty away from camp. It must have been a mistake ; but
we found no fault. Dr. (Asst. Surgeon) C. A. Burnham got his
discharge on the 23d. We had to send fifty men on fatigue, and
the rest of us went into the trenches.

We moved camp again on the 24th, back out of range ; and we
appreciated it much. " The screeching shell will not now cavort
through our camp, and laugh when our fear cometh." Our new
position was in the rear of our Coi'ps Headquarters. Another salute
by our fiery-mouthed guns for victories. The rebels were not blam-
able for getting mad at those frequent salutes. Quartermaster Hynes
got back from leave on the 25th.

A great move was in contemplation, without doubt, as every-
thing looked like it ; but for some reason the " move" didn't get into
motion. A camp story that we were to be paid off soon for six
months had a peculiar effect on us. Those who had a little of the
needful left, released the hitherto rigid grasp on it and visited the
sutler.

The companies began to drill on the 26th, and new bugles for
our musicians came to hand, or rather to mouth. On the 27th, we
had squad, company and battalion drill. The companies (only 6)

536

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Sept. '64.

presented an appearance on drill which would hardly strike terror to
a rebel. They were of only 10 or 12 files each. Tlie paymaster was
at work near us ; but we did not apprehend any danger. The Six-
teenth New York Heavy Artillery entertained him the 27th.

We were stirred to our very foundations on the 28th by an order
which could not be mistaken, to get ready at once for a move, tak-
ing two days' rations. AVhat a pity that we were not permitted to

see the paymaster before we
went. At 3 p.m. we were off,
going to the right and reaching
the Appomattox, crossing it at
Broad Landing, and proceeding
to the vicinity of Deep Bottom.
We reached there about mid-
night, having crossed the pon-
toons, with only three halts
since starling. A hard march.
The following general item will
aid the reader to trace move-
ments: " 2.Sth Sept., P.M., the
Tenth Army Corps (Birney)
moved, and at midnight crossed
the James to north side at Deep
Bottom. Gen. Ord, with Eigh-
teenth Corps, crossed at Aiken's
Landing, eight miles above.
Both corps ready at daylight
next morning."

We rested as much as pos-
sible till morning, when, having
gotten our breakfast, all the
troops (there were a lot of 'em)
A^J^ lHA/L ^vere put in motion.

>t.*/vr laor A diary says: "29 Sept.

1864. Up early. Broke camp.
Went out into the old road and
halted in rear of a ravine, and
soon after crossed it-^a very rough place, with thick undergrowth and
a mill-stream. AYe then went on the skirmish line, with the Seventh
Connecticut, and soon after advanced to the turnpike ; but the John-
nies left, and we were glad. The Third continued to advance to the
right and up a hill, and found four guns, which the Johnnies had
been using on us, still hot. We captured a team having one man
and two women — one of the latter a young woman and with a child.
The owner of this turnout was a Mr. Libby, the owner also of a large
tobacco building in Richmond. We changed positions again, up the
road to the left, in a westerly direction, and closed up in columns of
regiments l)y brigades. We lay there a short time only, when we
again proceeded against Richmond, our (Second) brigade being ahead
and our division following the cavalry. We got within say three
and one-half miles of Richmond, then faced about and back to rear

I86f

A-B-F N^MEO BY &.0 54-oi (S3 D.J.
C-D NAMED BY CO. I01of63 D.S.

S,>i,t. -64.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 537

without a halt till well to rear. After resting a little, we were moved
to a new line, farther to the right, where we turned in [into what?]
and rested our weary bodies till morning."

There was much fighting during the 2!)th, but considerably to
our left, and l)y other brigades of our division. We were informed
that Chapin's (probably "Chaffin's") Bluff and Fort Harrison had
been taken, also that the Eighteenth Corps was heavily engaged, and
that the colored troops suffered severely. One writer has it that the
colored troops protected our Hank and were in a charge for that pur-
pose. Other histories record the fact that Gen. Butler afterward
awarded medals to a large number of colored soldiers for valor shown
that day. The Thirteenth New Hampshire Historian says: "Gen.
Birney, with the Tenth Corps and a body of colored troops of the
Eighteenth Corps, carried everything liefore him at Deep Bottom
before 9 a.m., and before noon swept around upon the New IMarket
Road, advanced and established communication with the right of
Gen. Stannard's Division, north of Fort Harrison, as had been ar-
ranged. Gen. Birney could not, however, dislodge the enemy on his
front, though his troops — especially the colored troops, who made
the assault — behaved with great gallantr3\ Their charge was wit-
nessed by us [Thirteenth New Hampshire] from Fort Harrison."

Another writer says we bivouacked at night near Laurel Hill.
Still another writer says : " This was the great move on the north of
the James River, in which Fort Harrison was captured, etc. The line
was about ten miles long, and we [Third New Hampshire] on the
extreme right. On our left were the colored troops, and the fighting
was very severe and the casualties great ; and the same still further
to the left. Gen. Donohoe (formerly Capt. Co. C, Third New
Hampshire), commanding a brigade, charged and took the fort. He
was wounded ; also Gen. Stannard, who lost an arm ; and Gen.
Burnham was killed. It was in consequence of this latter that Gen.
Donohoe commanded the brigade."

This feint on Richmond accomplished its purpose, viz. : to stop
Hoke's (rebel) corps from going to Petersburg, as they engaged us
instead.

[Gen. Grant to Gen. Halleck.]

CiiAPiN's Farm, 10.45 a.m., 20 Sept. 18G4.
.... Orel's corps advanced this morning and carried .... strongly
fortified long lines of iutrencliments below Chapin's Farm .... fifteen
pieces artillery and .... 200 to 300 prisoners .... Ord wounded ....
Birney advanced at same time from Deep Bottom .... carried New Mar-
ket Road and intrenchments .... scattered enemy in every direction ....
captured but few. Birney now marching toward Richmond .... whole
country filled with field fortifications thus far.

Further information of the operations of the 20th maybe gleaned
from the report Maj. Randlett made 13 Oct. 1864, as follows : —
To Lieut. E. L. Moore, A. A.-G., 13 October 1864.

Second Briffadn, First Division, Tenth Army Corps.

On Sept. 29th moved at 4 a.m., with Second Brigade, in First Division
column, from Deep Bottom toward New Market Road before the Heights.
Was ordered by Col. J. C. Abbott, Commanding Brigade, to throw my regi-
ment forward to join the Seventh Connecticut Volunteers, skirmishing, and
command the skirmish line. Advanced about 200 yards across ravine and
light woods ; came to an opening from which I discovered the enemy's

538 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [SejU. '64.

position to be in continual line of breastAvorks and rifle-pits, at foot of the
hills, and running with New Market Road. Col. Abbott instructed me to
advance my lines as rapidly as possible, reporting success to him, exercising
my own discretion. When in full view of the enemy and his works, 500
yards across the opening, I advanced a light line and drew from the enemy
the disposition of his forces. Finding my line flanked on the left by works
similar to those in my front, and discovering that he was reinforcing the
flank, I ordered my men to lie down, the advant'age of the rolling ground being
such as to entirely "protect them from his infantry, Avhile his artillery ploughed
over us into the ravine. I then sent a messenger to Col. Abbott, informing
him of the disposition of my command, respectfully suggesting that a force
be sent to relieve my left flank. I was informed that Gen. Terry had sent a
detachment of colored troops to that duty. As soon as those troops advanced,
I pushed forward my flrst line of skirmishers and, finding but a small force
in my front, ordered my whole command to charge. The enemy, discovering
the success of the colored troops on my left, gave us their works without
much of a struggle. Finding my way clear, I determined to gain possession
of the heights, before the enemy should discover the actual strength of my
force. He had already started with his guns. Leaving the Seventh Con-
necticut. Capt. Atwell, in charge of the works on the road, I advanced with
the Third New Hampshire and took possession of the heights. Immedi-
ately pushing out a few skirmishers, they captured a Mr. Libby, owner of
the farm we occupied, and said to be of Libby Prison notoriety. This
gentleman was in his loaded wagon, started for Richmond. From him and
the negroes of the place captured, I learned that the enemy's battery con-
sisted of 8 guns. I judged from my own observation of the enemy that
his force was about 600 infantry, 200 cavalry and the battery. The cavalry
advanced at one time as if to charge; but seeing the remainder of Col.
Abbott's command advancing, retired. My own force was less than 300.
In this operation, so remarkably successful, I am much indebted to Capt.
Atwell and his command (Seventh Connecticut) for the cheerful and gallant
manner in which they obeyed my orders, as I am quite positive that had
the enemy discovered my real force, or seen the least spirit other than
determined bravery, they would not have given us the position. Occupying
this position, in half an hour I received orders to rejoin the brigade. After-
noon of same day marched with First Division on reconuoissance to within
two miles of Richmond to our intrenched lines same evening. During the
day, the officers and men of my command behaved in a manner creditable to
themselves and to my perfect gratification.

Very respectfully, etc.,

James F. Randlett,
Maj., Third Nev- Hmivpshire Vols., Commanding Begimciit.

A hasty breakfast on the morning of the 30th, and we were
again on the move. The troops formed in cohimn by divisions.
The doings of that day as recorded are not really at variance ; but
being written from different standpoints, apparently differ. One
says: " Marched and countermarched all day, and at last went into
the trenches. The rebels came down on our troops on the left,
at Fort Harrison, and got whipped three times." Another says :
" Considerable skirmishing during the day, and was attacked by
enemy about 3 p.m. They were repulsed. They then attacked
our cavalry, but were again repulsed. The cavalry captured about 300
prisoners and several battle-flags." Still another says: "Turned
out at 4 A.M., and moved into the trenches to the left before noon.
The rebels charged our position on the left this afternoon and were
repulsed. Rations issued at midnight tonight."

By another diary, it would appear that our regiment was a very
slim affair so far as numbers went. This diary says in substance
that Capt. Stearns with 75 men went on picket, and grammaticallv

Sept.'6-i.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 539

construed, the writer says that detachment constituted one of the
wings of the regiment. If tx'ue, then we had about 150 men there.
Soon after nightfall it began to rain, and we all had a very un-
pleasant night. We were in momentary expectation of an attack,
or to be an attacking party ourselves. Not much sleep was possible
under such circumstances.

SUPPLENIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
(There appear to be none of special interest.)

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 131, of the 8th, ordered a salute throughout
the Department for Sherman's victories, and the Northern District
to fire shotted guns.

General Order 132, of the 8th, announced the establishment of
a Depository for soldiers' savings ( ! ) , and appointed Paymaster I^.
J. Stevens in charge. Deposits to be called for at pleasure.

General Order 13'.», of the 26th, changed the names of certain
forts, in honor of fallen and brave officers. The work within the
intrenchment at Hilton Head to be called Fort Sherman (after Gen.
T. W. Sherman). The work at Mitchellville to be called Fort Howell
(after Gen. J. B. Howell, formerly Colonel of Eighty-lifth Pennsyl-
vania) . The work at Beaufort to be called Fort Stevens (after Brig.-
Gen. Isaac I. Stevens). The work at Spanish Wells to be called
Battery Holbrook (after J.ieut. Henry Holbrook, Third Rhode Island) .

Department of the South Statistics for September 1864 are:
Total troops, 6,643; cases sick, 1,679; died, 25; cases wounded,
28 ; died, 4.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff" -t men, 5 officers.

Co. A 43 " 3

B 46 " 3

C 41 " 3

D 49 " 2

E 51 " 3

F 40 '• 2

G 48 •' 2

H 58 " 2

I 54 " 3

K jt2 " _J^ "

Present aggregate . . . 476 29 505

Aggregate last report . . 484 32 516

The companies are so reduced that they are only having one
cook each as a rule. H and I are the only exceptions this month.
Killed in action or died of wounds : C, 1 ; E, 2 ; I, 1 : total, 4.
Missing in action: 1 (M. Hennessy of H, since 16 Aug.)
Died of disease : C, 1 ; H, 1.

;-)40 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Sept. '64.

Discharged for disability : 1 (James Webster of D) .

Deserted : A, 1 ; D, 1 ; G, 1 ; H, 1 ; K, 1 : total, 5.

Gain from "missing in action" : A. E. Jennings of F; Corpl.
Edwin Brackett of K.

Gain from "desertion" : F, 1 ; G, 1 ; K, 1 : total, 3.

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Prisoner of war.

No Lieutenant-Colonel.

Maj. Randlett Comdg. regiment.

No Chaplain.

Dr. Buzzell On duty.

Dr. Kimball Special duty at Div. Headquarters.

Adjt. Copp Absent, wounded, since 16 Aug.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

1st Lieut. Parker Acting Regtl. Q.M. and Comdg. Co. A.

2d Lieut. Giddings .... Detached.

B. Capt. Dow Recruiting service — New Hampshire.

1st Lieut. Dodge Comdg. Co. B.

2d Lieut. Connelly Comdg. Co. C.

C. Capt. Trickey Absent, wounded, since 4th.

* 1st Lieut. Woodbury .... Detached.

2d Lieut. Donley Comdg. Co. E.

D. Capt. Maxwell Absent, sick, since 13 Aug.

1st Lieut. Edgerly Comdg. Co. F and Acting Adjutant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Wadlia Absent, wounded, since 16 Aug.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Absent, wounded, since 16 Aug.

2d Lieut. Atherton .... Prisoner of war.

F. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Hazen Absent on leave.

2d Lieut. Ackerman .... Comdg. Co. G.

G. Capt. Libby, Jr Absent on leave.

1st Lieut. White Absent, wounded, since 16 Aug.

No 2d Lieutenant.
H. Capt. Kirwin Absent sick.

No 1st Lieutenant.

2d Lieut. McCoy Comdg. the company.

I. Capt. Houghton Absent on leave.

1st Lieut. Hitchcock .... Comdg. company.

2d Lieut. J. S. James .... Comdg. Co. D.
K. Capt. Stearns On duty.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

Quartermaster Hynes has been discharged to accept appoint-
ment of Captain and Acting Quartermaster Volunteers.

Capt. Wadsworth, Lieut. Davis and Assistant Surgeon C. A.
Burnhani have been discharged for disability.

Lieut. Atherton has been taken up on rolls, he appearing to be
a prisoner of war.

Prisoners of war : E, 3 ; F, 1 ; H, 1 ; Col. Bedel.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 4344 3 44444

Corporals 6 6 3 .5 5 5 4 8 6 4

Musicians 2122210221

Absent sick and wounded . 15 23 13 18 2.5 15 32 20 17 15 193
Absent, all others ...4443603 1) 47 53

For duty 20 17 23 19 19 13 10 27 31 15 194

Absent in arrest ...0100000000

OCTOBER, 1864:.

"~[_JW^E were rudel}' and early awakened on the first day of
October by AVar's alarm. The wot of the previous
night had not dampened anybody's ardor, so far as
could be seen. Though the air was well charged with
moisture, an occasional odor of burned gun})^wder was
wafted about us. The day had advanced to about 9
o'clock ere we were put in motion, the direction being toward
the front. On we went, up the Darbytown Road, to its junc-
tion with the Richmond Central, and still beyond, a distance of nearly
a mile. This march was peculiarly hard, exhausting and annoying.
Everything was damp, stick3% clingy, and we perspiring at every
pore. It was said Ave were then within two and one-half miles of
Richmond. How aggravating to be so near and yet so far — from
its capture. Several diaries called it as near as two miles. One
diary says : " Our brigade deployed as skirmishers and within sight of
Richmond, advancing within rifle shot of the enemy's battery, under
a heavy artillery fire. From diaries it is learned that the regiment
was commanded that day by Lieut. Edgerlj'.

The official report of the day's movements, made on the l.'»th by
Maj. Randlett, explains itself: —

Hr:ADQL-AHTi:RS Third Xrw Hampshire Volunteers,

Laurel Hill, befork Richmond, Va., 15 Oct. 1864.
Lieut. E. Lkwis Moore, A. A. A.-G.,

Second Brigade, First Dicision, Tenth Army Corps.

Lieutenant: I have the honor to make the foUowins? report of the
part taken by mj' command in reconnoissance of First Division, Tenth Army
Corps, before Richmond, on the 1st day of October, 1864 : —

Left intrenched position at 9.:30 o'clock a.m., and marched up Darby-
town Road to junction of Richmond Central Road. After proceeding about
one and three-quarters miles on this road, my regiment was deployed as
skirmishers, with Sixth and Seventh Connecticut and Seventh New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, under Col. Rockwell of Sixth Connecticut Volunteers.
Advanced to Avithin sight of rebel capital. Met no infantry opposition to
within seven hundred yards of its fortifications. The artillery lire Avas
very heavy from every point of the enemy's front.

Losses of command : Avounded, 1 ; missing, 1 : total, 2. In this day's
duty the regiment Avas under command of Lieut. J. Homer Edgerly, whose
conduct Avas reported by all to have been extremely praise Avorthy. The
command returned to our intrenchments at about 10 o'clock p.m.

(541)

542 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIM-ENT. {Oct. '64.

I was absent from my command, as "Division Officer of tlie Day";
and by order of Maj.-Gen. D. B. Biruey, Corps Commander, accompanied
Tenth Connecticut Volunteers in a movement to the left of the division
column, to divert the enemy's attention, which was very successful.
I am, Lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

James F. Randlett,
Major, Third Neic Hampshire Vols., Commanding Begiment.

All account by Lieut. Dodge furnishes additional and interesting-
particulars of the doings of Saturday, 1 Oct. 1864: "After a wet
night we started in middle of the forenoon. It was a disagreeable
day — cold, wet, nasty, as well as bad under foot. Maj. Randlett
was Division Officer of the Day ; and as Stearns, who was next in
command, was on picket with 75 of the Third, the command devolved
upon Lieut. J. Homer Edgerly, with Lieut. Wm. Ladd Dodge second
in command. Pushing out towards the Richmond Turnpike, found
the Sixth Connecticut, Seventh Connecticut, Seventh New Hampshire
and One Hundred and Forty-eighth New York, of our brigade, with
a flying battery, two brigades of cavalry and the First Brigade of our
division. Our brigade deployed facing Richmond, Sixth Connecticut
on the riojht, then the Third New Hampshire, followed by Seventh
Connecticut, the Seventh New Hampshire and One Hundred and
Forty-eighth New York being in reserve. Our flanks were covered
by the cavalry and the battery, going free and easy.

"In this manner we advanced to within 1,000 yards of the outer
works of Richmond, nearer than any infantry had been during the
war. Johuuies opened at short range and did much damage, having
an enfilading fire on us. Their cavalry was in plain sight, and many
houses were set on fire by them to prevent falling into our hands.
But our movement was, it turned out, only a reconnoissance in force
to see the country ; and in due time we started for home. The First
Brigade covered our retreat. We had not proceeded far before it
rained, and quite hard, the troops marching on one side of the road
and artillery and cavalry on the other. The roads in many places
were filled with water, and from the sounds we all knew the rebel
cavalry were hanging on the flanks ; so on we pushed, so tired, so
hungry, but with not a word of complaint, each straining to keep in
place, knowing full well that to halt was to be captured. But when
we reached our pickets there was something very comicial in the waj'
some made a dive head first into the mud and bushes outside the
road ; and many did not report until the next day. It was long
after dark when we arrived back at point of starting. Then a detail
for Lieut. Edgerly, leaving the regiment in command of Lieut. Dodge
until return of picket the following morning. For several days the
regiment remained in this place, homeless, without knapsacks, and
ready for any adventui^e."

We were kindly permitted on the 2d to "dry oft," but not to
the entire completion of that enjoyable diversion. About ten o'clock
we were put en route again ; and though not actually engaged our-
selves, Avere moved about somewhat, but finally halted nearly in front
of our Division Headquarters, and, later, bivouacked for the night.
A rebel skirmish line was reported to have surrendered to our forces
that day, and was said to have belonged to Pickett's division.

Oct. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 543

The important items of the 3d — a quiet day for us — were as
follows: "The drying off" was substantially completed; the sutler
arrived ; the paymaster was getting conveniently nearer to us ; and
a rumor that certain officers were to be permitted to be mustered out
under some peculiar and recent decision or order of the War Depart-
ment. At night we were again moved, and to the left, to a lai-ge
knoll in the rear of the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts. Though a
knoll, the place was damp, and we lost by exchange of spots.

Matters were apparently at a standstill ; for on the 4th, 5th and
Gth, we laid around in a rather loose manner, filling in the time by
swapping camp rumors and speculating on the probability of being
paid off.

The morning of the 7th ended our inactivity. The whole day
was full of the opposite ; and when the Third New Hampshire was
not actually in full activity, it was in the very midst of it, and in
some cases we liad iiard work to keep our little body together as a

m^ '-'■

GEN. BUTLER'S MEADCiUARTERS, NEAR DUTCH GAP, VA.

whole. The accounts are various, and each of interest. One says :
"• New IMarket Road : right wing forward as skirmishers, left con-
necting with detachment of Kautz's cavalry, and right connecting
with skirmishers of Third lirigade. Cavalry fell back without warn-
ing. We at once deployed to cover the ground. Got short of am-
munition. In response for more, got 75 men of Seventh Connecti-
cut, with their Spencers. Enemy charged and overpowei-ed us, but
were at once driven back by our main line." Another says : " Rebels
attacked at daylight. Our regiment oi'dered to right flank. They
charged and were repulsed. Our loss was 1 killed, 11 wounded, 13
taken prisoners." The Thirteenth New Hampshire Historian says :
' ' The enemy attempted to turn the right flank of the Army of the
James, but was repulsed with severe loss near New Market. Union
loss about 500. Enemy's loss much greater, and he abandoned
his central road. The part of line attacked was held by Kautz's
cavalry, who are said to have been surprised at daylight. Kautz
met with a severe loss — nearly all of his artillery and many men."
Another says : " Fell in and took position on the right of our works
.... the rebels charged .... we followed them about a mile.

544 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ort. '64.

aud stopped till i).30 p.m., wheu we returned to our position on the
right [where the rebels were repulsed in the morning. — D.E.], and
staid there all night." Another sa^'s : " We moved to the road and
formed a line of battle ; all in confusion, our brigade advances, our
left wing is put out as skirmishers, and we advanced to meet the
enemy. Didn't go far, nor the rebels either; for we drove them
back in a hurry."

The regiment went into this fight with pay-rolls signed, but not
actually paid. The official account, made the 16th, is as follows : —

Headquarters Third New Hampshire Volunteers,

Laurel Hill, before Richmond, Va., 16 Oct. 1S64.
Lieut. E. Lewis Moore, ^4. A. A.-G.,

Second Brigade, First Divison, Tenth Army Corps.

Licxtenant: I have the honor to make the following report of the part
taken by my command in the action of 7 Oct. 1864 .- —

Broke camp within intrenched line. Laurel Hill, about 8.30 o'clock a.m.
Moved toward right of our line, in column of Second Brigade, First Di-
vision, Tenth Army Corps. Formed part of line of battle with that brigade
on New Market Road. Here learned the enemy were advancing, driving
our cavalry force. Col. J. C. Abbott, commanding brigade, ordered me to
advance the right wing of my regiment as skirmishers to meet the enemy.
Advanced as directed; met the enemy in force, about seven hundred yards
from New Market Road, in line of battle running parallel with the same.
The right of my line was soon after connected with skirmishers from Third
Brigade; my left connected with a detachment of Gen. Kautz's cavalry.
These cavalrj' skirmishers had been driven by the enemy and claimed position
in the opening. I did not deem it prudent to advance further, as the enemy's
line of battle was within one hundred yards, his skirmishers being driven
handsomely by my men a few moments after gaining this position; and I
discovered, from the bristling bayonets of the enemy and his quiet yet
exposed deportment, that he was determined to advance. At this critical
moment my orderly reported to me that the cavalry had fallen back, leaving
me no Avord and my left flank entirely exposed. I immediately faced my
command by left flank and covered the ground so unceremoniously left by
the cavalry. The enemy advanced steadily at this point to within eigbt.y
yards of my line, and were handsomely repulsed by my skirmishers. At this
time my men began to complain that their ammunition was getting short,
Avhich I reported to Col. Abbott, who informed me he could not replenish
it, but gave me seventy-five men from the Seventh Connecticut Volunteers,
armed the same as my own men (Spencer repeating carbines). With these
few men (not over one hundred and fifty in all) I succeeding in keeping the
enemy back for more than half an hour, when he advanced in bayonet charge
in two lines of battle. My men were confident they could repulse them :
and as my orders had been "to hold them as long as possible," there was
no chance for those on the left of the line to escape ; and nobly they con-
tested the ground with the formidal)le force within fifteen yards of my line,
some of them destroying their arms before surrendering. Thirteen of
these brave felloAvs fell into the enemy's hands, I trust unharmed prisoners.
There was no possible chance for escape, for our main line opened fire on
the enemy before the left of my line began to give way. I attach no blame
to any one for this ; for had my men returned to the line it must have been
with the enemy. I immediately joined my left wing, which was in the main
line of battle, second battalion, from the left of the brigade line. The
enemy must have been punished severely, as on my left the distance was
less than one hundred yards and the enemy stood a long time in full view
in line of battle and received a terrific fire from the seven-shooters. Those
of my men who were secreted beneath logs when the enemy charged over
them, captured thirty-one of the enemy as they fell l)ack, one man capturing
six prisoners.

Oct. '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 545

Afternoon of the same daj', advanced with division column in pursuit
of enem}'; but lie would not receive battle. Returned and took position on
ground contested Avith the enemy.

Of the conduct of the men and officers of this skirmish line I make no
comment; but I trust the importance of the repeating rifle or carbine for
skirmishing will be fully appreciated, as I do not believe the same num-
ber of men armed with any other piece would have held the enemy in check
for a moment.

My loss in Third New Hampshire Volunteers : 1 man killed, 1 1 wounded
and 1.'$ taken prisoners: total, 2.5.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

James F. Randlett,
Major, Thiril Npic Hampshire Vols., Commanding Begiment.

Several additional points concerning the affair of 7 October are
contained in an account by Lieut. Dodge, as follows : —

The night of the 6th October 18G4 found the Third as the relief or
reserve regiment of the brigade. After breakfast on the 7th, and before
the dishes were washed, we were alarmed and annoyed by riderless horses
and army wagons passing over and around our camp ground. What did it
mean? No one knew, — l)ut we soon had the order to fall in in a hurry.
As we had but a small kit of goods, the operation of falling in consisted in
getting into a perpendicular position, hanging on the trappings and forming
into line. This was soon done, and we started for the rear at right angles
to our front. Soon Adrian, that ever-present shadow of Gen. A. H. Terry,
put in an appearance, — and Maj. Randlett was ordered to take his right
wing as skirmishers and let left wing follow as support. But as usual, in-
stead of skirmishing for only its own front, it did more, and they proceeded
until they met the Johnny skirmishers, which they soon drove back upon
their main force, and Avaited for further orders; but it was too late. The
rebel hosts advancing bagged the most of them; and i)art— the larger part
— never returned to the regiment again, but died in prison. On they came.
The remainder of the regiment Avere stationed betAveen One Hundred and
Forty-eighth NeAV York on their right and Seventh New Hampshire on their
left, in the Avoods. Firing became quite general by both of our flanking
regiments; but our men Avere peacefully sitting on the ground, in best of
spirits, joking and having a real good time, some telling stories, others
poking fun at the heavy artillery regiment on the right, Avhere the file
closers Avere trying to make the rear rank men step ofl" with their right feet
Avhen they fired ; but that season soon ended. Firing became oftener and
nearer, Avhen Ave found the Johnnies in our very front stealthily progressing,
thinking there might be a break betAveen the two regiments that had been
firing. But they found out the " error of their belief" in short metre; for
the '^ cottee-grinders " Avorked oft" over -tO rounds apiece before they stopped
firing, for the firing and charge became general. Defeat Avas their rcAvard.
Four rebels lay dead Avithin tAventy feet of our front, and a large number
besides at a further distance. They had received enough of it, and left their
dead and dying in most cases. In prospecting after the lull, captured be-
cause he could not run or use his arms, a rebel Captain, belonging to a South
Carolina regiment, pleasantly, Avith an oath, asked Avhat kind of AA'eapon " Ave-
uns " used. He had been through the Feninsula and alAvays at the front;
but for pure and undefiled storm of lead had never seen the equal of our
fire. Poor fellow Avas Avounded several times in legs, also in his arm. After
reasonable Avaiting Ave calmed down and ate our lunch ; and it was not until
late in the afternoon when Ave moved from that position to advance and
" look the landscape o'er." We returned there to sleep, and soon after built
a formidable breastwork and made home under the " shadoAV of its Aving."

The morning of the Sth told us that the enemy had decided to
stay near us ; and during the day our forces began the erection of
works to protect our right flank. Substantially nothing was done

546

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

lOct. '64.

during the day in the line of offensive measures. Our hearts and
stomachs too were both gladdened (one by lightness and the other
by heaviness) on the 9th by the arrival of a load of sutler's goods,
Avhich the kind-hearted ( ! ) man sold us on trust. He was " sub-
tle-er " than we knew. He knew the paymaster was coming on the
morrow to pay us off for six months. Can one wonder at his pro-
digious kindness and trusting simplicity? The work was quite well
advanced by night, and we were moved up to it in our proper place.
The work had an abattis in front.

We were paid off the 10th, for six months, by Maj. O. W.

Donovan, who tendered us all the 7-30 notes we wanted. Some of

the men used up the day in hunting up their creditors and settling

_ their indebtedness. Credi-

^ ~ - tors also anxiously looked for

^ debtors ; and many made a

break for the sutler's tent,
and ended the day in inward
pain. Canned goods were
the great desideratum, and
the empty cans lying about
would rejoice the heart of a
goat, broncho or mule, all of
whom are reported to thrive
on such diet.

The quietness of our
vicinity was in some degree
attributed to the fact that
Gen. Birney had been taken quite ill and had gone away, leaving
Gen. Terry in temporary command of the corps. He probably felt
delicate about active operations during his chief's temporary absence.
Gen. Ames was commanding our division.

The 11th was entirely devoid of event worthy of record.
An attack on our pickets about 3 a.m. on the 12th turned us
all out lively. Later we got orders for "three days' rations and
light marching order,"' and at 3 p.m. we were off again, we knew not
Avhere or for what. At night we were sent back to our camp,
arriving there in a drizzling rain. During the afternoon the whole
division had been massed, presenting a solid frontage- of about half
a mile. On arriving at camp, we were directed to retain the rations,
as we were liable to be ordered away at any moment.

The 13th marked active operations, and we got our full share.
Our division went on a reconnoissance. We started very early, and
were a support, in a charge, to the First Brigade, and also covered
that brigade's retreat. One account says: "Formed line at .4.30
A.M., and marched on same route as started on last night. Crossed
the Darbytown Road and massed. Advanced to the woods and
found the enemy strongly intrenched on the other side. In reserve
and skirmish all day to 3 p.m., when we were support to First
Brigade in an unsuccessful assault. Then fell back and formed line
in open field. The whole force then withdrew from the woods, which

Oct. '64.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 547

were theu shelled by our artillery for au hour, after which the whole
force returned to camp." One puts it that we marched out about
five miles. Another says: " The First Division moved at 4 a.m.,
followed by the Third Division. Struck enemy's skirmish line at
sunrise. Skirmished till 2 p.m."

The official report of today's doings, made the 21st, is as
follows : - —

Headquaktkrs Third New Hampshire Volunteers,

Laurel Hill, before Richmond, Va., 21 Oct. 18(i4.
Lieut. E. Lewis Moore, ^1. .4. A.-G.,

Second Brigade, First Division, Tenth Army Corps.

Lieutenant : I have the honor to report the following as the part taken
by my command in reconnoissance of 13 October 18G4 : —

Left camp at four o'clock a.m. Marched in column. Second Brigade,
First Division, Tenth Army Corps. On meeting enemy was ordered to de-
ploy my command in i-ear riglit wing, brigade line, as reserve. Soon after
■was ordered to right of division line in rear of First Brigade, to communi-
cate with Col. Pond, commanding that brigade. Col. Pond ordered me to
form column in rear of his command, -which 1 did by deploying in column
by Aving right in front. After lying in this position for more than an hour,
orders were received to charge the enemy's works in our front. Col. Pond's
brigade, reinforced by the Tenth Connecticut Volunteers, formed in battalion
line in double column closed in mass. My command formed thirty yards in
rear of battalion of direction. The line advanced steadily at command for-
ward for about two hundred yards, when the command to charge was given.
AVe dashed forward about tAvo hundred yards further. A yell given by the
charging column seemed to inspire hope of success, but proved to give the
concealed enemy the position of our forces and drew a terrific fire, under
Avhich Col. Pond's brigade retired in confusion. My command retained
their position, not a man leaving the ranks. Col. Pond soon rallied a por-
tion of his brigade. Orders Avere received to retire, and I covered the re-
treating column.

I cannot refrain from comment on this charge, after stating so much
relating to the conduct of this brigade. It appears to me that our adA'ance
Avas made too far to the right, as nearly all tlie fire from the enemy came
across from enemy to left of our flank. I do not think the position could
have been carried Avitli the force of our command ; but I cannot refrain
from stating that it is my belief that the ground Avas not thoroughly skir-
mished before the charge Avas made.

On retiring I Avas ordered to join the Second Brigade, and with them
returned to camp. Of the conduct of my officers and men in this unhappy
attair I am truly proud, as none but true soldiers avouUI have Avithstood the
demoralizing shoclv of the retiring force.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Jaaies F. Randlett,
Major, Third A^ew Hampshire Vols. ,Commandi ng Ilegimcnt.

One event of the day must not be overlooked. Gen. Butler, in
an order of the 13th, said that, having learned that Union prisoners
in Confederate hands had been set at work in the trenches in our
front at Chapin's Farm (about 150 men), he directed a like number
of their prisoners in our hands, and preferably the Virginia ReserA'es,
be treated likewise, with same rations — one pound flour, one-third
pound bacon daily — ten hours' work, and in the Dutch Gap and
other works. (See Army and Navy Journal^ 22 Oct. 1864.)

The line of our works Avas undergoing a change, and the new
line to be run right through our camp.

548 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Oct. '64.

We moved camp again on the 14th, to conform to the new line
of works. The labor of the new protective work, though great, pro-
gressed very favorably. Dr. Buzzell returned 14th. He had been
to Philadelphia with Gen. Birney (see lOth). Matters were quieting-
down, and apparently we were to stay where we were for awhile.
The best indication of that was that the sutler had got a larger tent,
and filled it with all that goes to make the soldier happy. He was a
subtle man. The proximity of a well-balanced sutler results in an
unbalancing of other people. Several chastiseinents for minor of-
fences were recorded about this time.

The 15th marked the completion of a well; and 'tis well 'twas
so, because the sutler had been supplying something else. This well
was equivalent to finding a gold or silver mine — 'twas money in the
boys' pockets. If one felt an aching void, he could distend the
walls of his stomach without breaking a five dollar bill and finding
himself unable to gather up the fragments after a little.

The writer finds one little word entered up in a diary that is
tvn\y i\. multum in parvo. The word is "loused," and it is a verb,
expressing, as the grammarians say, " something done or performed."
Any war history lacking this word is incomplete, and a soldier's in-
dividual diar}' without it is a barren waste. It is said that a certain
Irishman, who was having a good time at the above-named game, — for
it's really a'game, — was approached by an officer of rank, who thought
he would have a little sport with Patrick. The player of the little
game was seated upon the ground, his back bare, his shirt spread
flat upon the earth in his immediate front. Patrick was leaning lov-
ingly over this nether garment, and possibly may have been counting
the stitches ; yet his frequent convulsive movements could hardly be
said to be accounted for in that way. About once in thirty seconds
he suddenly placed his two thumb nails together with a sort of roll-
ing motion. The officer approached. Patrick looked up. "Good
morning, my man ! " said he of the ranky strap, and added, without
giving Patrick a chance to reply, " I see you are picking them out."
Patrick was alive in a minute, and the reply set the officer in motion
at once. " Begorra, no ; Oi'm taking 'em as they come ! "

In this work of trench-making and changing lines, it must be
understood that the Third New Hampshire had to furnish details
who put in many a weary hour with shovel and pick.

NoTK. — Lieuts. Bowen and Parker, with tlie writer, visited Laurel
Hill in September, 1892; and under the guidance of Lieut. Bowen, the old
camp-ground of the Third New Hampshire was located, and in rear of the
extreme left of a line of works ending in a crescent-shaped battery. A
dwelling, say half a mile rearward, was still visible. The party also visited
Fort Gilmer and other rebel works.

On Sunday, the 16th, the day was almost entirely devoted to
drawing clothing, fixing up our camp a little and buying sutler's
goods. Several officers were expecting to be mustered out under a
decision referred to several days ago, and the order for their muster-
out arrived on the 17th. Adjt. Copp, Lieuts. Dodge and Connelly

Oct. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 549

were the lucky ones. Adjt. Copp was absent and Lieuts. Dodge and
Connelly got final muster-out on the 19th, both starting "for
America" next day.

The 18th marked the commencement of log houses.

Maj. Randlett got his commission as Lieutenant-Colonel on the
19th, and we received news of Gen. Birney's death. He was much
respected and died regretted by us all. As a sequel to the order of
Gen. Butler of the 13th (which see), Gen. Lee notified Gen. Grant
the 9th in substance that he had relieved the (our) men who had
been placed at work in the trenches.

We were turned out bright and early on the morning of the
20th, to hear and see a shotted salute all along our lines in honor of
a recent victory by Sheridan. The rebels tried to duplicate our
cheers. Everyman on duty. Gen. Butler announced Gen. Birney's
death on the 31st by General Order 135.

The 22d recorded a snow squall. Think of that, ye well-housed
men and women at home ! Lieut. Eldgerly received a Captain's com-
mission on the 22d — well deserved, too, for he was the most popu-
lar officer in the regiment. Matters were quiet, but so quiet that
they portended a storm ; and it came.

On the 26th we were ordered to be ready to move at 4 a.m. on
the morrow. Under this date the Thirteenth New Hampshire Histo-
rian says : "Tomorrow the whole Union Army is to be set in motion
and, leaving only a small garrison along its thirty miles of fortifica-
tions, is to make the most powerful demonstration yet attempted on
the enemy's present lines, — if possible, to turn his right tlank south
of Petersburg, and gain possession of the southern railroads. The
purpose of our force now on Cox's farm (he means the corps in
which the Thirteenth New Hampshire was) is to gain the nearest
possible point to Richmond and to prevent the transfer of Lee's
troops from there toward his Petersburg lines ; and, if his left wing

can be turned, to march into Richmond The Tenth Corps,

Gen. Teny, is to make a demonstration on the Charles City and
Darbytown Roads, while Gen. Weitzel's force of the Eighteenth
Corps is to push through the White Oak Swamp at Hobson's Cross-
ing, move up to the Williamsburg turnpike, and then attack. Con-
sequently the Eighteenth Corps Avill post to the rear of the Tenth
Corps and along to the right of it, then face to the left and advance."
We had a heavy fatigue detail during the day, and the large
majority of the regiment thus became practically unfitted for the
sore trials which so soon followed. Records of early turnouts have
probably become rather insipid to the reader ; but to us they were a
living reality, full of meaning. This time (27th) it was about 2 a.m.,
and our line was ready to start before 4. We traversed substantially
the same ground as on the 1 3th, and with three days' rations in our
haversacks. A diary says : " Deployed as skirmishers [his company
was E. — D.E.] and advanced under a brisk fire to the enemy's
works, where we halted for an hour, and then moved from the left
of our division to the right. Then formed a skirmish line again and
advanced on the enemy's skirmishers, and drove them back. Held
our position till night, under musketry and artillery fire."

550 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIEE REGIMENT. [Oct. '64.

Of the operations of that day (27 Oct.) the Army and Xary
Journal of 5 Nov. says : —

At daybreak of Thursday, Terry's Teuth Army Corps moved out along
the DarbytoAvn Road and threw itself out in the direction of the Charles City
Road, occupying the country between these two, nearly on the same ground
as in the late reconnoissance in force by the same corps. Terry's First
Division (now under Ames) held the right; Turner's Second (now under
Foster) held the center, and Birney's Third (colored, now under Hawley)
held the left. Being well deployed in this order near the hamlet known as
Darbytown, about four and one-half miles from Richmond, Terry then threw a
skirmish line forward; and a sharp encounter took place, commencing first
with Gen. Ames, and continuing down to the left where Gen. Hawney was
engaged west of the Darbytown Road, and toward the New Market Road
.... about noon, the main advance was ordered .... driving the enemy
inside his intrenchments ....

We found ourselves on the skirmish line again on the 28th and
soon engaged. For reliable data concerning the movements of both
• days (27th and 28th) see Col. Randlett's official report, which fol-
lows : —

IlE.VD(iUAl!TKnS TlIIUD NeW HAMPSHIRE Voi.UNTEERS,

Laurel Hill, refore Richmond, Va., 30 Oct., 1864.
Lieut. Ferdinand Davis, .4. .4. A.-G.,

Second Brh/ade, First Division Tenth Army Corps.
Lientenant : I have the honor to forward the following report of the
part taken by my command Oct. 27th and 2sth, in skirmish on Darbytown
and Charles City Roads : —

Marched from camp at Laurel Hill at 8.45 o'clock on morning of the
27th in column Second Brigade, under command of Col. Abbott. Reached
Darbytown Road 5.30 o'clock. Received orders to deploy my command in
advance of Second Brigade, and move forward as skirmishers toAvards
enemy's works, my left resting on Darbytown Road, my right connecting
Avith " skirmishers of Third (Col. Plaisted's) Brigade. Met the enemy's
skirmishers in rifle-pits before his works, and succeeded in driving them
from their position to behind their main line of outer defences of Rich-
mond. My loss in this operation was 3 killed and 3 severely wounded.

At ten o'clock received orders to move to the right of division line, the
division being right of Tenth Corps. Moved to this position by facing
my line by right flank and passing in rear of skirmishers of First and
Third Brigades. There I was reinforced by Seventh Connecticut, Capt.
Atwell commanding. In my new line the left of Seventh Connecticut con-
nected with right of Sixty-seventh Ohio from First Brigade, the right of
the Third New Hampshire resting on Charles City Road. Received orders
to advance towards enemy's works and ascertain his force and position.
Assured that the line in advance of First Brigade would move forward at
the same time, I advanced through woods about one hundred yards and
came to an opening. In attempting to cross the coru-fleld I found the enemy
posted the same as I had encountered him on the left — ^ in pits. The skir-
mishers of First Brigade failed to advance, and consequently a terrific fire
from the enemy in our front and on the left flank made it impossible for us
to advance more than one hundred yards into the field without great sacri-
fice of men. My command laid doAvn, holding every pace of ground over
which we had advanced. I then attempted to have the First Brigade line
advance ; but to no purpose. Finding it impracticable to advance the left
of our line, for the reason that there were none to engage the enemy who
gave us such heavy flank fire, I extended with my reserve ray lines further
to the right of Charles City Road; drove the enemy's skirmishers in the
woods from my front, and succeeded in gaining a position where iny fire
flanked his pits and drove all before my regiment to behind his works, thus
gaining a fine view of the Charles City Road and the line of works generally.

Oct. '64.-1

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

551

Durins? this advance a continual artillery and infantry tire played upon us,
whose eft'ect ceased as soon as his skirmishers were driven in. The distance
was so short from the pits that their aim was almost certain ; and although
but eight men were hit by the enemy's Are, four were killed instantly.

I have to regret the loss of one valuable soldier on the morning of
the 28th, shot by our cavalry, who fell back the evening previous; and
on their advance in the morning new men did not know our position. My
total loss : 7 killed, s seriously "wounded. At 2 o'clock p.m., 2Sth, I received
orders to assemble my command and join brigade on Darbytown Road, hav-
ing been on skirmish line thirty-two hours.

Of the conduct of the officers and men under my command, I feel I
am justly proud. Each officer did his whole duty, each enlisted man stood
nobly by his comrade; and although the night was cold and rainy, not a
grumble or complaint at hardship or sutfering was heard. My wounded were
safely brought in, my dead carefully buried.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

James F. Randlett,
Lient.-Cnl., Third JVeir Hampshire Vols., Commandinfj Begimeiit.

The 29th did not witness so lively scenes as those of the two
days prior. We were in the trenches, but not engaged. The rebels
drove in the piclvets a little way, on our right ; but a cavalry charge
regained the lost position.

Not a single detail was made from our shattered ranks on the
30th; and we rested. The 31st arrived with its usual muster for
pay, and the month ends, leaving us in a quiescent state, but so near
the enemy that five minutes might change the scene and conditions
entirely.

FORT SUMTER \8n

NO GUMS W£Sr OR SOUTH FACE
fLH(, STAFV -NO FLAG FLY/W&

{vitW FRUM THE SOUTHmi 5E? 2+ im)

Note. — The above was sketched from a sailboat, in which were Lieuts. Bowen
and Parker, Ibe writer, and two others, en route from SuUivan's Island to Morris Island
— lower end.

552 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Oct. '64.

SUPPIvEN/[ENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 265, of the 1st, made regulations for soldiers
voting in the field, in cases where States had authorized their absent
Boldiers to do so. Each political party to have an agent for each
corps, and inspectors for each brigade. No speeches or canvassing.

General Order 271, of the 15th, said if officers have no money
to pay board (see General Order 127) they may give certificates of
indebtedness (due bill) .

General Order 272, of the 15th, provided that no more details
for recruiting service (recruiting parties) be made except by the War
Department (and so amended General Order 80 of 1862).

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 143, of the 3d, placed Brig.-Gen. E. P. Scammon
in command of the Northern District, relieving Gen. Saxton, who
then assumed command of Department of Beaufort.

General Order 145, of the 12th, discontinued the "Depository
for Soldiers' Savings" (see General Order 132), and Paymaster
Stevens was directed to turn over the deposits to their proper owners.

General Order 146, of the 12th, directed that all prisoners at or
ordered to Fort Clinch by general court-martial be transferred to
Fort Marion, at St. Augustine. Thereafter all sentences to hard
labor, if for more thau two mouths, to be made to Fort Marion.

General Order 150 of the 28th forbade officers, soldiers or ci-
vilians In-inging their wives or other females to the Department
without special permit from Department Headquarters or from Sec-
retary of War.

[NoTE.^ — At this period there appears to have been several general and
staff officers sent to the Department by orders from War Department; but
whether out ofpitj' for those officers, or for those who were relieved there-
by, does not appear. — D.E.]

Department of the South Statistics for October are : Total
troops, 6,574 ; cases sick, 2,063 ; died, 18; cases wounded, 43;
died, 1 .

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staff ...... 4 men, 5 officers.

Co. A 3.3 " 2

B 45 " 0

C 37 " 3

D 46 " 3

E .51 " 3

F 39 " 3

G 41 " 1

H 53 " 1

I 53 " 3

K 40 " ^

Present aggregate .... 442 26 468

Aggregate last report . . . 476 29 505

Oct. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 553

1st Sergt. Burbank of G has been promoted to 2d lieutenant
(muster afterward revoked), and Sergt. Engleblam of G has been
promoted out of the regiment to 2d lieutenant, Seventh U. S. Colored
Troops.

Missing in action: A, 9 ; C, 1 ; F, 1 ; G, 3 ; H, 2 : total, 16
(nearly all 7 Oct., at Laurel Hill, Va.)

One recruit has been received: Albert George, Co. A. One
man has been gained from finding him to be a prisoner of war (John
McGinness of Co. H).

Four men have deserted : D, 2; E, 1; H, 1.

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Still a prisoner of war.

Lieut. -Col. Randlett (late Major) Comdg. regiment.
No Major.

Dr. Buzzell Detached.

Dr. Kimball On duty.

Adjt. Copp Absent Avounded.

No Regtl. Q. M.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

1st Lieut. Parker Comdg. A and Acting Regtl. Q. M.

No 2d Lieuteuant.

B. Co. B has no officers belonging to it.

C. Capt. Trickey .On duty.

1st Lieut. Woodbury .... On leave.

2d Lieut. Donley Comdg. Co. E.

D. Capt. MaxweU Detached, Hart's Id., N.Y. Harbor.

1st Lieut. McCoy Comdg. Co. H.

2d Lieut. Burbank Absent wounded.

E. Capt. Wadlia Absent wounded.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Absent wounded.

2d Lieut. Atherton Prisoner of Avar.

F. Capt. Edgerly On duty.

1st. Lieut. Hazen Absent sick (extension of leave).

2d Lieut. Ackerman .... Comdg. Co. G.

G. No Captain.

1st Lieut. White Absent Avounded.

No 2d Lieutenant.
H. Capt. Kirwin Absent sick.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.
I. Capt. Houghton

1st Lieut. Hitchcock

2d Lieut. J. S. James
K. Capt. Stearns . .

1st Lieut. Giddings

No 2d Lieutenant.

Absent sick (extension of leave).

Comdg. Co. I.

Comdg. Co. D.

Sick in quarters.

Detached.

Officers — losses : Capt. Dow has been discharged on account of
expiration of term; also 1st Lieut. Dodge and 2d Lieut. Connelly:
all under a liberal construction of the terms of Circular 7o of the
War Department. Capt. Jonah Libby, Jr., has been discharged for
disability.

Officers — gain: 2d Lieut. Burbank, to 2d Lieutenant Co. D
(muster revoked by the War Depai'tment) .

554

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\_Oct. '64.

Commissions : 2(1 Lieut. Giddiugs of A, to 1st Lieutenant Co. K.
2d Lieut. McCoy of H, to 1st Lieutenant Co. D. Burbank, as above.
1st Lieut. Edgerly of D, to Captain Co. F. Maj. Randlett, to
Lieutenaut-CoIoneL

Prisoners of war: Officers — Lieut. Atherton and Col. Bedel.
Men— E, .", ; F, 1 ; H, 2 ; K,l : total, 7.

Officers detached : A, 1 ; D, 1 ; K, 1 ; Field and Staff, 1 : total, 4.

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 44454 3 1344

Corporals 4424444 S (5 4

Musicians 21222 0 1221

Wagoners 11110 110 11

Died of disease ...0 0 00001101 3

For duty 8 1(5 14 19 19 15 8 IG 30 15 160

Absent, sick or wounded 14 19 18 22 24 10 27 22 11 14 181
Absent, all otlier causes 6 5 5 3 G 10 4 10 4 7 60
Joined from desertion .010010010 0 3

Killed or died of wounds 2 2 3 0 0 0 13 11 13

Infantry Officer's Sword: leather covered scahbard — shaded
parts, brass — length, 37 1-2 in.

Infanlrij Officer's Si'-ord: steel scabbard — lem/th, 40 1-4 i)

NOVEMBER, 1864:.

HE first day of November did not announce itself witli any
sort of event or with any degree of enthusiasm. Here
we were, just as October left us, in the forefront, ready
for emergencies ; but the emergency did not seem to be
a specially dangerous one.

On the 2d day, matters appeared differently. We
were directed to get ready to go away. A diary says, " At
10 P.M., ordered to pack up." Although 'tis early, the writer
will let the reader into a little secret. We are going to New York
to protect the American citizen while he exercises his right of suffrage.
Having divulged our destination and purpose, please watch us and
see us go ; and stay there, and see us come back. See how much
sadder and wiser men we were on our return, etc. As we had men on
picket (Co. I, under Lieut. Hitchcock), they were relieved to go
with regiment.

EXPEDITION TO NEW YORK.

At 5 A.M. on the 3d we were on the move down the New Mar-
ket Road, to Deep Bottom. There we staid till 4 p.m., when the
swift river Steamer Thomas Powell took us down to City Point, where
we anchored till morning. We arrived at Fort Monroe about 3 p.m.
on the 4th ; thence to Norfolk, where we were transferred to the
Steamer United States. On same steamer were the Seventh New
Hampshire, Seventh Connecticut and Thirteenth Indiana. As evi-
dence of the ignorance at the front as to the "why and where-
fore" of this movement of troops North, a diary, written in the
Eighteenth Corps, says: "Many troops are being sent North to
protect the frontier." The writer has never heard New York called
" the frontier," either before or since.

We left Norfollc at daylight on the 5th, passing Fort Monroe,
thence by sea to New York, arriving on the 6th, about noon.
Anchored in the North River until about 3 p.m. About 10 p.m. we
were taken ashore at Fort Richmond, Staten Island, by the Steamer
Houston. Being in a land of plenty and peace, and houses, etc., we
were somewhat surprised to find we 'd got to bivouac right there, in
front of barracks, too. It was Sunday, or we might have said cuss-
words. Having no Chaplain, it is presumable that a limited number

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556 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '64.

of condemnatory adjectives were uttered in an undertone. Here
was a United States fort. We were in it. There was shelter. We
were not permitted to use it. Who blames us if we did make hasty
and inelegant selections from the vocabulary and fire them off? We
were there to protect the ballot ! Oh, yes, no doubt of it ! and the
reader will see how gallantly we fought for the same, and how mag-
nificently Ave were entertained during that gallant fight — how sump-
tuously we fared every day and all that goes with it. We munched
our hard-tack and drank our coffee, taking a bite now and then oft" a
cross-cut of boiled pork, " 'im as divides the 'oof and cheweth not
the cud." The many glances cast by us at the great metropolis,
with its myriads of lights and immensity of wealth and population,
did not serve to appease our indignation, but rather increased it.
We crawled into our shelter-tents as at the front, and were just too
mad for anything !

As nearly as we could tell the time, it began to rain at 4 a.m.,
Monday morning (7th). Did we get up? Yes, and stayed up, too ;
for we had either to stand up or lie down, rain or no rain. Rigorous
military usage required that we should go through the form of an
inspection and parade at 8 a.m. This we did in as dignified a man-
ner as possible. Somebody was able to break or bend the stiff mili-
tary red tape, and at 10 a.m. it was kindly suggested that we might
move into the stone casemates. We gladly obeyed the semi-order.
About 1 P.M. Lieut. -Col. Randlett was directed to proceed with 100
men to New York on Steamer Westjield, taking with him 5,000
rounds and two days' rations of "sol-toss'n 'ardtak," he to be
accompanied by Light Battery M, Capt. Langdon. We will now
omit much of the minor details, finding the important points all con-
tained in Lieut. -Col. Randlett's report, dated the 18th, and practi-
cally covering operations from 2d to 18th. It was while the 100
men were up at New York that the several desertions took place
noted under "Desertions," or a similar title.

Following is Lieut. -Col. Raudlett's report : —

Headquakteks Thikd New Hampshius; Volunteers,

Before Richmond, 18 Nov. 1864.
Brig. -Gen. Natt Head, Adjutant- General of Nero Hampshirr.

General : I have the honor to transmit herein a record of events of
my command since 3 Nov. 1864. Received orders at 9 p.m. 2 Nov. to put my
command in order for march immediately ; two days' rations, "cool^edor
uncoolied," all camp and garrison equipage and regimental teams to be
taken along. My regiment was at this time in picliet line, but were relieved
and returned to camp at 2 a.m. 3 Nov. At 4 a.m., two hours later, moved
witli column of Second Brigade, First Division, Tenth Army Corps, to Deep
Bottom. The night had been cold and rainy, and tlie march, though short,
was rougli on account of the mud. About 5 p.m. went on board transports,
and arrived at Fort Monroe about 3 p.m. 4 Nov. There were transferred to
the Steamer United States. On this transport were four regiments — Thir-
teenth Indiana, Seventh Connecticut, Seventh and Third New Hampsliire.
The accommodations for the men were insufficient, and as a consequence
they were literally paclvcd, many being obliged to stand or sit up for want of
room to lie down. On the morning of the oth we got under way at daylight,
arriving in New Yorlv Harbor at 1 p.m. Sunday, the 6th. At 9 p.m. we dis-
embarlved at Fort Richmond on Staten Island and marched to tlie barrack
streets ; but as the rooms of the houses were taken up, my command was

Nov. '64.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 557

ordered to bivouac in the streets. My men found a wood-pile near, and soon
liad fires and hot cottee. At 4 a.m., the 7th, to add to our discomfort, a
smart rain storm commenced. At 8 a.m., inspection ; at 10 a.. m., quarters
were found for us inside Fort Richmond, in the stone casemates. These,
being almost entirely open at the sides, served only as protection against
the rain, but were even colder than the street bivouac.

At 1 P.M. I received orders to move immediately, with 100 men of my
command, on board transport Westjichl, with Light Battery M, Capt. Lang-
don, First U. S. Artillery, taking with me .5,000 rounds extra ammunition.
Arrived at dock, tAvo days' rations of coffee, hard bread and pork were
issued to the command. Judging from the order received, that I was im-
mediately to participate in active operations preserving law and order in
the city of New York, the purpose for which we had been ordered from our
position before Richmond, I moved my command to meet the emergency,
not even taking time to direct my servant to take rations for me, or as much
as a towel of my personal baggage.

On board the WestJiHd we lay off Fort Hamilton until dark, when we
again crossed to Staten Island, taking on board the One Hundred and
Twelfth New York, Thirteenth Indiana and Eleventh Maine, and were im-
mediately ordered to the pier at foot of 42d Street, to await further orders.
All day of the 8th we lay at this point. My books, papers and regimental
and ail officers' baggage had been left at Fort Richmond, and I found my-
self lying idle with nothing to do except to overawe with our presence
those disposed to riot in the city, with the strictest orders not to leave my
position without orders. It was a day of sore disappointment to us all,
who had anticipated the privilege of adding our votes to the loyal majori-
ties in favor of and confidence in the present administration of our
country.

At 4 P.M. Brig.-Gen. Hawley, commanding the forces from the Tenth
Army Corps, came alongside and proposed to take an officer on board his
flag-ship and send him to Fort Richmond for my election papers. I detailed
Capt. W. H. Trickey to go. We waited very patiently for his return till
dark; but Gen. Hawley was called in another direction, and took Capt.
Trickey with him. The captain returned to me about noon next day. I
have to regret very much that my men were not allowed to express their
confidence in the Government by their votes to sustain the present adminis-
tration, but am happy to enclose the accompanying certificate from the
oflicers of the command, relieving me from all responsibility of the denial.
We remained on the W(;stfipJd till afternoon of the 11th, when we dis-
embarked at Fort Richmond.

On the 14th Ave again embarked on the United States, for the Army of
the James, arriving at our old camp-ground before Richmond on the evening
of the 17th, having been gone fifteen days.

Of this expedition I have only to state that we have never endured
more hardships before the enemy. We have no casualties to mourn ; but
hunger, cold and inconveniences generally characterized the whole expedi-
tion. I believe I am not disposed to grumble at sacrifices; but I do think it
hard to live in New York Harbor three days on raw salt pork and hard bread.
This was the extent of my feed and that of my command, and short at that.
I have not Avritten the above as a complaint — such conduct would be
unmilitary ; but for the purpose that you may have a correct record of the
history of the command.

Very respectfully, etc.,

James F. R.\ndlett,
Lieut.-CoL, Third Neiv Hampshire Vols., Commanding Regiment.

Note (1887). — The Westfield is a double-ender ferry boat, and plies
regularly between New York city and Staten Island. (This is also true in

1892.)

On the 7th of November, in Richmond, the rebel congress
assembled. President Jefferson Davis sent in a message. It was
read. It contained a recommendation that 40,000 (forty thousand)

558 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Xov. '64.

slaves be employed in the army ; but not as soldiers, except as a
last extremity, and that after the war they be emancipated. This
proposition was strongly denounced by the Rklimond Examiner.

THE ELECTION EXCITEMENT.

On the morrow (the 8th) was to be the Presidential election
in New York. And now that we are on the eve of it, we may investi-
gate a little to ascertain why we were there, as a part of an armed
force, ready to be ordered ashore. We find the following facts:
Gen. Dix, Commanding Department of the East, with Headquarters
in New York, issued his order on the 4th (his General Order 8G),
saying that Gen. Butler had been assigned to duty in his Depart-
ment, and would take command of the troops arriving and to arrive,
all for duty in the State of New York, to meet existing emergencies.
This order was followed next day (5th) by Butler's general order,

saying that in obedience to
orders of the President, he as-
sumed command of the troops
arriving, etc. He then went

on to say: "To correct rais-

JL. Lj >r7Sb ' i/!^A^^ apprehension ; to soothe the

/ J Cc^W^M n^^^d fears of the weak and timid,

the nervousness of the ill-ad-
vised ; to silence all false ru-
mors circulated by bad men for wicked purposes, and to contradict
once and for all false statements adapted to injure the Government in
the respect and confidence of the people — the Commanding General
takes occasion to declare that troops have been detailed for duty in
this district suflicient to preserve the peace of the United States, to
protect public property, to prevent incursions into our borders and

insure calm quiet The soldiers of the United States are

specially to see to it that there is no interference with the election
unless the civil authorities are overcome with force by bad men
.... They can be a terror to evil doers . . . ." He then went on
to promise protection to every man in voting as his conscience
dictated.

This is why we were there. It was surmised and practicallj'^
expected that there would be rioting in New York and the election
interfered with. The precaution, although an extraordinary move,
of sending troops for use in case of necessity, was a wise one. They
were kept in the background, however; and that means, we were
kept on our vessels, ready to be landed at once if circumstances so
required ; but the exigency did not arise.

Why were we there ? We were on the eve of a Presidential elec-
tion. The two candidates for the people to choose from were Lin-
coln and McClellan. We were in the midst of war. Each candidate
was surrounded by his admirers and supporters. The coming contest
was a bitter one. There were many who believed Lincoln to be just
a little too forbearing in his attitude toward the erring ones on the

Xnr. '64.'\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 559

other side, and thought he ought to "brace up" at once or give way
to some other man. Scarcely one could be found who doubted
his sincerity or honesty of purpose ; but they wanted more vigor
and wanted it right off. On the other hand, McClellan had many
admirers; and a very large class of what might be termed "sym-
pathizers," who, still remembering that he had been removed from
the command of the army, when in their opinion he ought not
to have been, thought to place him in the Presidential chair
as a sort of vindication or reward for his valor; and this, too,
without considering his fitness for the position. The war between
these factions waxed hot, and friends were pitted against each other.
It was " m^ candidate " — none others to be considered. The sol-
diers' vote, too, was to be a factor. They were permitted to vote in
the field, through State Commissioners. Those on furlough, or ofl3-
cers on leave, had their furloughs and leaves extended to cover
election day. Those in hospital were granted furloughs, and their
transportation, both ways, was furnished by the (Quartermaster's
Department. The way to fraud, and the temptation to do such, was
an inviting one. The agents representing New York State got into
some kind of difficult}^, either by themselves or through some sub-
agent, as there were charges of fraud (bogus votes) and arrests.
A military commission in AYashington (Gen. Doubleday, President)
began the trial on od November of the implicated parties. The
State Commissioners asked in vain to have the seized votes turned
over to them ; and failing in that they also petitioned in vain for a
postponement of the trial till after election.

Another phase of the times Avas a threatened incursion into our
borders, or rather a series of them. One, the " St. Albans raid," had
already taken place, and others were threatened. It was this Gen.
Butler meant in using the word "incursion" in his order assuming
command in New Y'ork. Among the other points so threatened were
Detroit, Mich. ; Cleveland, O. ; Buffalo and Ogdensburg, N. Y. ;
Castine, Me., and other important points on and near tlie border.
As a sample of the despatches sent over the country, one will suffice
here : —

Ogdensburg, N. Y., 5 p.m., 3 Nov. ISCA.

Threatened raid. A large number of armed men are on the island
above and below the place. Many strangers have been in town all day. A
raid on the town is feared. Business has been suspended. Everybody is
arming. A tug has gone to reconnoitre. Three men have been arrested
for firing in the streets. Men and arms have been sent for.

This sort of thing was keeping the people constantly stirred up.
Still another cruel rumor was that on election day the principal cities
of the North were to be simultaneousl}" fired and destroyed, and that
an armed force was coming over the border to release all the rebel
prisoners in our hands, notably at Fort Johnson. The Secretary of
State telegraphed Mayor Gunther of New Y^ork, as follows : —

Washington, 2 Nov. 18(U.
This department has received information from the British Provinces
to the eft'ect that there is a conspiracy on foot to set on fire the principal cities
in the Northern States on the day of the Presidential election. It is my duty
to communicate this to you.

560 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [iVbr. '64.

To this the Mayor replied that he had uo fears, but would take
precautions ; and if Federal assistance was necessary, he would in-
voke it without delay. On that same day Gov. Seymour of New
York issued a proclamation, saying "There are no well-grounded
fears that the rights of the citizens of New York will be trampled
upon at the polls .... the power of the State is ample .... it
is the duty of the sheriffs that no military or othqr organized forces
shall be allowed to show themselves in the vicinity of the polls with
any view of menacing or intimidating citizens in attendance."

Does the reader again ask why we were there? Again, let us
see another phase of the election. On the 1st of November there
was held an immense mass meeting of War Democrats in the Cooper
Institute, New York, at noon. Gens. Dix and Sickles were present
and participated to the extent of making speeches. Still another
and final sample showing the troublous times: "29 Nov. 1864,
U.S.S. Onondaga^ James River." In a letter thus dated, Lieut. -
Comdr. Gushing said he objected to the Navy being used by either
party as a political measure. He said commissioners for votes had
been on board, but representing only one political party — the Union
party ; and if the Democrats had not voted, it was because their
party had not given them (the sailors) equal facilities. That quite
recently, however, the Democrats had sent their agents on board
with ballots; but the latter were printed on the outside, "Union
Soldiers' Vote."

Why were the troops at New York? The writer has attempted
to tell why, but possibly hasn't made it clear, and perhaps hasn't
done it in a way to avoid oft'ence ; but, like Lincoln, he has " malice
toward none."

Having gotten back to our base again, after an absence of 15
days, we on the 18th began anew to fix up camp ; and as it seemed
to be generally understood that we were to stay there during the
winter, measures were instituted at once for getting logs and lumber,
to build semi-houses for ourselves. These measures meant labor,
and a deal of it too, and continued for several days.

The War Department ordered on the 22d (reaching us probably
three or four days later) that officers in the field be permitted to dis-
pense with shoulder straps — the designation of rank, however, such
as stars, eagles, leaves and bars to be worn ; and they were also per-
mitted to wear overcoats like enlisted men. On the night of the
same day (Ugh ! it makes one shiver to recall it) water froze to the
depth of half an inch, and we had a snow squall !

Thanksgiving arrived (24th — one ordered by the President, for
mercies) ; but no celebration for or by us. Work, work ; chop,
chop (strictly American chops, served on axes) ; build, build; — and
the day passed and was gone. Every man who was able to go, was
sent out at night on picket. We had anticipated something out of
the usual course during the day for our stomachs ; but fate was
against us. The "goodies" arrived next day (25th), and we ate
turkey meat and chicken ditto, and fruit, and so on on the 26th.
It is hardly necessary to state that these good things were sent us by
friends at the North.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

561

The Ninth Maine, near us, had a shooting match, on the 25th ;
but the shooting was done in a very methodical manner, resulting in
the death of a member of that regiment, who had been sentenced
thus by a court-martial.

A diary says: "Sunday (27th): rain; in the woods getting
out logs for our house."

Had we been able to see as far as Folly Island on the 28th, our
risibilities would have been on an ascending scale. Fact is, we
should have laughed, and all over, too. The sailors and marines — ■
a detail from the naval squadron — scampered over the sand hills
and through the underbrush, " on drill." They were practicing in
anticipation of real service of the same kind soon to take place, per-
haps. Troops embarked at Hilton Head, and a movement up Broad
River was on the tapis ; but a fog nearly spoiled the whole project.
They went up the river, however, on the 29th, and landed at Boyd's
Neck, the object being to cut the railroad at Pocotaligo (as was also
attempted 22 Oct. 18G2, the Third New Hampshire being present).
The scheme Avas partially successful. The engagement took place
on the 30th at Honey Hill, and the battle takes that name. Honey
Hill is about three miles from Grahamville. The troops were the
Thirty-second, Thirty-fourth, Thirty-fifth and One Hundred and
Second U. S. Colored Tmops ; Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massa-
chusetts (colored) ; Fifty-sixth, One Hundred and Twenty-seventh,
One Hundred and Forty-fourth and One Hundred and Fifty-seventh
New York ; Twenty-fifth Ohio ; 2 companies Fourth Massachusetts
Cavalry ; 2 batteries of Third New York Artillery. The navy fur-
nished boats, boat-howitzers, sailors, marines, etc., forming a naval
brigade.

Confederate papers say our force was 5,000 and 16 pieces artil-
lery. The known loss was 740 killed, wounded and missing. Lieut.
S. M. Smith, formerly of the Third New Hampshire, was an officer
in the Thirty-second U. S. Colored Troops. ¥\\\\ particulars of this
battle may be found in the Anm/ and Xavy Journal of 10th and 17th
December 1864. Gen. John G-. Foster was in command of the
Department.

The only incident worthy of mention, ere we part with Novem-
ber, was the receipt of new drams on the 30th ; and no doubt they
got a beating soon after.

562 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Nov. '64.

SUPPLEPvlENTr.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 279, of the 10th, directed that all leaves of absence
and furloughs (the order called both "furloughs") expire on the
14th, and all holding such to report at nearest Draft Eendezvous ;
and the Provost Marshal-General was directed to enforce the order.

General Order 282, of the 14th (of historic value), was the
acceptance, by the President, of Gen. McClellan's resignation of the
8th (and received the 10th), as of the 8th. [It will be noted that
the date "8th" is same date as the Presidential election. — D.E.]
The same order appointed Gen. Sheridan as Major-General (as of
the 8th), for gallantry, etc., of himself and troops at Cedar Run
19 Oct.

General Order 286, of the 22d, permitted officers in the field to
dispense with shoulder straps and wear in place of them the par-
ticular marks of rank; and to wear the overcoats (like) of enlisted
men, and no ornament required on hat, overcoat, or forage cap ; and
may dispense with sashes and epaulettes.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 152, of the 5th, made the following changes:
Brig. -Gen. E. P. Scammon, from Hilton Head District to District of
Florida; Brig. -Gen. J. P. Hatch, from District of Florida to North-
ern District; Brig. -Gen. E. E. Potter, from Northern District to
Hilton Head District.

General Order 153, of the 7th, appears to be the result of an
investigation as to the conduct of an unsuccessful expedition on
the 3d of the previous July, having for its object the capture of
Forts Johnson and Simkins. The forces were : The Fifty-second
Pennsylvania, Col. Hoyt; the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh New
York, Maj. Little; and 60 men of the Third Rhode Island Artillery.
The censure of the Commanding General (Foster) fell heaviest on
the Fifty-second Pennsylvania. Col. Gurney, One Hundred and
Twenty-seventh New York, was commanding at Morris Island at the
time and had charge of getting up the expedition. (The order is too
lengthy for insertion.)

General Order 154, of the 9th, ordered a census of all persons
in the Department, and revoked the prophylactic doses of whiskey
and quinine (General Order 108).

General Order 155, of the 11th, established a free market for
the sale of fruit and vegetables at each post, and a guard to be in
attendance to keep order. The sales to be from boats and wagons.

General Order 157, of the 15th, authorized the building of huts,
size of wall tents, for the troops during the coming winter, and to
be covered with rough split shingles or old canvas or shelter tents.

JVov. '64.^

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

563

Departmeut of the South Statistics for November 18G4 are:
Total troops, 7,535; cases sick, 1,972; died, 19; cases wounded,
314; died, 0.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field aud Staff

. . i men,

5 officers.

Co. A . . .

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1 "

C . . .

. . 35 "

D . . .

. . 44 "

E . . .

. . 49 "

F . . » .

. . 35 "

G . . .

. . 40 "

H . . .

. . 50 "

2 "

I . . .

. . 51 "

K . . .

. . 31 "

Present airsiTei^-

Tte . .

. . 408

23 , 431

Aggregate last

report .

. . 442

20 468

No recruits during the month.

Gain from "missing in action," 1 (D. S. Webster of G, now a
prisoner of war) .

Joined from desertion: 2 (E, 1 ; F, 1).

Capt. Geo. Stearns and 1st Lieut. Parker have been discharged
ou account of expiration of term.

2d Lieut. Burbank has been dropped (as an officer) , there having
been no official information of his muster.

Promotions: 2d Lieut. J. S. James of Co. I, to 1st Lieutenant
(H) ; 2d Lieut. J. Ackerman of Co. F, to 1st Lieutenant (B).

The following table will show the duties aud whereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel . . . .
Lieut. -Col. Randlett .
Dr. Buzzell . . . .
Dr. Kimball . . . .
Adjt. Copp . . . .

A. Capt. Dearborn . . .
No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. No Captain.

1st Lieut. J. Ackerman
No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Trickey . .
1st Lieut. Woodbury
2d Lieut. Donley

D. Capt. Maxwell . .
1st Lieut. McCoy .
No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Wadlia . .
1st Lieut. Eldredge
2d Lieut. Atherton

F. Capt. Edgerly . .
1st Lieut. Hazen
No 2d Lieutenant.

G. No Captain.

1st Lieut. White .
No 2d Lieutenant.

Still a prisoner of war.

Comdg. regiment.

Detached.

On duty.

Absent, wounded.

Detached.

Comdg. Co. G.

Act'g Major.
Detached.
Comdg. Co. E.
Detached.
Acting Adjutant.

Absent, wounded.
Absent, wounded.
Absent, prisoner of war.
Absent, on leave.
Sick, in quarters.

Absent, wounded.

564

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

INoT. '64.

H. Capt. Kii'Avin Absent, sick.

1st Lieut. James (J. S.)

No 2cl Lieutenant.
I. Capt. Houghton Absent, sick (beyond Ms leave) .

1st Lieut. Hitchcock .... Coiuclg. company.

No 2cl Lieutenant.
K. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Giddiugs .... Comdg. Co. B.

[Note. — No data shows K to have any officer in command of it, unless,
by inference, Giddings ; and no officer commanding A, even by inference. —
D.E.]

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.

Sergeants 34455 3 1344

Corporals 43 0 43447 0 4

Musicians 212 2210211

Wagoners 1111001111

Deserted 3 4 112 4 112 9 28

Discharged for disability 0 110 10 10 0 0 4

Killed or died of wounds 0101010200 5

Absent in arrest ...01000010 00 2

Prisoners of war ...0000301201 7

Absent sick or wounded . 14 18 17 21 25 9 26 20 12 16 178

All others absent ...546 3 484886 56

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DECEMLBER, 1864.

iECE^NIBP^R did not make much of a mark on its initial
day. Simply a mail : only this, and nothing more.
Our houses (!) were quite well advanced, — in fact,
nearly completed ; and there being no special resting-
time for a truly willing soldier, we begun to have dress
parades and all that sort of thing.

The Tenth and Eighteenth Corps were ordered discon-
tinued on the od ; but we did n't get the order till the 5th,
when we found the Tenth (our) Corps merged into the Twenty-fourth,
a new corps ; and the Twenty-fourth on the extreme right of the
line. (See General Order discontinuing Tenth and Eighteenth Corps.)
Gen. Butler did not mean that the morals of the officers should
fall off. On the 5th he ordered that no officer should borrow
money of an enlisted man, and that all such debts be paid at next pay
day ; and furthermore, should a new offence be committed, it would
probably result in his dismissal. The idea of abridging any man's
right to borrow money! Why not say, " He has no rights at all —
to breathe, to swear, to trade, to think"? The writer has in mind
now an officer of the Third New Hampshire, who, when with that
noble body, said to one of his men, who tremblingly said, " I think"
so and so: "Think! think! ! why, man alive, what right have you
to think ? I am hired expressl}^ to think for you ! " We '11 return to
our story. The borrowing went right on just the same, only more
covertly.

Our regimental baggage arrived from Norfolk on the 6th (prob-
ably what was sent there when we started on our Virginia campaign,
in May last) .

In the Department of the South, on the 6th and 7th, further
efforts were made to cut the railroad communications ; and there ap-
pears to have been an action at Tulifiny Cross Roads ; but it was
almost wholly a naval movement.

On the 7th, also, was received the first intimation of the approach
of Sherman. Admiral Dahlgren, in his Memoirs, says: "Cut the
bridge, and can see and hear cars. Rockets seen last night, in the
direction of Savannah, and hope it was Sherman answering rockets
sent up."

We got orders to move on the 7th, with two days' rations, in
light marching order. Those of us who were not on picket on the
previous night had to go on that duty at night.

(565)

566 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Z)cc. '64.

On the 10th we had a novelty for a sensation. Corpl. Gam-
mon of Co. K captured, alive, a rebel lieutenant, who had accidentally
wandered into our lines while scouting. For this piece of gallantry,
Gammon was permitted to keep the crestfallen rebel's sword and
belt. The enemy pressed our lines all day and drove in the cavalry.
Our regiment was in the trenches, ready to fight or run, as occasion
required.

The writer finds himself irresistibly drawn toward the Depart-
ment of the South, looking after Sherman ; and at the risk of the
reader's censure, will again fly South. A message received the 12th,
from the right wing of Sherman's army, signed by Gen. O. O.
Howard, and written in pencil on a scrap of paper, dated the 9th,
near Savannah Canal, said: "We have met with perfect success
thus far. Troops in fine spirits, and near by." This was received
by Gen. Foster and Admiral Dahlgren, in Foster's steamer, a little
while after breakfast. One can hardly write of these matters and
be calm. Sherman came. Fort McAllister was captured on the 13th.

We must hasten back to the red soil of Virginia. On the 13th
is found the first mention of a Fort Fisher movement. Under that
date the Thirteenth New Hampshire Historian says : "Gen. Butler is
on his way, with Gen. Weitzel in immediate command, to attack
Fort Fisher .... by some considered the strongest fort the enemy
has . . . .' the Army of the James furnished .... Gen. Ames'
division of the Twenty-fourth Corps, and Gen. Paine's division of
the Twenty-fifth Corps (colored), or 6,500^ in all. Admiral Porter
goes with 37 vessels, — 500 guns, — the most formidable fleet as-
sembled for an J' special expedition during the war." This refers to
the first attack, an account of which is given elsewhere.

Let us fly again to the Department of the South, and see what's
going on there. At 8 a.m. on the 14th, Admiral Dahlgren received
the following : —

U.S.S. Dandelion, Ogeechee River, 10.30 p.m., 13 Dec.

We carried Fort IMcAUister by assault this 5 p.m., and I came down to
this boat expecting to meet yon. I want the army rations sent up Ogeecliee
to Kings Bridge, and will try to meet yon before assaulting Savannah. I
have possession of all roads and the river above the city, and Savannah is
our game. I want ten 30-pounder Parrotts and ammunition, good charts,
and Gen. Foster to simply prevent the escape of the garrison and inhabitants
of Savannah from getting away. If occasion offers, let the authorities know
that my army is fat and happy and in flue order, having eaten all the turkeys,
chickens, sweet potatoes, etc., in Georgia. We have lost only a few and
have some 700 prisoners. All well. W. T. Sherman,

Major-Ge)ieral.

Dahlgren, Foster and Sherman met the same day. An inspec-
tion of Fort McAllister was made on the 15th, and shells were found
in front of it, buried in the ground and made into torpedoes. Several
men were killed thereby. Sherman made the rebels dig up their own
mechanisms.

Again we return to Virginia. The fleet sailed on the ISth for
its rendezvous, 25 miles east of Fort Fisher. Same day Capt.
Trickey caught a deserter (James F. Brown of G), who was once of
our regiment, was an original man, and then named James Blanchard.

Dec. '64.^ THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE EEGIMEXT. 567

He was discharged in May 1.S62 for deafness (supposabW feigued),
and 21 Dec. 1863 came to the regiment at Morris Island as a substi-
tute recruit. He was known at once. He deserted at Wilcox Laud-
ing, Va., 25 June 1864, while on detail after water. He was dis-
covered to have again enlisted, and in the Forty-seventh New York,
where he was found.

South Carolina again. Sherman and Dahlgren conferred as to
pushing Foster to the railroad, while the navy pitched into Savannah.
There wei'e five men shot for desertion on the 21st, in our Corps;
but we are glad to record, not of our regiment. They were shot
simultaneously, and were buried where they fell, and without coffins.
This is war ; but we are fortunately uearmg its close. The grip that
Sherman had got was causing a choking sensation, and was the be-
ginning of the end.

Our forces in South Carolina again were considerably shaken up
on the 21st, by a painful rumor that the rebel Commodore Tatnall
(we heard of him in Nov, 1861 at Port Royal) was to attempt to run
out from Savannah. There was a gale blowing ; but the Nantucket^
Pawnee and Winona were sent into the Savannah River. As Dahl-
gren's flagship, the Ilarce.st Moon, had got into the mud in Warsaw
Sound, Dahlgren and Sherman took barge to Ossabaw Sound, there
meeting a tug with dispatches — Savannah abandoned.

Again Vu'ginia. Lieut. -Col. Randlett, with a few men to assist,
went to where the bod}' of Lieut. -Col. Plimpton was first buried, and
took it up. He started North with the body on the evening of the
25th, leaving Capt. Trickej' in command of the regiment.

Admiral Dahlgren went up the Savannah River with the Wissa-
hickon and Winona and the tugs, and anchored near and below the
obstructions, about 4 p.m. on the 22d. On the 23d they went up
to the city in a tug, Sherman having entered promptly with troops.
Sherman was at the private house of a Mr. Green.

On Christmas Day we were visited by Gen. Natt Head, Adjutant-
General of New Hampshire ; and glad we were to see him. He was
a very popular man with all New Hampshire soldiers. He was
accompanied by Geo. Hutchins and others of Concord. Our camp
was near the New Market Road. The order of several days ago, to
be ready to move, was undoubtedly in anticipation of sending us
with the expedition to Fort Fisher. We had no special celebration
of Christmas, but did have a very pleasant time with our Concord
visitors. One diary has it that this party was the "Governor's Staff."

The deserter referred to the 18th was shot for the offence on
the 26th. Brown was his name; an account of his crime, etc., will
be found elsewhere.

The glorious news of the fall of Savannah reached us the 26th;
and such shouting, such antics, such cap-throwing, etc., never was
before heard or seen.

Admiral Dahlgren and Gen. Sherman consulted at Savannah on
the afternoon of the 26th. Sherman's plan was to fortify the city,
and to draw well back from the seacoast and pounce upon the interior ;
but not before New Year's. Dahlgren received notice from the fleet

?\^i\i.ButlersLine|
B Confederate One/

[KOTE.- The above map is the result of a personal visit to Bemmda Hundred,
Sept., 18i)2, by Lieuts. Brown and Porter and the writer.- D. E.]
(568)

Dec. '64.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 569

off Charleston that the rebel irou-clacls were about to make a little
run down to the fleet; and Dahlgren went up, getting there the 29th,
at 7 A.M.

On the evening of the 29th a lot of raw recruits were received
from New Hampshire — 123 was said to have been the number.
During the 29th the Nantucket and Passiac arrived off Charleston,
making 7 monitors in all.

The troops were arriving back from Fort Fisher on the 30th.
The mouth and the year f^lso pass out without incident, except such
as is attached to the Fort Fisher matter ; and that has separate
treatment.

SUPPLEIVLENT.

IMPORTANT War DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 297, of the 3d, made the following important
changes in the Army of the James : Tenth Army Corps and Eighteenth
Army Corps to be discontinued. The white infantry of the Tenth
and Eighteenth to be the Twenty-fourth Army Corps. The colored
troops to be the Twenty-fifth Army Corps. The Corps Staff and
artillery of the Eighteenth to belong to the Twenty-fourth Army
Corps ; and the Corps Staff" and artillery of the Tenth to belong to
the Twenty-fifth Army Corps. ]Maj.-Gen. E. O. C. Ord assigned to
command of the Twenty-fourth Army Corps, and Maj.-Gen. Godfrey
Weitzel to the Twenty-fifth Army Corps.

General Order 299, of the 7th, provided for distributing articles
of clothing and other necessaries issued by the Government, or con-
tributed to prisoners of war, through Col. John E. Mulford, Agent of
Exchange of Prisoners of War, at Fort Monroe. The order appointed
two oflficers, with alternates, then prisoners of war, to act for the
Government.

General Order 301, of the 19th, said every officer and man able
to do duty was wanted at once in the field, " . . . . and thus fill up
the ranks, strengthen the armies and aid the patriotic and gallant
troops, now smiting the reeling enemy with victorious blows."

General Order 302, of the 21st, was a call for 300,000 men.

General Order 30.5, of the 27th, directed that a paymaster be
stationed at each draft rendezvous. All money exceeding $20.00
to be taken from recruits when they arrived. Balance to be drawn
when they arrived at regiment. At small rendezvous an officer may
be detailed to act as paymaster in such cases. A pass-book to be
given the soldier, representing the amount taken from him.

General Order 306, of the 27th, placed all the U. S. General
Hospitals under the Surgeon-General, and directed that no enlisted
man fit for field service be detailed for duty in any capacity in such
hospitals ; but men of the companies of the Second Battalion of the

570

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

iDec. '64.

Veteran Reserve Corps to be detailed for guards, attendants, nurses,
cooks, etc., at such hospitals, either with or without officers (of the
Veteran Reserve Corps) accompanying.

^^ General Order 307, of the 29th, directed the Quartermaster to
furnish coffins and other reasonable and proper facilities for burial of
officers who died in hospitals, upon requisition of the medical officer
in charge.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

(The orders are mostly promulgations of General Court-Martial
cases.)

Several staff officers reported at various times during the month,
from other Departments, being ordered to the Department of the
South by War Department Orders or from Headquarters of the
Army.

Department of the South Statistics for December 1864 are:
Total troops, 6,715; cases sick, 1,423; died, 49; cases wounded,
288; died, 13.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field aud Staff 4 men, 5 officers.

Co. 'A 29 " 1 "

B 40 " 1 "

C .34 " 3 "

D 45 " 2 "

E 49 " 3 "

F 34 " 2 "

G 41 " 1 "

H 48 " 2 "

I 51 " 1 "

K 31 " 1 "

Uuassignecl Recruits . . 123

Present aggregate . . . 529 22 551

Aggregate last report . . 408 23 431

ABCDEFGH IK Totals.

Sergeants 3445442 3 44

Corporals 3314 3 33004

Musicians 2122210211

Wagoners 1111001111 8

Deserted 1010010000 3

Absent in arrest ...1100121000 0

Prisoners of war : E, 1 ; Col. Bedel.

Died of disease : H, 1. Executed: G, 1.

Discharged for disability : F, 2. Term expired : A, 1.

Corp. Chas. H. Berry of Co. H has been promoted to Com-
missary Sergeant, vice Com.-Sergt. G. B. Bingham, commissioned
as Regimental Quartermaster.

One man of D (James Powers) , previously reported as ' ' killed
in action," proves to be alive and now in Camp Parole, Annapolis,
wounded. Another man (Geo. W. Atwood of G), previously
reported as " missing in action," is found to be at Camp Parole, sick.

Dec^'64.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 571

Five have joined from desertion : A, 1 ; B, 1 ; F, 2 ; G, 1.
The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Still reported as prisoner of war (pa-
roled this mouth) .
Lieut. -Col. Raudlett .... Ou a 25 daj's' leave.

Dr. Buzzell Detached.

Dr. Kimball On duty.

No Adjutant.

Lieut. Bingham Ou duty (Regtl. Quartermaster) .

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

(Apparently no officer in command.)

B. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Ackermau. . . . Sick in quarters.
No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Trickey Comdg. regiment.

1st Lieut. Woodbury .... Detached.

2d Lieut. Donley Comdg. Co. E.

D. Capt. Maxwell Detached.

1st Lieut. McCoy Acting Adjutant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Wadlia Absent, wounded.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Detached service, Concord, N.H.
2d Lieut. Athertou .... Paroled, at Camp Parole [actually in
Officers' Hospital, Annapolis. — D.E.]

F. Capt. Edgerly On duty.

1st Lieut. Hazen Absent (ordered to appear before Mill-
No 2d Lieutenant. tary Commission at Washington).

0. No Captain.

1st Lieut. White Absent, wounded.

No 2d Lieutenant.

H. Capt. Kirwin Absent, sick.

1st Lieut. J. S. James . . . Sick in quarters.
No 2d Lieutenant.

1. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Hitchcock .... Comdg. company.
No 2d Lieutenant.
K. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Giddings .... Comdg. Co. B.
No 2d Lieutenant.

Losses: Officers — Adjt. Copp discharged on account expira-
tion of term ; Capt. Houghton, dismissed (and same revoked. See
explanation in his Personal) .

SPENCER CARBINE.

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[Note.— The mounted officer should have appeared in March or April, 18G4, while
the regiment was mouuted.— D. E.]

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JANUARY, 1865.

^EW YEAR'S DAY again — our fourth one in the army;
and still the rebels had their arms in their hands. Fort
Fisher news reached the Department of the South on
that day, to the effect that the fort had been silenced ;
but the army, having deemed it too strong to assault,
had gone back to Hampton Roads. Fleet Capt. Breeze
was the conveyor of this bit of news. Sherman and Dahl-
gren consulted about it, and the subject of a part of Sherman's
army being sent up at once to take the fort was discussed ; but
finally Sherman decided he would not divide his army.

Our recently-arrived recruits (substitutes) knew that it was
New Year's, and also meant that the rest of us should know it.
Several of these interesting chaps got fighting drunk, and made
things lively till overpowered by military rules and orders.

About 11 A.M., on the 3d, w^e got marching orders. The order
for our departure stipulated that we should take only efficient men.
The last lot of recruits had not yet received arms, and they and the
non-combatants and sick were left behind. The effective force con-
sisted of about one hundred men only, with about six officers, and
was commanded by Capt. Trickey (Lieut. -Col. Randlett being ab-
sent on leave). The headquarters of the regimei\t was considered
as having departed, and those left behind were considered a detach-
ment and were so reported. They were commanded by 1st Lieut.
John S. James. After the capture of Fort Fisher, this detachment
was moved to North Carolina and joined the regiment, as will be
shown in its proper place.

By noon we were oft" — we had n't much to pack ; and by night
we found ourselves at Bermuda Landing, having crossed the pontoon
at Deep Bottom. We were marched into the woods in a driving
snow-storm, for shelter. Bivouacked for the night — and 't was cold,
very cold, that night. How we did wish the war was over and we at
home ! The weather did not deter us from querying as to where we
were going. We found that the Second Division of the Twenty-
fourth Corps (w^hich included us) was to go to Fort Fisher, if we
could get there. We had five days' rations. We also learned that
Hoke's (rebel) division, which had been to Fort Fisher to repel But-
ler, had returned and were now in our front again, before Richmond.
The fact that it snowed all night must not be lost sight of. During
the 4th the troops began to embark.

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674

[THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

The Third New Hampshire was turned out about 2 a.m. ou the
5th, to embark on the Steamer Gen. Lyons. Our companions on the
steamer were the Seventh New Hampshire boys, and we enjoyed each
other's society very much. By 5 a.m. we were all on board, and the
Gen. Lyons pulled out into the stream and anchored, with other
transports, to give room for others at the wharf. At sunrise we
were off for Fort Monroe, arriving there about 5 p.m., and anchored.
We lay there about twelve hours, during which great activity was
manifest on all sides. Gen. Terry was in command. We were
pleased at that, and were ready to go wherever he said. Our confi-
dence in him was unbounded. The fleet was an enormous one, and
every kind of a vessel was in it — large and small, steam and sail,
armed and unarmed, side-wheelers, propellers and tugs.

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We were off very early on the 6th, steaming out to sea and
in a southerly direction. Cape Henry was passed at 7.30. The sea
was very rough and rapidly growing more so. We were apparently
going right into a storm. The wind was practically dead aliead, and
the gale got its high heels on during the night. Next morning (7th)
we were still heading the same way, but apparently not gaining
much. Sea-sickness prevailed during the night to an alarming extent.
No attempt will here be made to describe the scenes on board. The
gale continued, but not so forcibl}^ ; and we continued our course
and with greater success. During the night of the 9th the gale got
on its high heels again, and kicked over the stove in the cabin.

On the morning of the 8th, fortunately perhaps, we arrived off
Beaufort, N. C, the appointed rendezvous. The sea was so rough
we could not anchor, but cruised about, laying off and on all day,

Jan. '65.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 575

waiting for orders. We were in sight of Porter's fleet (naval) .
There seemed to be no controlling the gale, for it continued obstrep-
erous. We did n't anchor till the next night (the 9th) .

On the 10th Gen. Terry oixlered the plan of proceeding to the
place where we were to take a hand in something or other. We did n't
know exactly what that was — except, in a general way, we knew
that Fort Fisher was the plum we were to pick if we were able. He
directed that the transports follow the naval vessels as follows : —

GUNBOATS TRANSPORTS

McCJellan by the Euterpe.

Livingstone it ^ Atlantic.

Verona " " Prometheus.

Tonawanda " " 67e/i. iyoHs (3d aucl 7th N. H.)

De MoJay " " California.

Thames " " Weyhosset.

Champion " "■* North Point.

Com. DuPont . . . . " " Russia.

MontauTc i< ^ *Blackstone.

Idaho.

* Hospital vessels.

The gale started in afresh on the 10th — early, too — and the
transports were obliged to put to sea for safety, and cruised about.
The sailors prophesied a regular " norther."

Moved about all night : and a rough night it was. One unfortu-
nate man (Charles Brown of Co. D, a substitute recruit), lost his life.
He was on guard, and the probability is that a sudden lurch of the
vessel threw him bodily overboard. No one was with him ; but some
one saw him disappear; and that was the end of poor Brown. It is
said that he had a very large sum of money upon his person, in a
money belt — perhaps a tho^usand dollars. The cry of "Man over-
board !" resounded throughout the ship at half-past two, making the
cold chills go up and down one's spinal column in a fearfully rapid
manner ; and 'twas only when they finally took refuge in one's marrow
that he could rush to the deck, to find that a comrade had gone and
was beyond human help. We could do but little else till morning
than talk about the sad occurrence. To be sure, the vessel was
turned about, and a semi-search made ; but 'twas of no avail, and
under the circumstances could not have been otherwise.

In the morning (11th), we ran in near the shore and anchored,
the storm having sufficiently abated. Three days' rations were issued
to us during the afternoon, and we were ordered to be ready to go
ashore at a moment's notice. The boys fretted and worried about
the storm a great deal. "The delay," said they, "gives them rebels a
chance to reinforce, which we can't do."

On the morning of the 12th we started (that is, the fleet) and
off we went in high spirits, the navy leading and the transports
following, our brigade bringing up the rear.

A peep at the Department of the South that day showed the
Secretary of War there on the Nevada (arrived 9th) ; and with him,
for conference and a lunch (with fixin's, of course). Gens. Sherman,
Meigs, Foster and Barnard, Admiral Dahlgren, Col. Townsend and
others.

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Jan. '63.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 577

AVe return to North Carolina and the fleet. The day was fair.
The fleet of transports arrived near the place of operations during
the night, the fleet of gunboats already there having hammered away
at Fort Fisher during the previous day. At daybreak (I3th) our
gunboats began shelling the woods and shore north of the fort, to
clear those places of rebels, if any there. The landing began after
the shelling had continued about an hour. We were in plain sight of
the fort, which presented an appearance never before seen by us.
In general appearance it resembled a long row of immense hay-
cocks. The landing of the troops occupied the time and attention of
everybod}^ while it was in process. This operation was completed
about 5 o'clock, after which the gunboats devoted their undivided
attention to the fort, pitching in their shells and other missiles of
death till long after dark. The Third New Hampshire was desired to
go on picket, and the boys consented. They were on dangerous
ground, although out of range of the common, ordinary gun, to be
sure ; but who knew that we were not walking over torpedoes, or that
a masked batter3% or a dozen of them, might not open on us during
our tour of dut}' and annihilate us, or worse? We did n't take many
naps that night.

The 14th was occupied by the navy in shelling the fort; and
the Terry wing was busy landing artillery, mules, teams and other
warlike playthings. A diary says : " We had an abundance of cap-
tured meat today. Drove the enemy away from some houses this
forenoon, where they were troubling the men on the beach, and
silenced them this afternoon, wounding some. Orders tonight to
withdraw the brigade down the beach, but only moved a little way
and then on picket again." Another diary says : " We arrived within
a mile and a half of the fort today." Still another diary says:
"The enemy tried to kick up a muss with our pickets; but we
soon silenced them with our seven-shooters." That night. Gen. Terry
was said to have gone on board the flag-ship, the Malvern, to arrange
full details for the fight which we all felt certain was to come off
the next day.

The 15th of January, ISOS, arrived. The writer finds himself
confronted by a plethora of data as to the doings of that memorable
day. It is a great story — that of Fort Fisher — and needs careful
selection, judicious pruning and a peculiar skill for presenting the
various parts and parcels in a readable, truthful, fairly stated, reliable
story. The writer finds himself a little short of thus being fully
endowed. He is, however, in for it, and will say in brief that the
matter has been cai'e fully prepared.

678 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [_Jan.

KORT KiSHKR.

A cursory description of the fort, and its value to the Con-
federacy, will first be of interest. It was located on the southerly
end of a long and narrow spit of land, lying on the easterly side of
the entrance to Cape Fear River, the latter being the highway, by
water, to Wilmington. There was a pretence, to be sure, of block-
ading this port, but to no purpose. It was notoriously true that
blockade-runners went in and out, almost at will, with the result to
be expected : the rebels traded all they chose, and Wilmington was
their chief port of entry.

In general shape, looking at it from a more southerly point, the
fort looked like an immense figure 7 ; while a view from the other
point — say from the point of attack — had one been ' ' up in a
balloon," the appearance would have been like a huge letter L. The
fort was not a continuous work, but rather a series of works, and a
bird's-ej'e view resembled a row (shaped as described) of immense
hay-cocks. The top of the 7 — or the bottom of the L — formed
the land face, which was the point of approach and attack, while the
longer remaining part formed the sea face. Along the land front
(which practically extended from Cape Fear River to the sea) was
a strong palisade (some call it a stockade), extending from water to
water, near the center of which was a sally-port. At the extreme
point of the spit of land was Fort Buchanan, a strong work ; while
opposite to it (across the mouth of the river) lay Fort Caswell, of
no mean calibre. At the extreme southerly point of the fort itself
was an extra large work called the Mound Batter}^ With this gen-
eral description, the reader must for the present be content, as he
will obtain further descriptions in the account itself at various points
of its narration.

It is next to impossible to write a chapter on Fort Fisher, and
not include in it both attacks. Gen. Butler, the powder-boat, Admiral
Porter and Gen. Terry (and the Third New Hampshire, of course) .

THE POWDER-BOAT.

Whenever Fort Fisher is mentioned, as a war matter, there
seems to be inseparably connected withit that ghoul of a powder-
boat, which has caused so many blessings (!) to be rained down on
Gen. Butler's head. But how many know the facts? Not one in a
hundred, probably — and never will unless they investigate. The
simple and really lonesome fact that he tried to take Fort Fisher by
blowing up a boat near it, filled with powder, is simply accepted
instanter as an evidence that Gen. Butler was a fool. But he was n't.
Why should he think that such an explosion would dismount the guns
of Fort Fisher, and that result be tantamount to taking the fort?
He had very good reasons, as will be shown. Right here let it be

Jan. '6ri.-\ THIRD XEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 579

understood, the writer is not attempting to take care of Gen. Butler.
Gen. Butler always did and always will take care of himself. The
cause for his opinion as to the effect of a powder explosion occurred
on the 1st day of the previous October, at Erith, England. On that
day there were tAvo barges, presumably side by side, laden with
powder — one hundred and fifty iJiousand jjounds ; and it accidentally
exploded, with fearful effect. The noise was heard for over ninety
miles, and people over twenty-five miles distant thought it was an
earthquake. Grant's mine at Petersburg had only fourteen thou-
sand pounds of powder — less than one-tenth of the quantity at
Erith. His explosion blew up a regiment of infantry and a battery
of artillery. At Erith, twelve persons were killed and over twenty
wounded. The embankment of the river (artificial in part) was blown
away for the space of one hundred yards ; but the tide being for-
tunately low at the time, repairs were quickly made and the sub-
mersion of the adjacent country averted. Buildings that covered
acres were blown down, and became heaps of brick, dirt and timber.
The estimated value of the buildings and other property destroyed
was five millions of dollars. At Woolwich, four miles off, a shower
of letters came down. Animals and birds were seriously affected,
being struck motionless, and then on recovering becoming almost
wild with frenzy. A human finger fell at Deptford, about three
miles off; and in the Crystal Palace, in London, many paintings
were thrown down and several doors forced open.

Can any one wonder that, if powder exploded by accident
caused such injury, that Gen. Butler or any one else should arrive at
the conclusion that the same effect substantially would be produced
if any large quantity of powder should be exploded intentionally?
We trow not. The information of that famous explosion was her-
alded all over the Avorld, and commented on by all, more particularly
by scientific men. Is it strange that any man with common sense —
and Gen. Butler has been considered so endowed — should wish to
experiment where the chances of success were almost certain? He
talked the matter over with men of sense, — men of war, with Grant
himself, — and was permitted to try it. It failed ; but why ? Let
us see, and at same time see whether the Government was committed
to the experiment.

23 Nov. 1864, there assembled, in the evening, at Washington,
at the residence of Capt. Wise : Gen. Uyer, Col. Maynadier and Maj.
Benton, of the U.S. Army; Lieut. -Comdr. Aulick, Lieut. -Comdr.
Jeffers and Lieut. -Comdr. Ives, of the U. S. Navy. They discussed
the powder-boat proposition ; and it was unanimously decided that,
taking into consideration the great importance of the question,
and the advantage to be derived from a successful result as compared
with the outlay of means necessary to make the experiment, the
effort should be made by exploding a mass of 300 tons of gunpowder
in a vessel as near the earthworks on Federal Point as it might be
possible to go. Powder for the boat was brought from as far away
as Boston, Mass., on the Steamer George Shattuck, which stopped at

580 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJnn. '(55.

Brooklyn to take an additional supply. From reading the various
telegriuns for supply of powder, the writer has fully ceased to doubt
that the Government was in earnest about getting it ready.

[Note. — 10 Jan. 1893 : At this point in the readingof i\ieprintefs proofs
b.y the writer, the press announces the sudden death of Gen. Bntler. This par-
ticular story of Fort Fisher was written some tliree years ago and prior to
the announcement by Gen. Butler that he would soon issue a book contain-
ing the story of his "life. That book the writer has not yet read. — D. E.]

The powder-boat left Beaufort Landing the morning of 18 Dee.
1864 ; but although ready 24 hours before, she had been delayed by
a heavy swell, etc., and arrived off Fort Fisher just after dark of the
18th. The boat was known as the Loidsicma, and was an iron pro-
peller of 295 tons, 150 ft. long, 22 ft. beam, 8 to 8^ ft. draught when
laden, and was formerly in the Atchafalaya cotton trade. The masts
were removed. There were three clocks and six slow matches
arranged in nine different places. The officer w^ho arranged the
fuses and clocks (Lieut. -Comdr. Jeffers) said that results of no value
would be obtained by an explosion primarily caused by setting the
vessel on fire ; and he is of the opinion that the explosion was so
caused, and argues that the three successive explosions heard were
those of the deck-house, the after holds, and, lastly, the berth deck.
He also says a part of the programme was to have the vessel
grounded ; but it was at anchor. It must be borne in mind that
those who prepared the vessel did not have charge of the explosion
of it — in fact more powder was put in after the exploding prepara-
tions were completed. Lieut. -Comdr. Jeffers met the other party ;
and the whole arrangement was explained and drawings furnished.
The vessel had iMo tons on board when it left Norfolk; but more
was added at Beaufort. Maj. T. J. Rodman, of the Ordnance Depart-
ment, who had charge of the slow matches, fully agrees with Lieut. -
Comdr. Jeffers in his theory and explanation of the three explosions.

The "Gomez" fuse was used: a thin tape-like strip, through
which it was calculated fire would pass with the rapidity of lightning,
say a mile in four seconds, so as to explode the whole mass at once,
by clock-work, etc. It was said that the whole cargo of 215 tons
was not exploded at once, but by successive discharges, and a large
proportion blown away without actually igniting, and that the fire
set to the vessel actually set off' the powder, instead of the nicely-
arranged clock-work and fuse.

As to the explosion, the officer in charge of it said the explosion
took place 22 minutes after the time had expired for the clock to set
it oft", and that he heard four distinct explosions, while another officer
(Capt. Breeze) says he heard but two.

If one desires to see a list of the volunteer crew of the Louisiana
he may find it in " Porter's Naval History," page 695.

Fort Fisher was the subject of Congressional investigation,
being referred to the Committee on the Conduct of the War, 12 Jan.
1865. They were to " inquire into the causes of the failure of the late
expedition," etc. At that date, reference could only be as to what

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was known as the first expedition, under Gen. Butler. The Com-
mittee, however, could not have got to work ere the second expedition
had been successful (15th) ; and as the two expeditions were so
closely connected as to almost defy any attempt to set aside particu-
lars as to the latter, the Committee embraced both and so reported.

The Committee gathered and, later, diffused a deal of valuable
information, obtained as testimony. It appears that the scheme of
capturing Fort Fisher was talked of as early as 1862, by the Navy
Department ; but the militar}' authorities did not think the army in
such condition as would warrant the sparing of the necessary troops,
until the summer of 1864. Gen. Grant thought he would be able by
the first of October to furnish whatever was necessary. Vice- Admiral
Farragut was selected for the naval force, but his ill-health prevented ;
and Rear Admiral Porter was substituted, being transferred from the
Mississippi squadron to the North Atlantic blockading squadron for
that purpose. Gen. Gillmore was the first choice of the AVar De-
partment; but Gen. Grant objected; and Gen. Weitzelwas assigned
to the command of the armj' force.

The original intention was to assemble the fleet and forces at
Port Royal, to deceive the rebels into a belief that the force was
aimed at Charleston ; but that intention never took form, as the entire
assembling was done at Hampton Roads. They remained there so
long that even the rebels tliemselves knew all about it, and the " sur-
prise " that Gen. Grant desired was wholly out of the question.

The Committee, after hearing the testimony of Gen. Butler
himself, that of Gens. Grant, Comstock, Weitzel, Admiral Porter,
Fleet-Capt. Breeze and others, said: " . . . . In conclusion, your
Committee would say, from all th6 testimony before them, that the
determination of Gen. Butler not to assault the fort seems to have
been fully justified by all the facts and circumstances, then known
or afterwards ascertained."

Gen. Weitzel appears to have differed with Gen. Butler in only
one particular, and that was that had he seen the instructions sent
to Gen. Butler by Gen. Grant, he would have so construed them as
to be required to remain on shore and intrench. Gen. Butler, on the
other hand, says he effected no landing. He considered the landing
of a part of his troops was not in eft'ect a lauding, as they coulci
have very easily been driven oft', or in the event of a storm his source
of supply would have been driven to sea. In his official report he
says Gen. Grant's instructions did not contemplate a siege, as his
force was not supplied either with siege trains or supplies for such a
contingency.

Gen. Butler attributes the non-success of the expedition chiefly
to the dela}' of the navy, and consequent opportunity to reinforce by
Hoke's division from Bermuda Hundred, the unsuccessful explosion
of the powder-boat, the declination of Porter to run a gunboat or
two by the fort and up into the river, a la Mobile, a la New Orleans.
Even Gen. Weitzel says Gen. Grant said to him, that it was to be
another Mobile affair.

582 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. iJan. '63.

GEN. WHITING S ANSWERS.

Gen. Butler's twenty-four questions to Gen. Whiting, and the
replies thereto, are so valuable that, at the risk of being considered
pi'olix, the writer gives l)elow the substance of the more important
replies. Gen. Whiting was mortally wounded, in hospital at Fort
Columbus, N. Y., and nigh unto death, passing away a few days
later. His letter is dated 28 Feb. 1865. Gen. Butler obtained
these replies for a purpose, and that purpose was to prove himself
justified in not staying on shore and intrenching. Lieut. Davenport
of his Staff was the medium of correspondence. These questions
and answers were submitted to the Committee, and in their report
they quoted freely from them.

The force in the fort on the 16th, 17th and 18th December con-
sisted of five companies of the Thirty-sixth North Carolina and
Adams' Light Battery : 667 in all. The other five companies of
the Thirty-sixth North Carolina had been sent South. There were
about 800 reserves at Sugar Loaf, five miles away. Hoke's division
arrived at Wilmington and pushed on to Sugar Loaf during the
(first) attack.

The casualties (Confederate) were as follows: First day —
killed none ; wounded: 1 mortally, 3 severely, 19 slightly: total, 23.
Five gun carriages disabled. Second day — killed, 3 ; wounded : 9
mortally, 6 severely, 2<S slightly: total, 46. The damage done was
but slight, including 1 10-inch, 1 8-inch and 2 32-pounder carriages
and 1 10-inch gun disabled, all of which were repaired during the
night. The garrison was in no instance driven from its guns, and
fired slowly 662 shot and shell. Was able to rest and recruit at
night by cessation of bombardment. Reinforced on 23d by 110
veteran artillery men of the Tenth North Carolina, 50 sailors, and
the Seventh Battalion, Junior Reserves: in all about 250,

When Union skirmish line was in front (under Curtis) the guns
and defences of the land front were in perfect order, except two
guns disabled on the left; nineteen guns were in position, the pali-
sade in perfect order, and the mines the same, the wires not having
been cut. It was not possible for a force of 3,000 or 6,000 men to
take the fort by assault. The garrison was in good spirits and ready,
and would have had no difficulty in reinforcing or provisioning by
the river.

The force of second assault was nearly double that of the
first, but not of so good material. It is a matter of grave charge
against Gen. Bragg that he did not capture the whole landed force
on 26th Dec.

The difference between the two bombardments was that the first
was a general bombardment not calculated to effect particular dam-
age. The second had the definite object of destroying the land de-
fences, and the ships were so placed as to destroy by direct and
enfilading fire. On that front and the northeast salient the whole
enormous fire was poured without intermission, until the slope of
the northeast salient was practicable for assault. Not a gun re-

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mained in position on the approaches, the whole palisade was swept
away, communication with the mines cut off, rendering them useless,
and the men unable to stand on the parapet during the fire. In the
second attack, the fire was continuous through the night, though not
so heavy as during the day ; but enough to prevent repairs and keep
the garrison from rest and food. The land guns were all disabled,
and the field pieces, only, were left to depeud upon.

Neither attack was practicable in the presence of the supporting
force, provided that force had been under a competent officer. The
first force landed ought to have been captured entirely. As for the
second, although deriving much greater advantages from the dit¥erent
mode of attack, by the fleet, and though pressed with great vigor,
it is due to the supineness of the Confederate general [he refers to
Bragg] that it was not destroyed in the act of assault.

It will be remembered that Admiral Farragut had originally
been selected to command the naval force in this expedition. His
instructions were given him o Sept. 1864; but on account of his
illness, the same instructions were transferred to Porter. The
preparations went on so far as the navy was concerned, and under
date of 10 Sept. Gen. Grant Avrote Asst. Sec. Fox of the Navy De-
partment that he would, as soon as could be spared and the navy
ready to co-operate, send a sufficient force silently down the coast,
not even allowing the command, except the commanding officer, to
know where they were going.

On the 19th Sept., having been North a few days to New Jersey,
Gen. Grant writes again to Asst. Sec. Fox that he has heard that an
expedition is being fitted out, that Gillmore is to command it, and
thinks it very strange. Also says he learns that the rebels know
more about the expedition than he does, or the North either. Says
he will be ready for 15 Oct. (high tides and full moon).

Gen. Weitzel, on being informed by Gen. Grant that he had
been selected to command the expedition, in place of Gillmore, went
down to Fort Fisher about the 27th or 28th of Sept. in the army
gunboat Chamherlaini and lay off there about three daj's with the
blockading fleet, studying the location and getting information.

Sec. Welles addressed the President, 28 Oct., concerning the
delay, saying, among other things, that the autumn weather, so favor-
able for such an expedition, was fast passing away, that the public
expected the attack, and the country will be distressed if it be not
made. To procrastinate longer, said he, will be to imperil its suc-
cess.

THE FIRST ATTACK.

We are about to set before the reader the particulars of the
first attack, on Christmas Day, 25 Dec. 1864. The forces were as
follows : —

First Brigade, Brevet Brig. -Gen. N. M. Curtis : On the Steamers
C. Thomas and Weyhosset. Of this brigade there landed first, say
500 precipitately, and the rest later and more deliberately. The

584 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

500 consisted of the One Hundred and Forty-second New York, and
about 50 of the One Hundred and Twelfth New York. It was a
portion of this brigade that was left on shore till the 27th. The
landing was made about three miles north of Fort Fisher, and was
under charge of Brig. -Gen. Graham's Naval Brigade.

Second Brigade, Col. Galusha A. Pennj^packer : On Steamers
Perril L. Moore and Idaho. Landed.

Third Brigade, Col. Louis Bell : On Steamers Baltic and Haze.
Landed.

Sixteenth New York Battery, Capt. Lee : On the Starlight.

THE OFFICIAL REPORT.s.

We now give the reader the official reports of this first attack ;
and as Gen. Butler has been assailed, we give him the first place in
the list of such reports.

Headquartkrs Department of Vikginia and North Carolina.

Army of the James, In the Field, Jan. 3, 18(15.

General: On the 7th Dec. last, in ol)eclience to jour orders, I moved a
force of 6,500 efficient men, consisting of Gen. Ames' division of the
Twenty-fourth Corps, and Gen. Paine's division of the Twenty-fifth
Corps, under command of Maj.-Gen. Weitzel, to an encampment near Ber-
muda. On the Sth the troops embarked for Fortress Monroe. On the 9th
(Friday) I reported to Rear Admiral Porter that the army portion of the
conjoint expedition directed aa'ainst Wilmington was ready to proceed.
We waited tliere tiU Saturday the 10th, Sunday the 11th, and Monday the 12th.
On the 12th, Rear Admiral Porter informed me that tlie naval fleet would
sail on tlie 13th, but would be obliged to put into Beaufort to take on hoiii'd
ammunition for the monitors. The expedition having become the subject of
remark, and fearing lest its destination should get to the enemy, in order to
divert from it all attention, on the morning of Tuesday the 13th, at 3 o'clock,
I ordered the transport fleet to proceed up the Potomac during the day to
Matthias Point, so as to be plainly visible to the scouts and signal men of
the enemy on the northen neck, and to retrace their course at night and
anchor under the lee of Cape Charles.

Having given the navy 36 hours start, at 12 o'clock noon of the 14th,
Wednesday, I joined the transport fleet ott' Cape Henry and put to sea, ar-
riving at the place of rendezvous ott" New Inlet, near Fort Fisher, on the
evening of the lolh, Thursday. We then waited for the navy Friday the
16th, Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th, during Avhich days we had the
finest possible weather and the smoothest sea. On the evening of the 18th
Admiral Porter came from Beaufort to the place of rendezvous. That
evening the sea became rough, and on Monday the 19th the wind sprang up
freshly, so that it was in)possible to land troops; and by the advice of
Admiral Porter, communicated to me by letter, I directed the transpoj-t
fleet to rendezvous at Beaufort. This was a matter of necessity, because
the transport fleet, being coaled and watered for 10 days, had already
waited that time, to wit : from the 9th, the day on which we were ready to
sail, to the 19th.

On the 20th (Tuesday), 21st (Wednesday), 22d (Thursday), and 23d
(Friday), it blew a gale. I was occupied in coaling and watering the trans-
port fleet at Beaufort. The Baltic, having a larger supply of coal, was
enabled to remain at the place of rendezvous with a brigade on board of
1,200 men; and Gen. Ames reported to Admiral Porter that he would co-
operate with him.

On the 23d I sent Capt. Clark of my Stafl" from Beaufort on the fast-
sailing armed Steamer Chamberlain, to Admiral Porter, to inform him that
on the evening of the 24th I would again be at the rendezvous with the

Capt. Hexiiv C. Haxdkkson.

Lieut. Marijuis L. Holt.

Lieut. -(.'or,. Josiaii J. rr.iMrTOx.

Lieut. 1>i:mui.i. N. .)a(i\.ma>
Adjt.

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transport fleet, for the purpose of conimencin."; the attack, the weather per-
mitting. At four o'clocli on the eveninii; of the 24th I came in siglit of Fort
Fisher, and found tlie naval fleet engaged in bombarding it, tlie powder ves-
sel having been exploded on the morning previous, about one o'clock.
Through Gen. Weitzel I arranged Avith Admiral Porter to commence the
landing under cover of the gunboats as early as eight o'clock the next
morning, if possible, as soon as the Are of the Half Moon and Flag Pond
Hill batteries had been silenced. These are up the shore some two or three
miles above Fort Fisher. Admiral Porter was quite sanguine that he had
silenced the guns of Fort Fisher. He Avas then urged, if that were so, to
run by the fort into Cape Fear River ; and then the troops could land and
hold the beach without liability of being shelled by the enemy's gunboats
(the I'aJJdhassci' being seen in the river). It is to be remarked that Admiral
Farragiit even had never taken a fort except by running by and cutting it
ott' frcMii all prospect of reinforcement, as at Fort Johnson and Fort Mor-
gan, and that no casemated fort had been silenced by naval fire during the
war. That if the Admiral would put liis ships in the river, the army could
supply him across the beach, as we had proposed to do Farragnt at Fort
St. Philip. That, at least, the blockade at Wilmington would be thus
effectual, even if we did not capture the fort. To that the Admiral replied
that he should probably lose a boat by torpedoes if he attempted to run by.
He was reminded that the army might lose 500 men by the assault, and that
his boat would not weigh in the balance, even in a money point of view,
for a moment with the lives of the men. The Admiral declined going by,
and the expedition was deprived of that essential element of success.

At 12 o'clock, noon, of the 2r)th (Sunday), Capt. Glisson, commanding
the covering division of the fleet, reported the batteries silenced and his
vessels in position to cover our landing. The transport fleet, following
my flag-ship, stood in within 800 yards of the beach and at once commenced
debarking. Tlie landing was successfully ettected. Finding that the recon-
noitring party just landed could hold the shore, I determined to land a force
with which an assault might be attempted. Brevet Brig. -Gen. Curtis, who
deserves well for his jrallantry, immediately pushed up his brigade within a
few hundred yards of Fort Fisher, capturing the Half Moon Battery and its
men, M'ho were taken off by the boats of the navy. This skirmish line
advanced to within 7.5 yards of the fort, protected by the glacis, which had
been thrown up in such form as to give cover, the garrison being completely
kept in their bomb-proofs by the fire of the navy, which was very rapid and
continuous, their shells bursting over the work with very considerable
accuracy. At this time we lost ten men wounded on the skirmish line by the
shells from the fleet. Quitting my flag ship I Avent on board the ('hamherJain
and ran in within a few hundred yards of the fort, so that it was plainly
visible. It appeared to be a square-bastioned work of very high relief, say
15 feet, surrounded by a Avet ditch some 15 feet wide. It Avas protected
from being enveloped by an assaulting force by a stockade which extended
from the fort to the sea on one side, and from the marshes of Cape Fear
River to the salient on the other. No material damage to the fort as a
defensive work had been done. Seventeen heavy guns bore up the beach,
protected from the fire of the navy by traverses 8 or 10 feet high, wliich
A\ere undoul)tedly bomb-proof shelters for the garrison. With the garrison
kept Avithin their bomb-proofs, it Avas easy to maintain this position; but
the shells of the navy, Avhich kept the enemy in their bomb-proofs, Avould keep
my troops out. When those ceased falling, the parapet Avas fully manned.
Lieut. Walling, One Hundred and Forty-second Ncav York, pressed up to the
edge of the ditch and captured a flag Avhich had been cut doAvn by a shell
from the navy. It is a mistake, as was first reported to me, that any soldier
entered the fort. An orderly Avas killed about a third of a mile from the
fort and his horse taken.

In the meantime the remainder of Ames' division had captured 218 men
and 10 commissioned officers of the North Carolina Reserves, and other
prisoners. From them I learned that Kirkland's and Hagood's brigades of
Hoke's division had left the front of the Army of the James, near Richmond,

586 THIRD NEW Hx\MPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

and were then within two miles of the rear of my forces, and their skir-
mishers were then actually engaged, and that the remainder of Hoke's
division had come the night before to Wilmington, and were then on the
march, if they had not already arrived. I learned also that these troops had
left Richmond on Tuesday, the 20th. Knowing the strength of Hoke's
division, I found a force opposed to me, outside of the works, larger than
my own. In the meantime the weather assumed a threatening aspect. The
surf began to roll in so that the landing became difficult. At this time Gen.
Weitzef reported to me that to assault the work, in his judgment, and in
that of experienced officers of his command, who had been in the skirmish
line, with any prospect of success, was impossible. This opinion coincided
with my OAvn ; and much as I regretted the necessity of abandoning the
attempt, yet the path of duty was plain. Not so strong a work as Fort
Fisher had been taken by assault during the war ; and I had to guide me the
experience of Fort Hudson, with its slaughtered thousands in the repulsed
assault, and the double assault on Fort Wagner, where thousands were
sacrificed in an attempt to take a work less strong than Fisher, after it had
been subjected to a more continued and fully as severe fli'e. And in neither
of the instances I have mentioned had the assaulting force, in its rear, as I
had, an army of the enemy larger than itself. I therefore ordered that no
assault should be made, and that the troops should re-embark. While super-
intending the preparation for this, the lire of the navy ceased. Instantly,
the guns of the fort were fully manned, and a sharp Are of musketry, grape
and canister swept the plain over which the column must have advanced
and the skirmish line was returning. Working with what diligence we
could, it was impossible to get the troops again on board before the sea ran
so high as to render further re-embai"kation, or even the sending of supplies
on shore, impossible. I lay by the shore until 11 o'clock the next day
(Monday the 26th), when, having made all proper dispositions for getting
the troops on board, I gave orders for the transport fleet, as fast as they
were ready, to sail for Fortress Monroe, in obedience to my instructions
from the Lieutenant-General.

I learned from deserters and prisoners captured, that the supposition
upon which the Lieutenant-General directed the expedition, that Wilmington
had been denuded of troops to oppose Gen. Sherman, was correct; that at
the time when the army arrived ott' Wilmington, there were less than 400
men in the garrison of Fort Fisher, and less than 1,000 within 20 miles.
But the delay of three days' good weather, — the IGth, 17th and 18th, —
waiting for the arrival of the navy, and the further delay of the terrible
storm of the 21st, 22d and 23d, gave time for troops to be brought from
Richmond, three divisions of which were either there or on the road. The
instructions of the Lieutenant-General to me did not contemplate a siege.
I had neither siege trains nor supplies for such a contingency. The exigency
of possible delay, for which the foresight of the Commander of the armies
had provided, had arisen, to wit : the larger reinforcement of the garrison.
This, together with the fact that the navy had exhausted their supply of
ammunition in the bombardment, left me with no alternative but to return
with my troops to the Army of the James.

The loss of the opportunity of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the IGth,
17th and 18th, Avas the immediate cause of the failure of the expedition. It
is not ray province even to suggest blame to the navy for their delay of four
days at Beaufort. I know none of the reasons which do or do not justify
it. It is to be presumed they are sufficient. I am happy to bring to the
attention of the Lieutenant-General the excellent behavior of the troops,
both officers and men, which was all that could be desired. I am under
special obligations to Capt. Glisson of the Santiago de Cuba, for the able and
efficient manner in which he covered our landing; to Capt. Alden of the
Brooklyn, for his prompt assistance and the excellent gunnery with which
the Brooklyn cleared the shores of all opposers at the moment of debarkation.
Lieut. Farquhar of the navy, having in charge the navy boats which assisted
in the landing, deserves great credit for the energy and skill with which he
managed the boats through the rolling surf. Especial commendation is due

Jan. '65.-\ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 587

Brig. -Gen. Graham and the officers and men of his naval brigade for the
organization of his boats and crews for landing, and the untiring energy
and industry with which they all labored in re-embarking the troops during
the stormy night of the 2.5th and the days following. For this and other
meritorious services during the campaign since the 1st of May, which have
heretofore been brought to the notice of the Lieutenant-General in ray official
reports, I would respectfully but earnestly recommend Gen. Graham for
promotion. The number of prisoners captured by us was 300, including 12
officers; also 2 heavy rifled guns, 2 light guns and G caissons. The loss of
the army was one man drowned, two men killed, one officer captured, two
accidently wandered through our pickets, and ten men wounded while upon
the picket line by the shells of the navy. Always chary of mentioning with
commendation the acts of my own personal Staff, yet I think the troops
who saw it will agree to the cool courage and daring of Lieut. Sidney B.
DeKay, Aide-de-Camp, in landing on the night of the 25th and remaining
aiding in re-embarkation on the 27th.

For the details of the landing and the operations, I beg leave to refer
you to the reports of Maj.-Gen. Weitzel, commanding the division, landed.
Trusting my action will meet with the approval of the Lieutenant-General,
the report is respectfully submitted.
To Lieut.-Gen. U. S. Grant, Benj. F. Butler,

Comd(j. .IrHuV.s of thv U. 8. Major-General.

Inasmuch as Admiral Porter did n't seem to like Gen. Butler

very well, we give his reports (24th and 26th Dec, 1864) the next

place. ,. . c.

' ^ORTII Atlantic Squadhon,

U.S. S. Malvekn, OKI- Wilmington, N.C, Dec. 24, 1864.

Sir : I have the honor to inform you that I attacked the forts at the

mouth of the Cape *Eear River this morning at 12.30, and after getting

the ships in position silenced them in about an hour and a half. There

being no troops here to take possession, I am merely firing at them noAV to

keep up practice. The forts are nearly demolished, and as soon as troops

come we can take possession. We have set them on fire — l)lown some of

them up; and all that is wanted now is troops to land to go into them. I

suppose Gen. Butler avIU be here in the morning. We have had very heavy

gales here, which tugs, monitors and all rode out at their anchors. The

transports have all gone into Beaufort, N.C.

I am, sir, etc., David D. Porter,

To Hon. Gideon Welles, Bear Admiral.

Secrctanj of Nary, Washuigton, B.C.

Flag-Ship Malvern,
Ofi- New Inlet, N.C, Dec. 26, 1864.
Sir: I have the honor to forward with this a somewhat detailed re-
port of the two engagements with Fort Fisher and the surrounding works.
We attacked with the whole fleet on the 24th iust., and silenced every gun
in a very short time. On the 2oth inst., we again took up our position, with-
in a mile of the fort (the iron vessels within 1,200 yards), without a shot
being fired at us. Shelled it all day, with now and then a shot from the
rebels, and stopped firing after sunset. The army landed, and re-embarked,
considering it impracticable to assault the place. I shall remain and keep
shelling the enemy's works on every occasion when the weather will permit.

I am, etc., David D. Pohteh,
To Hon. Gideon Welles, Hear Admiral.

Secretary of Navy, WashitKjton, B.C.

Flag-Ship Malvern,
Off New Inlet, N.C, Dec. 26, 18G4.
Sir : I was in hopes I should have been able to present to the Nation Fort
Fisher and surrounding works, as a Christmas offering; but .... it has
not been taken yet. I attacked it on the 24th inst., with the Iron.ndes,

588 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [-/««. '65.

Canonicus, 3Iahopac, Monadnock, Minnesota, Colorado, Mohican, Tuscarora,
Wabash, iSusquehanna, Brooklyn, Powhatan, Juniata, Seneca, Shenandoah,
Pawtuxet, Ticonderoga, Mackinnon, Maumee, Yantic. Kansas, Iosco, Quaker
City, Monticello, Bhode Island, Sassacus, Chippexca, Osceola, Tacony, I'ontoo-
siic, Santiago de Cuba, Fort Jackson and Vandcrbilt, havin<>; a reserve of small
vessels consisting of Ihc Aricx, Udinitnih. Wthh-rucss, Cin-rokce, A. D.Vance,
Anemone, Ualus, (,'(•/ /i/slnii-ij. Ahilniiini . Ki'iisim/i' S/n/r, ll</i:shee, Emma, Lil-
ian, Tristam SliHuihi, lirll<nniin. iii>r. lUifkiiHjIniiu aiul Xn iisi'innn.d.

Previous to making the attack, a torpedo on a large scale, with an
amount of powder on board supposed to be sufficient to explode the powder
magazines of the fort, was prepared with great care and placed under the
command of Commander A. C. Rhind, who had associated with him in this
perilous service Lieut. S. W. Preston, 2d Asst. Engineer A. T. E. MuUan of
the U. S. S. Agaicam, and Acting Master's Mate Paul Boyden and seven men.
So much had been said and written about the terrible ettects of gunpowder
in an explosion that happened lately in England, that great results were ex-
pected from this novel mode of making war. Everything that ingenuity
could d«vise Avas adopted to make this experiment a success. The vessel
was brought around from Norfolk with great care and without accident in
tow of the U. S. S. Sassacns, Lieut. -Comdr. J. L. Davis, who directed his
whole attention to the matter in hand; and though he experienced some
bad. weather and lost one of his rudders, he took her safely into Beaufort,
Avhere he filled her up with powder and perfected all the machinery for
blowing her up. Gen. Butler had arrived at the rendezvous before us; and
I hastened matters all I could so that no unnecessary delay might be laid to
my charge.

On the 18th inst., I sailed from Beaufort with all the monitors. New
Ironsides and. small vessels, including the Louisiana (the pow^der-boat) dis-
guised as a blockade runner, for the rendezvous, 20 miles east of New Inlet,
N. C, and found all the larger vessels and transports assembled there, the
wind blowing light from the northeast. On the 20th inst., a heavy gale set
in from tlie southwest ; and not being able to make a port without scattering
all the vessels, I determined to ride it out, which I did, without acci-
dent of any kind, except the loss of a few anchors, the monitors and all be-
having beautifully. Only two vessels went to sea to avoid the gale, and
fared no better than those at anchor. The transports being short of water,
put into Beaufort, N. C, and were not suitable for I'iding out at anchor
such heavy weather.

.... On the 2;3d I directed Commander Rhind to proceed and explode
tlie vessel right under the walls of Fort Fisher, Mr. Bradford, of the Coast
Survey, having gone in at night and ascertained that we could place a vessel
of 7 feet draft right on the edge of the beach. Lieut. R. H. Lamson, com-
manding the Gettysburg, volunteered to go in the Wilderness, Acting-Master
Henry Avey in command, and tow the Louisiana into position, having
assisted in the gale in taking care of the Lovisianna after she and the
iVansemond (the vessel having her in tow) had lost all their anchors. At
10.30 P.M. the powder vessel started in toward the bar, and was towed by
the Wilderness until the embrasures of Fort Fisher were plainly in sight.
The Wilderness then cast off and the Louisiana proceeded under steam
until within 200 yards of the beach and about 400 yards from the fort.
Commander Rhind anchored her securely there, and coolly went to work to
make all his arrangements to blow her up. This he was enabled to do, ow-
ing to a blockade runner going in right ahead of him, the forts making the
blockade runner signals, Avhich they also did to the Louisiana. The gal-
lant party, after coolly making all their arrangements for the explosion,
left the vessel, the last thing they did being to set her on fire under the
cabin. Then taking to their boats they made their escape to the Wilder-
ness, lying close by. The Wilderness then put oft" shore with good speed to
avoid any ill effects that might happen from the explosion. At 1.45 a.m.,
the 24th, the explosion took place, and the shock was nothing like so severe as
was expected. It shook the vessel some and broke one or more glasses,
but nothing more.

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At daylight on the 24th the fleet .... stood In line of battle. At
11.30 A.M., the signal was made to engage the forts, the Irnn.si(h's leading and
the Monadnock, Canoiiiciii< and Mohopac following. The Iroiisidis took her
position in the most beautiful and seamanlike manner, got her spring out,
and opened deliberate tire on the fort, which was firing at her with all its
guns, which did not seem numerous, in the northeast face, though we
counted what appeared to be 17 guns; but four or five of these were fired
from that direction, and they were silenced almost as soon as the Jronsides

opened her terrific battery In one hour and fifteen minutes after the

first shot was fired, not a shot came from the fort. Two magazines had

been blown up by our shells and the fort set on fire in several places

Finding the l)atteries completely silenced, I directed the ships to keep up a
moderate fire in hopes of attracting the attention of the transports and
bringing them in. At sunset Gen. Butler came in his fiag-ship, with a few
transports, the rest not having arrived from Beaufort .... [Of the burst-
ing of 100-pounder Parrott guns he says] : One burst on the Tirondproga —
C> killed, 7 wounded. Another on the Yantic, killing one ofiicer and two
men. Another on the Juniata, killing and wounding. 12. Another on the
Mack-innon, killing and wounding G. Another on the Quaker Citij, wound-
ing 2 or 3 [these were the only casualties of the day].

.... On the 25th (Christnuis) all the transports had arrived, and
Gen. Butler sent Gen. Weit/.el to see me and arrange the programme for
the day. It was decided that we should attack the forts again, while the
army landed and assaulted them, if possible, under a heavy fire .... At
7 A.M., 25th, I made signal to ... . form in line of battle I sup-
pose about 3,000 men had landed, when I was notified they were re-embark-
ing .... we drcAV ott' at sunset .... I received word from Gen. Weitzel
. . . . that it was impracticable to assault The array commenced land-
ing about 2 p.m., and began re-end^arking about 5 p. m about a brigade

were left on the beach during the night, covered by the gunboats. As our
troops landed 05 rebel soldiers hoisted the white flag and delivered them-
selves up, and were taken prisoners by the seamen landing the troops and
conveyed to the Santiago do Cuba; 218 more gave themselves up to the re-
connoitring party. I do not pretend to put my opinion against that of Gen.
Weitzel, who is a thorough soldier and an able engineer, and whose busi-
ness it is to know more of assaulting than I do ; but I can't help thinking it
was worth while to make the attempt after coming so far

Until further orders I shall go on and hammer away at this fort, hoping

in time that the people in it will get tired and hand it over to us

There are about a thousand men left on the shore by the army who have
not been got ott* yet, on account of the surf on the beach. These Avill be

got off in the morning, and the soldiers Avill then be sent home

I am, etc., David D. Poktkii,

To Hon. Gideon Welles, Bear Admiral.

Secretary of Xary, Washington, DC.

Flag-Ship Malvern,
Off New Inlet, N.C, Dec. 27, 1S(U.
Sir : My despatch of yesterday will give you an account of our opera-
tions, but will scarcely give yon an idea of my disappointment at the con-
duct of the array authorities, in not attempting to take possession of the
forts which had been so completely silenced by our guns. They were so
blown up, burst up and torn up, that the people inside had no intention of
fighting any longer. Had the army made a show of surrounding it, it would
have been ours; but nothing of the kind was done. The men landed, recon-
noitered, and hearing the enemy was massing troops somewhere, the order
was given to re-embark. They went away as soon as a majority of the
troops were on the transports ; and it coming on to blow rather fresh, about
700 were left on shore. They have been there ever since, without food or
water, having landed with only 24 hours' rations. I opened comniunication
with thera this morning, and supplied them with provisions. To show that
the rebels have no force here, these men have been on shore two days with-
out being molested. I am now getting them oft'; and it has taken half the

590 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJan. '65.

squadron, with the loss of many boats, to assist. I can't conceive what the
army expected when they came liere. It certainly did not need 7,000 men to
garrison Fort Fisher. It only requires 1,000 to garrison all these forts,
which are entirely under the guns of Fort Fisher. That taken, the river is
open. Could I have found a channel to be relied on in time, I would have
put the small vessels in even if I had got a dozen of them sunk; but the
channel we did find was only Avide enough for one vessel at right angles,
and Ave Avere not certain of soundings. There never was a fort that invited
soldiers to Avalk in and take possession more plainly than Fort Fisher ; and
an oflicer got on the parapet even, saAV no one inside, and brought aAvay the
flag we had cut doAvn. A soldier goes inside, through a sally-port, meets in
the fort, coming out of a bomb-proof, an orderly on horseback, shoots the
orderly, searches his body and brings away with him the horse and com-
munication the orderly Avas bearing, to send up field pieces. Another soldier
goes into the fort and brings out a mule that Avas stowed away ; and another
soldier, who went inside while our shells Avere falling, shot his musket into a
bomb-proof, where he saw some rebels huddled together, and was not mo-
lested. Ten soldiers Avho went around the fort were wounded by our shells.
All the men Avanted was an order to go in .... Ave have been shown the Aveak-
ness of this Avork. It can be taken at any moment, in an hour's time, if the
right man is sent Avith the troops. They should be sent here to stay — to
land with a month's provisions, intrenching tools, guns and Coehorn mor-
tars. Ten thousand men Avill hold the Avhole country. The rebels have been
able to send here all told about 4,000 men — 75 of them .... gave them-
selves up to the navy ; 218 .... gave themselves up to the reconnoitring
party. ... If I can't do better, I avIU land the sailors, and try if Ave can't
have full credit for Avhat we do .... If Gen. Hancock, with 10,000 men,
were sent down here, we could Avalk right into the fort.

I am, etc., Daa'id D. Pouter,

To Hon. Gideon Welles, Bear Admiral.

Secretari/ of Navy, Wanhington, DC.

CONFEDERATE ACCOUNTS.

From the report of Maj.-Gen. "W. H. C. Whiting, who was sent
down to Fort Fisher as a witness or counselor (not to take command,
the fort being in charge of Col. Lamb), we glean the following : —

Received the information at 1 p.m. on the 24th that the fleet Avas getting
into position. I ordered a steamer and proceeded to the point of attack,
reaching Federal Point just before the close of the first day's bombardment,
which lasted four and a half hours. The second day, firing began at 10.20
A.M. and lasted till dark, from fifty ships. During the day the enemy landed
a large force, and at 4.30 r.Ai. advanced a line of skirmishers on left flank
of sand curtain, the fleet firing at curtain .... At dark the enemy with-
dreAV .... a heavy storm set In. At 8 a.m. ou the 20th, a reported advance
in boats was opened on with grape and shell. Tuesday morning, relieved
by supports of Maj.-Gen. Hoke.

Then folloAvs commendation of certain officers, as is usual iu such
cases, whether Union or Confederate.

Gen. Whiting says he had 667 men on the 18th December, and
was reinforced the 23d by 410 men; that on the 24th the fleet disa-
bled five guns, and on the 25th four guns, two of the latter being on
the left looking up the beach, leaving nineteen in position. The
mines were undisturbed.

In a report, later (.')Oth Dec), Gen. Whiting says he had to coax
the Junior Reserves (250 men) to come out from the bomb-proofs,
to repel a possible assault ; and that the heaA-y weather of Wednesday
and Thursday, after the arrival of the fleet, was the fort's salvation.

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Another account reads as follows : "The Federals began the
attack at 1 p.m. Dec. 24th, and kept up an average of 30 shots per
minute till night. Our loss, 23 wounded. Renewed at 10 a.m. on
the 25th. Col. Lamb replied slowly and deliberately. Enemy landed
about three brigades two and one-half miles above fort. Engaged
by a smaller force. Enemy held ground at night. 26th : The
enemy's infantry attacked fort late last night and Avere repulsed.
Heavy rain and wind all night. Prisoners report Twenty-fourth
Army Corps of Yankee army, under Butler."
[Gen. Bragg to Jeft". Davis.]

27 Dec, 0 P.M. : Enemy has re-embarked. I have visited Fort Fisher,
and find damage slight. Gen. Whiting and Col. Lamb deserve much credit,
etc.

MISCELLANEOTIS ITEMS.

A naval officer states that the Rhode Island (a wooden side-
wheel gunboat) had the monitor Saugas at her stern, by hawser, as
the latter was unable to lie at anchor during the storm. After the
gale, two or three of the lightest boats were sent in search of those
scattered by the storm, and rally them, preparatory to another at-
tack. He says Gen. Butler left nearly a regiment on shore. They
intrenched with hands, knives, forks, spoons and bayonets ; were
there nearly three days. Several sailors and boats were lost in try-
ing to relieve them. Rations were sent on shore to them on a line.
The captured rebels were with them, and were mostly young men
and boys. He further says that a New York regiment was provided
with launches for landing, each with a howitzer, and quite large.
These were left on the shore — abandoned, say a dozen or more of
them.

Th.Q Army and Navy Journal, 24 Dec. 1864, gives the following
statement of the naval force present : —

1st Division 16 ships, 164 guns.

2d " 14 " 152 " "

3d '• 11 '• 119 "

4th - 16 " 165 "

Iron-clads 6 •' 30 "

Flag-ships 2 " 9 "

Tugs 7 " 14 "

Tender 1 " 2 '•

Totals 73 655

Tugs : Clinton, Heliotrope, Unit, Poppy, Clematis, Begonia,
Young America, with two guns each.

Hospital Fleet : Florida, Rhode Island, Fort Jackson, Keystone
State, Alabama, Santiago de Cuba and Quaker City.

Gen. Weitzel testified before the Congressional Committee that
the troops he found opposing him were the Thirty-fourth North
Carolina, of Kirtland's brigade of Hoke's division, which " we had
been fighting in Virginia since last May."

A part of the garrison were quartered outside, on the edge of
the wood, there not being room for them in the bomb-proofs: and
these were nearly all captured.

592 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Jan. '65.

The tug Berberry, Ensign Roundtree, of the Volunteer Service,
towed the powder ship out from Beaufort, N. C, across the bar,
where the /Sassacas took it in tow to Fort Fisher.

[Gen. Butler to Admiral Porter.]

25 Dec. 1864 : Upon lanclini? the troops and niakinj; a thoroua;h recon-
noissance of Fort Fisher, both Gen. Weitzel and myself are fully of the
opinion that the place could not be carried by assault, as it was left sub-
stantially uninjured as a defensive work by the navy tire. We found
seventeen guns, protected by traverses, two only of which were dismounted,
bearing up" the beach, and covering a strip of land, the only practicable
route, not more than wide enough for 1,000 men in line of battle .... I
shall therefore sail for Hampton Roads as soon as the transport lleet can be
got in order

The Sixth Connecticut histor}^ says Butler had 6,500 men; and
Porter had 73 vessels, with 655 guns.

At this bombardment, about 15,000 shots were fired by the fleet.

Contmander Thatcher of the Colorado says he fired on first day
(24th) 1,569 shots, and on the next day (25th) he planted 230 shots
and exploded '.»96 shells in the works.

The troops had quite an advantage in being landed by the naval
brigade — a well-drilled and disciplined number of sailors under
Gen. Graham. The troops of the second attack were not landed by
this brigade, though landed by naval boats and crews.

The rebel flag captured, of which so much has been said, was
captured by Lieut. Walling of the One Hundred and Forty-second
New York, Avho crept up on his. hands and knees to the place where
he had seen it fall ; and stealthily creeping through an aperture in
the palisading, made by a shot from the navy, he took it and silently
crept away. It would hardly have paid the rebels to man their
works, to oppose this little movement, though this is not said to
belittle the courage and audacity of Lieut. Walling ; for he is really
deserving of great credit.

Col. Daggett of the One Hundred and Seventeenth New York,
with his regiment, captured about 200 prisoners.

A 200-pounder Parrott burst on the Yantic at 3 p.m. on the
24th, doing considerable damage. This gun had only been fired 1!>
times in all. The Yantic at once pulled out of the fight, and was
useful next day in landing the troops.

The last of the men left on shore were taken off about noon of
the 27th by the boats of the Britannia. They had been ashore two
nights.

The Nansemond did not participate, being used as a despatch
boat during the 25th.

An Ensign from the Britannia received the surrender of Flag-
Pond Hill battery, and planted the stars and stripes there 25 Dec.
When the white flag was displayed, there was a race between the
boats to get there first.

About 4 P.M., 26th Dec, Lieut. -Comdr. MacDiarmid, of the
Gov. Buckingham, received word from Gen. Curtis (on shore) through
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tect him from the enemy, which was massing on his front and flanks.
Shots were fired every 15 minutes during the night, aimed at a point
a little to the left of our troops.

The rebel flag was shot away at 4.20 p.m. "25th Dec, by a shot
from a monitor.

The northern or land face of the fort, covering 480 yards, had
21 guns; the sea face, 1,300 yards, 17 guns. The parapets were
25 feet thick and averaged 20 feet high ; while the traverses were
higher by about 10 feet and sloped back to about 8 or 12 feet thick.
There were 30 bomb-proofs, with a floor area of 14,500 feet.

THE SECOND ATTACK.

The account of the first attack, with its results, such as they
were, has been given, and the troops have returned to Virginia; and
the reader must be gently led, by ways that he knows not, to the
second and, happily, the successful assault which gave us the fort,
the river, Wilmington, and cut off the only substantial means of sup-
ply of the Confederacy. Admiral Porter, after the capture, very
feelingly wrote the Department that all he 'd got to do now was to
lay there, off the Inlet, and see the Confederates starve.

Secretary Welles of the Navy Department telegraphed Gen.
Grant on 2'.) Dec, urging him to furnish a suflScient force to insure the
fall of Fort Fisher, and says that the telegram ' ' is sent at the sugges-
tion of the President." Says finally, " if the requisite force cannot
be furnished, the fleet will have to disperse and cannot be again
assembled."

On the 29th, Admiral Porter wrote the Navy Department that
he had sent most of his fleet, for deceptive purposes, to Beaufort,
one or two at a time, to look as if going away for repairs. Says,
further, could he depend on the sailors, he would ask no army force.
Says a large part of the crews are green, and that sailors cannot
stand the concentrated fire of regular troops. He refei's to his origi-
nal proposition for 12,000 men. In concluding, he begs that the
fleet be not broken up, but permitted to remain till found impossible
to take the fort.

Saturday, 31 Dec, Secretary Welles informed Admiral Porter
that a competent force, properly commanded, was to be sent im-
mediately by Grant, and would probably be ready to leave Hampton
Roads the following Monday or Tuesday.

THE SUCCESSFUL ASSAULT.

The universal regard for Gen. Terry, shared in by the writer,
induces him to insert Gen. Terry's report as a leader — for he was a
leader in every sense of the word : —

General : I have the honor to submit the following detailed report of the
operations which resulted in the capture of Fort Fisher and the recapture of
Fort Caswell and the other works at the mouth of Cape Fear River.

On the 2d inst. I received from the Lieutenant-General, in person, orders
to take command of the troops destined for the movement. They were :
3,300 picked men from the Second Division of the Twenty-fourth Army

594 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

Corps, under Brig. -Gen. (now Brevet Maj. -Gen.) Adelbert Ames ; the same
number from the Third Division of the Twenty-flfth Army Corps, undfer
command of Brig. -Gen. Chas. J. Paine; 1,400 men from the Second Brigade
of the First Division of the Twenty-fourth Army Corps, under Col. (now
Brevet Brig. -Gen.) J. C. Abbott, Seventh New Hampshire Volunteers; the
Sixteenth New Yorli Independent Battery with 4 3-inch guns ; and Light
Battery E, Third United States Artillery, with G light 12-pounder guns. I
was instructed to move them from their positions in the lines on the north
side of the James River to Bermuda Landing, in time to commence their
embarkation on transport vessels at sunrise on the 4th inst. In obedience
to these orders, the movement commenced at noon of the 3d inst. The
troops arrived at the landing at sunset, and there bivouaclced for the night.
The transports did not arrive as soon as they were expected. The first of
these made its appearance late in the afternoon of the 4th. One of them,
the Atlantic, Avas of too heavy draught to come up the James. Curtis'
brigade, of Ames' division, was therefore placed on river steamboats and
sent doAvn the river to be transferred to her. Tlie embarkation of the re-
mainder of the force commenced at sunset of the 4th, and Avas completed
at noon of the 5th inst. Each vessel, as soon as it was loaded, was sent to
Fort Monroe, and at 9 p.m. of the 5th the whole fleet was collected in
Hampton Roads. The troops were all in heavy marching order, with four
days' rations (from the morning of the 4th inst.) in their haversacks and 40
rounds of ammunition in their boxes. No horses, wagons or ambulances
were taken and the cassions of the artillery were left behind ; but in addition
to the ammunition in the limber chests, 150 rounds per gun in packing
boxes Avere embarked.

I went down the riA^er personally with the Lieutenant-General, and on
the way received from him additional instructions and the information that
orders had been given for the embarkation of a siege train, to consist of 24
34-pounder Parrotts and 20 Coehorn mortars, with a detail of artillerists and
company of engineers, so that in case siege operations should become neces-
sary, the men and materials for it might be at hand. These troops, under
command of Brig. -Gen. H. L. Abbott, Avere to folloAv me to Beaufort, N. C.,.
and aAvait oi'ders. It Avas not until this time that I Avas informed that Fort
Fisher was the point against which Ave Avere to operate. During the even-
ing of the 5th, orders were given for the transports to proceed to sea at 4
o'clock next morning; and accompanying these orders were sealed letters
to be opened Avhen off Cape Henry, directing them to rendezvous, in case of
separation from the flag-ship, at a point 25 miles oft" Beaufort, N. C. The
vessels sailed at the appointed hour. During the 6th inst. a severe storm
arose, Avhich so much Impeded our progress that it AAas not until the morn-
ing of the 8th inst. that my oavu vessel arrived at the rendezvous. All the
others, excepting the flag-ship of Gen. Paine, were still behind. Leaving
Brig. -Gen. Paine to assemble the other vessels as they should arrive, I went
to Beaufort harbor to communicate Avith Rear Admiral Porter, commanding
the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Avith whose fleet the forces under
my command Avere destined to co-operate.

During the 8th inst., nearly all the vessels arrived at the rendezvous:
some of them required repairs to their hulls, damaged by the gale ; some
repairs to their machinery ; others needed coal or Avater. These vessels
were brought into the harbor or to the outer anchorage, Avhere their wants
Avere supplied. All the others remained, until the final sailing of the ex-
pedition, some 20 or 25 miles oft" the land.

The weather continued so unfavorable as to afl'ord no prospect that
we would be able to make a landing on the open beach of Federal Point un-
til Wednesday, the 11th inst. On that day Admiral Porter proposed to
start ; but at high Avater there Avas still so much surf on the bar that the
iron-clads and other vessels of heavy draught could not be gotten over it.
Our departure was therefore delayed till the next day. On the morning tide
of the 12th, the vessels in the harbor passed out, and the whole fleet of
naval vessels and transports got vinder way for this place. As we were
leaving, the vessels of Gen. Abbott's command came in sight, and orders

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596 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [,/«». '65.

were sent to them to follow us. We did not arrive oft' Federal Point till
nearly nightfall ; consequently, and in accordance with the decision of the
Admiral, the disembarkation of the troops was not commenced until the
next morning. Our subsequent experience fully justified the delay. It would
have been extremely difficult to laud the men at night.

At 4 A.M. of the 13th, the inshore division of naval vessels stood in
close to the beach to cover the landing. The transports followed them, and
took position as nearly as possible in a liue parallel to and about 200 yards
outside of them. The ironclads moved down to within range of the fort
and opened fire upon it. Another division was placed to the northward of
the landing, placed so as to protect our men from any attack from the
direction of Masonboro Inlet. At 8 o'clock nearly 200 boats, beside steam-
tugs, were sent from the navy to the transports : and the disembarkation
of men, provisions, tools and ammunition simultaneously commenced. At
3 P.M., nearly s.OOO men, Avith 3 days' rations in their haversacks and 40
rounds of ammunition in their boxes, 6 days' supply of hard-bread in bulk,
300,000 additional rounds of small arm ammunition-and a sufficient number
of intrenching tools, had been safely landed. The surf on the beach was
still quite high, notwithstanding the weather had become very pleasant;
and owing to it some of the men had their rations and ammunition ruined
by water. With this exception, no accident of any kind occurred. As soon
as the troops had commenced lantling, pickets were thrown out. They
immediately encountered outposts of the enemy, and shots were exchanged
with them ; but no serious eugagmeut occurred. A few prisoners were taken,
from whom I learned that Hoke's rebel division, which it was supposed
had been sent further South, was still here, and that it was his outposts
which we were meeting.

The first object I had in view after landing was to throw a strong de-
fensive line flcross the peninsula from the Cape Fear River to the sea facing
Wilmington, so as to protect our rear from an attack while we should be
engaged in operating against Fisher. Our maps indicated that a good posi-
tion for such a line would be found a short distance above the head of
Myrtle Sound, which is a long, shalloAv piece of water separated from the
ocean by a sand-pit of about 100 yards in width, and communicates with it
by Masonboro Inlet. It was supposed that the right tlank of a line at that
point would be protected by the Sound ; and being above its bend, that Ave
should be able to land supplies in quiet Avater there. Our landing place was
selected Avith reference to this idea. An examination made after we landed
showed that the Sound for a long distance above its bend was so shal-
low as to oft'er no obstacle to the passage of troops at Ioav tide ; and, as the
further doAvn the peninsula Ave should go the shorter would be our line
across it, it was determined to take up a position Avhere the maps showed
a large pond occupying nearly one-third of the width of the peninsula, at
about three miles from the fort. Shortly before 5 o'clock, leaving Abbott's
brigade to cover our stores, the troops Avere put in motion for the last-named
point. On arriving at it, the "pond" Avas found to be a sand-flat, some-
times covered with water, giving no assistance to the defence of a line
established behind it. Nevertheless it Avas determined to get a line across
at this place, and Paine's division, folloAved by tAvo of Ames' brigades, made
their Avay through. The night was very dark. Much of the ground Avas a
marsh, and illy adapted to the construction of Avorks, and the distance was
found to be too great to be properly defended by the troops Avhich could be
spared from the direct attack upon the fort. It Avas not until 9 p.m. that
Paine succeeded in reaching the river. The ground still nearer the fort Avas
then encountered and found to be much better adapted to our purposes; and
accordingly the troops were withdraAvu from their last position and estab-
lished on a line about tAvo miles from the Avork. They reached their final
position at 2 a.m. of the 14th inst. Tools were immediately brought up and
intrenchments Avere commenced. At 8 o'clock a good breastwork, reaching
from the river to the sea, and partially covered by abattis, had been con-
structed and Avas in a defensible condition. It was much improved after-
wards ; but from this time our foothold on the peninsula Avas secured.

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Eai'ly in the moruiiiii- of the 14th the landing of the artillery Avas com-
menced, and by sunset alt the light guns were gotten on shore. During the
following night they were placed in the line, most of them near the river,
where the enemy in case he should attack us would be at least exposed to
the fire of the gunboats. Curtis' brigade of Ames' division was moved down
toward Fisher during the morning ; and at noon his skirmishers, after
capturing on their way a small steamer Avliich had come down the river
with shells and forage for the garrison of the fort, reached a small unfin-
ished outwork in front of the west end of the land front of the work. Gen.
Curtis, Lieut. -Col. (now Brevet Brig. -Gen.) Comstock, the Chief Engineer
of the expedition, and myself, under the protection of the fire of the fieet,
made a careful reconnoissance of the work, getting within ()00 yards of it.
The report of Gen. Comstock, which, with its accompanying map, is
appended hereto, gives a full description of it and its condition at that time.
As a result of the reconnoissance, and in view of the extreme difiiculty which
might be expected in l^indlng supplies and the material for a siege on the
open and often tempestuous beach, it was decided to attempt an assault the
next day, provided that in the meantime the fire of the navy should so far
destroy the palisades as to make one practicable. This decision was
communicated to Admiral Porter, who at once placed a division of his
vessels in a position to accomplish this last-named object. It was arranged,
in consultation with him, tliat a heavy bombardment from all the vessels
should commence early in the morning and continue up to the moment of
the assault; and that even then it should not cease, but should be directed
from the point of attack to other parts of the work. It was decided that
the assault should be made at 3 p.m. ; that the army should attack on the
western lialf of the land face, and that a column of sailors and marines
should assault at the northeast bastion. The fire of the navy continued
during the night.

At 8 A.M. of the 15th, all of the vessels except a division left to aid in
the defence of our northern line, moved into position, and a fire, magnificent
alike for its power and accuracy, was opened. Ames' -division had been
selected for the assault. Paine was placed in command of the defensive
line, having with him Abbott's brigade in addition to his own division.
Ames' first brigade (Curtis) was already at the outwork already mentioned,
and in trenches close around it his other two brigades (Pennypacker's and
Bell's) wei'e moved at noon to within supporting distance of him. At 2 r.M.
preparations for the assault were commenced. Sixty sharpshooters from
the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers, armed Avith the Spencer repeating car-
bine, and forty others, volunteers from Curtis' brigade, the Avhole number
under command of Lieut. -Col. Lent of the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteers,
were thrown forward at a run to within 175 yards of tlie Avork. They Avere
provided Avith shovels and soon dug pits for shelter, and commenced firing
at the parapet. As soon as this movement commenced, the parapet of the
fort was manned and the enemy's fire, both of musketry and artillery, opened.
As soon as the sharpshooters Avere in position, Curtis' brigade was moved
forward by regiment at the double-quick into line at about 475 yards from
the work. The men there laid doAvn. This was accomplished under a sharp
fire of musketry and artillery, from Avhich hoAvever, they soon sheltered
themselves by digging shalloAV trenches. When Curtis moved from the
outAvork, Pennypacker was brought up to it. Bell Avas brought into line
200 yards in his rear. Finding that a good cover for Curtis' men could be
found on the reverse slope of a crest 50 yards in the rear of the sharp-
shooters, they Avere again moved forAvard, one regiment at a time, and again *
covered themselves in trenches. Pennypacker followed Curtis and occupied
the ground vacated by him, and Bell Avas brought up to the outAvork. It
had been proposed to bloAV up and cut down the "palisades. Bags of poAvder
Avith fuses attached had been prepared, and a party of A^olunteer axemen
organized ; but the fire of the navy had been so effective during the preceding
night and morning that it Avas thought unnecessary to use the powder. The
axemen, hoAvever, Avere sent in Avith the leading brigade and did good
service by making openings in portions of the palisading Avhich the fire of
the navy had been unable to reach.

598 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

At 3.25 P.M. all the preparations were completed, the order to move for-
ward was given to Ames and a concerted signal was made to Admiral Porter
to change the direction of his lire. Curtis' brigade at once sprang from
their trenches and dashed forward in line. Its left was exposed to a severe
enfilading fire, and it obliqued to the right so as to envelop the left of the
land front. The ground on which it moved was marshy and difficult ; but
it soon reached the palisades, passed through them and affected a lodgment
on the parapet. At the same time the column of sailors and marines, under
Fleet-Capt. K. R. Breeze, advanced up the beach in the most gallant manner
and attacked the northeast bastion ; but, exposed to a murderous fire, they
were unable to get up the parapet. After a severe struggle and a heavy loss
of valuable officers and men, it became apparent that nothing could be affected
at that point, and they were withdrawn. When Curtis moved forAvard, Ames
directed Pennypacker to move up to the rear of the sharpshooters, and brought
Bell up to Pennypacker's last position ; and as soon as Curtis got a foothold
on the parapet, sent Pennypacker in to his support. He advanced, overlap-
ping Curtis' right, and drove the enemy from the heavy palisades, which ex-
tended from the west end of the land face to the river, capturing a considerable
number of prisoners. Then, pushing forward to their left, the two brigades
together drove the enemy from about one-quarter of the land face. Ames
then brought up Bell's brigade and moved it between the work and the river.
On this side there was no regular parapet, but there was abundance of cover
afforded to the enemy by cavities from which sand had been taken for the
parapet, the ruins of barracks and storehouses, the large magazines, and
by traverses, behind which they stubbornly resisted our advance. Hand-
to-hand fighting of the most desperate character ensued, the huge traverses
of the land face being used successively by the enemy as breastworks over
the tops of which the contending parties fired in each other's faces. Nine
of these were carried, one after the other, by our men.

When Bell's brigade was ordered into action, I foresaw that more
troops would probably be needed, and sent an order for Abbott's brigade to
move down from the north line, at the same time requesting Capt. Breeze
to replace them with his sailors and marines. I also directed Gen. Paine
to send me one of the strongest regiments of his own division. These
troops arrived at dusk, and reported to Gen. Ames. At 6 o'clock Abbott's
brigade went into the fort. The regiment from Paine's division — the Twenty-
seventh United States (Colored), Brevet Brig. -Gen. A. M. Blackman com-
manding— was brought up to the rear of the work, where it remained under
fire for some time and Avas then withdrawn.

Until G o'clock the fire of the navy continued upon that portion of the
work not occupied by us : after that time it was directed on -the beach, to
prevent the coming up of reinforcements, Avhich it Avas thought might pos-
sibly be throAvn over from the right bank of the river to Battery Buchanan.
The fighting for the traverses continued till nearly nine o'clock, tAVO more of
them being carried. Then a portion of Abbott's brigade drove the enemy
from their last remaining stronghold, and the occupation of the work was
completed. The same brigade, with Gen. Blackraan's regiment, Avas im-
mediately pushed down the Point to Battery Buchanan, Avhither many of
the garrison hatl ffed. On reaching the battery, all of the enemy Avho had
not been previously captured Avere made prisoners. Among them were
Maj.-Gen. Whiting and Col. Lamb, the commandant of the fort. About 4
P.M. Hoke advanced against our north line, apparently Avith the design of at-
tacking it; but if such Avas his intention, he abandoned it after a skirmish
with our pickets. During the day Brevet Brig. -Gen. H. L. Abbott, Chief-
of-Artillery, Avas busily engaged in lauding artillery and ammunition, so that
if the assault failed, siege operations might at once be commenced. Con-
sequent to the fall of Fort Fisher, the enemy during the night of the 16th
and 17th blew up Fort Caswell and abandoned both it and their very exten-
sive works on Smith's Island, at Smithville and Reeves Point, thus placing
in our hands all the Avorks erected to defend the mouth of the Cape Fear
River. In all the works Avere found 169 pieces of artillery, nearly all of
which are heavy, over 2,000 stands of small arras, considerable quantities
of commissary stores and full supplies of ammunition. Our prisoners
numbered 112 commissioned officers and 1,971 enlisted men.

(599)

600 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Jan. '65.

I have no words to do justice to the behavior of botli officers and men
on this occasion: all that men conhl do they did. Better soldiers never
fought. Of Gen. Ames I have already spoken in a letter recommending his
promotion. He commanded all the troops engaged, and was constantly
under fire. His great coolness, good judgment and skill were never more
conspicuous than in this assault. Brig-Gen. Curtis and Cols. Tcnnypacker,
Bell and Abbott, the brigade commanders, led them with the utmost gal-
lantry. Curtis was wounded, after fighting in the front rank, rifle in hand.
Pennypacker, while carrying the standard of one of the regiments, was the
first man in a charge over the traverses. Bell was mortally wounded near
the palisades. Brig. -Gen. Paine deserves high praise for the zeal and energy
displayed by him in constructing our defensive line, a work absolutely essen-
tial to our success. Brevet Brig.-Gcn. Blackman deserves mention for the
prompt manner in which he brought his regiment up to the work and after-
wards followed up the retreating'enemy. To Brevet Brig. -Gen. Comstock,
Aide-de-Camp on the Statt'of the Lieutenant-General, I am under the deepest
obligations. At every step of our progress I received from him the most valu-
ableassi stance. Forthe final success of our part of the operations, the coun-
try is more indebted to him than to me. Col. Geo. S. Dodge, Chief Quarter-
master, Army of the James, accompanied me as Chief Quartermaster of
the forces imder my command. His able and energetic performance of
his multifarious duties Avas all that could be wished for and reflect the
highest honor upon him. Surgeon Norman S. Barnes, U.S.V., Medical
Dh-ector, and Surgeon A. J, H. Buzzell, Third New Hampshire Volunteers,
Medical Inspectors of the expedition, discharged their laborious duties on
the field and in the hospital in a manner most creditable to their ability and
humanity. I desire to express my highest appreciation of the services of
these otticers. I shall have the honor to submit a supplementary report in
reference to those subordinate otticers and enlisted men who distinguished
themselves on this occasion.

I should signally fail to do my duty were I to omit to speak in terms
of the highest admiration of the part borne by the navy in our operations.
In all ranks, from Admiral Porter to his seamen, there was the utmost
desire not only to do their proper work, but to facilitate in every possible
manner the operations of the land forces. To him and to the untiring
eflbrts of his officers and men, we are indebted that our men, stores, tools
and ammunition were safely and expeditiously landed and that our wounded
and prisoners were embai'ked for transportation to the North. To the great
accuracy and power of their fire it is owing that we had not to confront a
formidable artillery in the assault, and that Ave were able Avith but little loss
to push forward the men, preparatory to it, to a point nearly as favorable
for it as the one they Avould have occupied had siege operations been under-
taken and the work systematically approached. The assault of the sailors
and marines, although it failed, undoubtedly contributed somewhat to our
success ; and certainly nothing could surpass the perfect skill with which
the fleet was handled by its commander. Every request which I made to-
Admiral Porter Avas most cheerfully complied Avith, and the utmost harmony
has existed between us from the outset to the present time. I herewith
submit Gen. Ames' report.

I have the honor to be. General, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Alfred H. Terry,
Brig.-Gen. J. A. Rawlins, Major-General.

Chief of Staff, City Point, Va.

GEN. AMES REPORT.

Headquakters Second Dia^sion, Twenty-fourth Army Corps,

Port Fisher, N.C, 18 Jan. 1865.
Capt. A. Terry, A. A.-G. :

I have the honor to submit the folloAving report of the late movements
and operations of this division. On the night of the 2d the division, which
had just returned to its camp from a demonstration against this point, re-
ceived orders to prepare for a second expedition. It left camp on the 3d

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and embarked on ocean transports at Bermuda Hundred, between the hours
of 7 and 9 p.m., on the 4th inst. The transport fleet sailed from Fortress
Monroe on the morning of tlie 6th, and the troops disembarked some -t miles
north of Fort Fisher on the 13th inst. At 3 p.m. on the 15th we stormed
Fort Fisher. Brevet Brig. -Gen. N. M. Curtis' brigade (the First) made a
lodgment in the northwest angle of the fort. I immediately ordered up Col.
G. A. Pennypacker's brigade (the Second). The enemy Avas at once driven
from behind the palisading, extending from the fort to the river, and about
one-third of the Avork — its northwest angle — occupied by us. I then or-
dered up Col. Bell's brigade (the Third), and moved it forward against and
in rear of the sea face of the work. The ground being much obstructed by
the ruins of the barracks, lumber and other rubbish; the enemy being pro-
tected by traverses, and taking advantage of the cover attbrded by maga-
zines, etc., checked our advance. Fighting of a most obstinate character
continued till after dark, during winch time Ave made considerable ad-
vancement on the left and captured about 400 prisoners. About 8 p.m. Col.
Abbott wth his brigade completed the occupation of the face of the Avork,
extending from ocean to river. A general advance Avas noAV made, and the
fort occupied Avitbout opposition.

The conduct of the officers and men of this division Avas most gallant.
Aided by the fire of the navy and an attacking column of sailors and
marines along the sea beach, avc Avere able to pass over the open ground in
front of the fort through the gaps in the palisading in the ditch made by
the naval fire, and finally to carry the Avork. Where the name of every
officer and man engaged in this desperate conflict should be submitted, I
shall at present only be able to give a few of those most conspicuous. It is
to be hoped they may all be properly rcAvarded. Brevet Brig. -Gen. N. M.
Curtis, Commanding First Brigade, Avas prominent throughout the day for
his bravery, coolness and judgment. His services cannot be over-estimated.
He fell a short time before dark seriously Avounded in the head by a canister
shot. Col. G. A. Pennypacker, Commanding Second Brigade, Avas seriously
wounded Avhile planting his colors on the third traverse of the work. This
officer Avas surpassed by none ; and his absence during the day Avas most
deeply felt and seriously regretted. Col. Louis Bell, Commanding Third
Brigade, Avas mortally Avounded Avhile crossing the bridge in advance of the
palisading. He AA^as an able and efficient officer — one not easily replaced.
I here submit the names of the regimental commanders; and in connection
with the brigade commanders is the credit due them for the heroic conduct
of their men : —

f U2d N.Y. — Lieut.-Col. A. M. Barney.
First Brigade : J 117th X. Y. — Lieut.-Col. F. H. Meyer.

Brev. Brig.-Gen.N.M. Curtis. { 112th N.Y — Col. J. F. Smith.

L 3d N.Y. — Lieut. E. A. Behna.

f 4SthX.Y. — Lieut.-Col. W. B. Coan.
Second Brigade : | 7(itli Penn. —Col. J. S. Littell.

Col. Galnsha A. Pennypacker, ■{ 47th N.Y. — Col. J. M. McDonald.
!)7th Penn. | 203d Penn. — Col. J. W. Moore.

L !)7th Penn. — 1st Lieut. J. WaiuAvright.
Third Brigade : \ ^f'}} ^'V - foL Alonzo Alden.

Col. Louis Bell, 'fS^^^-]^^-?'^. %1±':J''-

4th N. H.

4thN.H. — Capt. J. H. Roberts
1 15th N.Y. — Lieut.-Col. N. J. Johnson.

Col. J. W. Moore, Tavo Hundred and Third Pennsylvania, behaA^ed
Avith the most distinguished gallantry. He was killed Avhile passing the
second traverse of the fort, in the advance of his regiment, Avaving his
colors. FeAv equalled, none surpassed, this brave officer. Lieut.-Col. S. M.
Lent, Thirteenth Indiana, Avith GO men of his oayu regiment and a detach-
ment of volunteers from the First Brigade, numbering in all 100 men, de-
ployed Avithin 200 or 300 yards of the fort, and by their fire materially aided
our advance. Maj. J. R. LaAvrence, Thirteenth Indiana and Lieut.-Col. J.
A. Colvin, One Hundred and Sixty-ninth New York, also behaved in the most

602 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Jan. '65.

gallant mauuer and rendered efficient service in collecting and organizing
the troops, which had become separated from their commands in the charge,
and in leading them to positions where important advantages were gained.
Capt. G. W. Huckins, Foui'th New Hampshire, and First Lieut. J. Konig,
Seventh U.S. Colored Troops, Aides on the Stafi of Col. Louis Bell, Command-
ing Third Bi'igade, were untiring in their labors and rendered valuable ser-
vices in the absence of my Staff officers, who had been stricken down in the
early part of the engagement. Privates Ulric Cliapin and James Spring, Co.
G, One Hundred and Forty-second New York ; D. C. Hotchkiss, Co. A, and O.
R. Kingsland, Co. D, One Hundred and Twelfth New York, volunteered to
approach to a point considerably in advance of our skirmish line, which
they did. By this step valuable information with reference to the ditch
was gained. Privates James Cadman (wounded) and Wm. Cabe, Co. B ; Geo.
Hoyt and S. R. Porteous, Co. C; D. H. Morgan and Edward Petue, Co. E;
E. H. Cooper (wounded), Co. G; Silas Baker, missing, Co. H; Geo. Merrill
and Wm. J. McDuff, Co. I; Z. C. Neahel and Bruce Anderson, Co. K: One
Hundred and Forty-second New York — volunteered to advance with the
head of the column and cut down the palisading.

Copies of the reports of the brigade commanders will be forwarded.
In these will be found lists of officers and men who particularly distinguished
themselves. It is recommended that medals be bestowed upon all enlisted
men mentioned. To my Staff officers I am particularly indebted for their
zeal and gallantry throughout the day : they were constantly passing to and
fro, and exposed to the hottest Are. I would respectfully recommend that
they be brevetted for their services: Capt. Chas. A. Carlton, A. A.-G. ;
Capt. A. G. Lawrence, Act'g. A.-D.-C; Capt. H. C. Lockwood, A.-D.-C. ;
Capt. R. W. Dawson, xlsst. Insp.-Gen. ; Capt. J. S. Matthews, Provost Mar-
shal; Capt. B. B. Keeler, Mustering Officer. Capt. Lawrence was the
first man through the palisading : and while extending his hand to receive
a guidon which he intended to place on the parapet of the work, a shell ex-
ploded near him, taking off his left arm and seriously injuring his throat.
He was afterwards shot in the right arm. For his services on this occasion,
as well as those in a former one, I most earnestly urge his promotion. Capt.
Dawson was disabled by a wound in the left arm. To Capt. Lockwood,
General Whiting and Col. Lamb surrendered with the garrison at Fort
Buchanan. I am, etc.,

Adelbert Ames,

Brig. -Lien. Vols.

GEN. COMSTOCk's REPORT.

Headquarters U. S. Forces,

Fort Fisher, N. C, 27 Jan. 1865.
Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of engineer
operations in connection with the capture of Fort Fisher, together with a
sketch of that work and another of the county in the vicinity. Fort Fisher
is situated on the peninsula between Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean,
about a mile and a half northeast of Federal Point. This peninsula is sandy
and low, not rising more than fifteen feet above high tide, the interior
abounding in fresh water swamps, often wooded and almost impassable ;
while much of the dry land, till one gets within half a mile of Fort Fisher,
is covered with wood or low undergrowth, except a strip about 300 yards
wide along the seashore. The landing of the troops composing the expedi-
tion was effected on the sea beach about five miles north of Fort Fisher on
Jan. 12th. Paine's division was at once pushed across to Cape Fear River,
with instructions to take up a line to be held against any attack from the
direction of Wilmington. This line on the morning of Jan. 13th was already
defensible, and was further strengthened during the day ; while on the 14th
a second line was laid out and begun under charge of Lieut. J. H. Price in
rear of its left. Pioneer companies were organized in Ames' and Paine's
divisions; and as during the 14th the fire of the rebel gunboat Chickamauga

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killed and wounded a number of our men, Lieut. O'Keefe, with his company
of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Engineers, was directed to build a
battery for two 30-pounder Parrotts on the bank of the river to keep her
off. On the afternoon of Jan. 14: a reconnoissance was pushed under the
direction of the Major-General Commanding to within 500 yards of Fort
Fisher, a small advanced work being taken possession of. This was at once
turned into a defensive line, to be held against any attack from Fort Fisher.
The reconnoissance showed that the palisading in front of the work had been
severely injured by the navy fire. Only nine guns could be seen on the land
front, where sixteen had been counted on Christmas Day. The steady
though not rapid Are of the navy prevented the enemy from using either
artillery or musketry on the reconnoitring party. It seemed probable that
troops could be got within 200 yards of the work without serious loss ; and
it was a matter of grave doubt whether the necessary ammunition could be
supplied by the open beach, if regular approaches were determined upon.

It was decided to assault ; and the assault was made on the 15th at
3.30 P.M., after three hours of heavy navy fire, by three deployed brigades,
following one another at intervals of about 300 yards, and each making its
final rush for the west end of the land face, from a rough rifle-pit about
300 yards from the work. At the point attacked, the palisading was less
injured than elsewhere, it being partially hidden; and it was necessary to
use axes to cut and timbers to batter it down, in order that troops might
pass rapidly through it. Powder sacks for blowing these palisades down
had been prepared, but were not used. After some heavy fighting, gaining
traverse by traverse, the work was won.

Fort Fisher consists of two fronts : the first or land front, running
across the peninsula, — at this point 700 yards wide, — is 480 yards in length ;
while the second or sea front runs from the right of the first parallel to the
beach to the Mound Battery, a distance of 1,300 yards. The land front is
intended to resist any attack from the north; the sea front to prevent any
of our naval vessels from running through New Inlet or landing troops on
Federal Point.

1. Land Front. — This front consists of a half bastion on the left, or
Cape Fear River, side, connected by a curtain with a bastion on the ocean
side. The parapet is 25 feet thick, averages 20 feet in height, with traverses
rising 10 feet above it and running back on their tops, which were 8 to 12
feet in thickness, to a distance of 30 or 40 feet from the interior crest. The
traverses on tlie left half bastion were about 25 feet in length on top. The
earth for this heavy parapet and the enormous traverses at their inner ends
— more than 30 feet in height — was obtained partly from a shallow exterior
ditch, but mainly from the interior of the work. Between each pair of
traverses there was one or two guns. The traverses on the right of the
pond were only partially completed. A palisade, which is loop-holed and
has a banquette, runs in front of the face at a distance of about 50 feet in
front of the foot of the exterior slope, from the Cape Fear River to the
ocean, with a position for a gun on the left of the front and the river,
and others between the right of the front and the ocean. Through the
middle traverse on the curtain Avas a bomb-proof postern whose exterior
opening was covered by a small redan for two field pieces, to give flank
fire along the curtain. The traverses were generally bomb- proofed for
men or wagoners. The slopes of the work appeared to have been re-
vetted with marsh sod or covered with grass and to have had an in-
clination of 45 degrees or a little less. On these slopes most exposed
to navy fire, revetment or grassing had been entirely destroyed and the
inclination reduced to 30 degrees. The ends of traverses as they rise
above the parapet are very ragged. Still all damage done to the earth-
work can be readily repaired, its strength being about the same as before
the bombardment. The damage done by the navy fire was : first, to the
palisades, Avhich were so injured as in most places to be little obstacle to
assaulting troops ; second, to guns and carriages. There were originally
on the front 21 guns and 3 mortars. Of these three-fourths were rendered

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unserviceable by injuries to either gun or carriage. The gun in tlie right
bastion, tlie fleld pieces in front of the postern, and one or two mortars,
were used against the assaulting troops. There was a formidable system
of torpedoes 200 yards in advance of this front, the torpedoes being about
80 feet apart and each containing about 100 lbs. powder. They were
connected with the fort by three sets of Avires. Fortunately the set leading
directly to those over which the array and navy columns moved had been
cut by shells and no torpedo was exploded.

2. Sea Front. — This front consists of a series of batteries, moanting
in all 24 guns, the different batteries being connected by a strong infantry
parapet, so as to form a continuous line. The same system of heavy traverses
for the protection of the guns is used as on the land front, and these traverses
are also generally bomb-proof.

Capt. N. Adams, Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers, and 1st Lieut.
J. H. Price, Fourth U. S. Colored Troops, commanding pioneer companies
of Ames' and Paine's divisions, and 1st Lieut. K. S. O'Keefe, commanding a
company of the Fifteenth New York Volunteer Engineers, have with their
commands been of great service in the construction of batteries and defensive
woi'ks. 1st Lieut. A. H. Knowlton, Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers,
has rendered valuable assistance in making sketches of Fort Fisher, as also
Private Schultz, Fifteenth New York Volunteer Engineers.

, Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

C. B. COMSTOCK,

Lient.-Col. and Brevet Brig- Gen., Chief Engineer.
Maj. A. Terry adds: It may be added that in 30 bomb-proofs and
magazines and their passages there Avere 14,500 feet of floor space, not in-
cluding the main magazine, Avhich was exploded and whose dimensions are
unknown. . C. B. C.

THE NAVAL COLUMN.

The following are extracts from the landiug orders : —
Land out of gunshot of fort. Boats Avhen unloaded to be pulled ott'
and hung to stern of the Nanseviond (anchored). Lieut. Preston to have
charge of the men Avith shovels; he to run up as near fort as can Avithout
risking a single man, then rapidly throAv up rifle-pits, three and a half feet
deep, same heiglit in front (7 feet in all). The marines then to go into them
in three scj(Liads. Advance again, dig another trench, Avhile another line of
sappers reJiches the flrst line and digs it deeper; and so on, alternating.
These trenches to flee to in case of grape and canister by enemy. No move
forAvard to assault till army moves to assault. The sailors to go on parapet
Avith a rush, cutlass and revolver in hand : marines to folloAv closely ; and
Avhen reach parapet, lie doAvn and pick oft' the enemy. The sailors then to
charge the field pieces and kill the gunners. Sailors to then secure the
mouths of the bomb-proofs, giAing no quarter if the enemy fires after they
get into the fort. Flags to be kept rolled up till parapet is reached. If the
Mound Battery fires into Fisher after the sailors get in, every three men
will seize a prisoner, pitch him over the Avails [ ! ], and then get into bomb-
proofs or behind the Avorks for protection.

The naA'al column was made up of small squads of men from a
number of the war ships, under command of their own officers (see
elsewhere) .

Admiral Porter says he " detailed 1,600 sailors and 400 marines
to accompany the troops, the sailors to board the sea face, Avhile the
troops assaulted the land side .... the sailors went to the attack
by the flank, along the beach, while the troops rushed in at the
[rebel's] left, through the palisades that had been knocked away by
the fire of the fleet .... they succeeded in getting up to Avithin a
short distance of the fort, and lay securely in their ditches, with but

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few killed or wounded up to this time. The marines were to have held
the rifle-pits and cover the 6oarcZ<?i,r//>a/-fy, but failed to do so . . . .
some reached the parapet, and some the ditch. The advance was

the soldiers had gained two

swept from the parapet like chaff
traverses, and the Ironsides fired
upon the others. Four, five,
six, were carried in an hour.
These traverses were immense
bomb-proofs, about 60 feet long,
.")0 feet wide and 20 feet high :
seventeen of them on the land
face. Between the traverses,
heavy guns. The fort was cap-
tured about 10 o'clock (even-
ing)-"

The landing of the marines
and sailors to attack the fort —
a novelty in itself, — must have
a place, as it is inseparable
from the general whole, and in
fact proved to be an important
factor in the fight. Lieut. S. W.
Preston had a force of about 10
men from each ship, armed with
shovels aud picks. The ma-
rines, as skirmishers, to follow,
were under 2d Lieut. L. E. Fagan
of the U.S. Marine Corps.

The assaulting column was as follows : First Line, marines, —
Capt. L. L. Dawson, U.S. Marine Corps. Second Line, com-
posed of the lauding party of the First and Fourth Divisions of the
squadron, under Lieut. -Comdr. C. H. Cushman. Third Line, com-
posed of the lauding party of the Second Division of the squadron,
under Lieut. -Comdr. James Parker, who waived his seniority in favor
of Capt. Breeze, who represented Admiral Porter and was in charge of
the whole. Fourth Line, composed of the landing party of the Third
Division of the squadron, under Lieutenant-Commander. T. O. Self-
ridge. The second, third and fourth lines were of about equal
strength.

The naval column lauded about a mile from the fort. Lieut. -
Comdr. Parker formed the men, pending the arrival of the officer who
was to command. He formed them in three companies, which he
himself designated as —

Van.

— (liight)—Comc\T. C. H. Cushiug.
Center.
- — Lient. -Comdr. James Parker.

Rear.
(Left) — Lieut.-Comdr. T. O. Self ridge.

The column had actually begun to move forward (under fire
at that time) before the officer appeared who was to command.

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This was Lieut. -Comdr. K. R. Breeze, the junior of Parker; but as
Breeze represented the Admiral on shore, Parker waived his own
seniority. Breeze carried the Admiral's blue flag, and had just come
from an interview with Gen. Terry. "The sand-beach over which
we marched," says Parker, "was as level as a floor. The march
was by the left flank in column, and close to the shore, which
afforded a little protection." Col. Lamb says the sub-terra mines
were capable of blowing up the beach from river to sea for 100
yards in front.

When within assaulting distance, the sailors lay down, waiting
for the army to assault. When the army assaulted, the naval
column sprang to their feet, and rushed forward to obey Porter's
order to "board the fort in a seamanlike manner." Says Parker:
"This was impossible. The rush was gallantly made; but the
walls were 40 feet high and nearly perpendicular. Jack," says
Parker, " after finding it impossible to board the fort, did the next
best thing — to ' git out o' that ' ; and they scudded away like ships
before the wind, as fast as their legs would carry them. They were
not in a panic, but knew that nothing but flight could save them
from annihilation. I had reached the opening in the palisade [see
"A" on plan] made by our shells. The parapet swarmed with men
who dared us to come in. I started through the opening, and then
started to see if the men were following, but saw them scudding
away. Those of us who were left (about 60 in all) thought it safer
to remain than retreat, and we took refuge behind [really in front
of] the palisades from the fire of the Johnnies on the parapet."

Parker says of Porter's report, that " 'the sailors reached the
parapet, and were swept away like chaff,' was a fine figure of speech ;
but as a matter of fact only one man got any nearer the fort than
myself, and he was killed. His name was James Tallentyne, a
Quartermaster from the Tacony. The squad of 60 remained near
the palisades till the surrender of the fort." After the capture he
made it a point to climb the side of the fort, which he accomplished
with great difficulty, albeit there were none to oppose.

Lieut. -Comdr. Parker's force in part reached the point marked
"B" on the plan, and there remained, sheltered by the palisades,
until darkness permitted their retreat. Only five of Parker's force
advanced a few paces beyond "B" (see plan).

Lieut.-Comdr. Breeze, after trying in vain to rally the retreat-
ing sailors and marines, returned almost alone to the two sand hills
marked " C" on the plan, where he remained but a short time, and
then coolly followed the retreating naval force. He says that pris-
oners told him the rebels thought the naval contingent was the main
assaulting column.

It was intended the men should assault in line, the marines act-
ing as sharpshooters ; and the different lines were to charge over
them. It was also intended that the attack of the naval force and
the army force should be simultaneous, the former taking the cue
from the latter. When the army was found to be moving to the

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assault, the naval column was too far away to reach the works as
early as the army, if the original plan was pursued, so Capt. Breeze
ordered them to advance by flank ; and they were so advanced, in
a compact column, and they assaulted up to within fifty yards of
the parapet, which was lined with the garrison, who played sad
havoc with the navy boys. The marines failed to take the posi-
tions and parts assigned. The few sailors with their Sharpe's rifles
and the marines opened fire, but of no avail. Finding the rear of
the line retreating, Capt. Breeze hastened toward them to direct
them to cover, and from there use their rifles ; but they were too
rapid and distant, aud he then returned to the other, near the works,
reaching which, all fled precipitately^ except about sixty, among whom
were Lieut. -Comdrs. Parker, Cushman, Selfridge and Sicard, and
Lieuts. Farquhar and Lamson and others. These men sought the
best cover available, and there remained till dark, when a demon-
stration was made on them and they rushed to the rear, nearly all
escaping. Lieuts. Preston and Porter were killed early in the assault,
the former being occupied in carrying orders from Capt. Breeze,
after he had served with the men with shovels and picks. Capt.
Breeze says the failure of the naval column was principally due to
lack of organization, formation, etc. They had never been so or-
ganized before, and therefore had never drilled : and this condition
led to confusion and was not indicative of want of valor.

Capt. Breeze thinks the enemy was entirely thrown off their
guard, and quite disconcerted, at this assault, on the supposition
that it was the main assault. Thej' rushed their men to meet it, when,
looking back, they discovered the army coming in to assault in
another and distant quarter. Capt. Breeze estimates his loss at
about 65 killed and 200 wounded. Lieut. Cushing rallied and com-
manded the men who occupied a part of Terry's line in the evening.
Capt. Breeze landed with the sailors aud marines about 10 a.m., within
a mile of the fort, and intrenched. The arrangement was that the
marines should take the advance (Porter differs from him in this),
clear the parapet by the fire of musketry, and then the sailors were
to rush up with revolver and cutlass.

The reports and statements all substantially agree that the sailors
and marines were "done up" in about fifteen minutes. One account
says about 200 of them staid near by and dug holes, remaining till
darkness covered their complete retreat. About 3 o'clock this force
moved up nearer, say within 600 yards of the fort. Seeing the army
moving (both were to move at the same time), Capt. Breeze says he
moved the sailors up to within 50 yards ; but the marines failed to
keep up and protect the sailors. Many, he says, were killed and
wounded on the spot, aud finally all turned and ran. He further
says that in the evening some of the sailors and marines served on a
part of Terry's line of pickets, at his request, temporarily. Some
of the sailors had Sharpe's rifles, and others had well-sharpened
cutlasses and revolvers. Porter says there 's no stopping a sailor if
he doesn't succeed at the first rush.

J,tu. '6.5.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 609

THE DEFENCE.

From Col. Lamb's statement we learu that begot about 350 men
as reinforcements on the 15th Jan. from Bragg, of Col. Graham's
brigade, via Battery Buchanan, where they landed from a steamer.
He had about 1,550 before. At G i>.m., Friday the 13th, his losses to
that time were 2 killed and 41 wouuded. On the 14th the casualties
were more than double the previous day ; and more than ten per cent
of his garrison had been killed or wounded by 2 p.m., Suuday the
15th. He wired Bragg at 1.30 r.Ji., Saturday the 14th, that he
(Bragg) ought never to have allowed the enemy to extend his lines
to the river bank ; and if permitted to remain there the reduction of
the fort was only a question of time. Before the assault, every gun
save one 10-inch Columbiad was destroyed, the use of all but one
Napoleon rendered impracticable, every wire leading to the mines
ploughed up, and the palisade such a wreck as actually to offer a
protection to the assailnnts. On the 13th he had 20 guns bearing on
the beach, supplemented b}^ one mortar and four Napoleons; a pali-

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sade in front, pierced for musketry and constructed iu irregular lines,
and numerous sub-terra mines capable of blowing up the beach from
river to sea for more than a hundred yards in front of the works.
At 1.25 P.M. 15th Jan., Col. Colquitt was assigned to the com-
mand of Fort Fisher; and " will go there tonight," said the dispatch
order. Gen. Whiting was ordered to report in evening to Bragg's
headquarters for conference. Colquitt, according to reports, arrived
within one mile of Fisher at 10.30 p.m., and says he found everything
in confusion ; hundreds of men without arms, and many of them
drunk, etc. This is all denied by Col. Lamb, who says he had no
liquor at the fort except what was in the hospital; and that was
captured by sailors from the tleet, who got drunk and wandered into
the reserve magazine the morning after the battle : and they caused the
explosion. Col. Lamb says Colquitt reported after the fort had been
taken ; and he (Lamb) told him even then the fort could be re-taken
if Bragg could land a fresh brigade, as the enemy was more or less
demoralized by the resistance the}^ had met. Colquitt immediately
withdrew.

Previous to the attacks Col. Lamb's command extended 20 miles,
from New Inlet to Masonboro, and had been noted for sobriety.
He took command of the works 4 Julv 1862. When he fell he

610 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./rr«. '65.

turned the command over to Cnpt. Mnnn. " The reinforcements of
the 15th were of the Twenty-first and Twenty-fifth South Carolina,
who arrived just previous to the assault. They were placed in a
bomb-proof 100 feet to rear and left of the central sally-port. When
the steam-whistle sounded for the charge, he ordered the reserves to
man the parapets, and the South Carolina regiments (reinforcements)
to double-quick to rear of left salient, between which and the river
shore there was a space of some 60 feet, protected only by a shallow
ditch, the remnants of a palisade and one Napoleon gun. I went to
meet the column assaulting my northeast salient, the success of which
would have been fatal, as it would capture the center of my work ;
and I sent Biy Aide, Capt. Blocker, with the South Carolina regi-
ment to report to Maj. Riley on my left .... I had about 500
men with me on and near the redan ou northeast salient, repulsing
the sailors and marines. This heroic column from the fleet strug-
gled with us full thirty minutes or more, and did not retreat till about
300 were killed and wounded. There were in the western salient
(which was an unenclosed battery) about 250 men. The South
Carolina men would have made 600 ; but they did not move up
promptly, and did not reach the work. The 250 had to withstand
the shock of Ames' two brigades, say ten to one."

Col. Lamb's officers claim they twice repelled the assault on the
parapet, and that all the original detachment at the Napoleon were
killed or wounded, and that Capt. Brady detailed men from his com-
pany to take their places. These were killed, wounded or captured
at the gun, whose carriage was riddled with bullets. When Capt.
Melviu surrendered, the survivors, some 200, were enveloped by
Curtis' brigade in front, and Peunypacker's brigade in the rear ; and
besides, the two guns at Battery Buchanan had begun to fire at this
salient, killing and wounding friend and foe. "There were three
lines of mines in front of the work; and I intended at the moment
of assault to explode one of them, and thus paralyze the assailants,
giving me time to man the parapet with all my reserves. At the
final rush I gave the signal ; but there was no response, the tremen-
dous fire of the fleet having ploughed up all the connecting wires and
rendered the mines harmless. As that was their main defence, and
it failed, I rather expected the men woukl be disheartened ; but they
fought with redoubled vigor. As soon as the sailors and marines
retreated, I moved the whole of my available infantry, some 800
men, to dislodge the enemy, who had captured the left salient, two
gun chambers adjoining, and were busy intrenching inside my work.
The heroic Whiting [General] who had rushed to the parapet and
encouraged the troops to repel the naval brigade, now led the van ;
and receiving two wounds in endeavoring to reach a Federal standard
bearer, was carried to the rear. A hand-to-hand fight on the para-
pet and over a traverse ensued ; while in the work, from behind
everything that would yield the slightest protection to my men, a
rapid fire was poured into the advancing three brigades. The enemy
halted in the face of our desperate assault. I then had the two
heavy guns on the mound, and two from another battery on the sea

Jan. '65.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 611

face, turned on this column ; and these, with the two guns of Battery
Buchanan, seemed to have a demoralizing effect, as their fire slackened
and their tlags disappeared from the tops of the traverses ....
Believing that Gen. Bragg .... would now attack, I felt that a
determined charge on our part .... would cause a retreat by the
enemy and we could regain the work. I passed down the lines, and
officers and men, with the wildest enthusiasm, promised to follow
me. As I sprang forward to lead them I was shot down, several of
my gallant officers falling with me. The forward movement stopped
with my fall, and afterward, the enemy, having been strongly rein-
forced, began an advance, whicli though stoutly and even recklessly
resisted for five hours (until all the ammunition had been expended),
resulted in the capture of the whole work .... my appeals to the
officers and men to continue the struggle after 1 had fallen ....
was because Gen. Lee had sent me word that the fort was necessary
to keep open the gateway to supply his army with food and clothing
from abroad; and I desired to prolong the resistance so long as there
was any chance for Bragg to come to our assistance and recall the
enemj^ to its own defensive line."

MOUND BATTERY — Part of Fort Fisher.

Gen. Whiting and Staff arrived at the fort on Friday afternoon,
the 13th, in the midst of a terrific bombardment. To tlae charge of
Bragg, that the garrison of Fort Fisher had a pecuniary interest in
the blockade running business. Col. Lamb, after denying the charge,
says at one time he was notified that ten bales of cotton was at
Liverpool subject to his order, and he immediately ordered it sold and
the proceeds to be used in buying two 130-pounder VVhitworth rifled
guns, and ammunition for same, for Fort Fisher. He got part of
the ammunition ; but the guns only^ got as far as Nassau. After
the repulse of Butler, he asked Bragg for hand grenades, and for sub-
marine torpedoes to place where the fleet had anchored, neither of
which he ever got. During the sixty hours of continuous battle his
men were unable to provide a single meal, but subsisted on uncooked
rations and corn-meal coffee. They had lost their blankets and over-
coats at the Butler attack, by the destruction of their quarters, and
requisitions for their replacement were unheeded.

612 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '65.

THE FORCES ENGAGED.

y,300 from Second Division, Twenty-fourth Array Corps, under Gen. Ames.
3,300 from Third Division, Twenty-fifth Army Corps, under Gen. Paine.
1,400 from Second Brio;ade, 1st Divison, Twenty-fourth Army Corps, under

Col. Abbott. (Third and Seventh New Hampshire and Sixth and

Seventh Connecticut.)
The Sixteenth New York Independent Battery, with 4 o-incli guns.
Light Battery E, Tliird U.S. Artillery, with 6 light 12-pounders.

Ames' division was selected for tlie assault. Paine's division
and Abbott's brigade were with the defensive line. (Abbott's bri-
gade was withdrawn from defensive line and put into the fight at the
critical moment and completed the victory.)

The assaulting column was as follows: 1. Curtis' brigade; 2.
Pennypacker's brigade ; 3. Bell's brigade ; skirmishers: GO of Thir-
teenth Indiana and 40 of Curtis' brigade, under Lieut. -Col. Lent
of the Thirteenth Indiana.

One account says : " About the time that it was evident that the
naval attack was not to succeed, there emerged from the scrubby
wood north of the fort the troops destined to assault the place. These
were veterans from the Armj' of the James. Rough looking, with
frowzy clothing and dishevelled hair and beards, after long and hard
experience on the transports, these soldiers had their arms clean and
bright and cartridge boxes filled with forty rounds, while they aligned
and dressed in line of battle as coolly and precisely as if on parade.
Probably not a man among them who had not been ' in ' a dozen
times before. There was but little fuss about it, and no noise of
either bugling or verbal commands. Then suddenly, at a 'right
shoulder shift' and a 'double-quick,' the line swept across the sandy
plain."

The Third New Hampshire was commanded by Capt. Wm. H.
Trickey, in this memorable fight of 15 Jan. 1865. The follow-
ing is a synopsis of his official report sent to the Adjutant-General
of New Hampshire, written within a few days after the fight : "The
Third New Hampshire had 0 officers and 80 men. Started about 4.30
P.M., arriving in front soon after dark; fired an hour; with 20 men
by orders took and held a traverse, then the others took two more.
While holding these three, the Sixth and Seventh Connecticut came
and took the others. Casualties: 1 killed, 5 wounded." (For full
report see his Personal Sketch.)

As Capt Trickey elaborated upon the above, and the same has
fallen into the hands of the writer, it is here given : —

CAPT. TRICKEy's account.
Landed say 8,000 troops Jan. 13th. On the 14th our brigade formed on
the right of Paine's division, next the beach. Gen. Curtis' brigade moved
past us to tlie front, toward Federal Point and Fort Fisher, capturing
a small steamer, lying at Craig's wharf on the Cape Fear River and
within 900 yards of Fort Fisher. Then Curtis' men pushed on to within 500
yards of the fort, taking possession of an outer work. Gen. Terry, with
two Aides and Col. Comstock of Gen. Gi'ant's Staff, then made a thorough

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reconnoissance 200 yards in advance of the point lield by Gen. Curtis. As
that beau ideal of a soldier (Terry) obtained a full view of the gigantic pro-
I)ortions of that, the strongest work the world has yet recorded as taken
by direct assault, what must have been his feelings as he made his decision !
It is his own decision, as the question of assanlt is not mentioned in Grant's
instructions — indeed, a siege was to be inferred. Gen. Beauregard, per-
haps the ablest engineer in the Confederate army, inspected the work ten
days previous, and prononnced it absolutely impregnable. Terry kept his
own council. Late that night he met Porter on board the flag-ship. The
next day, loth, was Sunday ; but not for us, as early we see portentous signs,
and soon know the day is big with fate to all that is human on Federal Point.

For forty-eight hours the navy had been engaged in such a bom-
bardment as the world had never before known. It was a grandly magnifi-
cent spectacle at night, to witness that continuous line of tiery meteors
from the months of 400 cannon on the ships, to that one doomed spot on
shore. When the firing was the fiercest, more than 200 shells per minute
Avere hurled into as brave a garrison as ever attempted the defence of an
unrighteous cause. And yet the fort itself was not seriously injured. We
learned here, as at Wagner, that a sand fort cannot be demolished : it must
be dug into or climbed over. The parapets of Fort Fisher were 20 feet high
and 2.5 feet thick.

The hour for the assault — 3 p.m. — has arrived. The navy is sig-
nalled to change the direction of its fire. Curtis' brigade bounds forward
witli a rush and a cheer. Coming up to the moat, those on the left of the
bridge leading to the sally-port find it (the moat) impassable, and are
obliged to change line of battle to column of fours. They impetuously
crowd over the bridge against the stockade, under a most terrific fire, both
direct and enfilading. In the stockade, which they expected to find battered
down, they only find jagged holes, made by our shells. Through these,
though it seemed certain death, Curtis struggled with a few daring ones :
others soon followed and took possession of the west traverse. But a
mere foothold is gained, however, and the brigade halts. Leading officers
are struck down, and the men falling fast around them. Immediate help,
or annihilation will result. At this critical moment, with the force and
rush of a cyclone, the chivalrous and noble-hearted Pennypacker, with his
invincible brigade, swarms through the stockade, sweeping the enemy from
it to the river, capturing 200 prisoners and getting possession of the sally-
])ort and opening it from the inside. The tAvo brigades then move along
eastAvard along the land face, carrying each traverse against desperate
opposition. A hand-to-hand fight stops them at the eighth traverse. In the
meantime the gallant Col. Louis Bell, with his veteran brigade, cross the
bridge, enter the fort through the sally-port and charge down toward the
sea face and to the left on the reverse to the land face.

Thus the fighting went on, Avith the ferocity of gladiators. Both
Avere of the same blood and equal in valor. Night Avas noAV closing around
them. Curtis, Pennypacker and Bell have fallen — the latter died next
morning; the others are thought to have received their mortal Avounds.
The commander of nearly every regiment is killed or Avounded. The deso-
lation among the heroes in the ranks is fiightful. Fighting ceases for a
moment from mere exhaustion. Reinforcements are uoaa' the one thing
needful, and speculation as to the result Avithout that important element Avill
do no sort of good. Terry is equal to the emergency. With the sailors
and marines, he relieves on the right of Paine's line his old brigade, veterans
of tAventy bloody battles and four desperate assaults [the brigade referred
to is composed in part of the Third Ncav Hampshire]. This brigade
enters the fort by the postern gate just as darkness is shutting down.
The Third Ncav Hampshire is ordered to the extreme front traverse held by
our men, to reach Avhich position Ave craAvl through bomlvproofs and
traverses, clambering over the dead, AVOunded and dying, — literally piled
one upon another, — and arriving there Ave open fire at once with our
Spencers [seven-shooters], soon ■ silencing the enemy in our immediate
front. We then charged and drove them from one traverse to another.

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TIIIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT. IJan. '65.

until nine more are in our possession. The brigade was now placed in
proper positions and charged the whole line, with a momentum no power
could stop. Gen. Ames' whole force, cheered by the presence of fresh
troops, rallied once again, made a general advance, and the stronghold was
ours, with 2,000 prisoners and 85 guns. The stars and bars go down, and
the stars and stripes are raised on high. At ten o'clock Terry signalled
Porter the glorious news, and

" The rockets' red glare

And bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof thro' the night

That our flag was still there."

Capt. Trickey mentions seeing in the armament of the fort an
elegantly mounted Armstrong gnu, the gift of merchants of London,
the carriage being of rosewood and mahogany. The Captain soon
after this^memorable fight received a commission as Major. His
official report will be found in full in his Personal.

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THE 150 POR. ARMSTROWC CUW GPTURED AT FORT FISHER.

THIS GUV mS 2100 FFET FROM POINT REACHf 0 BY ffAVAL WLUMN.

When the Third New Hampshire arrived near the palisades,
they were at once ordered by Col. Abbott to the extreme front, to
occupy the most easterly traverse then in our possession. The
process of getting there has been fully described by Capt. Trickey,
their brave commander. Having arrived there with his handful
of men, he at once ordered them to open upon the enemy, firing

Jan. '5.5.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 615

sufficiently slow after the first few minutes as not to actually waste
ammunition. This continued for some little time, when Col. Abbott
appeared and asked Capt. Trickey whether he could n't make a for-
ward movement, — a fierce onslaught, — and thus create a diversion ;
and by so doing assist the other regiments of the brigade to gain
advantage of time and position. To this Capt. Trickey replied that
his little band was ready to obey orders, whatever they were ; but
incidentally mentioned that the men were running short of ammuni-
tion and their Spencers were bayonetless. The forward movement
was ordered and executed, Capt. Trickey and his men bravely climb-
ing up the traverse in their immediate front and thence down its
opposite side, pouncing upon the enemy and driving them out, over
and around the next traverse, behind which they again took refuge
and made another stand, only to be driven again to the next ; and
so on. This process continued substantially to the end, the other
regiments of the brigade joining.

In summing up, it may be said of the Third New Hampshire :
That it belonged to a fighting brigade, and that brigade had as a
rule been successful ; that the brigade had to be bi'ought say a mile
and a half to the fort ; that its special mission was to reinforce com-
pletely exhausted troops ; that the regiment was immediately put
into the fore-front, grappling at once with the enemy ; that the
assault and successful advance of the regiment had a potential
influence upon the assaulting column, which at once moved forward
with renewed courage and enthusiasm, and with an impetus that
carried it to complete victory. And who shall say that, had the
heroic remnant of the old Third New Hampshire failed to drive the
enemy, or had themselves been driven back, that the assault as a
whole may not have failed ? The influence of the regiment's success-
ful work at Fort Fisher is beyond estimate. The survivors are
proud today that they were in the fore-front of the particular battle
that practically decided the contest between the United States and
the Confederates.

Another account, by M. L. Holt, Sergeant-Major, written in a
diai-y soon after the fight, is of sufficient value to be inserted herein.
He says : —

IramecUately on enterinji- the fort, marched to the last traverse taken,
and opened on the enemy. I stopped with the colors. Had not been there
Ions when a shell from the navy struck the parapet in the center of our
regiment and demoralized the boys badly. I Avas immediately sent by Capt.
Edgerly to Col. Abbott, with orders to have him if possible cause the Are
of the navy changed to a point further to the left so as not to injure our
own men. I failed to And Col. Abbott, but delivered the message to Gen.
Ames and returned to the regiment. Was soon sent again by Capt. Edgerly
Avith Avord that our cartridges were giving out, and to find out what could
be done. After searching for some time and failing to find Col. Abbott, I
again returned to the regiment. Upon this return, I found my brother, for
whom I had searched, to be all right. He had just stopped firing, as his
gun had given out and he had given his cartridges all aAvay. Laid in this
traverse till the firing ceased, Avhen Ave gave three cheers for the capture
of the fort, and three for Gen. Terry, who just at this moment came up to
the regiment. After this we formed the regiment and marched down into
the fort and went to collecting the prisoners and driving them out of the

61(; THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jan. '60.

bomb-proofs. After assembling about 150, Ave marched them ott'. Myself,
with Capt. Trickey and the colors, besides a few men, stopped in the fort.
Not much of interest occurred here except a little brush Capt. Trickey had
with a rebel captain, in which Capt. Trickey threatened to split the rebel
open .... Gen. Terry rode into the fort with the flag of Fort Buchanan
[he should have said Mound Battery. — D.E.] wound around his body ....
We gave him three cheers, when he made this remark: "Boys, rather than
that you should cheer for me, I ought to cheer for you." He was attended
at this time by only one of his Start' .... both mounted on captured horses.
About 2 AM. [16th] I started to look around the fort. Commenced with
the sea face, and went till I reached the center of the land face, when the
sight of the dead which strewed the parapet was too appalling for me to
witness, and I returned to the regiment, to And them all ready to move.
We marched to our camp inside the works [defensive line], facing Wilming-
ton, and laid down for a few hours' rest.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The second expedition was originally ordered to report to
Sherman at Savannah, for deceptive purposes ; but was changed
when the transports were on their way down the river, passing City
Point (Gen. Grant's Headquarters).

Porter said the fleet fired about 50,000 shot and shell, and had
as many more on hand. His source of supply was Beaufort, which
could be reached both ways in ten hours. He says he was very
short of coal, and had he not been supplied by the army the expedi-
tion would have been a failure. Nearly every rifled gun in the fleet
burst. Tv^'O 15-inch guns burst on the monitors. He says about 50
of the sailors got on the parapet, but were swept away in a moment.
He was in Fort Malakoff a few days after its surrender to the com-
bined armies of the French and English, which they had been months
in capturing, and it was not to be compared with Fort Fisher. The
Ironsides did the most accurate firing.

The vessels to land the provisions and stores for the army were
the A. D. Vance, Fort Douehon, Aries, Emma, Lilian, Tristrain
Shanch/, Britannia and Wilderness, under Lieut. -Comdr. Upshur.
The Nansemond, Moccasin and Little Ada were messenger boats.

Eleven of the gunboats were directed to greatly elevate their
guns so as to drop shells into the river, beyond the fort, to prevent
reinforcing.

There were several lines upon which the landing of the troops
was effected, say about 20. At one time a transport, probably the
Geo. C. I^eary, had two lines running ashore directly from the sides
of her bow, which were used as tow lines for boats laden with troops
and munitions of war. The mules Avere dumped overboard, being
blindfolded during the process. They Avere then towed ashore, a
decoy mule first having been landed and tied to a tree in sight of the
shore. It is related of the mules that no sooner did their feet touch
the bottom than "one couldn't hold 'em more'n he could greased
licihtnivg" The troops on landing immediately double-quicked into
the woods and were soon out of sight of the navy. The officer who
furnished the foregoing details of landing says he had charge of a boat
which finally landed Gen. Terry and Staff" after being '• soused" and
grounded on the sand bar.

GUfSTAVUS W. InGALL!

Baud Master.

CaPT. WkLUKK J. BUTTKRFIKLD.

Maj. William II. Trickey.

,/an. '6.T.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. (117

The iiavtil force formed a semi-circle around tlie transports, and
then used their boats to laud the troops.

Steamer McClellan served as flag-ship for Gen. Terry; the
Atlantic for Gen. Ames (Second Division, Twenty-fourth Army
Corps) ; the Champion for Gen. Paine (Third Division, Twent}^-
fifth Army Corps).

Considerable difficulty was experienced in lauding, owing to the
roughness of the surf, nearly all getting wet — Gen. Curtis being
pitched "end over end." The Second Brigade, First Division, Twenty-
fourth Army Corps, Col. Abbott commanding, occupied the right of
the line on the beach, extending to an evacuated battery. After
dark (13th) the several brigades of the Third Division took different
positions, Curtis' brigade forming on the right of a part of Paine's
(colored) troops. The line extended from the Atlantic to Cape
Fear River.

On the morning of tlie 14th, Curtis' brigade was relieved by
Pennypacker's, and Curtis moved his troops nearer Fort Fisher,
passing along the beach and then forming a line from river to beach
and about 400 yards in front of the fort. This line was almost
identical witli the one on first expedition. Near this line was a
rebel graveyard and a few houses, one of which had been used as a
hospital.

On the 14th a rebel supply steamer came down to the wharf,
and was at once captured at the dock by some of Paine's colored
men.

On 17th January the Navy Department directed a salute to be
fired from every navy yard in honor of the capture of Fort Fisher.

On the night of the 19th January, two blockade runners — the
Stag and the Charlotte, both from Bermuda — loaded with arms,
blankets, shoes, etc., were decoyed into Cape Fear River and
captured.

The army and the navy vied with each other, after the capture,
to see which should first (earliest) convey the glad tidings North.
Terry sent the Steamer Atlantic (not then Capt. Eldridge, but Gray) ,
and Porter sent the Vanderbilt. Both were staunch ships and good
sailers ; but the Atlantic reached Fort Monroe fully four hours ahead,
with every flag it could muster flying, creating a great sensation.

The New York Herald says : "At dusk Col. Abbott's brigade,
owing to the awful nature of the contest, was sent to reinforce our
forces within the area of the fort. Approaching the fort, Col. Abbott's
brigade entei-ed it on the double-quick, under a very heavy fire. All
the troops were at once engaged in intrenching themselves within
the fort, where the main body of the enemy then was, as well as from
the enemy near the river, en route to reinforce. At time of surrender
the moon was shining brightly."

Of Fort Fisher, Col. Lamb says : The plan of the fort was his
own and was approved by Beauregard, Whiting, Longstreet and

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others. The total length was 2,350 yards or \% miles: land face,
682 yards; sea face, about 1,898 yards. The land face included
Sheppard's Battery, which was doubled in strength during the fight.
The weak point was the left salient. The land face extended from
the Battery (Sheppard's) to the Northeast Redan, the line being a
series of isolated gun chambers, with revetments 5 feet i) inches high,
parapet 30 feet thick, and traverses 60x50 feet and 25 feet high at
the gun chamber, and connected by covered galleries. From the
Northeast Salient the work extended to the Pulpit Battery, at the
elevation of nearly 40 feet. Next to the Pulpit, came the Meade
Casemates. From the Meade Casemates to the Mound he constructed
a series of strong batteries, connected by a heavy curtain. The
Mound was 60 feet high and mounted two heavy guns, which had a
plunging fire on the channel. A palisade line (pierced for musketry)
was erected to prevent a sudden landing and assault by a boat party.
Batterj' Buchanan was a mile away from the Mound.

As showing how closely the government tried to keep the facts
connected with the Expedition : a correspondent of the English Army
and Navy Jonnicd was arrested in New York for furnishing details
to the public press and requesting their publication, " thereby causing
the enemy to reinforce at Federal Point," and was thrown into the
old Capitol Prison at Washington. How he came (or got) out the
writer is unable to say.

[C'orastock to Terry.]

After a careful reconnoissance on the 14th, it was decided to risk an
assault I'aine's division and Col. Abbott's brigade [Third New Hamp-
shire in it] to hold our lines, ah-eady strong across the peninsula and facing
Wilmington, against Iloke, Avhile Ames' division should assault at the west
end. After three hours of heavy navy firing the assault was made at 3 p.m.
on the loth, Curtis' brigade leading; and as soon as it got in on the west
end of the land front, it Avas followed by Fenny packer's, and the latter by
Bell's brigade. After desperate fighting, gaining foot by foot, and severe
loss, at f) v.M. we had possession of about half of the land front. Abbott's
brigade [Third Ncav Hampshire in it] was then taken from our line facing
Wilmington and put into Fort Fisher ; and on pushing it forward, at 10 p.m.,
it took the rest of the Avork Avith little resistance, the garrison falling back
to the exti-emc of the peninsula, Avhere they Avere foUoAved and captured,
among others, Gen. Whiting and Col. Lamb, both Avounded .... the land
front was a formidable one . . . . the parapet being 14 or 15 feet high . . . .

GKN. TKRUYS STAFF.

Col. Geo. S. Dodge Chief Qujirtermaster.

Surg. Norman S. Barnes Mctlical Director.

A. J. H. Buz/,ell(Third N.H.) . . . Medical Inspector.

Capt. Adrian Terry Assistant Adjutant-General.

Charles M. Sampson Assistant Quartermaster.

Charles H. Davis Chief Commissary.

Charles II. Graves Aide-de-Camp.

Geo. F. Towle Act'g Ass't Insp. -General.

A. E. Smith Aide-de-Camp.

R. W. Woodbury (Third N. II.) . . Acting Ordnance Officer.

Lieut. F. E. Beardslee Signal Officer.

" J.M.Bradley Chief Ambulance Officer.

To which add BreA^et Brig. -Gen. C. B. Comstock, of Gen.
Grant's Staff, as Chief Engineer.

Jun. '6.5.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 619

'Twas currently reported at the time that Private Miles O'Reilly
was in New York city when the good news reached there. He was
a citizen, but full of the military spirit — and possibly of other
kinds. He at once courted the muses and produced a quantity of
poetry apropos to the occasion : —

SHERRY TERRY — I'ORTER.

Let ns drink in golden sherry.

As we oft have drank before ;
Let us drink to General Terry,
Long- of head and body — very :
To our own dear Alfred Terrv,

Of the old Tenth Army Corps.

Fill to Porter and to Terry —

They are names that we adore ;
From Connecticut to Kerry,
Some in grog and some in sherry
" To the Admiral and Terry ! "
Deep libations let us pour.

Private Miles O'Reilly led a large crowd of adherents into a con-
vivial place ; and though the police had been sent for, they kindly
permitted him to repeat his poem, treat his personal admirers ; and
then, forming a procession, they (and he) marched to the police
station !

GEN. GRANT'S REPORT.

We are approaching the end of the Fort Fisher tale ; yet theje
is much to be told. Gen. Grant's official report, written in the
following-July, of both attacks, will be interesting, and is inserted
at this point because of the fact that it embraces the two actions
and furnishes additional and valuable data. It was made 22 July
1865 and embraced the operations of the whole army. It is known
as "Doc. 42." The essential portions relating to the two attacks
on Fort Fisher are as follows : —

Wilmington, N. C, was the most important seacoast port left to the
enemy, through which to get supplies from abroad and send cotton and
other products out by blockade runners, besides being a place of great
strategic value. The navy had been making strenuous exertions to seal the
harbor of Wilmington-, but with only partial eflect. The nature of the out-
let of Cape Fear River was such that it required watching for so great a
distance that without possession of the land north of New Inlet, or P'ort
Fisher, it Avas impossil)le for the navy to entirely close the hiiri)or against
the entrance of blockade runners. To secure possession of this land re-
quired the co-operation of a land force, which I agreed to furnish.

I immediately commenced the assemblage in Hampton Roads, under
Admiral D. D. Porter, of the most formidable armada ever collected for
concentration upon one given point. This attracted the attention of tlie
enemy as well as that of the loyal North; and through the imprudence
of the public press, and very likely of ofticers of both branches of ser-
vice, the exact object of the expedition became a subject of common
discnssion in the newspapers, both North and South. The enemy, thus
warned, prepared to meet it. This caused a postponement of the expedition
until the latter part of November, Avhen, being again called upon by Hon.
G. V. Fox, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, I agreed to furnish the n'len re-

620 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [-/'/«. '65.

quired at once, and went myself in company Avitb Maj.-Gen. Butler to Hamp-
ton Roads, where we liad a conference with Admiral Porter as to the force
required and the time of starting. A force of 6,500 men Avas regarded as
sufficient. The time of starting was not definitely arranged, but it was
thought all would be ready by the 6th of December, if not before. Learn-
ing, Nov. 30, that Bragg had gone to Georgia, taking with him most of the
forces about Wilnnngix)n, I deemed it of the utmost importance that the ex-
pedition should reach its destination before the return of Bragg, and directed
Gen. Butler to make all arrangements for the departure of Maj.-Gen. Weit-
zel, who had been designated to command the land forces, so that the navy
might not be detained one moment.

" Dec. fith, the folloAving instructions were given : —

City Point, Va., Dec. 6, 1864.

Gen. Butler : The first object of the expedition under Gen. Weitzel is to
close to the enemy the port of Wilmington. If successful in this, the second
will be to capture Wilmington itself. There are reasonable grounds to hope
for success, if advantage can be taken of the absence of the greater pait of the
enemy's forces, noAv looking after Sherman in Georgia. The directions you
have given for the numbers and equipments of the expedition are all right ex-
cept in the most unimportant matter of where they embark and the amount
of intrenching tools to be taken. The object of the expedition will be gained
by eflecting a landing on the mainland between Cape Fear River and the
Atlantic, north of the north entrance to the river. Should such landing be
effected while the enemy still holds Fort Fisher and the batteries guarding
the eutrances to the river, the troops should entrench themselves and, by
co-operating with the navy, eflect the reduction and capture of those places.
These in oiir hands, the navy could enter the harbor, and the port of Wil-
mington would be sealed.

"should Fort Fislier, with the point of land on which it is built, fall into
the hands of our troops immediately on landing, then it will be worth the
attempt to capture Wilmington by a forced march and surprise. If time is
consumed in gaining the first object of the expedition, the second Avill be-
come a matter of after consideration. The details for execution are en-
trusted to you and the officers immediately in command of the troops.
Should the troops under Gen. Weitzel fail to eflect a landing at or near
Fort Fisher, they will be returned to the armies operating against Richmond
Avithout delay. U. S. Grant,

Maj.-Gen. B. F. Butlku. Lieut.-General.

Gen. Butler commanding the army from which the troops were taken
for this enterprise, and the territory in Avhich they were to operate, mili-
tary courtesy recinired that all orders and instructions should go through
him. They were so sent; but Gen. Weitzel has since officially informed me
that he never received the foregoing instructions, nor was he aware of their
existence until he read Gen. Butler's published official report of the Fort
Fisher failure, with my endorsement and papers accompanying it.

Iliad no idea of Gen. Butler's accompanying the expedition until the
evening before it got ofl" from Bermuda Hundred ; and then did not know
but that Gen. Weitzel had received all the instructions and would be in
command. I rather formed the idea that Gen. Butler was actuated by a desire
to Avitness the eflect of the explosion of the poAvder-boat. The expedition
Avas detained several days at Hampton Roads, awaiting the loading of the
powder-boat. The importance of getting the Wilmington expedition off"
without delay, Avith or without the powder-boat, had been urged upon Gen.
Butler, and he advised to so notify Admiral Porter.

The expedition finally got oft' Dec. i;3th, and arrived at place of rendez-
vous ofl'NcAv Inlet, near Fort Fisher, on the evening of the 15tli. .Admiral
Porter arrived on the evening of the 18th, having put into Beaufort to get
ammunition for the monitors. The sea becoming rough, making it difficult
to .and troops, and the supply of Avater and coal being about exhausted,
the transport fleet put back to Beaufort to replenish : this, with the state
of the Aveather, delayed the return to the place of rendezvous until the 24th.

Jan. '65.-] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. G21

The powder-boat was exploded on the morning of the 24th, before the re-
turn of Gen. Bntler from Beaufort; but it would seem, from the notice
taken of it in the Southern neAvspapers. that the enemy Mere never en-
lightened as to the object of the explosion until they were informed by the
Northern press.

On the 25th a landing was eflected without opposition, and a reconnois-
sance under Brevet Brig. -Gen. Curtis pushed up toward the fort. But before
receiving a full report of the result of the reconnoissance. Gen. Butler, in
direct violation of the instructions given, ordered the re-embarkation of
the troops and the return of the expedition. The re-embarkation was ac-
complished by the morning of the 27th. On the return of the expedition,
olticers and men — among them Brevet Maj.-Gen. (then Brevet Brig. -Gen.)
N. ;M. Curtis, 1st Lieut G. W. Ross, Vermont regiment, 1st Lieut. Geo.
Walling and 2d Lieut. Geo. Simpson, Forty-second New York Volunteers —
voluntarily reported to me thatAvhen recalled they were nearly into the fort,
and in their opinion it could have been taken Avithout much loss.

Soon after the return of the expedition, I received a despatch from the
Secretary of the Navy, and a letter from Admiral Porter, informing me that
the fleet was still ort' Fort Fisher, and expressing the conviction that under
a proper leader the place could be taken. The natural supposition with me
Avas that Avhen the troops abandoned the expedition, the navy avouUI do so
also. Finding it did not, hoAvcver, I ansAvered on the 30th December, advis-
ing Admiral Porter to hold on and that I Avould send a force and make
another attempt to take the place. This time I selected BrcAct Brig. -Gen.
(noAV Maj.-Gen.) A. H. Terry to command the expedition. The troops com-
posing it consisted of the same that composed the former, with the addition
of a small brigade numbering about 1.500 and a small siege train. The
latter it Avas never found necessary to land. I communicated direct to the
commander of the expedition the foUoAving instructions : —

City Point, Va., .Ian. 3, IS<)5.

General : The expetlition entrusted to Aour command has been fitted
out to rencAV the attempt to capture Fort Fisher, N. C. ; and Wilmington
ultimately, if the fort falls. You Avill then proceed with as little delay as
possible to the naval fleet lying off Cape Fear River, and report the arrival
of yourself and command to Admiral D. D. Porter, Commanding North At-
lantic Blockading Squadron. It is exceedingly desirable that the most com-
plete understanding should exist betAveen yourself and the naval commander.
I suggest, therefore, that you consult Avith Admiral Porter freely, and get
from him the part to be performed by each branch of the public service, so
that there may be unity of action. It Avould be Avell to have the whole pro-
gramme laid doAvn in Avriting. I have served Avith Admiral Porter, and
knoAv that you can rely on his judgment and his nerve to undertake Avhat
he proposes. I Avould therefore defer to him as much as consistent Avith
your OAvn responsibilities.

The first object to be attained is to get a firm position on the spit of
land on Avhich Fort Fisher is built, from Avhich you can operate against that
fort. You Avaitt to look to the practicability of receiving your supplies and
to defending yourself against superior forces sent against you by any of
the avenues left open to the enemy. If such a position can be obtained, the
siege of Fort Fisher Avill not be abandoned until its reduction be accom-
plished or another plan of campaign is ordered from these headquarters.
My OAvn vicAvs are that if you ett'ect a landing, the naAy ought to run a
portion of the fleet into Cape Fear River, Avhile the balance of it operates on
the outside. Land forces cannot invest Fort Fisher or cut it ofl" from sup-
plies or reinforcements Avhile the river is in possession of the enemy. A
siege train Avill be loaded on vessels and sent to Fortress Monroe, in readiness
to be sent to you if reiiuired. All other supplies can be draAvn from Beaufort
as you need them. Keep the fleet of vessels Avith you until your position is
assured. When you And they can be spared, order them back, sending such
of them as you can spare to Fortress Monroe to report for orders. In case
of failure to effect a landing, bring your command back to Beaufort, and

622 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJan. '65.

report to these headquarters for further instructions. You will not debark
at Beaufort until so directed. Gen. Sheridan has been orderd to send a
division of troops to Baltimore and place them on seagoing vessels. These
troops will be brought to Fortress Monroe and kept there on the vessels
until you are heard from. Should you require them, they will be sent to
you. U. S. Grant,

Brevet Maj.-Gen. A. II. Tekky. Lieiit.-General.

Lieut. -Col. C. B. Comstock, Aide-de-Camp (now Brevet Brig. -Gen.),
who accompanied the former expedition, was assigned in orders as Chief
Engineer to this. It will be seen that these instructions do not differ materi-
ally from those given for the first expedition, and that in neither instance
was there an order to assault Fort Fisher. This was a matter left entirely
to the discretion of the commanding officer.

The expedition sailed from Fortress Monroe on the morning of the Gth
[Jan.], arriving on the rendezvous off Beaufort on the 8th, where, owing to
the difficulties of the weather, it lay until the morning of the 12th, Avhen it
got under way and reached its destination that evening. Under cover of the
fleet, the disembarkation of the troops commenced on the morning of the
13th, and by 3 p.m. was completed without loss. On the Uth a reconnoissance
was pushed to within 500 yards of Fort Fisher and a small advance work
taken possession of, and turned out a defensive line against any attempt that
might be made from the fort. This reconnoissance disclosed the fact that
the front of the work had 'hmmi seriously injured by the navy Are. In the
afternoon of the loth tin- lOri was assaulted, and after most desperate
flghting was captured, with its entire garrison and armament. Thus was
secured, by the combined eftbrts of the navy and army, one of the most
important successes of the war. Our loss was: killed, 110; wounded, SSG.
On the 16th and 17th the enemy abandoned and blew up Fort Caswell and
the works on Smith's Island, Avhich were Immediately occupied by us. This
gave us entire control of the mouth of the Cape Fear River. At my request,
Maj.-Gen. B. F. Butler was relieved, and Maj.-Gen. E. O. C. Ord assigned to
the command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina.

U. S. Grant,
Lieut. -G eneral .

Of this famous case the Army and Navy Journal says : —
. . . . At 7.30 A.M. (13th) the fort opened on them (the navy) as they
approached; but they quickly took up their positions within 1,000 yards of

Fort Fisher and began to fire about 8.30 A. M The inner division had

meantime been shelling the Avoods (without provoking a reply) near the
point selected for landing the troops, about 3^ miles above the fort, near the
deserted Half Moon Battery .... the boats of the fleet were then called
away for landing the troops, and, starting simultaneously at 9 o'clock from
all the transports, soon carried them through the surf, some of the men
eagerly jumping into the Avater waist deep. The first boats to reach the shore
contained a part of the One Hundred and Sixty-ninth New York; and Bell's
Third Brigade of Ames' division was soon ashore, followed quickly by the
First. In about an hour enough troops were landed to push out a skirmish
line, and all the force designed for attack was ashore before 3 p.m. The
proper line was noAV formed and our troops retook possession of Half Moon
Battery. Before 4 p.m., the troops started doAvn the beach tOAvard Fort
Fisher", Avith skirmishers out .... Col. Curtis (1.5 Jan.) led .... Avith
his brigade .... and efl'ected a lodgment on the Avest end of the land
front (next Cape Fear River): Pennypacker next, Avith his brigade; then
Bell Avith his .... lastly (about dark), Abbott's brigade came up from the
defensive line, the marines taking its place.

The following letter, from Lieut. -Col. Lamb, tlie Confederate
officer in command of Fort Fisher, to Capt. James Parker of the
Union navy, will be of interest : —

Jan. '65.1 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 623

Norfolk, Va., Jan. 15, 1879.
To Capt. James Parkeu :

.... I was in comniantl .... 14 years ago today .... the attack-
ing column of the army was hiil and protected by the river bank as it ap-
proached the left flanl?; of the work, but the naval column came up the open
beach upon our center. As its success would have been disastrous, I concen-
trated all available guns upon this column, and met its assault with the
larger portion of my men, posting them upon the ramparts so as to lire
down upon the sailors and marines. I particularly noticed in the assault
an officer who seemed to lead the column and who was almost recklessly
brave, and directed my men to pick him and other officers otf, to discourage
the assailants. When we afterward met on board the Steamship California
at Old Point Comfort (where you had come to see if you could be of any
service to me in my wounded condition), you can imagine my surprise, after
I had described this officer's dress to you, to learn that you were he, and the
pleasureit gave me to know that so brave and gallant a foe had escaped ....

Wm. Lamb.

This chapter lacks one essential to make it complete, and that
is the recording of the fact that Gen. Butler was peremptorily re-
lieved from his command (Department Virginia and North Carolina)
on 8 Jan. 1865, b}^ order of Gen. Grant. This, Gen. Butler says,
was wholly without warning ; and he had, he says, the privilege
(!) of learning of it through other sources before he received it.
He says that up to that day he had every reason to believe that his
course had been approved, and that he was also to take charge
of the second assault. Gen. Butler expresses the opinion that one
of the reasons of his removal was that he was the only officer of any
considerable rank, from civil life, then in the army. On the day of
his removal he issued his farewell order to the Army of the James.
Extracts from it will be found in his Personal Sketch.

This recital of the capture of Fort Fisher is brought to a close
by recording the terrible explosion in the fort early on the morning
following the capture. Probably over a hundred lost their lives (of
Bell's brigade) and many were buried never to be exhumed. There
were also about 30 wounded rebels. Beside these there were about
90 wounded by the explosion, not buried by it. The One Hundred
and Sixty-ninth New York was the greatest sufferer, losing about
40 killed and 60 wounded. Cause unknown; but it was surmised
that some indiscreet soldier or sailor lit a match in one of the maga-
zines. If he did he never can be held accountable on earth for the
indiscretion.

Though the story of Fort Fisher has been told, yet there are a
few new points gathered by examining the diaries of that loth day
of January : —

One diary says: '^The Third New Hampshire was in the ad-
vance when the fort was taken and gave the first shout of victory."

Another says : " At 10 a.m., otf picket, and marched down the

beach to a line of trenches facing Wilmington At 6, we

marched up as reinforcements, and finished the work already begun,
capturing the fort at 10 p.m. After collecting a number of prisoners
and marching them to a place of safety, we left the fort and returned
to the trenches at 4 a.m. (IGth), feeling much rejoiced over the
great victory." Luckily, they left prior to the explosion.

624 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. {Jan. '65.

A diary says: "Two of our men (Third New Hampshire) got
blown up in the fort this morning." They probably were asleep
when the regiment came away. Poor fellows ! 'twas their last sleep
on earth, and their death and burial were simultaneous. It has been
reported, though probably untrue, that the fort's magazine was blown
up by galvanic wire from Fort Caswell.

We remained in the trenches all day of the l(jlh. The troops
in Virginia heard of the fall of Fort Fisher on the 17th, and a salute
was fired all along the line. The wounded and prisoners were put
on transports the 1 7th and following days to be sent North. We lay
quiet in our trenches nearly all that clay, but furnished a fatigue
detail in the afternoon ; and later a reconnoissauce by our brigade
(by details from each regiment) at night resulted in capturing an
entire picket line of 66 men and 2 otlicers.

The North Point (one of several) was laden with Confederate
prisoners, and started for Point Lookout on the 18th, under charge of
Capt. Edgerly, he having as a guard a detail from the Sixteenth New
York Heavy Artillery (see his Personal for particulars). Many of
our men, on the 18th, were permitted to visit the captured works;
and as a result each had a wonderful story to tell of what he saw.
We were turned out about midnight, and nearly all had to go on
picket to relieve the Sixteenth New York Heavy Artillery (to go
with prisoners).

On the afternoon of the lilth, a scouting party was organized
(Third and Seventh New Hampshire and Seventh Connecticut) , with
Capt. Trickey in command of the skirmish line. He was slightly
wounded in his finger. We flanked and captured about .50 men of a
North Carolina regiment, and they were taken to Gen. Terry's Head-
quarters. But few of the Third New Hampshire were with this party,
because the larger part of the regiment was on picket. In the even-
ing, it began to rain. Did we go into our houses? No; we hadn't
any, of any description. The rain (a cold one, too) continued all
night, and without substantial intermission, for about two days.

The regiment came off picket on the morning of the 20th, hav-
ing been on 48 hours. We were set at work improving the trenches
on the 21st, and labored all day at that pleasant duty. This duty
continued on the 22d; for a diary discloses the fact that even the
drummers were obliged to work, and on that day ' ' lugged " in branches
of trees for an abattis. Appearances indicated that our officers ex-
pected an attack from the rebels and made preparations to resist it.
A picket detail was called on toward night, and was promptly
furnished.

The drummers (poor fellows!) were "lugging" abattis again
on the 23d, and we sent a few men to our old camp and comrades in
Virginia to assist in the removal of both to this spot.

Will the reader hie with the writer to Virginia for a brief survey
of the scene there on the 24th? It was early morning; but it was
very evident that the rebels meant to attack the Army of the James.
The rebel iron-clads, Virginia, Fredericksburg and Richmond, came
boldly down the river to a point near Dutch Gap. Our batteries

Jan. '65.1, THIRD NEW IIAMFSHIRE REGIMENT. (;i>,-,

opened on them. The rebel gunboat Drurij, accompanying the iron-
clads, was run ashore, scuttled and sunk, rather than allow it to fall
into the hands of Union troops. The three iron-clads retreated.
The rebels did not attack the Army of the James, though they were
quite ready to do so.

Let's back to North Carolina. The Third New Hampshire,
at Federal Point, was still working in and on the fortifications, for
that was the name properly belonging to what were once called
"trenches."

The writer has refrained of late from distracting the reader's
attention by calling him from the recital of highly important matters
near by to a distant point, namely : the Department of the South. It
was fairly well understood at that time that Sherman had reached
the sea, and was moving slowly and cautiously, yet fearlessly, north-
ward. Sherman, on the 24th, notified Dahlgreu to keep his gunboats
active, and added that he (Sherman) would start soon, menacing
Charleston, but not attacking it.

The right wing of our regiment had to move on the 2oth, to
give place and position for two captured field pieces, they having
been mounted and to be operated by the First Connecticut Heavy
Artillery.

In the Department of the South, on the 26th, the gunboat Dai
Chang, which fought at Fort Fisher on the 15th, was disabled by the
rebels on the Combahee River, and was fired by the officers and crew,
who escaped. The Steamer Gen. Lyon arrived at New York with
501 of the Fort Fisher prisoners. Fort Delaware was the destina-
tion ; but large quantities of ice prevented, and New York was
substituted. Capt. M. T. Shepard, Co. H, Sixteenth New York
Artillery, had charge. The principal occupation during the day was
turfing the works. We furnished a small picket detail at night.

We got a big, big mail on the 27th, the first in about four
weeks and first since we left Virginia. It was cold and windy. If
we only had our Virginia houses ! During the evening we moved
into the former camp of the Sixth Connecticut.

There was no event worth relating till the 30th, when there
appears to have been a reconnoissance during the afternoon, the
troops being wholly from the colored division. During this little
episode our gunboats shelled the woods directly in front of the party.

Capt. Edgerly returned (SOth) from his trip to Point Lookout,
and we sent 30 men out on picket. To our surprise, and pleasure
too, fresh fish was issued to us same day.

A painful ( ! ) rumor reached us on the 31st that the paymaster
was reconnoitring our position, and was liable to attack us in force,
led by himself in person. Horrors I is there no let up to this war?

The price of flour in Richmond the day before Fort Fisher's
capture was $1,000 per barrel! This had advanced to $1,250 on
the ISth, while gold was $70, and calico was $25 per yard.

626 THIKD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT. \_Jau.'6o.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 1, of the 7th, relieved Gen. Butler from com-
mand of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina (see Gen.
Butler's Personal) .

General Order 3, of the 14th (Resolution of Congress) , presented
the thanks of the people and Congress to Gen. Sherman and his
troops for the " March to the Sea," though not by that name.

General Order 7, of the 12th, extended the Department of the
South to include North Carolina, the Headquarters to remain at
Hilton Head, and the Department to be under control and orders of
Gen. Sherman (see General Order 12).

General Order 10, of the 26th (Resolution of Congress) , Resolved,
etc., "that the thanks of Congress are hereby presented to Brevet
Maj.-Geu. Alfred H. Terry, and to the otlicers and men under his
command, for the unsurpassed gallantry and skill exhibited by them
in the attack upon Fort Fisher, and the brilliant and decisive victory
by which that important work has been captured from the rebel forces
and placed in the possession of and under the authority of the United
States, and for their long and faithful services and unvarying devotion
to the cause of the country in the midst of the greatest difficulties
and dangers . . . ."

General Order 12, of the 31st, made North Carolina a separate
Department, detaching it from the Department of the South (see
General Order 7) and assigning Gen. Schofield to its command,
though still under Sherman.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

Circular No. 1, of the 4th, forbids further enlistments in the
Department from the employees of the Quartermaster, Commissary
or Ordnance Departments until further orders.

General Order 4, of the IGtli, assumes command of the added
territory of North Carolina (see War Department Order), and
designates it as the " District of North Carolina, Department of the
South."

General Order 5, of the 17th, levies a military tax of one per
cent on all goods brought to the Department, for purpose of trade
(except District of North Carolina) , the value to be determined by
the invoices passing through the Custom House at Hilton Head. This
tax to be devoted to providing steam and other fire engines, repairing
wharves, roads, public buildings and other necessary civil expenses,
for the several cities and towns in the Department.

General Order 6, of the 17th, revokes all of General Order 119
(of 1864) relating to draft and conscription of negroes in the Depart-
ment. The previous orders of like tenor are all revoked.

Jan. -(70.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

62<

General Order 7, of the 21st, says the city of Savannah and
dependencies, having been turned over to him (Foster) by Sherman,
he assumes command, and designates it as the District of Savannah
(the limits include Fort Pulaski and the adjacent islands). Brevet
Maj.-Gen, C. Grover assigned to the command.

General Order 8, of the 21st, announces that Gen. Saxton has
been appointed by Gen. Sherman as "Inspector of Settlements and
Plantations," and is placed in charge of everything pertaining to the
well-being of the negroes. Brig. -Gen. Potter to relieve Gen. Saxton
in commanding the District of Beaufort, and that district is enlarged
so as to include the intrenched camp near Pocotaligo.

Department of the South Statistics for January, 1865 are : Total,
troops, 11,151; cases sick, 1,861; died, 35; cases wounded, 72;
died, 1 .

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Statt' 4 meu, .5 ofllcers.

Co. A 28 " 1

B 48 " 1

C 34 " 3

D 44 " 1

E 4;> " 3

F iM) " 1

G 41 " 1

H 87 " 2

I S7 " 1

K 31 " 1

Unassigned recrnits 123 " [InVa.— D.E.]

Present aggregate .... 20

Aggregate last report . . . 529 22 a7A

A B C D E F G H I K Totals.

Sergeants 3 455453544

Corporals ... . 2 3 1 4 3 5 3 7 (! 3

Musicians 2122210211

Wagoners 11110 11111

Recruits 0 s 2 0 0 57 0 46 38 0 151

Absent in arrest ... 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 8

Deserted (10 0 0 0 2 17 11 12

Wounded in action ..0120020010 6

Prisoners of Avar ...0000301201 7

The recruits were not the 123 reported at end of December or
end of this month as unassigned, but were of another lot apparently
arriving on or soon after 1st Jan. The 123 are apparently with the
balance of the regiment left in Virginia (and joined, see 17 Feb.)
This report says : " Recruits absent with leave : B, 4 ; C, 1 ; F, 43 ; H,
32; I, 28: total, 108." Why these recruits should be so reported
does not appear.

ABCDEFGH IK Totals.

Absent 23 34 27 32 37 83 36 70 66 23 431

Absent sick . . . . 17 20 20 25 27 30 31 25 20 17 232
Detached 5 9 6 7 6 7 3 11 17 5 76

One man lost by expiration of term (Leavitt of A). One man
lost overboard (D).

G28 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [./«». '6r>.

1st Sergt. Burbank of G is taken up on the rolls, his muster on
his commission having been revoked l)y the War Department.

Two men of C wei'e killed in the explosion of the 16th, and one
man (Hoyt of Co. I) was killed in the assault, 15th.

One man of F' (Chamberlin) has joined from desertion.

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Paroled and on leave.

Lieut. -Col. Randlett .... On leave.

Dr. Buzzell Detached.

Dr. Kimball On dnty.

No Adjntant.

Quartermaster Bingham ... On dnty.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detaclied.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Ackerman .... Act'g Adjutant.
No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Trickey Corads. Regiment.

1st Lieut. Woodbury .... Detached.

2d Lieut. Donley " Comdg. Co. E.

D. No Captain.

1st Lieut. McCoy Sick, in quarters.

No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Wadlla Absent, wounded.

1st Lieut'. Eldredge Absent, wounded (really detached).

Concord.
2d Lieut. Atherton Detached (General Court-Martial),

Alexandria.

F. Capt. Edgerly On duty.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

G. No Captain.

1st Lieut. White Absent, wounded.

No 2d Lieutenant.
H. Capt. Kirwin Absent, sick.

1st Lieut. James Absent, sick (with balance of regi-

No 2d Lieutenant. mcnt at Laurel llill, Va.)

I. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Hitchcock .... Detached (with prisoners to N.Y.)

No 2d Lieutenant.
K. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Giddings Comd'g Co. B.

No 2d Lieutenant.

Officers' loss : Capt. Maxwell discharged (expiration of term) ;
1st Lieut. Hazen dismissed (revoked: see his Personal).

A memorandum says : " Recruits arrived 1 Jan. : B, 1 ; F, 11 ;
H, 6 ; I, 10 : total, 28," and that these 28 were borne on the rolls
with the 123 who arrived 30 Dec. As a matter of fact, four squads
left Concord during December, 1864: 64 the 15th, 2 the 17th, 90
the 19th and 80 the 29th. The latter arrived at regiment 2 March
1865. The three others probably became one at Galloupe's Island,
and got divided in a complex manner en route to regiment.

FEBRUARY, 1865.

^HIS first day of this second month of the new yeiw is the
^ date affixed to a circular issued in New Hampshire, by
f^\ our esteemed Secretary of State Tenuey. [18<Si): He is
^"'' at Norwich, Conn., occupying several responsible posi-
tions, and is highly esteemed. — D.E.] In this circular
he said that the Supreme Judicial Court had decided that the
act of the Legislature relative to voting in the field was con-
stitutional and binding. This bill provided for an election
on 14 March 1865, for electors for President and Vice-President,
and for Eepresentatives to Congress. [Of this later, if aught is found.

— D.E.]

On that day, too, we were anxiously waiting for and expecting
the balance of the regiment, with our baggage and Col. Bedel, whom
we heard had been exchanged. We also expected Lieut. -Col.
Randlett, who went home in December with Lieut.-Col. Plimpton's
body. These, and more, were needed, as our officers for duty had
l)een hard worked. The works were completed on the 2d, and glad
were we to hear the announcement, "It is finished."

Lieut. Hitchcock and his detail got back the 4th from New
York, where he had been with rebel prisoners. We heard rumors of
propositions of peace on the oth. Peace, blessed peace! How
heartily we would welcome thee — i.e., provided the other fellows
ask for it. AVhy not? On that same day, singularly too, it appeared
that our boys were turned out under arms in response to a false alarm

— the first time for several days. Notwithstanding the "peace"
rumor, we sent 40 of our boys out at night to do valiant picket duty,
peace or no peace. Same day, our gunboats shelled the rebels a
little : they were in the woods, up the beach, some distance off. We
got a mail on the 6th, direct from the North. In it, of course, all
the controversy in the press about the Butler-Porter-Fort Fisher-
Powder Boat imbroglio ; and we had a great time over it, discussing
it pro and con long after the military rules required us to be asleep.

Same day, also. Gen. Gillmore arrived at Port Royal to relieve
Gen. Foster in command of the Department of the South. The
latter was said to be still suffering from an old Mexican war wound.
The mail " direct from the North" gave us other matters to discuss
as well as Fort Fisher, for it brought in its interior "A list of recent
promotions in the Third New Hampshire." Was there any "kicking"
at the list? Yes; and very, very high, too; but such kicking only
exhausts one without changing the list one iota.

(629)

G30 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Feb. '60.

The trausports of Gen. Scliofield's corps (the Twenty- third )
arrived on the 7th, hideu with the veterans of that command. On
that day, also, something rather funny occurred in the Department
of the South. Gen. Gillmore had gotten out a book on the siege of
Charleston. Dahlgren saw a copy for the first time ; and in about a
dozen glances he took in, as he thought, the Avhole of it, and at once
sent request to his Department to be relieved.

The Twenty-third Corps was still arriving on the 8th, and to all
appearances we were getting ready to advance on Wilmington. This
massing of forces was not without a purpose.

We began to see the preparations take shape on the 9th, when
w^e were ordered to take three days' cooked rations and be ready to
march in the morning (10th). During the 9th, the Twenty-third
Corps lauded. They were said to be from Gen. Thomas' army.
Gen. Schofield, being a Major-General, outranked Terry and assumed
command of all the forces in this vicinity. Our order to move wa.s
countermanded about midnight.

Again, on the 10th, we were ordered to be ready to go at 7 a.m.
on the 11th. A diary of that date says: "Windy and pleasant.
Inspection at 2 p.m. The pickets have been firing, and the gunboats
opened up the Cape Fear River and down to the Half Moon Battery."
The colored troops went on another reconnoissance.

The 11th arrived in due time; and oft' we went at 8 a.m., as we
fully believed, bound for Wilmington. We had lain around the
coast (near Fort Fisher) long enough : and it was a relief to start
now for the interior, for the purpose of taking something. We were
full of life and big with hope, superinduced perhaps by the fact of
the large force of which we w^ere a part. Our first opposition was
at Half Moon Battery, approaching which our regiment deployed as
skirmisliers and charged our erring brothers' picket line, consisting
of 54 men of the Seventeenth North Carolina, capturing it almost
entire. This elated us to a point where some came near losing their
heads. After our little mid-day lunch, we made another advance,
and succeeded in driving the enemy back to his works. A diary says
we lost that day one killed and five wounded ; another says, two
killed and four wounded. The captured referred to exceeded in
numbers those of the entire attacking party. At night w^e fell back,
as a precautionary measure, to our rifle-pits and established a picket
line in front. " Our forces have been fighting all around today; and
now that the river is open to us, we have quite an advantage, as both
flanks of the enemy can be (and were) shelled by the gunboats."
We had a night of constant alarm, with not much sleep for anyone.

HEADCiUAKTEHS THIRD NeW HAMPSHIRE VOI.S.,

Federal Point, N. C, 12 Feb. 1865.
E. Lewis Moore, Ca2)t. and Asst. Adjt.-den:,

Second Brigade, First Diiusion, Tventij-fourth Army Corps.

Captain : I have the honor to herewith submit a report of the part

taken in the reconnoissance of the 11th inst. by the Third New Hampshire

Volunteers. I broke camp about 8 o'cloclv a.m., and moved with tlie otlier

regiments of the Second Brigade. Marched up the beacli about one mile.

Ff'h. 'C.5.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 631

when I was directed by Gen. Abbott, Commanding Brigade, to move my
command to the front and deploy a skirmish line. I deployed the right Aving,
holding the left in reserve. Capt. J. H. Edgerly, commanding skirmish line ;
and Lieut. G. H. Giddings, reserve.

Gen. Abbott wished me to nse my own discretion in manoeuvering, and
engage the enemy when I found them ; but retiuested me not to press them
so closely as to bring on a general engagement, and also to be careful, if I
crossed the Lagoon near the head of Myrtle Sound, of our right flank, as
the enemy might have a force in Half Moon Battery, about half a mile
further up the beach. Moved forward : and when near the Lagoon, no force
appearing in the battery, we crossed by making a left half Avheel, then
moving a short distance by the left flank. I then halted the line and, with
Capt. Edgerly, personally reconnoitred, and found the enemy in some force
behind the same rifle-pits captured from them on the I'.'lli January, with
additional work on their left and al)attis in front.

We decided to strengthen the skirmish line, by sending Lieut. Ackerman
with twenty men to our left flank, which would enfilade the enemy on their
right, and move forward. Did so, and when within a few yards of the pits
discovered they were very well uianned, but thought the firing was not very
severe. I was undecided for a moment what further course to pursue, as
my directions were not to bring on a general engagement. But I knew if
Ave remained as Ave Avere in an open field, within thirty yards of an enemy
AA'ell protected, Ave must sutter severely; and having entire confidence in the
men, and knoAving Capt. Edgerly Avould do his Avork. I decided to charge
the pits. Within' perhaps three minutes Ave had possession of the Avork and
(G4) sixty-four prisoners, Avhich Avas nearly the number our line consisted of.

The promptness of Lieut. Ackerman in enfilading the left, and Capt.
Edgerly in moving to the right on gaining the Avork, rendered it impossible
foi*^the greater portion of tiie enemy to retreat. Lieut. Giddings promptly
moved up the reserve and planted our colors on the Avork, sent the prisoners
to the rear, threAv out videttes, and proceeded to learn our casualties, which,
to my surprise, I found to be only (1) one man AA'ounded in the head. This
slight loss cannot be attributed to anything but the extreme promptness and
good conduct of the men in getting possession of the Avork after the order
was given.

The brigade noAv moved \ip, and I Avas again ordered to advance. We
Avere now in plain view of the enemy's Avorks. Moved a little to the right,
and across an open field, and tliere met a severe fire ; but moved rapidly and
obtained cover in the edge of a belt of Avoods, not more than (GO) sixty
yards from the enemy's Avorks, Avhich we found to be Avell manned. Here
the undergroAvth and SAvamp rendered it impossible for a further advance
Avith anything like concert or safety. I therefore halted and reported
circumstances. The position Avas looked over by start" ofticers of Gen.
Abbott and Gen. Ames. It Avas, I believe, decided that a further advance
Avith a skirmish line Avas impracticable; and the object of the reconnoissance
having, I think, been accomplished, the line Avas Avithdrawn about sunset.
I returned Avith my command to the rifie-pits, and Avas ordered to remain
on picket, the other four having been AvithdraAvn. My casualties in the
second advance Avere (1) one man killed and (4) four Avounded.

I beg leave to further say that, in my opinion, too much credit cannot
be given Capt. Edgerly and Lieut. Ackerman, for their conduct throughout
the day, though I believe all did their duty.

I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Wai. H. Trickey,
Captain, Third Xt'ir Hampshire Vols. Commandinij Hegiment.

"NVe were relieA'ed from our picket duty bj' the Fourth New
Hampshire about 10 a.ai. of the 12th, and to our regret were marched
doAvn the beach about a mile and directed to establish camp with
our brigade. This was proba])ly a rase. At night — everything
having been quiet during the day — the Twenty-third Corps moA'ed
forward as if for action ; but sooa after returned.

632 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. \_F<'h. '65.

The same clay, the Twenty-fourth Corps, iu Virginia, including
the boys we left behind of course, had a review on the New Market
Eoad, Generals Ord and Gibbons looking them over a little to see
what force they had.

At night we got orders to move over to the left and into the
woods, in the main line of w^orks, and did so, relieving some colored
troops on duty there. The change was a pleasant one.

We drew rations again on the i;ith — several hadn't a single
"hard-tack" left — and rested. We were within a quarter of a
mile of the enemy's works, and everybody expected an advance.

On the 14th our men, finding no advance ordered, began to fix
up the camp ; but later in the day this work was stopped, as we got
orders to march on the morrow at daylight with three days' cooked
rations. There was a movement of the troops up the beach during
the evening, but without result. Probably the idea was to be in an
advanced position for early work on the following day, A storm
was rapidly approaching, and we feared it might delay the expected
movement.

An item of news from our old Department said Gen. Sherman
was at Medway on the 7th, on the railroad between Augusta and
Branchville, and was to break up 50 miles of railroad toward Au-
gusta; that Slocum's wing was not yet up. Roads so bad by freshets
he (Sherman) might have to turn on Charleston, and asked Gillmore
to go up the Edisto (for a demonstration, probably).

The expected storm arrived during the night of the 14th : rain-
ing very hard and delaying operations. It afterward appeared that
the contemplated movement embraced the use of one or more pontoon
bridges. The storm made the water of Cape Fear River too rough
for pontoon laying, and the proposed movement was temporarily
abandoned.

The rain continued nearly all day of the ir)th, and we had
nothing to do but wait. We kept our household furniture packed,
however, ready to be moved at a moment's notice. i ^j.

The 16th was nearly a repetition of the 15th, excepting that we
heard Schofield was moving his left wing (it was his right wing that
moved the other night without result) on pontoons across the river.
On the same day our hearts were gladdened by the report that our
regimental baggage and the boys from Virginia had arrived and
Avould be with us on the morrow. It and they arrived as expected,
reaching us about night of the 17th. Lieut. -Col Randlett came in
charge, but no Col. Bedel. We were now a united regiment again,
in one sense. This arrival was of about 300 in all, by the Steamer
California. Other officers (not heretofore named) with them were
Lieuts. James and Mellish (the latter newly-commissioned, though
not mustered), and our newly-appointed Adjutant, L. N. Jackman.
The arrival included the recruits we left behind in Virginia, then
unarmed (see 18th).

The 17th marked a turning point in the history of the city of
Charleston. The people of that famous city decided it to be best for
them and Charleston to part company. Acting upon that decision.

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the people got themselves out. There was no mistaking the reason.
Sherman, who had marched " From Atlanta to the Sea," was uncom-
fortably near the doomed city.

An officer, Lieut. C. H. Williams, of the Third Rhode Island
Artillery, on duty this day in Fort Strong (formerly Wagner); thus
writes of the " Last Tour of Duty at the Siege of Charleston" : —

\_Extract.'] 17 Feb. 1865.

Fort Strong (formerly Wagner) had a garrison of a shigle company of
the Third Rliode Island Artillery. There was a stockade on Morris Island,
in whicli had been Confederate prisoners, guarded by the Fifty-fourth
Massachusetts (colored). A few days prior to above date, a battery of
11-inch Dahlgren guns had been planted in the open space between Wagner
and Cumming's Point. Fire opened from all our Morris Island batteries at
about 8 P.M. (17th), to which the rebels replied a little before midnight.
About that time a tire was seen in the city which increased rapidly ; and
soon seven distinct fires were visible, and one ship was burned. Tliis was
followed by a terrific explosion, heard on Morris Island. The next morn-
ing (18th), about 5 o'clock. Battery Bee, on Sullivan's Island, blew up. The
rebels evacuated. Then came a race between two of our boats for Moultrie :
Lieut. Hackett, Third Rhode Island Artillery, with crew from Wagner;
and the other boat from a monitor. Lieut. Hackett arrived first, and pulled
down the flag, ran ours up, and put out the fuse left to blow up the magazine.

Fort Anderson, up the river, midway between Fort Fisher and
Wilmington, was the special object of our gunboats. Porter's fleet
(*'.e., the part sent into the river) bombarded, and it was expected
Schofield's troops would charge it ; but for some reason not apparent
that movement did not occur.

During the day we got a renewal of marching orders. We were
moved a little rearward on the 18th, to a dryer spot, and pitched our
camp. The fighting by the fleet and Tweuty-thuxl Corps continued
all day ; but it was across the river from us. It must be borne in
mind that the Third New Hampshire and the brigade, and substan-
tially all of the troops that came with Terry, were 3'et on the east side
of the Cape Fear River.

Our recruits received arms and equipments on the evening of
the 18th, and were then ready to do some service. Charleston was
occupied that day by our troops, after so many long and weary
months of waiting and watching. The Canotncus fired two shots in
the morning at Fort Moultrie — the last shots of the siege. No
reply, the garrison having evacuated duriug the night. At 9 a.m.
the old flag was again flaying over Sumter !

To return to North Carolina. Fort Anderson was reported as
having ceased to fire about 3 p.ai. and at night was abandoned. The
bombardment ceased about 3 a.m. of the I'Jth. A little after 8 a.m.
we were set in motion, and soon found the enemy's works on our
front evacuated ; and we lay there inactive for about an hour. Soon
after dinner we marched down the Masonboro Sound Road, and the
colored troops took the military road, thus beginning our onward
march for our objective point, Wilmington. We marched about six
miles, meeting no opposition and seeing no enemy. Halted and
bivouacked for the night. We were then said to have been about
nine miles from the city. That nine miles might cost many a fellow
his life ; but traverse it we must, as we had no balloons.

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A diary of the 20th says: "The Second Division crossed the
river last night to reinforce us. We marched about two or three
miles further on the Sound Road, and then crossed over to the Mili-
tary Road, and marched in rear of the Second Division. The colored
troops (in the advance) had a little encounter with the rebels' rear
guard. About two miles more, and we halted and bivouacked in the
woods. Our advance got shelled a little just before sunset." We
were then within about three miles of the prize. Would we obtain
it with, or without, bloodshed? Time alone would tell. Admiral
Ammen's book says : " The rebels sent down the river tonight about
200 floating torpedoes, to destroy our gunboats." No record appears
of any being blown up ; therefore it is proper to say they all miracu-
lously escaped destruction.

The 21st dawned upon us, pleasant but rather windy. We got
news of the evacuation of Charleston. Didn't we cheer and shout,^
and didn't we dance about? Only those persons who were present
and now alive can testify on that point. About 9 a.m. we were put
foTO'ard into the trenches, which had been hastily constructed during
the night at the extreme front, relieving the Second Division ; and w-e
staid there all day. The Second Division on being relieved were
sent to the left and across the river. Several of our regiment were
sent out scowling to find the enemy. They found them and reported
them alive and numerous. The few shots from their artillery settled
the only remaining question, as to exact location.

In Virginia that day, they had a good time all along our lines,
firing salutes, cheering, etc., over the victory at Charleston. The
navy stretched fish nets across Cape Fear River to catch torpedoes.

The 22d, Washington's Birthday, arrived. Fitting day to
capture Wilmington. At Concord, N. H., at the camp there, a salute
of 34 guns was fired in honor of the restoration of the old flag to
Sumter. Little did they know what was then transpiring in North.
Carolina, which would be worthy of another such salute. It was a
day of value to ever}' Third New Hampshire man, surely. The tale
of the day's doings is of thrilling interest. The following, by
Sergt.-]Maj. Holt, is presented to the reader as being one of the
best descriptions obtainable by the writer : —

Col. Randlett went out this mornin<r, and came back with Avord that
the enemy had evacuated. Fell in and marched to the front, the Third New
Hampshire in advance. Marched without opposition over the nearer line
of Avorks around Wilmington. Assembled the skirmishers, and took the
advance through the city. Halted an hour and then marched down
the pike. Skirmished Avith the enemy about two miles, and ended the
day's Avork by saving the pontoon over the North River. Was bivouacked
inside our Avorks Avithin about four miles of the city, the morning of the
22d. At daylight. Col. Randlett (Lieut. -Col., commanding regiment) Avent
out scouting, and Ave lay quietly inside the Avorks preparing our breakfast.
Soon the Colonel came back as fast as his horse Avould carry him, and re-
ported that the enemy had gone, and ordered us to get ready to f oUoav
them. We left our breakfast and Avere soon on the trail. We marched over
the first line of Avorks. then deployed 40 men as skirmishers, and advanced
Avithout halting to a pond just outside their main line of Avorks. We then
marched by the left flank and crossed this pond, over a road, and then
skirmished up to the Avorks. Our colors a\ ere up and Avere soon floating:

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over this almost iiiipregiuible line of works. At tliis time Gen. Terry came
up and ordered our sliirmishers assembled, which was done ; and led by Gen.
Terry and Start", were marched through the city of Wilmington, bearing the
tattered colors, beneath which so many brave men have fallen

The Third New Hampshire was the first to enter the city. Many inci-
dents occurred while marching through the city worthy of notice

A lady, on seeing our column approach, rushed into the house and brought
out a new American flag [see plan. — D.E.], at the sight of which the regi-
ment cheered, and each regiment in turn .... when nearly through the
city [this point was really beyond the thickly settled portion of the city —
really the suburbs; see plan. — D.E.], one of our escaped Union prisoners
came rushing out of a cotton barn, having lain hidden in the cotton nearly
two days .... at this time we saw coming towards us Tom Entwistle
of Co. D, who was captured at Drewi'ys Bluff, 1(J May 1804. He also had
•escaped, and luckily fell in with his own regiment. The joy of these men
was inexpressible. [See his story. — D.E.]

After marching through the city and halting about an hour, firing
commenced on the skirmish line, when w^e fell in and took up line of
march .... our skirmishers had discovered the enemy's rear guard on a
bridge [Smith's Creek. — I). E.] and attempting to iDurn it. They were
driven off. We then rushed on the bridge to save it, and had to tear up
burning planks, and crossed through the flames. The men then put out the
fire with their tin cups. The bridge was of no small value. Had it been
destroyed, considerable time would have been lost in constructing another.

We then went a quarter of a mile beyond and lay there two hours ; and
advanced, our regiment still in the skirmish line. Had advanced but a few
rods when I, while carrying orders to the right of the line, fell in with five
of our prisoners secreted in the swamp, Avhere they had lain for two days,
receiving rations from a negro who lived near by. These men would
hardly believe they were once more with friends. I then Avent with them
to the rear, with Gen. Terry. Returning to the regiment, found that the
skirmish line had been relieved by the Sixth Connecticut and Seventh New
Hampshire. Several rebel stragglers were picked up and a horse confiscated.
About S miles from the city our skirmishers fell in with the enemy's rear
guard, of about 50 cavalry. Fifteen men of Third New Hampshire were
sent to reinforce the skirmish line. Our Spencers soon told on them, and
we again advanced, skirmishing all the way for about two miles, when we
succeeded in driving them across the North [East. — ]).E.] River, and sav-
ing a new pontoon, which had, however, been cut loose from our side of
the river and swung over to the other side [see plan], and tied there.
Skirmishing was kept up till 9 I'.ai., .... when we bivouacked. Our loss
[Third New Hampshire] today, one man wounded.

Tom Entwistle was known to everybody in the regiment. Some
men are built that way : others are hardly known bej'oud the company
to which they belong. Everybody knew Tom ; and it is probably true
that, in LS80, everybody in Portsmouth, N.H.,knew this' same Tom.
When he and the regiment fell in'sight of each other, after almost a
year of separation, the scene immediately following cannot be fully
described. The boys cried — actually cried ("weeping" is too tame
a word and sounds too funereal) — and danced and fell on one
another's necks, and all that sort of thing. The writer deemed it
judicious to get Tom's story while he yet lived (the storv of his
captivity) , and here it is : —

During the foggy morning of the Kith of May ISG-t, I was struck with
a spent ball in my right leg, completely benumbing it, so I could not walk;
and Avhile being helped from the field by Hngh McGroty of my company,
we Avere both captured by the enemy and taken to Richmond. We were
placed in Libby Prison, after being searched. 1 had a nice pair of boots,
having just returned from a veteran furlough. They took them, and I went

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barefooted. We were kept tliere about three weeks, when they started
about Ave or six hundred of us ott' for Andersonville, arriving there about
the isthof June. [He doesn't mention McGroty again. — D.E] Remained
there about seven months. Our food consisted of a pint of corn meal
each day. The water Ave had to cook with ran through the center of
the stockade and was perfectly tilthy. During the months of July and
August there were between 30,000 and 40,000 prisoners in the pen, covering
a Ifi-acre lot, with no shelter but the heavens ; and the death rate was fearful.
While there, a comrade of the Sixteeuth Connecticut Band and one of the
Twelfth New York and myself tunnelled out. We got about ten miles from
the pen, when we Avere recaptured by the hounds and a fcAV cavalry and
returned to the old pen. We left Andersonville about the last of December,
for purposes of exchange, — so the Johnnies told us, — and Aveut to Florence,
S. C. Staid there about six Aveeks, then started for Wilmington, N. C. On
the Avay several of us jumped from the cars and escaped, taking to the
Avoods. We Avere nearly naked and quite exhausted. We travelled alto-
gether by night, invariably obtaining our food from the colored people, who
proved to be our friends indeed.

Upon reaching Wilmington, three of us secreted ourselves under a barn
W"ith a couple of hogs, and there remained till the 22d February. A colored
man came to feed the liogs. I spoke to him about something to eat. He
secreted a large corn-cake for us, and I tell you it tasted good, having been
Avithout food for 24 hours. He told us the Yankees had been bombarding
Fort Fisher, and they (the rebels) Avere going to retreat and leave the city.
This Avas joyful ncAvs to us. We remained secreted till our troops came
into the city; and Avhen we saAV the Union troops marching up, Ave came
out. Strange to say, the first regiment Ave met Avas my OAvn regiment,
the Third New Hampshire; and it seemed as if the boys Avould eat me.

THOS. ENTWI8TI.E.

The diar}^ of Hospital Steward A. D. Scovell discloses a good
story of the ■22d and also faviiishes additional items : —

Wednesday, 22 Feb. 18(1."..
The old Third skirmished up to outer Avorks of Wilmington, and found
the city Avas evacuated and the Avhite flag hoisted. The Third headed the
column through the city, colors flying and band playing. Found the govern-
ment property all in ashes. The Third continued to adA'ance as skirmishers,
and found a small force of the enemy at a bridge Avhich they attempted to
burn ; but the Are Avas soon extinguished and the bridge repaired, Avhen the
line of march again commenced, the Third New Hampshire in advance as
skirmishers. No great resistance Avas made till about dark and ten miles
out from the city, betAveen the railroad and river. The enemy was driven
across the river, Avhen our boys intrenched themselves on this side. Only one
man Avounded in the Third, though Ave did the most of the fighting. Great
praise is due Col. Randlett for his conduct of the skirmish line.
He adds, later, and Avithout date, the following : —
A flag of truce Avas received — to exchange prisoners, Avhich begun on
the 26th : 10,000 iu all. Their condition, treatment and sutt'ering is beyond
the power of man to picture, unless the pen be dipped iu blood and Avritten
on parchment made of human flesh.

The diary of Drummer W. H. Mills says: "As we marched
into the city the Sixth Connecticut drum corps Avas playing. Our
brigade were the first troops to enter the city, and the Tliird Ncav
Hampshire was at the head of the column."

Here is a rather frigid statement : " The Third Ncav Hampshire
occupied the city after it had been CA-acuated by the rebels. After
passing through the city, had a running fight to North East Ferr}',
saving a bridge and capturing a pontoon ten miles from the city.
Went into camp at North East Ferry." Surely there is no poetry
in the man who wrote tliat.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

IFi'h. '6.:

Here is auother with a little poetry and a few more details :
. . . . " Flag of truce by the Mayor and other citizens. Rebels
left by opposite end of the city as the Federals inarched in. Rebels
set fire to a railroad bridge. Capt. Edgerly, with the Third New
Hampshire, charged and saved it."

RKlDdE. PAKT

The writer, and Lieuts. Bowen and Parker, visited Wilmington in Sep-
tember 1892, and passed over the same ground that the regiment did in
February 1865. The " pond " mentioned in Holt's diary was really a creek
leading into the Cape Fear River. The battery he mentions next was (as

it looked in 1892) a
two-gun battery. The
battery at entrance to
the city was well tilled
at the time with ne-
groes, mostly women,
in a state bordering
upon frenzy, and shout-
ing the glad tidings of
" Massa Linkum's so-
jers come ! " The par-
ticular bridge over
which the regiment
crossed the railroad
is now extinct. The
city beyond, then very
sparsely settled, is now
covered with houses,
so much so that the
spot where the regi-
ment halted to rest
and Entwistle joined,
could not be satis-
factorily determined.
We kept on as far as
Smith's Creek (see
plan), where we found
a new iron bridge,
very nearly in the
same location as that
saved from the lire
by the regiment in
18(55. The old abut-
ments of the bridge
of 1865 are by the side
of the new one of
1892. The site of the
old camp was found,
including regimental
headquarters, the old
Marine Hospital and
other places of inter-
est. The writer made
a few sketches and
plans, Avhich he hopes will not offend the reader by their inartistic qualities.

q While in Wilmington the writer visited the reading-room of the

Historical Society on Market Street, and found a file of The Wilmington
Daily Journal. An examination showed that the issuing of that sheet Avas
cutoff 22 February 1865, though the last paper issued was actually dated the
20th. It has this in pencil on its margin : "This was the last paper issued at
the Journal office, on the morning of the evacuation of the city by our

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639

troops and the entrance of our enemies." It really required about two or
three days to g:et out a paper in those troublous times. An editorial in the
same paper said : '• The circumstances under which we labor now renders it
necessary that we should say as little as possible. Our readers will there-
fore excuse the lack of editorial matter in today's Jonrnal."

The writer felt impelled to examine still farther, and did find a few
more points worth inserting here. On 20 January 1865 the editor said :
"The port of Wilmington is already gone. That has gone cheap. The
Confederacy has lost its best port. The men of Wilmington must now de-
fend their homes. We think they can do so. We think they will do so.
Let us all try. The truth is, every tolerably decent Avliite man who does
not want to be a slave must take his position, willing to give up his life for
the cause in which he is engaged . . . ."

On 23 January 186r>, the Mayor had an "ad." on the first page : "It
is important that every place should be kept open at which provisions are
for sale, as the urgent necessities of our citizens must be supplied. —
John Dawsox, Mayor."

The same paper said editorially: "We learn that news-boys get one
dollar each for our paper ; and it is an imposition. Fifty cents is the price
until further orders." On 30 January lS(i5 the paper gives a complete
list of the Confederate officers captured at Fort Fisher — L59 in all, noting
those who were wounded.

The W'lhidnijton Daily Journal resumed publication 28 September ISG-j.

The fleet off Charleston
celebrated the Birthday of
Washington by flying all
their flags during the entire
<Iay and a fireworks display
in the evening. They were
doubly inspired, of course,
by the recent event of so
much importance in their
immediate vicinity.

We arose from our beds
(?) on the 23d somewhat
refreshed ; and no sooner
had we got the breakfast
dishes fairly cleaned up,
when we were directed to
intrench ourselves. That
meant work. It meant pick
and shovel, and much else —
not expressed, but implied.
We were near the river.

We were told that an
extensive exchange of prison-
ers was to be effected at
once ; and the men were to
come near us, and there were
to be ten thousand. Ten thousand ! just think for a moment what
these two words meant. That number of men who have been in
rebel hands, the Lord knows how long, were to be liberated —
were to come back to their own again. By a diary the writer opines
that our hospital was estalilished in a convenient church, hard by.

NCAQmENI

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The rebels came with a flag of truce from Geu. Bragg (23d)
desiring to exchange prisoners. Gen. Terry declined. An bom-
later, a deserter came in and reported the rebels had left (see end
of this month). Then some of our men went across in a boat,
hitched a rope to the end of the pontoon and hanled it over to our
side of the river and fixed it so our pickets could go over. This
pontoon had been swung over to their side of the river; but all this
was changed. The conditions, too, liad changed.

A diary of the 25th says: "Policing camp. Guard mount.
135 gone on picket. Pontoon train arrived this afternoon, and a
company of Engineers has gone across logging "

A diary of the 26th says: "The rebel cars fetched our pris-
oners (for parole) down from Goldsborough. They marched by
our camp. The sick ones went down by steamer. They are in the
most deplorable condition."

These men, who were exchanged or paroled, did not remain in
our vicinity; for on the 27th a diary says: "Forty-five detailed to
Wilmington with our released prisoners."

On the 24th and 25th it rained ; and a diary says the rebels
took advantage of it and increased the distance between the two
lines.

On the 26th, the diary of HospitMl Steward Scovell says : " Still
storming. -Received and fed sixteen huudred prisoners. They are
objects of pity." He repeated the same next day: "1,500 men
passed our camp today. It was an ahnost heart-rending sight."
On the 2<Sth another diary says : "1,500 came in today, including
two of our regiment, one of whom was Sergt. Albert Van Munster
of Co. G, captured at Laurel Hill, Va., 7 Oct. last." It was the end
of the month, and we were mustered for pay — six mouths (and one
instalment of bounty, $50, for the veterans), and were mustered with-
out rolls, there having having been no opportunity to make them.

Our Ouartermaster, Bingham, entered in his diary, 2<Sth: " Sent
portion of baggage to the front and stowed the rest in a storehouse."
This meant that he was in Wilmiugton, a few miles south of the
regiment, attending to his part of the play. He had arrived the day
previous, on the Steamer NaiiQOX, from Federal Point.

PRISONERS AT WILMINGTON.

It appears the rebels had concentrated at Wilmington a large
number (several thousairds) of our men, transferring them from
prison pens further south, on account of the advance of Sherman.

The rebels sent a flag of trirce to Terry just before evacuation
of Wilmington, otTering to exchange a few huudred. Terry supposed
it a ruse to gain time, not knowing there Avere any there ; and, acting
on that belief, he declined to negotiate.

On the advance of our forces, all who could walk were started
further north, and the others (ab(nit 300) Avere in hospitals or cared
for by citizens. Gen. Schofield made arrangements to exchange
10,000, and appealed to the Sanitary Commission and others North
to prepare for thenr.

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SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order IG, of the 8th, amended Par. 158 of Art. l.s of
the R. A. R., so as to re(iuire deserters to make good the time lost
by desertion, nnless discharged by competent anthority.

General Order 18, of the 8th, forbade that hospital transports
and boats be diverted to other purposes after being properly assigned
to that service.

General Order 20, of the 11th (Resolution of Congress), thanked
Gen. Sheridan for services in the Shenandoah Valley, and especially
for Cedar River, 11) Oct.

General Order 22, of the 17th, promulgates the report of a
Special Commission, convened by direction of the President, 6 P^eb.
18(;5, to investigate and report on tlie alleged unfairness of the draft
for the 300,000 call of 19 Dec. 1864. The commission reported
that the draft was fairly levied and apportioned.

General Order 24, of the 21st, directed a national salute at noon
(22d), in honor of the restoration of the flag of the Union upon
Fort Sumter.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 14, of the 7th, was an announcement b}^ Gen.
Foster, that he was obliged to relinquish the command of the Depart-
ment for the present, owing to wounds, and thanked various officers
for gallantr}', etc., in actions 30 November (Honey Hill), G Decem-
ber (Devereaux Neck), 9 December (place not stated), and move-
ments in connection with Sherman's movements.

General Order 15, of the 9th: Foster turned over the command
to Gen. Gillmore.

General Order 16, of the 9th: Gillmore assumes command of
the Department.

General Order 17, of the 9th: Gillmore's Staff announced (16
in all).

General Order 20, of the 14th, announced Gen. Saxton as
Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service in the Department.

General Order 26, of the 24th, promulgated Sherman's order
relating to commerce within the Department ; and under that order
authorized the establishment of trading stores at Beaufort, Hilton
Head, Savannah, Fernandina, St. Augustine, Jacksonville and
Charleston. They might trade in all articles of food, clothing,
groceries, ladies' and children's goods generally, and articles not
contraband of war. Hilton Head (Port Royal) and Fernandina were
relievecT from the effects of the blockade.

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\_Feh. '65.

The Department of the South Statistics for Febriiar}', 1865, are :
Total troops, 11,502; cases sick, 1,683; died, 12; cases wounded,
115 ; died, 1.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field aud Statt' 4 men, 7 officers.

Co. A 27 " 1 "

B -ir. " 1 "

C o3 " 2 "

1) 4G " 1 "

E 49 " 3 "

F 88 " I "

G 41 " 1 "

H 87 " 2 "

I 80 " 1 "

K ^ " ^ "

Present agajregate 530 21 551

Aggregate last report 542 20 502

A B C D E F G H I K Totals.

Sergeants 345535 3 544

Corporals 2 3 15 4 5 4 7 6 3

Musicians 2112210211

Wagoners 1111011111

Detached 3 112 2 0 0 4 4 2 25

Absent sick 12 14 10 21 27 20 28 21 15 11 185

Absent on furlough ..0000000100 1

Absent without leave ..0100000010 2

Extra duty 111114 12 2 0 14

For duty 0 25 15 19 10 55 8 53 54 12 203

Killed in action or died of wounds: B, 1 ; F, 1 ; K, 1. Died of
disease: A, 1 ; C, 1. Discharged for disability : B, 1 ; I, 1 (both
for wounds). Deserted, 6 (all in Co. I).

Gain from "missing in action": D, 2. One of these was
Corpl. Eutwistle, found to have been captured 16 May 1864; and
he rejoined regiment 22 Feb. (see his statement). The other, Thos.
Ridden, 13 Oct. 1864, was found to have been sick in hospital at
Fort Monroe.

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of
the officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Paroled and now on leave.

Lieut. -Col. Randlett .... Comdg. regiment.

Maj. Trickey On duty.

Dr. Buzzell Detached as before.

Dr. Kimball On duty.

Adjt. Jackman On duty.

Quartermaster Bingham . . On duty.

A. Capt. Dearborn On duty.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. Capt. Woodbury Detached as before.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Ackerman On duty.

1st Lieut. Donley On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

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643

D. No Captain.

1st Lieut. McCoj^ .
No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Wadlia . . .
1st Lieut. Eldredge

2d Lieut. Atherton .

F. Capt. Edgerly . .
No 1st Lieutenant.
No 2d Lieutenant.

G. No Captain.

1st Lieut. White
No 2d Lieutenant.

H. Capt. Kirwin . . .
1st Lieut. James . .
No 2d Lieutenant.
I. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Hitchcock
No 2d Lieutenant.

K. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Giddings
No 2d Lieutenant.

Comdg. Co. H.

Absent wounded.

Absent wounded (reall\' detaclied,

Concord).
Detached (G. C.-M., Alexandria).
On dut}'.

Absent wounded.

Absent sick.
Comdg. Co. D.

Absent sick (Wilmington).
Comdg. Co. B.

The following were promoted
Capt. Wm. H. Trickey, C . .
IstLieut. J. Ackerman, E . .
2d Lieut. M. P. Donley, C . .
1st Lieut. R. W. Woodbury, C
Sergt. L. N. Jackman, F . .

^lajor.

Captain, C.

1st Lieutenant, C.

Captain, B.

1st Lieutenant and .Adjutant.

BADGE OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LEGION
OF THE UNITED STATES.

644 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. \_Feh. '65.

THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER.

Oil say, can you see, by the dawn's early linUt,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,

O'er the ramparts we watched, Avere so gallantly streaming;
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air.

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh say, does that star-spangled banner yet Avave,

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave':'

On the shore, dimly seen thro' the mist of the deep,

Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, —
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,

As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,

In full glory reflected, now shines in the stream :
'Tis the star-spangled banner. Oh, long may it wave.

O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave !

And where is that 1)and who so vauntingly swore,
'JNlid the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country they'd leave us no more?

Their blood has washed out their foul footstep's pollution ;
No refuge could save the hireling and slave

Fromlhe terror of flight or the gloom of the grave.
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave,

While the land of the free is the home of the brave.

Oh, thus be it ever where freemen shall stand,

.Between their loved homes and the war's desolation !
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heavens resound —

Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a'nation.
Then conquer we must when our cause it is just,

And this be our motto, " In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave,

While the land of the free is the home of the brave.

When our land is illum'd with Liberty's smile,

If a foe from Avithin strike a bloAv at her glory :
Down, down with the traitor that dares to defile

The flag of her stars and the page of her story.
By the millions unchained who our birthright have gained,

We will keep her bright blazon for ever unstained !
And the star-spangled iDanner in triumph shall wave.

While the land of the free is the home of the brave.

MARCH, 1865.

HE event of the first day was the arrival of about 600
officers, exchanged, among tliem our own Varuuni H.
Hill, formerly our Quartermaster-Sergeant, who was glad
to find, among the first Union soldiers he had seen for
months, his old comrades of the Third New Hampshire.
The pleasure was a mutual one ; and we turned out
and cheered him, elevating his spirits, no doubt, as they had
never been elevated before.
The balance of our baggage came up from Wilmington, and we
got orders to be ready to go to tliat city. We heard sung today the
since famous song, of Sherman's " March to the Sea," said to have
been composed by the
Adjutant of the Fifth
Iowa. The country is in-
debted to the composer, be
he black or white, bond or
free, and will pay tribute
to him for many, many
years.

As indicated, we went
to Wilmington on the 2d,
arriving there about 11
A.M., pitching camp on the
southeast side of the city.
Our brigade was there ;
and judging from their
several camping-grounds,
in appearance it nearly
surrounded the city, ap-
parently for a purpose.

The events of the day
included the appointment
of Lieut. -Col. Raudlett as
Provost Marshal of Wil-
mington. About one-half of the regiment was detailed with him as
provost guard, the balance being left under Maj. Trickey. About
100 recruits arrived. We were well satisfied Avith our camping-
ground, and it seemed likely that we were to stay there.

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^AUSTEN'S HOUSE"
WILMINGTON N.C
REGTL. HE/iO-aUflKT£KS

OKANGE ST

1865.

(645)

G46

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Mar. '65.

Appearances indicatedthat the only fighting of any consequence
would take place very soon, if at all, and would all be done by Sherman
when he got his hand on the throat of Secession and slowly but
surely strangled it : then there would be a little fighting, — a sort of
, . death struggle, — and all would

l*^ be over. We hoped and prayed

that it might be so. We had no
extreme desire to fight more, and
would be content if we never
fired our guns again, except to
clean them preparatory to turn-
ing them in^

On the 3d, Capt. Edgerly
was appointed Assistant Pro-
vost Marshal. As a regiment,
we did not make much of a
show, so far as numbers were
concerned, with about half on

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provost duty, and several details for various purposes out of the
remainder. The Twenty-third Corps moved from the city to the
outskirts on the 5th, and their several duties devolved upon Terry's
troops. I

Our Hospital Steward, Scovell, was placed in charge, on the
6th, of his particular department in the Marine Hospital, now used
as a General Hospital. This
hospital was formerly the U.
S. Marine Hospital, and was
a large and substantial brick
building. Dr. Kimball of
our regiment was in charge,
having about six other sur-
geons assisting. Steward
Scovell was Chief Hospital
Steward. At one time dur-
ing its occupation, the small- .
pox appeared there. The "^
boys enjoyed their leisure in =
strolling about the city, on ^
passes obtainable for the
asking, and frequently at-
tending the theatre in the
evening. A soldier at the
theatre ! How, in time of
war, in the actual midst of
war, can a soldier and a
theatre be in juxtaposition?
They were, and we had a good time. Wilmington, N. C, will long be
remembered. To be sure there was a military guard present every
night to see to things ; but their presence was no dam,per on the
bo3'S' enthusiasm when they saw or heard a really good thing. In

^ 8* St.

U.SMARINE HOSPITAL
V^ WILMINGTON NX

J/-0-. '<?J.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

64;

case our enthusiasm should reach a point where there was liable to \n\
a rush for the stage, to embrace the actors for some pleasant thing
they had done, or to throttle one if he hadn't been quite satisfactory
— then the presence of a guard would have had a deterring effect.
The Union people of the city were getting waked up ; and on the
evening of the 14th they held a mass meeting to discuss the situa-
tion. A large number of refugees came in same day from Fayette-
ville.

We were forcibly reminded of Sherman and his large army, on
the loth, by the passing through the city of an immense quantity of
provisions en route to him.

The 17th of March, usually observed by our boys as St. Patrick's
Day, came and passed ; and no diary at hand records any notice of
any fun on that day. Were the boys getting sedate, or were the
attractions of a city too much for them? It is well here to note, by
way of compliment, that certain
diaries reveal the fact that some of
the Third New Hampshire attended
divine service quite regularly, some-
times a single individual attending
three different churches on the same
Sabbath !

As a sort of " refresher," the
Avriter here takes the liberty to
record that on the 21st the play of
"The Hidden Hand" was per-
formed at the theatre, by Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Watkins.

Union refugees in large num-
bers came in on the 22d and 23d, from Sherman's Army.

There was firing up the river on the 24th ; but whether it signi-
fied Sherman was near, or a sortie by one side or the other, we had
no means of learning. Firing was so infrequent at this period, that
it was noticeable when it did occur. We had firing of another kind
about midnight, the city being wildly excited by a fire of considerable
magnitude, principally upon and confined to the corner of INIarket
and Front Streets. Such was the excitement, that we all turned out
about 2 A.M. (25th), and permitted ourselves to be gradually drawn
toward the spot. There were fears entertained that this fire was
really an attempt to destroy the city. There was no proof of this
ascertainable by the writer.

Two steamers laden with exchanged prisoners left Wilmington
the 25th for the North ; and on the 26th another steamer departed,
with our own sick and wounded (some from Third New Hampshire
on board).

A part of the Thirteenth Corps (of Sherman's Army) arrived
from Hilton Head on the 27th, and immediately left for the interior,
on their rebellion-crushing errand.

A sad occurrence — more sad than usual — took place in the
evening of the 28th. Dr. Buzzell, our beloved, esteemed, respected

OLD CDURT HOUSE

(in i89Z has two front (VINGS)

G48 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Mar. '65.

and talented surgeon, died of disease about 10 o'clock. It was a
great loss (see his Personal, for particulars) . The event cast a great
gloom over the regiment. The mouth closes without further notable
event.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTxMENT ORDERS.

General Order 31, of the 8th (Resolution of Congress), pro-
vided that all persons of color who were enlisted and mustered by
Gen. Hunter and Gen. Saxton, under authorit}^ of Secretary of War,
25th Aug. 1862, be paid, with their officers, same as other troops of
same arm of service from date of enlistment.

General Order 35, of the 11th (Act of Congress), was a pro-
clamation by the President, directing all deserters to return on or
before 10 May and be pardoned, and serve out their terms and make
good the time lost by desertion.

General- Order 37, of the loth, fixed commutation price of
rations of prisoners of war at twenty- five cents while confined, and
to be paid at any point where the account might be presented.

General Order 3'J, of the 15th, forbade the embalming or removal
of bodies of deceased officers or soldiers except by permission of the
Provost Marshal of the District. Permits to disinter to be restficted
to proper seasons, and the Provost Marshal to fix prices and require
bonds.

General Order 49, of the 27th: ". . . . all other troops in
North Carolina not belonging to Corps in Gen. Sherman's Army
will constitute the Tenth Army Corps, of which Maj.-Gen. A. H.
Terry is assigned to the command." (The Tenth Army Corps had
lost its identity when merged with other troops to make up the
Twenty-fourth Army Corps. This order revived the Tenth Army
Corps.)

General Order 50, of the 27th, directed a public celebration at
Fort Sumter, 14 April next at 12 noon. Gen. Anderson to be pres-
ent and have the old flag in its place. The flag to be saluted b}^
100 guns from Sumter and a National salute from every rebel fort
and battery that fired on Sumter in April, 1861. The celebration to
be in charge of Gen. Sherman or (in his absence) Gen. Gillmore
(the latter had charge) . An address by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.

General Order 52, of the 30th, directed the Subsistence De-
partmeut to issue tobacco at cost, not exceeding \{\ oz. per month,
to any officer or man, and price of same to be deducted from pay,
same as clothing. [No such issue to Third New Hampshire.
— D.E.]

JIar. '65.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 649

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 31, of the 8tb, fixed prices for travelling between
Hilton Head and other points, on Government transports : Charles-
ton, $3.50; Savannah, $2.50 ; Fernandina, $4.50; St. Angustiue or
Jacksonville, $5.50 ; Beaufort or F'ort Pulaski, .75 ; St. Helena, .25.
Free to Government employes on business, and Sanitary and Chris-
tian Commission, destitute refugees, etc.

The Department of the South Statistics for March are : Total
troops, 10,033; cases sick, 1,()22; died, 20; cases wounded, 63;
died, 0.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Stall" 4 men, C> officers.

Co. A 2s " 1

B 43 " 1

r 82 " 2

I) 45 " 0

E . 4G " 2

F 85 " 1

G 41 " 2

H 82 " 2

I SO " 0

K 50 " 1

Unassigned recrnits .... 3 "

Present agjiTegate .... 589 18 007

Aggregate last report . . . 530 21 551

A B C D E F G H I K Totals.

Sergeants 3 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 5 4

Corporals 33455847 8 0

Musicians -.2112220211

Wagoners 11110 110 11

Recruits 0 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 4 23 82

Deserted 13 0 1112 5 5 3 28

Term expired .... 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

For dnty s 27 51 li> 19 52 10 38 52 28 304

Dail.v duty 12-21142222 19

Absent sick 11 12 20 19 19 20 23 21 12 12 109

Detaclied 4 10 4 3 0 17 7 4 43

Nearly all the " daily duty " were company cooks.

Discharged for disability : 111, 1 (Chas. H. Westcott).

Four have "joined from desertion" : A, 1 ; H, 1 ; I, 1 ; K, 1.
Six have joined from " missing in action " : A, 2 ; D, 1 ; G, 2 ; H, 1.
They were all paroled prisoners, brought in at North East Ferry.
Two had died of disease (D, 1; F, 1), and one (F) has died of
wounds.

One recruit proved to be a deserter (Charles Gibson, Co. H)
from Tenth New York Light Battery ; and the Third New Hamp-
shire lost this valuable ( ! ) man in consequence. The long list of
deserters was somewhat startling, the greatest number being from the
camp of the regiment at AVilmington.

650 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [3/rt)-. '65.

The return shows that George W, Owen, reported in last
return as a recruit for H, was so reported hy error, as he is now
reported in C. (This man was billed to start from Concord 19 Dec.
1864, but for some reason not apparent did not arrive at reoiment
until 2 March 1865.

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of
the officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Paroled, and on leave.

Lieut. -Col. Raudlett .... Detached (Provost Marshal,

Wilmington.)

Maj. Trickey Comdg. regiment.

Dr. Kimball Sick at Marine Hosp., Wilmington.

Adjt. Jackmau On duty.

Quartermaster Bingham . . On duty.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. Capt. Woodbury Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Acker man Detached (Assistant Provost

Marshal, Wilmington).

1st Lieut. Donley Comdg. Co. E.

No 2d Lieutenant.

D. No Captain.

No 1st Lieutenant.
No. 2d Lieutenant.

E. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Eldredge Detached (Commissary of Recruits.

Concord, N. H.)

2d Lieut. Atherton .... Detached (as before).

F. Capt. Edgerly Detached (Assistant Provost

No 1st Lieutenant. Marshal, Wilmington).

No 2d Lieutenant.

G. Capt. White Detached (Gen. Terry's Staff).

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.
H. Capt. McCoy On duty.

1st Lieut. J. S. James . . . Comdg. Co. D.

No 2d Lieutenant.
I. No Captain.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.
K. Capt. Giddings On duty.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

The following were promoted : —

1st Lieut. Giddings, K Captain, K.

1st Lieut. McCoy, D Captain, H.

Officers' loss : —

Dr. Buzzell Died of fever, at Wilmington, 28 Mar.

Capt. Wadlia Discharged for disability (wounds).

Capt. Kirwin Term expired.

1st Lieut. Hitchcock .... Dismissed.

APRIL, I860.

\^'un/r:M^ T>L Fools' Day again, the fourth we had seen since the birth
zfltM^^ of the regiment. The day was warm and pleasant. The
" arrivals were two "boat loads" of rebels and a generous
and welcome mail. Hospital Steward Scovell was ordered
North with (our) Dr. Kimball, who was sick ; but the
order was revoked before sunset. To show the reader
that there were some things real, it will be confidentially
stated that on this day the rebels had on hand the
following realities : —

At Richmond 300,000 rations of bread and meat.

Danville 500,000 rations of bread, 1,500,000

rations of meat.

Lynchburg 180,000 rations of bread and meat.

Greensborough and vicinity . 1,500,000 rations of bread and meat.

This was no joke, and it was hoped that those rations would be
issued freely while the rebellion lasted.

There was another arrival, on the 2d, of a portion of Sherman's
Army, from Hilton Head. Like the previous arrival, it pushed out
into the country at once. AVe were paid off on the 4th for four
months, though our dear Uncle Sam was owing us for six. The
usual result followed paying off, and perhaps a little intensified by
our proximity to a city. Of course the boys wouldn't drink river
water to the health of our pa^^master — indeed some were constitu-
tionally averse to water for any sort of purpose except bathing and
coffee. Did the boys kick up a row? Yes, they did; but we drop
the curtain.

We received the glorious news on the 6th of the fall of Richmond ;
and salutes were fired, and all that went with it, to give vent to our
jubilant spirits. Truly the war must be nearly if not quite over,
argued we ; but notwithstanding the argument and the fact of Rich-
mond's fall, we were quite astonished on the next day (7th) to get
an order to provide ourselves with three days' rations and be ready
to move at early morning of the 8th. As if to harass us, this was
countermanded during the forenoon of the 8th, the regiment being at
the moment all ready to obey. (By "the regiment" is really meant
a very small body, hardly deserving the name.) In the afternoon,
having in the meantime considered the summons for moving entirely
" off," we were again rotised into activity by a renewal of the order

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652

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Ajn-. '65.

ffl ffl ffl

to go. We went down to the cars ; but only part of the regiment
embarked, the rest returning to camp. A diary says: "All came
back except 42 men." The men designated as " tlie rest of the
regiment" started early on the 9th, It should be understood that
at this time the regiment was cut up into details for various pur-
poses, some of which were at stations or bridges on the lines of
railway ; and in many cases almost the entire regiment was thus
away from its camp at Wilmington.

A salute of 1 00 guns was fired at Fort Fisher today in honor of
the fall of Richmond. How it must have grieved the hearts of every
rebel within hearing distance ; for each must have known what it
was for.

Col. Bedel and Lieut. Atherton arrived on the 11th, both having
been in rebel prisons. Their personal sketches furnish interesting
particulars. Same day, Gen. Schofield directed that on the 14th a

salute of 100 guns be fired, — and
f]-om rebel guns, using rebel ammu-
nition, too, — in honor of the res-
toration of the old flag to Sumter.
Gen. Hawley, Commanding Dis-
trict, promulgated the order, detail-
ing Capt. A. C. Harvey to carry it
into execution.

A general court-martial was

'^^y^-^r^.^., ■—■ fjT^.^^^^-r.^.'.'^^^:.^-'— ^sx Ordered on the 12th, at Wilming-

^^WlWWli'^M^^^^^ ton, by Gen. Hawley. Among the

'^''"' " ' ' ■"" officers detailed were Col. Bedel,

Maj. Trickey and Lieut. Ather-
ton. The court was directed "to
meet at the Court House, on the
14ih, for the trial of Private John
Harrington, Co. A, Third New Hampshire, and such other persons
as may be brought before it." A benefit was given that evening in
the theatre, in behalf of the sick and Avounded soldiers.

The 14th was a day to be remembered, though we did not know
at the time that so many impoi'tant events were transpiring. It was
the day for the old flag to be hoisted over Sumter, and salutes were
fired. We heard of Lee's surrender. There was great rejoicing
throughout the city and all through the various camps. Alas, one
other thing happened during the evening, while we were rejoicing.
Our beloved President, at Washington, the Capital of the Nation,
while attending Ford's Theatre, was shot and mortally wounded b}^
an assassin, who accomplished this fearful act before it was possible
to prevent it. He escaped for the time being. The dying President
was conveyed by tender hands to the White House ; and while we at
Wilmington were celebrating the glorious victories, the life-blood of
the President was fast ebbing away. This assault on the President
was but one of a series of assaults (really intended murders) upon
several members of the Cabinet. It was a deep-laid plot. The assaults
were made, but wei-e only successful in the President's case. Wash-

PRIW

BRICK BUILOINGc

USED AS A JAIL Igsr

WILMINGTON, N.C.

Apr. '65.^

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

653

iiigton was thrown into a fever of excitement bordering on frenzy.
The telegraph qnickly carried the news all over the country, and by
morning light of the loth the whole nation knew of it. (The news
did not reach Wilmington till the afternoon of the 18th.) The mur-
dered President died about '.) o'clock next morning. The writer was
at Concord, N. H., on .duty at the Draft Rendezvous there.

Concord was, like all the rest of the country, terribly excited.
It was known that it was a political murder ; and woe be to the man
who should talk Secession then. A large number of people assem-
bled as if by one common impulse, right in the street. Strong men
wept. There was much sorrow. The first pangs of grief over, and
there came another feeling — of indignation; and men who had been
known to be lukewarm or worse were called upon to come out and
state their position. Oth-
ers were forced to hang
out the Stars and Stripes.
A large party went down
Main Street and called
on ex-President Franklin
Pierce ; and he very kindly
obliged them by 'coming
right out into the open air
and making a decidedly
Union speech, full of sor-
row, of course, at the sad,
sad event. The reader
will pardon the writer for
digressing ; but the re-
membrance of those day
and those events sends
the blood coursing through //•///// /////, /
his veins with a speed far^/y /////// j j
above the normal.

We return to Wil-
mington in one stride.
Another event of the day was the sitting of the court to try such
men as had been naughty — perhaps wilfully misappropriated a beau-
tifully-proportioned specimen of hen-fruit, or had knocked their
brother soldier down — just in sport, you know.

Many of our men returned on the loth from up the railroad,
whither they went on the Sth and 9 th.

On the 16th we got news of the capture of Jeff . Davis, and that
Hoke was disbanding his army, permitting them to go home. It did
indeed seem to us tliat the war was about over. Gen. Ord was or-
dered that day to relieve Gen. Gillmore, in command of the Depart-
ment of the South.

The sad news of the assassination of our beloved President
reached us the iHth, in the afternoon, and cast a gloom like a pall
over all of us.

CITY HALL
WdMlWGTOIV NC

654

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

[Apr. '60.

The officer in commaud at Concord was instructed, 18th, hj
telegram from the War Department, to send no more men forward
to regiments in the field. [This was countermanded, but only to per-
mit the sending off of the odds and ends to clear up the camp and
get it ready to receive returning troops. — D. E.]

News of cessation of hostilities between Sherman and Johnston
reached us the 10th, and we greatly rejoiced.

We armed the remainder of the recruits on the 20th, and were
thus able to get a little guard duty out of them. The citizens of

Wilmington held a meet-
ing on the 21st, to express
their sympathy and sorrow
at the death of President
Lincoln. In the Depart-
ment of the South the an-
nouncement of the assas-
sination was made public
by a General Order.

We were getting so
much good news of late,
and were so much elated
thereat, it is possible the
reader may infer that the
boys had forgotten the
murdered President ; but
not so : they talked of it
every day, and it was
scarcely out of their minds .
We were again elated on the 22d by receiving the JSfew York
Herald Extra, announcing the fall of Mobile. On that same day,
Attorney-General Speed gave his opinion as to certain matters, re-
quiring no comment by the writer : —

.... 3d. Rebel officers certainly liave uo right to be Avearing their
uniforms in any of the loyal States. It seems to me that such officers, hav-
ing done Avrong in coming into the loyal States, are but adding insult to in-
jury in wearing their uniforms. They have as much right to bear the traitor's
flag through the streets of a loyal city, as to wear a traitor's garb. The
stipulation of surrender permits no snch thing, and the wearing of such
uniforms is an act of hostility against the Government.

We were cast down in our spirits, on the 24th, by hearing there
was some hitch in the negotiations between Sherman and Johnston.
The times were stirring, each succeeding day bringing some reminder
of the approaching close of the unhappy struggle. On the 27th,
the colored people of the city held obsequies and indulged in a proces-
sion, in memory of '^ Massa Lincoln," as they called him.

Gen. Schofield, on the 28th, issued an order declaring absolutely
free all persons heretofore held as slaves: and this, he says, is "to
remove all doubts in the minds of the people of North Carolina."

Gen. Sherman passed through Wilmington the 28th, and there
was a great rush to see the hero. He simply came through to take
passage for Charleston.

©/OLD HOUSE
WILMINGTON. N.C

Apr. '6J.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 655

We were mustered on the SOtli for four mouths' pa^^ (and one
instalment of bounty, $50, so a diary says). Sergt.-Maj. Holt had
been commissioned ; and Corpl. Smith, 2d, has been appointed to
act in that capacity till further orders. Quartermaster-Sergt. James
was also commissioned, and Corpl. Swallow of Co. F was promoted
to the vacant place.

SUPPLEIVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 58, of the 7th, required that all over $100 of
Company Fund be turned over to the Subsistence Department.
[The order fails to state whether for safe keeping or forfeited to the
United States. — D.E.]

General Order 64, of the loth, established the Headquarters of
the Army at Washington, D. C.

General Order 65, of the 16th, directed Gen. E. O. C. Ord to
relieve Gen. Gilhnore in the Department of the South. (This was
revoked by General Order 71.)

General Order 77, of the 28th, ordered the discharge of cer-
tain troops, and directed all Bureaus of the War Department to
reduce expenses.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 40, of the 5th (by Gillmore), was about the cele-
bration to take place the 14th, at Sumter, simply repeating in full
General Order 50 of the AYar Department.

General Order 41, of the 10th, prescribed the details for the
14th, naming the particular forts (rebel) to fire National salutes.
The order assumed that Gen. Anderson was to raise the identical flag
Avhich he pulled down in 1861.

General Order 43, of the 13th, amended somewhat a previous
order about levying a military tax on goods for sale.

General Order 44, of the 14th, announced that until further
orders the Headquarters of the Department would be at Fort Sum-
ter. The order was dated " On board U. S. S. Diamond, off Charles-
ton Bar."

Two days after (16), by General Order 45, the Headquarters
was returned to Hilton Head.

General Order 46, of the 17th, assigned Gen. Vogdes to the
District of Florida [the order fails to state whether he relieved any
one. — D.E.]

General Order 47, of the 20th, promulgated a certain general
court-martial case, and in it was developed the fact that the Judge
Advocate-General of the Army had decided that a non-commissioned
officer is not a " superior officer" within the meaning of the Articles
of War.

General Order 48, of the 21st, announced the assassination of
the President.

6oG

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIIVIENT.

[Apr. '65.

General Order 40, of the 28th, related to instructions for the
Provost Marshal-General about bounties, and closes thus : "If men
offer to enlist after receipt of this order, let them understand that
they must do so without bounty."

General Order 50, of the 29th, republished the War Department
Order (No. 66) about the death of the President, prescribing em-
blems of mourning, proper ceremonies, etc.

General Order 51, of the 29th, republished a War Department
Order (no number), requring a salute in honor of surrender of the
rebel Gen. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia (200 guns).

General Order 52, of the 30th, republished a Field Order of
Gen. Sherman's (No. 65, of 27 April), announcing the surrender of
the rebel Gen. Johnston, on 26th, near Durham's, N. C. Sherman's
order directed that Gen. Schofield attend to all details of receiving
arms, etc., in Department of North Carolina, and Gen. Gillmore to
all in Department of the South. The order mentioned the rebels as
our "hitherto enemy," and says mules, horses, wagons and vehicle:,
are to be loaned to the inhabitants. Foraging must cease, except m
case of necessity, and then be paid for or a value given.

The Department of the South Statistics for April, 1865, are:
Total troops, 14,267; cases sick, 2,382; died, 19; cases wounded,
96; died, 4.

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staft' 4 men,

Co. A 27 "

B 43 "

C 75 "

D 43 "

E 4(5 "

E 83 "

G 40 "

H 81 "

I 79 "

K 59 "

Unassigned recruits .... 2

Present aggregate .... 582

Aggregate last report . . . 589

6 officers.
1

1 "

2 "
1

604
607

A B C D

H I K Totals.

Sergeants . .
Corporals . .
Musicians .
Wagoners . .
For duty . .
Daily duty . .
Siclv ....
Detaclied . .
Absent sick
Absent in arrest
Deserters . .
Recruits . .

4 5

4 7

0 2

1 0
13 44

0 0

() 1

16 21

2 0

0 0

310
19
13
41

163
8
12
13

11. TllMMl-uN.

Catt. Arlon S. Athertox.

Lieut. Edwix X. Bowex.

[EUT. John M. Parker.

A,<r. '(}.-).] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. Go?

The foUowiug were promoted : —

2d Lieut. Atherton, E .... 1st Lienteuant, G.

1st Sergt. Plaisterl, I) .... 1st Lieutenant, D.

1st Sergt. Tuttle, K 1st Lieutenant, F.

1st Sergt. Mellish, I 2cl Lieutenant, F.

1st Sergt. Hammett, A .... 2d Lieutenant, H.

Q.M. -Sergt. Geo. H. James . . 2d Lieutenant, I.

Corpl. Swallow, F Quartermaster-Sergeant.

" Joiued froin desertion " : C, 1 (James Welch).

One unassigned recruit (Joseph Dickett) has been transferred
to Fourth New Hampshire.

One man died of wounds (J. W. Perkins of D) . Terms ex-
pired: P\ 1 ; D, 1.

The 12 deserters were all reported as having deserted from the
camp at Wilmington. [The temptations of a great cit}' were proba-
bly too much. — D.E.]

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of
the officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Rejoined 11th.

Lieut.-Col. Randlett .... Detached (as before).

Maj. Trickey On duty.

Dr. Kimball Absent sick (sent North).

Adjt. .Tackman On duty.

Quartermaster Bingham . . On duty.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. Capt. Woodbury Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Ackerman Detached (as before).

1st Lieut. Donley .... On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

D. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Plaisted .... On duty.
No 2d Lieutenant.

E. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Detached (Commissary of Recruits,
No 2d Lieutenant Concord, N.H.)

F. Capt. Edgerly Detached (as before).

1st Lieut^ Tattle On duty.

2d Lieut. Mellish On duty.

G. Capt. White Detached (as before).

1st Lieut. Atherton .... On duty (joined 11th).
No 2d Lieutenant.

11. Capt. McCoy On duty.

1st Lieut. J. S. James ... On duty.

2d Lieut. Hammett .... On duty.
I. No Captain.

No 1st Lieutenant.

2d Lieut. G. R. James ... On duty.
K. Capt. Giddings On duty.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

IVTAY, 1865

were getting short of officers — shorter than ever
tefore. In proof of this the following were ordered
on the 3d to act as lieutenants : Sergt.-Maj. Holt
(commissioned, but not yet mustered), 1st Sergt.
Bryant of B and Sergt. Quinlan of C. Holt had
earlier in the day -assumed charge of Co. C; but this
directed him to F. Almost everything in the property
of little or no real value, was condemned on the 4th by
an officer specially charged with the duty. And on the same day
we had a fresh supply of shelter tents issued to us.

By an order of the 15th, it appeared we were in the " Depart-
ment of North Carolina, Army of the Ohio." On that day Gen.
Schofield republished Gen. Grant's order (No. 215) of 8th May,
directing that paroled officers and men whose homes were at date of
joining in States never in rebellion, and who were not excepted from
the benefits of the President's Amnesty Proclamation (see 11 March),
be permitted, on taking the oath of allegiance, to return to their
former homes.

The same day (15th), at Concord, N.H., there was a general
muster-out of whatever men were there. Several of the details of
men on the railroads in the vicinity of Wilmington were relieved
about that time. On the 20th, the camp at Concord was directed to
be held in readiness to receive the mustered-out troops of the State.
Orders were received at the regiment to grant furloughs. A letter
dated Wilmington, 21 May, says: " . . . . very healthy . . . .
fighting all over .... men sick in hospital are being discharged if
able to go home .... Atherton is commanding G and E, and has
been relieved from general court-martial .... just beginning to
give furloughs in the regiment."

The 25th, Gen. Schofield promulgated a War Department order
that troops ready to be mustered out rendezvous as follows : —

Military Division of the James . . At Richmond and Old Point Comfort.

Department of North Carolina . . At NeAvberne and Wilmington.

Department of the South .... At Charleston and Savannah.

((i58)

J/rt// '65.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 659

The following instructions as to details Avill be of value : Muster-
out rolls and all other papers and records to be boxed up and placed
in command of an ofiicer, who shall attend the boxes to place of
discharge at State rendezvous, and there deliver them to the mustering
officer of that place.

The month passed away without further incident, the regiment
being considerably decimated — so far as "present for duty" as a
regiment was concerned — by the large demands upon it for provost
and post guards and as safe guards on the railroad trains running
between Wilmington, Goldsborough and other points.

SUPPLEVIENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

By General Order 79, of the 1st, the President directed that
resignations be received till loth, of general, field and staff officers,
and after that date the Adjutant-General to begin mustering out
those unemployed or not needed.

General Order 82, of the Gth, directed the muster-out on the
15tb of all company and staff" officers of volunteer regiments then
on leave (after return from captivity), if the leave was granted for
disability.

General Order 84, of the 8th, defined what bounty was due at
muster-out.

General Order 86, of the 9th, required a complete list of all
officers of volunteers, for the use of the Adjutant-General, U. S. A.

General Order 88, of the 10th, fixed price of rations (commuta-
tion) at 25 cents while on furlough.

General Order 90, of the 11 th, said all forces east of the
Mississippi have surrendered, and directed that any one found in
arms against the United States after 1 June be regarded as a
guerrilla and punished with death.

Geueral Order — ■, of the — , offered volunteers who enlisted
in the Regular Army within ten days after discharge from volunteers,
a 30 days' furlough.

General Order 94 (date uncertain), specified at what point the
troops were to concentrate for final muster-out.

General Order 98, of the 29th, directed that all sentences of
military tribunals to imprisonment during the war be remitted, and
the prisoners be discharged.

Geueral Order 101, of the 30ih, directed that discharged soldiers
(volunteers) may retain their arms and accoutremeiits by paying for
them.

(360 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. I31atj'65.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order 56, of the 5th, apparently organized an Am-
bulance Corps in the Department, and Capt. F. Bell, N^eteran Reserve
Corps, was assigned to its command. Lieut. -Col. M. Clymer was
Medical Director of the Department.

General Order 57, of the 6th, referred to instructions from the
Provost Marshal-General of the 2'.»th April, in substance : Having
directed the cessation of recruiting in the loyal States for the vol-
unteer forces, now directs that all recruiting for volunteers, of all
persons, including colored men in all States, be stopped.

General Order 61, of the 13th, consolidated the Districts of
Hilton Head and Beaufort, to be called the District of Port Royal,
and Gen. E. E. Potter was assigned to its command.

General Order 62, of the 15th, republished General Order 73
of the War Department, dated 24 April, in which we learn that three
particular questions have been referred to the Attorney-General
(James Speed), and by him answered. They are of great historic
value and are here inserted : —

1. Whether rebel officers, who once resided in Washington, can now
reside there under the terms of capitulation.

Answer : No : they have no homes in the loyal States.

2. Whether those in civil service of the rebellion, not officers or
soldiers, have right to now reside in Washington.

Answer : No.

3. Whether the rebel officers have a right to wear their uniforms.
Answer [this is in full. — D. E.] : Rebel officers certainly hav^e no right

to wear their uniforms in any of the loyal States. It seems to me that such
officers, having done wrong in coming into the loyal States, are but adding
insult to injury in wearing their uniforms. They have as much right to
bear the traitor's flag through the streets of a loyal city, as to wear a
traitor's garb. The stipulations of surrender permit no such thing, and
the wearing of such uniform is an act of hostility against the Government.

General Order 63, of the 15th, declared null and void the proc-
lamation of one A. G. Magrath of May 2, styling himself the
Governor of South Carolina ; likewise of one Joseph E. Brown,
styling himself the Governor of Georgia ; likewise another, by one
A. K. Allison, of 8th April, styling himself as Acting Governor
of Florida. Magrath had directed that all Confederate subsistence
stores be turned over to the State, for the use of the people.
Brown had called an extra session of the General Assembly, for
22 May ; and Allison had ordered an election to be held the
7th of June. The order (by Gillmore) went on to say that no
attention must be paid to the proclamations, and ended by saying,
"The black race are free citizens of the United States."

Department of the South Statistics for May are : Total troops,
10,641; cases sick, 2,457; died, 25; cases wounded, 74; died, 3.

3Iaij '65.]

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

661

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Start" 4 men, 7 officers.

Co. A 28 " 1

B 41 " 1

C 72 " 2

D 43 " 2

E 44 " 2

F 82 " 3 "

G 39 " 2

H 77 " 3

I 80 '• 2

K 62 " 2

Unassigued recruits .... 1 " "

Present aggregate . . . 573 27 600

Aggregate last report . . 582 22 604

ABCDEFGHI K Totals.
Sergeants ....3355355554
Corporals ... .3445584585
Musicians .... 2 1 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 1
Wagoners .... 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
Detached .... 2 12 8 6 4 10 1 7 7 7 64
Absent sick . . . . 11 11 ID 20 17 18 17 23 K! 16 168
Absent in arrest ..1100020040 8

Prisoners of war ..20013 00201 'J

Recruits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 6

For duty 10 13 38 13 18 44 19 39 49 30 273

Two men have " joined from desertion": A, 1 ; K, 1. Gain
from missing in action: A, 1 (Brelsford). He escaped from the
rebels, being a prisoner of war. H gained 1 (dropped last return) .

John Wilson, an unassigned recruit, has been transferred to the
Fourth New Hampshire. David Pettengill of E, transferred to the
Veteran Keserve Corps.

Discharged for disability : E, 1 ; 1, 1.

Died of wounds: A, 1 ; B, 1 ; G, 1 (the first, at Richmond).
Died of disease: H, 3; I, 1. Deserted: C, 2 ; H, 1.

The following were promoted : —
1st Lieut. M. P. Donley, C . Captain, E.
1st Lieut. J. S. James, H . . Captain, D.
1st Sergt. J. S. Bryant, B . . 1st Lieutenant, B.
Sergt. James Quinlan, C . . 2d Lieutenant, F.
1st Sergt. Jesse C. Pnshee, F . 1st Lieutenant, I.
1st Sergt. Edwin N. Boweu, I . 1st Lieutenant, K.
Sergt. -Maj. Marquis L. Holt . 1st Lieutenant, C.
Corpl. Thos. Smith, H . . . Sergeant-Major.
Dr. Kimball, Asst. Surgeon . Surgeon.

Geo. W.Manter Asst. Surg. (y«ce Kimball).

(Dr. Manter appointed from civil life).

The following table will show the duties and whereabouts of
the officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel (Probably off duty ; see Maj. T.)

Lieut. -Col. Randlett .... Detached (as before).

Maj. Tricl^ey Comdg. regiment.

Dr. Kimball Detached {\\o\\ Surgeon, Post Ilospi-

Dr. Geo. W. Manter tal, Wilmington).

(Assistant Surgeon) . . On duty.

662 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [May '65.

Adjt. Jackman On duty.

Quartermaster Bingham . . On duty.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

B. Capt. Woodbury Detached.

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Aclverman Detached.

1st Lieut. Holt On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

D. Capt. J. S. James .... Detached (City Jail Wihnington).
1st Lieut. Plaisted .... On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Donley On duty.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Detached (Commissary of Recruits,
No 2d Lieutenant. Concord, N. H.)

F. Capt. Edgerly Detached.

1st Lieut. Tnttle On duty.

2d Lieut. Quinlan .... On duty.

G. Capt. White Detached.

1st Lieut. Atherton .... On duty.
No 2d Lieutenant.

H. Capt. McCoy On duty.

1st Lieut. Mellish .... On duty.

2d Lieut. Hammett .... On duty.
I. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Pushee On duty.

2d Lieut. G. R. James . . . Detached (Military Prison).

K. Capt. Giddings On duty.

1st Lieut. Bowen On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

1st Lieut. Bryant Died 23 May, in camp, of cholera

morbus.

A DAY OFF — UNDER A FLY.

JUNE, 1865.

HE first June item, notable or otherwise, found recorded
was the making of the lists on the first day of all men
whose terms were to expire before 30 Sept. following.
The same day an order was received to at once muster
out ail of the men who enlisted in 1862.

The honored veteran, the Secretary of the Navy,
Gideon "Welles, arrived at Wilmington on the 2d, receiving
inarked attention. Though really a valuable officer, yet
there was a tendency to joke about him. Of course Ave landsmen
did n't know anything about things afloat ; but we did appreciate a cur-
rent joke about Gideon, which runs something like this : A new and
swift rebel privateer was discovered to be out on the raging deep, over
which deep our own Gideon presided. " How swift is she?" said he,
stroking his immense beard, and chuckling. "Twenty-four knots,"
was the reply; "and she's a regular flyer and an out 'n outer, sir."
The redoubtable Secretary was silent a moment, and one could see
with half an eye that he was making mathematical calculations.
Suddenly brightening up, he said: " We have five swift and light
gunboats, well armed, which can easily make six knots each; and I'll
send them after the privateer at once."

The regiment was ordered to Goldsborough on the 3d (Satur-
day), and to go on Sunday morning; but that order was modified,
and we started in the afternoon, leaving Wilmington by the railroad
about 6 P.M. We arrived about midnight at Goldsborough, and
marched to the camp of the Fifth United States Colored Troops,
where we bivouacked till morning.

On the oth. Gen. Schofield directed that all orders from Depart-
ment of Virginia and North Carolina be superseded by his own from
Department North Carolina, Army of the Ohio. In the same order
he repeated the instructions of the Secretary of War, to the effect
that all returned prisoners of war (enbsted men) who had endured
the hardships of rebel prisons, be mustered out at once and be paid
three months' extra pay.

As to our new camp, — the colored soldiers' old one, — a diary
says : " We took the camp and began fixing up our tents. We had
to tear down their tents. They had left in too much haste to take
them."

We found Goldsborough in a very bad condition, so far as sani-
tary matters were concerned. In some cases dead horses had been
left in door-yards for more than a week.

(663)

664 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jww '65.

Col. Bedel was placed in command of the Post of Goldsborough,
and Adjt. Jackman became Post Adjutant. Lieut. Holt was ap-
pointed Acting Adjutant of the regiment. Capt. Donley was made
Provost Marshal of the Post ; and (on the 6th) Lieut. Atherton was
appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, to report to Capt. Donley.

The 1862 men were anxious to be off for home; and the men
whose names had been handed in for furloughs were likewise anxious
to go along with the 1862 men ; but the machinery, they thought,
moved terribly slow.

Large numbers of officers and men came up from Wilmington
on the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th, having been relieved at that place
from various duties. The remainder of what might have been called
our brigade arrived from Wilmington during the dates named, — the
Sixth Connecticut, Seventh Connecticut and Seventh New Hamp-
shire.

With the arrival of Gen. Hawley, our brigade commander, on
the 11th, Adjt. Jackman was relieved as Post Adjutant, and Lieut.
Holt relieved as Acting Adjutant of the regiment. Our worthy Hos-
pital Steward, Scovell, departed on a well-earned furlough on the
11th. Several furloughs were granted about that time.

Private Geo. Beultner of Co. F was detailed to act as Hospital
Steward on the 12th, till Scovell's return. Lieut. Holt was ap-
pointed a "military conductor" on the 13th, on the railroad trains
between Goldsborough and Wilmington.

The 14th of June marked the day when a considerable quantity
of the liquid called whiskey was stolen and completely hidden from
view in a very short time. That is, the boj^s who had it had it in-
ternally, but with external manifestations. It was a gala day, and
a few reductions to the ranks followed, where such a punishment
fitted.

The duties about that time were not quite up to the true mili-
tary standard. The fact was, the war was over, and we were going
home ; and what was the use of so much fuss and parade ? Not-
withstanding this, we went through the solemn farce of an inspec-
tion on the 16th; and on the 18th we performed that beautiful act
called "dress parade."

The 1862 men were mustered out on the 20th, Some prac-
tical jokes fairly set us all by the ears by an apparently authentic
rumor that we were to be consolidated with the Fourth and Seventh
New Hampshire, and continue in the service for a while longer. On
St. John's Day (24th) the Freemasons of Goldsborough had a big
time and a still bigger dinner, several of our regiment participating.
Our 1862 men left the regiment for home on the 25th, Adjt.
Jackman accompanying them (in charge). They departed with our
best wishes, and the injunction, " Don't hurry home, boys ; perhaps
we'll overtake you."

We had another lot of what a diary calls ' ' stuff " arrive from
Norfolk on the 28th ; and it was probably some of the baggage sent
to Norfolk early in May, 1864, when we were about to enter the

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Virginia campaign. Thi.s was the second lot from tliere and prob-
ably all we would ever lay our eyes or hands upon ; for the war was
over, you know.

Lieut. -Col. Randlett returned to regiment on the 2i)th, from
Wilmington, where he had been Provost Marshal. On the 80th he
mustered us for six months' pay and a |50 instalment of bounty.

SUPPLEMENT.

IMPORTANT WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS.

General Order 108, of the 2d, was a congratulatory address by
Gen. Grant to the Army.

General Order lO'J, of the Gth, directed the discharge of all
rebel prisoners of war, with but few exceptions.

General Order 114, of the loth, permitted discharged soldiers
to retain their knapsacks, haversacks and canteens without charge.

General Order 115, of the 15th, directed that all U. S. bounties
cease on and after 1 July, in case of new enlistments.

General Order 116, of the 17th, referred wholly to muster-out
of V. R. C. men (see Veteran Reserve Corps) .

General Order 118, of the 27th, made a new arrangement of
Departments: .... Department of South Carolina (State of South
Carolina), Gen. Gillmore, Headquarters at Hilton Head De-
partment of the East (the New England States, New York and New
Jersey), General Hooker, Headquarters at New York

General Order 120, of the 29th, ordered a discontinuance of
the whiskey ration, and all on hand was ordered to be sold at once.

IMPORTANT ORDERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

General Order .S8, of the 9th, promulgated General Order 93 of
the War Department, requiring that tents, clothing, hospital furni-
ture and all other stores used in the treatment of contagious diseases,
be burned, and in no instance be turned into store or sold.

General Order 94, of the 16th, promulgated telegrams and orders
from the AVar Department on various subjects connected with the
changes occurring in the army. One directed that all prisoners of
war then returned, who had been at Audersonville, Florence, Salis-
bury and other prisons, be mustered out at once and given three
mouths' extra pay (enlisted men only). All enlisted men of the
volunteers, who wish to enlist in the Regular Army, under War De-
partment Order 99, to be mustered out at once and not wait till
their terms expire. All men who have been prisoners of war to be
paid for commutation of rations at once.

General Order 95, of the 19th, relieved from duty every officer
and man in the Department on recruiting service.

General Order 99, of the 25th, provided for an elaborate celebra-
tion on the coming Fourth of July.

6G6 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Ji(ne'65.

General Order 101, of the 26th, reported General Order 111, of
the War Department, referring to opinion of Attorney-General about
bounties, the most important of which was that all bounty due at
" end of term " or " close of war" were due and payable when any
wei'e mustered out because their services were no longer required,
which really meant ' ' end of term " or " close of war " so far as they
were concerned.

General Order 102, of the 27th, directed that the Districts of
the Department be divided into sub-districts, each of one or more
counties, parishes or Congressional districts. Each to have an offi-
cer with a suitable force, an Assistant Provost Marshal and an As-
sistant Provost Judge, and establish a permanent Provost Guard.
The order went on to provide for courts, judges, trials, appeals, etc.,
as a whole establishing a semi-military and semi-civil government.

[No'ri<\ — This is the latest General Order of the Department of the
South which has come into my possession or been seen by me. — D.E.]

Department of the South Statistics for June, 1865 : Total troops,
18,906; cases sick, 3,873; died, 4; cases wounded, 134; died, 5.
[This is the latest date of such statistics found by me. — D.E.]

The Monthly Return shows : —

Field and Staft' 3 men, 7 officers.

Co. A 24 " 2 "

B 30 " 1 "

C 5fi " 2 "

D 35 " 2 "

E 37 " 2 '•

F 62 " 3 "

G 37 " 2 "

II 65 " 3 "

I 70 " 2 "

K _5^L " ^ "

Present aggregate 471 28 4D9

Aggregate last report .... 573 27 600

(The 471 men include one unassigned recruit omitted in the
column by error. This was John Dougherty, absent sick. No
further data concerning him is at hand.)

ABCDEFGHIK Totals.
Sergeants ....344 5 3 54555
Corporals ....2443 3 72 8 85
Musicians ....1012220211
Wagoners ....0101011001
Detached .... 5 2 7 2 3 4 2 6 7 3 41

Absent sick . . . . 9 9 9 13 13 9 16 16 15 14 123

Absent in arrest ..1000001251 10

Daily duty .... 1 1 3 1 1 4 2 2 2 2 19"

For duty 5 17 32 18 15 37 15 33 39 26 237

No recruits received this month.

Discharged : A, 2 ; B, 9 ; C, 2 ; D, 3 ; E, 6 ; F, 8 ; G, 1 ; H, 0 ; I,

7. These were almost wholly discharged under Provisional Order No.
73, from Headquarters District of North Carolina. There may also

June '63.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 667

be added one of D (Hugh McGroty), discharged at Concord by
expiration of term, in March, but not dropped till this month. Also
add Quartermaster-Sergt. Swallow.

Discharged for disability : B, 2 ; C, 3 ; D, 4 ; E, 1 ; H, 7 ; K,
6 : total, 23.

Promoted : 1st Sergt. Dustin Marshall, C, to 1st Lieutenant of A.

Transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps : A, 1 ; I, 1 : total 2.
Died of disease : A, 1 ; D, 1 ; F, 1 ; G, 1 : total, 4. Deserted : B, 1 ;
C, 9 ; F, 10 ; G, 1 ; H, 4 ; I, 3 ; K, 6 : total, 34. A large proportion
of these deserters never saw the regiment.

Gain from "missing in action": B, 1 (A. French). Joined
fi'om desertion : D, 1 ; I, 1 ; K, 1.

The following table will show the duties and w^hereabouts of the
officers of the regiment : —

Col. Bedel Detached (Comdg. Post of

Goldsborough).

Lieut.-Col. Randlett .... Comdg. regiment.

Maj. Trickey On duty.

Dr. Kimball Detached (Marine Hospital,

Wilmington, N. C.)

Dr. Manter On duty.

Adjt. Jackman Detached (sent home with discharged

men).

Quartermaster Bingham Absent on leave.

A. Capt. Dearborn Detached.

1st Lieut. Marshall .... On duty.
No 2d Lieutenant.

B. Capt. Woodbury Detached (on leave).

No 1st Lieutenant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

C. Capt. Ackermau On duty.

1st Lieut. Holt Acting Adjutant.

No 2d Lieutenant.

D. Capt. J. S. .lames Absent on leave.

1st Lieut. Plaisted .... On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

E. Capt. Donley On duty.

1st Lieut. Eldredge .... Detached (Concord, N.II.)

[Note.— D.E. had actually been discharged,
to accept appointment in Veteran Re-
serve Corps; but notice had not been

No 2d Lieutenant. received.]

F. Capt. Edgerly Detached.

1st Lieut. Tuttle Detached (Asst. Commissary of

Musters).
2d Lieut. Qninlau . . . . . On duty.

G. Capt. White Detached.

1st Lieut. Atherton . . . Detached (Asst. Provost Marshal,

No 2d Lieutenant. Goldsborough).

H. Capt. McCoy On duty.

1st Lieut. Mellish On duty.

2d Lieut. Hammett .... On duty.
I. No Captain.

1st Lieut. Pushee On duty.

2d Lieut. G. R. James ... On duty.

K. Capt. Giddings On duty.

1st Lieut. Bowen On duty.

No 2d Lieutenant.

Note.— This is the last Monthly Return made by the regiment.

668

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

ARRANGEMENT OF THE STARS

IN THE "FIP^LD" of "OLD GLORY,"

1892-3.

States.
DeJaii-are . .
Pennsylvania
New Jersey .
Georgia . .
Connecticut .
Massachusetts
31aryland . . .
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Virginia . .
New York
North Carolina
Bhode Island
Vermont .
Kentucky .
Tennessee
Ohio . .
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Illinois
Alabama .

A dmitted.

7 Dec. 1787
12 Dec. 1787
18 Dec. 1787

2 Jan. 1788
9 Jan. 1788

16 Feb. 1788

28 Apr. 1788
23 May 1788
21 June 1788

25 June 1788

26 July 1788
21 Nov. 1789

29 May 1790
4 Mar. 1791
1 June 1792
1 June 1796

29 Nov. 1802

30 Apr. 1812
11 Dec. 1816
10 Dec. 1817

3 Dec. 1818
U Dec. 1S19

States.

23. Maine . .

24. Missouri .

25. Arkansas

26. Michigan

27. Florida .

28. Texas . .

29. Iowa . .

30. Wisconsin

31. California

32. Minnesota

33. Oregon .

34. Kansas

35. West Virginia

36. Nevada .

37. Nebraska .

38. Colorado .

39. North Dakota

40. South Dakota

41. Montana .

42. Washington

43. Idaho . .

44. Wyoming

Admitted.
. 15 Mar. 1820
. 10 Aug. 1821
. 15 June 1836
. 26 Jan. 1837
. 3 Mar. 1845
. 29 Dec. 1845
. 28 Dec. 1846
. 29 May 1848
. 9 Sept. 1850
. 11 May 1858
. 14 Feb. 1859
. 29 Jan. 1861
. 19 June 1863
. 31 Oct. 1864
. 1 Mar. 1867
. 1 Aug. 1876
. 3 Nov. 1889
. 3 Nov. 1889
. 8 Nov. 1889
. 11 Nov. 1889
. 3 July 1890
. 11 July 1890

Note. — The Thirteen Original States are in italics.

JULY, 1865.

,E were nearing the end of our military life, and therefore
the end of this story, which has already, perhaps, be-
come too lengthy. A sad event of the first day of
this summer month, was the amputation of the leg of
Lieut. Dustin Marshall (see his Personal Sketch).

On the 2d and 3d there were several promotions
fill vacancies caused by the discharge of the 1.S62 men,
chief among which was that of Sergt. John Clark of Co. F
to Quartermaster-Sergeant, vice Swallow, discharged. The boys got
very much elated on the night of the 3d by a riot and fire in Golds-
borough, the church occupied by the colored people being burned by
the rioters.

The glorious Fourth, the fourth we have passed in the army,
dawned upon us. The excitement of the previous night had not
passed away. There was no formal celebration by us, though we had
a few fireworks in the evening.

Capt. Edgerly returned on the oth from Wilmington, where he
had been Assistant Provost Marshal.

Gen. Abbott, and Staff, arrived and assumed command same day
(5th) ; and we were thrown into joyful convulsions at a rumor that
all hands were to be discharged at once. The arrival of Gen. Abbott
relieved our Col. Bedel from command of the post (Goldsborough),
and he assumed command of the regiment, relieving Lieut. -Col.
Randlett (6th).

We were nearly transfixed on the 6th by an order for battalion
drill twice a day ! Having " freed the country," as some of the boys
expressed it, what the deuce should we drill for : the next war, or
what ?

We had on the 6th what we hadn't had for a long time, /. e.,
three field officers on duty with the regiment: Col. Bedel, Lieut. -Col.
Randlett and Maj. Trickey.

The preparations went steadily on for mustering out ; but that
didn't prevent a series of battalion drills, beginning on the 7th and
ending on the 19th. We had an order read to us on the 8th, stating
the order in which the various regiments were to be mustered out.

That distasteful battalion drill still went on: 5 to 6 a.m., and
5.30 to 6.30 P.M.

(669)

670 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [July '65.

All the clerical force of the regiment was taxed to its utmost on
the rolls, and the rest of us looked on with anxious eyes as the work
progressed. There was vastly more " red tape " to get a man out of
the service, than to get him in. Our anxious hearts were set in a
flutter on the 15th by the arrival of Nixon's Circus; and for the
day, at least, we forgot all about muster-out — and, in fact, those
who were permitted to attend forgot themselves, yielding an entire
surrender to the occasion.

It was duly announced to us on the 17th that the rolls had been
completed; and on the 18th we were told that the rolls and the pre-
pared discharges had all been examined by the proper authorities
and had been officially approved. Surely that battalion drill ought
to cease now, thought we; but it didn't give up its ghost till the
19th.

Capt. White returned to us on the 17th from staff duty with
Gen. Terry (Commissary).

That last battalion drill of the 19th was a farcical farce of the
most pronounced type. As there had been none on the 18th, some
of the boys entered in their diaries, " Had our last battalion drill
yesterday ; " but the monster was not dead, only stunned a little.
It aroused sufficiently to give an expiring kick on the 19th, and then
and thei'e ignominiously died. The boys had no heart in it. Their
bodies were there, to be sure ; and as the commands fell upon the
unwilling ear, they were simply telegraphed to the various anatomi-
cal stations, and they moved our bodies about in a mechanical man-
ner. We were mere automatons.

The 20th of July — the day that marked the mustering out of
what was then left of the gallant old Third New Hampshire — ■ duly
arrived. It was a gala one, and lingers in our memories. That
20th day of July 1865 is indelibly fixed on our minds; and that
date will more readily be given than almost any other, save that of
our enlistment or birth.

The day was occupied in mustering out, in taking down our
cloth homes ("two towels buttoned together," one has it), and
turning in to our dear Uncle Sam, through his representatives on the
spot, all the property belonging to him which he had so kindly per-
mitted us the use of. It was said that in the haste which naturally
occurred in connection with turning in our tents, etc., that one man
couldn't find his tent, even after he had " struck" it. It was dis-
covered on the way home that he had inadvertently put it in his
pocket, as his ' kerchief, on the false assumption that it was a piece
of his dirty linen and he'd probably get a chance somewhere on the
way North to wash it, so as to enter New Hampshire with a clean
bill of health. The opportunity to wash it was also the opportunity
to find what had become of the missing tent.

After our muster-out, which occurred in the afternoon, we pa-
raded, and for the last time in Secessia. Good bye, drill and
dress parade ; good bye, tent and gun ; adieu, ye knapsack and ye
canteen, ye cartridge and ye cracker; farewell, ye shining brass and
ye polished steel !

July '65.^ THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. (JTl

" A most aftectionate adieu
We say to all of you.

For I'll ffo ou my way,
Aud no rebel bold shall hinder me ;
For I'm journeyina: to Concord,
To a land of liberty."

At noon on the 21st we made the start which lauded us in
Concord. By cai's to Raleigh, arriving there at dark, and marched
over to the Gaston depot, where we bivouacked in a field near it.
We there remained all night of the 21st and all day of the 22d.
There was at this point an apparent hitch in matter of transporta-
tion. The Arm]/ and Navy Journal of the 22d gives an item in
which we were all interested. It says, in substance: Gen. Terry's
Headquarters are at Richmond. Foster's First Division of the
Twenty-fourth Army Corps has been reduced to two brigades, com-
manded b}' Osborne aud Dandy. Osborne's brigade consists of
Second New Hampshire, Fifth Maryland, Nineteenth Wisconsin and
Ninety-sixth New York ; Dandy's brigade : Eleventh Connecticut,
Eighty-first New York, Ninety-eighth New York, Eighth Connecticut,
Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania and One Hundred and Eighty-eighth Penn-
sylvania. It further says that In^ reductions in North Carolina, the
force will be reduced to twenty-three regiments, or about lo,00()
men, aud will probably comprise the followmg : Tenth Army Corps,
including Third, Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth New York, Fourth
New Hampshire, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania and Thirteenth Indi-
ana ; Twenty-third Army Corps, including Twenty-eighth Michigan,
One Hundred and Twentieth, One Hundred and Twenty-third, One
Hundred and Twenty-fourth, One Hundred and Twenty-eighth, One
Hundred and Twenty-ninth, One Hundred and Thirtieth New York,
Fifth Ohio Cavalry, Second Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, Fourth,
Fifth, Sixth, Tweuty-seventh, Thirty-seventh, Thirty-niuth, One
Hundred and Seventh, and One Hundred and Thirtieth United States
Colored Troops.

We were off at 5.30 a.m. on the 23d, and arrived at Gaston
about noon, where we crossed the Roanoke River in flat-boats, tak-
ing the cars again on the other side about 7 p.m. These cars were
remarkably poor, being old, dirty and in bad condition otherwise.
A poor train as a whole, for we had to " fall to" and cut wood for
the locomotive. Willing hands we had, for were not we on our way
home? We were soon off for Petersburg. We had tried heretofore
to go there, and more than once ; but how changed the conditions !

We arrived at Reams' Station about 4 a.m. of the 24th. The
rails had been torn up between this point and Petersburg, and we
must " frog it." It was only a matter of 15 miles or more. From
Reams' we marched to Petersburg, arriving at the line of the main
works (of the rebels) about 10 a.m., where we stopped and rested
for an hour and speculated aud philosophized and prospected.

We arrived at Petersburg about noon, and went direct to the
northern depot and bivouacked for the night. It rained all the time
we were marching through the city, so we did not see much of it.
The evidences of war were, however, plenty and conspicuous.

672 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. IJuhj '6n.

We were conveyed by cars on the 2r)th to City Point, after a
run of about an hour, arriving there at 9, and were at once put on
board the Steamer Lach/ Lcmg, and thence without dehiy down the
river, arriving off Fortress Monroe about 4.30 p.m. Here we laid
for about an hour, and then up the Chesapeake to Baltimore.

As we lay at Fortress Monroe, and as we steamed up the
Chesapeake, our thoughts were backward turned to the events of Octo-
ber, 1861, when the fleet was concentrated at Fortress Monroe for
the Port Royal expedition. We had time now for calm reflection.
We look now backward upon it. Then we were a part of it, and
did not view matters so calmly. We have experienced much since
that beautiful October morning, when the great fleet set sail for the
unknown port — alas ! 'twas an unknown port for many a poor sailor
during that terrible storm.

We were en route for home, and nuist forget the past in the
pleasure of the present.

Baltimore was reached at 9 a.m. 2(')th; and we landed and were
marched to the Soldier's Rest, where we breakfasted. This was
Baltimore. How changed. In September, 1H61, nearly four years
ago, we passed through this city with loaded guns and nerved up to
do something rash if required. Now we pass through without much
notice, excited by no other feelings than those incident to a person
who has been absent a long time and is now going back to the old
homestead. We ate our pork and beans with serenity, sans ceremony
and .san.s dignity. At 11 a.m. we took cars for Philadelphia, arriving
there about 4.30 p.m., and were marched to the Union Refreshment
Saloon, that noted food dispensary, where we were well served with
supper. Many of our boys were observed to be very busy in Phila-
delphia, and when questioned said they were looking for those dear
girls who gave them pincushions, courtplaster, kisses and "God
bless yous " in September, 1861. They did not materialize. The
war was over, and those little Quaker ladies — God bless them —
had done their work, and had done it well. Can anyone say that
the presence of those demure, yet beautiful, Quaker girls, with their
words of cheer, on that bright September Sunday morning in 1.S61,
as we stood in the streets of Philadelphia at stacked arms, did not
yield good results? We trow not. Peace to their ashes, if any of
those dear creatures have been cremated. After supper, we tried
our level best to entertain our entertainers by melodious songs, such
as " John Brown's Body Lies," " We'll Hang Jeff. Davis," "Johnny
Comes Marching Home," "Dear Mother, I've come Home to Eat,"
etc. We had great confidence in our ability to entertain. We had
the elements of success within ourselves. Supper had been eaten.
We were returuing from the war. We had among us a plentiful
sprinkling of bassos and tenors, of dulcets and sopranos, of baritones
and semi-tones, of accelerators and retardos, and we had the champion
"bar-soap-pro-fundo" of the old brigade. We dispensed the music,
giving ourselves wholly up to the occasion. It was at once soul-
stirring and heart-rending. The result was not so apparent as to
render a description of it practicable.

Jnhj '(?-7.] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 673

About 10 P.M. we bade adieu to the good people of the truly
good city, and took the ferry across the river, and thence by cars at
midnight for New York via South Amboy, N. J., at which latter
place we were delayed from about 3.30 a.m. (27th) till 8, when we
took steamer to New York, arriving there about 1 1 o'clock. Went
at once to the barracks, at tlie lower end of the city, near Bowling
Green and the Battery. There we got dinner. Adjt. Jackman
joined us at this point, having been home with the 18G2 men and
was on his return trip.

Left New York at 5.30 p.m. bj^ the Norwich Line, on Steamer
City of Norioich. Arrived at Norwich at daylight of the 28th, and
took cars at once for Concord, via Worcester and Nashua, arriving
about noon.

Here we were, on the very spot where we first embarked for the
war. Here was the spot where the "thousand strong" bade adieu
to their Concord admirers. We were here, but few in numbers.
The war is over — our work is done, and we have returned to receive
the salutation "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," etc.

On our arrival at Concord, we found that our coming had been
heralded, and there were many people at the depot to receive us.
We at once went to the hotels (having a sort of free entry every-
where) and cleaued up a little and had our dinner promptly at
3, after which we formed in line and marched to the State House,
where we were formally received and welcomed by Governor Frederick
Smyth and Adjt. -Gen. Head, State Ti'easurer' Sanborn, and other
State officials; also by Brig. -Gen. M. T. Donohoe (our old Capt.
Donohue) .

Being formed in line in a formal manner, probably for the last
time, let us examine tiie rolls to find out how many and who have
reached the State Capital as representing the gallant old Third.
The muster-out rolls show as follows : —

Field and Staff: Col. John Bedel, Lieut. -Col. James F. Raiidlett, ]\laj.
AVra. H. Trickey, Adjt. Lemuel N. Jackman, Surgeon Franklin B. Kimball,
Asst. Surg. Geo. W. Manter, Quartermaster Geo.B. Bingham, Sergt.-Maj.
Thos. Smith, Com.-Sergt. Chas. H. Berr3^ Hospital Steward A. D. Scovell,
Quartermaster-Sergt. John Clark (lacking, 1 assistant surgeon and 1
chaplain).

Co. A: Capt. (none), 1st Lieut. Dustin Marshall, 2d Lieut, (none), 1st
Sergt. Wra. H. Bigley, Sergts. John M. Evans and Wm. Coffee, Corpls.
James G. Furnald and A. D. Abbott, Musician Matthew Storin, Wagoner
Geo. H. Webster, 15 privates.

Co. B: Capt. R. W. Woodbury, 1st Lieut, (none), 2d Lieut, (none),
1st Sergt. J. W. Leavett, Sergts. T. H. B. James, Andrew Jackson and W.
B. Perkins, Corpls. A. C. Moody, John McClusky, Lewis Army and Wm.
Bennet, Wagoner Wm. West, 20 privates.

Co. C: Capt. J. Ackerraan, 1st Lieut. M. L. Holt, 2d Lieut, (none),
1st Sergt. J. Sullivan, Sergts. James Theney, James Wilson and Patrick
Morrisey, Corpls. David Moore, John Curran, Thos. Haggerty and David
Keefe, Musician B. Quinn, 46 privates.

Co. D : Capt. .John S. James, 1st Lieut. J. W. Plaisted, 2d Lieut, (none),
1st Sergt. G. W. Odiorne, Sergts. G. T. Crane, Robert Williams, Nath'l Shorey
and Thos. Entwistle, Corpls. W. R. Knowles, G. A. Whittaker and G. E.
Watson, Musicians F. E. Gerald and G. H. Mills, Wagoner John A. Tucker,
24 privates.

674 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. [Jxhi'65.

Co. E : Capt. M. P. Donley, 1st Lieut, (none), 2d Lieut, (none), 1st
Sergt. A. Yorlv, Sergts. R. Scales, Jr., H. G. Brown, H. J. Pettigrew and R.
W. Burdick, Corpls. Samuel Small, J. M. Dickey and Alfred E. Frydeuland,
Musicians C.H. Gove and J. A. Flanders, Wagoner D. W. Shaw, 25 privates.

Co. F: Capt. J. Homer Edgerly, 1st Lieut. Fred H. Tuttle, 2d Lieut.
James Quinlan, 1st Sergt. Thos. Price, Sergts. J. E. Day, P. Courtney, James
Davis and C. Armstrong, Corpls. J. D. Butler, J. Gleeson, J. O'Brien. H.
McTavish, A. J. Austin, J. Reilly, H. Ingram and J. Jones, Musicians J. B. F.
Towns and R. Bernasconi, Wagoner F. J. Grimes, 42 privates.

Co. G: Capt. Chas. A. White, 1st Lieut. A. S. Atherton, 2d Lieut,
(none), 1st Sergt. W. H. Burbank, Sergts. Albert Van Munster, J. F. Brown
and J. H. Cameron, Corpls. W. H. Emery and W. J. McCaffrey, Wagoner
H. Joslin, 30 privates.

Co. H: Capt. James E. McCoy, 1st Lieut. Walter H. Mellish, 2d Lieut.
Wra. Hammett, 1st Sergt. Walter J. Richards, Sergts. L. McDuffee, D. A.
Page, J. Real and G. R. Clifton, Corpls. J. Roberts, David N. Bush, Donald
Smith, Wm. Hern, F. Thomas, James Norton, James Weed and D. N.
Atwood, Musicians J. H. Griggs and Wm. Gracey, Wagoner Lanson Blake,
48 privates.

Co. I: Capt. (none), 1st Lieut. J. C. Pushee, 2d Lieut. Geo. R. James,
1st Sergt. H. P. Murphy, Sergts. G. H. Davis, W. H. Wright, D. S. Rice and
A. Hammond, Corpls. Geo. French, Wm. Williams, E. F. Hall, A. A. Lewis,

D. McLeod, James Smith and Otis J. Ricker, Musician E. W. Richardson,
Wagoner D. G. Blaisdell, 54 privates.

Co. K: Capt. Geo. H. Giddings, 1st Lieut. E. N. Bowen, 2d Lieut,
(none), 1st Sergt. Geo. H. Way, Sergts. Woodbury Blye, Chas. Gammon,
C. W. Moulton and C. J. Parker, Corpls. Edgar Clifford, Edwin Brackett,

E. T. Rooney, Thos. Smith, E. W. Newbold and Jeremiah Hall, Musician
C. W. Fanton', Wagoner Wm. Brock, 36 privates.

Co. F is the only company with full complement of officers, non-
commissioned officers, musicians and wagoner. All the companies
save C have a wagoner. As to musicians, A, C, I and K have only
one each, and B and G none. Only F and H have three officers,
whije Cos. A, B and Va have only one each, and the others (C, D,
G, I andK) have two each. Co. I has the largest number of privates
(54), and Co. A boasts of the smallest number (15). The average
number of privates to a company is exactly 34. Having examined
the rolls for muster-out, which includes all who were to be mustered
out, we find that several of the men were absent for various reasons,
and were therefore not present to be mustered out, but were mustered
out wherever they chanced to be, whether in hospital, or on detached
service or otherwise. Therefore it follows that our investigation
reveals the fact that the actual number present for muster-out was far
less than the number borne upon the rolls, probably by 10 to 15
per cent.

Speeches were made, the flags turned over to the State, and
there was much rejoicing and congratulating. As we were the first
to arrive, of the returning troops, it is fair to assume that we received
fully as much attention as any subsequent arrivals. Col. Bedel and
Lieut.-Col. Randlett responded to the speeches for the regiment,
and did themselves and the regiment great credit, both in the manner
of delivery and the matter of which their responses w^ere composed.

Our rolls and records and all that pertained to the recorded his-
tory of the regiment, by companies or otherwise, were duly turned
over to Maj. A. B. Thompson, U. S. A., Mustering Officer, by Capt.

Jnhj '65.'] THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 075

C. A. AVhite, who had special charge of them from time of leaving
North Carolina to place of final discharge. A small guard had the
boxes in charge all the way home. We then marched to the Draft
Rendezvous camp at the south end of the city, where we were to
nominally stay till final discharge. Here we deposited what little
baggage we did n't wish to encumber ourselves with in the bar-
racks, and were then given permission (verbal) to go home. "Go
home I " Could it be true we Avere so near and yet so far? Why,
some of the boys aetuall}^ dropped a silent tear as they departed
from the camp, and no grass grew beneath their feet ere the
depot was reached ; and the several departing trains of that after-
noon conveyed the boys — none too rapidly, however — to their vari-
ous homes.

The Third New Hampshire had arrived, and it had gone — none
knew whither. All this was on P^'riday, 28 July 1865. By Monday,
the 31st, the men began to return to Concord; but the Paymaster
was not quite ready to pay us off.

676

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

COMMANDERS UNITED STATES ARMY.

Name.

Time of Sebvice

Rank.

Geo. Wasliington,

1775 1

1783

Major-General.

Henry Knox,

1783

1784

Major-General.

Josiah Harner,*

Sept.

1788

4 March 1791

Lieut. -Col. Infantry.

Arthur St. Clair,

4 March 17'J1

5 March 1792

Major-General.

Anthony Wayne,

5 March 1792

15 Dec.

1796

Major-General.

James Wilkinson,

15 Dec.

1796

3 July

1798

Brigadier-General.

Geo. Washington,

3 July

1798

14 Dec.

1799

Lieut. -Gen. and Gen.

James Wilkinson,

15 June

1800

27 Jan.

1812

Brigadier-General.

Henry Dearborn,

27 Jan.

1812

15 June

1815

Major-General.

Jacob Brown,

15 June

1815

24 Feb.

1828

Major-General.

Alexr. Macomb,

24 May

1828

25 June

1841

Major-General.

Winfleld Scott,

25 June

1841

1 Nov.

1861

Major-General.

Geo. B. McClellan,

1 Nov.

1861

11 March 1862

Major-General.

Henry W. Halleck,

11 July

1862

12 March 1864

Major-General.

Ulysses S. Grant,

12 March 18G4

4 March 1869

Lieut. -Gen. and Gen,

Wm. T. Sherman,

4 March 1869

8 Feb.

1884

General.

Philip H. Sheridan,

8 Feb.

1884

5 Aug.

1888

Lieut. -Gen. and Geu

John M. Schofield,

1888

(present ii

icumbe:

Qt) Major-General.

'■ Was General-in-Cliief by brevet.

ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, 1892.

10 Cavah-y Regiments

5 Artillery "

25 Infantry "

Engineer Batalion, recruiting par-
ties, Ordnance Department, Hos-
pital Service, Indian Scouts,
West Point, Signal Department,
and iieneral service

Totals

Officer.?. Enlisted Men. Aggregate.

428

5,645

6,073

287

3,310

3,597

867

11,356

12,223

557

24,710

4,956
26,849

AUGUST, 1865.

eturr

|E were yet nominally in the service, thongb mnstered
out the 20th of the previous mouth, and were waiting
for our final discharge and payment. We had not
been paid for a long time, and there was considerable
money due us, not only of our pay proper, but the final
instalment of bounty.
On Wednesday, the 2d day of August, the men had all
■ned. The paying off was begun on that day at about
11.30 A.M., at the office of Paymaster Maj. C. O. Benedict, on
Main Street, and continued all day and on the 3d, and was finished,
so far as the men were concerned, shortly before noon. Each
departed his way (first having his discharge delivered to him), but
not without grasping his comrades' hands in farewell. The payment
of the officers began about 3 p.m. and was completed same day.
The Third New Hampshire : where is it? Scattered to the four
winds of heaven, residing in every quarter of the globe — largely
in New England, however. Very many are located in the towns and
cities in the State they went to represent, assimilated to the walks
and methods of peace. The many strong friendships formed at the
front will continue on and on, till the great Captain shall sever
them, so far as earthly friendships go, in a final muster-out.

The story of the Third New Hampshire is told — not in elo-
quent language, not with pathos, not with the language of the silver-
tongued orator, but in a simple, modest manner, which it is earnestly
hoped will inspire the reader with patriotic impulses, and engage
his attention from cover to cover.

Third New Hampshire, and reader, adieu !

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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

WEST POINT GENERALS

(UNION AND CONFEDEBATE).

1822.

David Hunter.

1823.
Lorenzo Thomas.

1825.
§ Robert Anderson.

1826.
Silas Casey.

1828.
Jeff. Davis.

1829.
Robt. E. Lee.
J. E. Johnston.
O. M. Mitchel.

1830.
W. N. Tendleton.
J. B'. Magruder.

1831.
Henry Clay, Jr.
A. A. Humphrey.
W. H. Emory.

1833.
J. G. Barnard.

1835.
Geo. G. Meade.

1836.
M. C. Meigs.
* Thos. W. Sherman.

1837.
H. W. Benham.
Braxton Bragg.
E. D. Townsend.
Jubal A. Early.
Jos. Hooker.

1838.
P. G. T. Beauregard.
I. McDowell.

1839.
* Isaac I. Stevens.
H. W. Halleck.
E. O. C. Ord.
E. R. S. Canby.

1840.
Wm. T. Sherman.
Geo. H. Thomas.

1841.
H. G. Wright.
Jas. Totten.
D. C. Baell.
W. T. H. Brooks.

1842.
W. S. Rosecrans.
§ Abner Doubleday.
Jas. Long-street.

1843.
W. B. Franklin.
J. J. Reynolds.
C. C. Augur.
U. S. Grant.
Rufus Ingalls.
Egbert L. Viele.

1844.
W. S. Hancock.
Alexr. Haj^es.

1845.
tWm. F. Smith.
Gordon Granger.

1846.

Geo. B. McClellan.
§ John G. Foster.

Jesse L. Reno.
X Thos. J. Jackson.

1847.
Jas. B. Fry.
A. E. Burnside.

1849.
§ Q. A. Gillmore.
' John G. Parke.
Rufus Saxton, Jr.

*Port Royal Exp. t " Baldy." t " Stonewall.
Note.— The above list is not a complete one.

§ Fort Sumter.

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BlOQRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

(NAMES ARUAX(;ED ALPHABETICALLY.)

HENRY H. AYER.

Henry H. Ajer was a character in the Third NeAv Hampshire. He
was active in getting matters into sliape, enlisting eleven men at Fisherville
(now Penacook), and bringing them early to camp. Commissioned as
Lieutenant in Co. B, with Capt. Wilbur and 2d Lient. Fogg. He was not only
peculiar, but eccentric ; and his eccentricity showed itself in numerous
ways, and largely in individuality. There could be but one Ayer, and that
was Henry H., Third New Hampshire. He was punctilious, exacting; and
to one not thoroughly acquainted with him, he appeared cruel and overbear-
ing. These latter disappeared as one became better acquainted with him;
and the nearer one got to him the more he was liked. He did not sufter
many to approach closely: i.e., he did not take a promiscuous lot into his
confidence. He boasted — not unseemly — of his previous service; and this
gave him more or less prestige in the regiment. His bravery, his honesty,
and his patriotism, were never questioned. Whenever he got in earnest, —
and these occasions were not infrequent, — he would begin thus: " Simply
— I)y the gods, man : what are you doing ? "

He was, like other lieutenants, sent from one company to another as
occasion required. On the Steamer Atlantic, Capt. Wilbur being sick almost
the entire voyage, Lieut. Ayer was in command of Co. B. He did efficient
service in the unloading of vessels and in the building of our fortifications,
as he had more influence over a squad of men than many a younger ofiicer,
because of his age, firmness and sternness, with all that goes therewith. He
Avas ordered to Co. D, 13 Jan. 1862, Capt. Dunbar being detached tempo-
rarily and Lieut. Cornelius being sick. On 12 Feb. he was sent to Co. Land
on 18 March back to his OAvn company (Capt. Wilbur was then in arrest for
some naughtiness). On 5 April (regiment going to Edisto) he was relieved
from command of B and apparently sick: for on 19 May, Sergt. Head, of
his company, wrote a letter saying that "Lieut. Ayer was attacked last Tues-
day with pleurisy, and today went to regimental hospital." The 27th May
finds him there at Bailey's Wharf. Edisto, and also Sergeant Head, both
sick. The hospital had been moved to this point, preparatory to removing
altogether from Edisto to James Island. Ayer continued sick, and got
leave of absence for 40 days by S. 0. 116, D. S. He returned from leave 30
July, by Star of the Smith.

On 26 Aug. he was assigned to the command of Co. H. This was
immediately after it had been decimated at Pinckney Island by the gobbling
process. He took especial pride, on parade and drill and inspection, in be-
ing the observed of all observers ; for he had but a mere handful of men in
line — a squad, in fact.

On the Pocotaligo expedition he had command of Co.B, and presumably
H, too, as the regiment was arranged in six companies while at the fight,
and Co. H was very small (reduced by capture of many). To show evidence

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of his punctiliousness, he, on the eve of going to Pocotaligo, with no knowl-
edge of Avhere Ave were going or what for, but that we were going forth to
battle, wrote this letter : —

Hilton Hkad, 20 Oct. 1862.
Chaplain Hill.

Dear Sir: This envelope contains $i:?5.00, #114.18 of which belongs
to my company as its Company Fund; $4.75 belongs to the heirs of Frank
Halliday, late of Co. H ; and the balance, §1(5.07, belongs to me. If I should
not return, I want you to send to Mrs. Jane B. Ayer, Medfleld, Mass., my two
trunks, containing all my ettects. Subtract the pay for your trouble from
money enclosed. H. H. Ayer.

The writer will here remark that Ayer was a good and faithful cor-
respondent, as his letters will show. He made up his budget of items,
keeping the letters unsealed to add a postscript if necessary, as a final act
before'consigning it to the mail, just prior to some (really, every) move-
ment. Many" of these letters were kindly loaned to the writer. As to the
battle of Pocotaligo, and to show hoAv scrupulously honest our hero was, it
may be here related that sometime after the l)attle he learned that Capt.
Wilbur had " sworn ofl"' several rifles on that battle. It roused his ire : for
he could not " endure " such people ; and he at once (17 Jan. 18G3) Avrote
to the War Department, asking for certified copies of Wilbur's returns to be
sent him, that he might see whether the rumors Avere true, and stating in
language plain: "Wilbur AA^as n't there, and no rifles Avere lost from his
company ; because I commanded it, and knoAV Avhereof I assert." Whether
the War Department sent certified copies is not knoAvn. A letter of his
shoAvs that he Avas on the Steamer Burnside Avhile sick (June — July), as he
wrote 7 iNov. 1862, thanking Capt. Wilcox for his great kindness Avhile on
board.

In February, 1863, when a squad of Co. H (captured preAnous August)
returned, exchanged, Capt. Ayer had quite a circus Avith some of them, be-
cause they did n'tcome doAvn handsomely to the regulation discipline. Since
their capture, they had done no duty Avhatever and had been having a free
and easy time generally ; and Capt. Ayer had hard Avork to induce the
proper authorities to order them back to their company. " But noAV you
are here," says Capt. Ayer, "you must come down." Coercion had to be
resorted to in some cases ; but this is not an opportune place to minutely
detail all the little annoyances to Avhich our friend Ayer Avas subjected to.
After the first brush, those men would have died for Capt. Ayer. When
the regiment Avas separated, immediately after, Cos. G and H AA'ere left on
the old camp-ground ; and Avhen that famous night alarm came, these tAVO
companies fell in, and formed upon another regiment encamped to their
left, and stood there in line long after Ave at Pinckney Island (the fore-
front) had turned in. When the regiment reunited in April, and Avent to
Edisto Inlet, finally landing at Botany Bay Island, Ayer was on hand.
He participated in 'the lumber expeditions from that point inland, notably
all over Edisto Island, and did valiant service in the matter of producing
lumber, etc., even borroAving lighters from Capt. Ilutchins, Quartermaster
of another brigade across the river, to transpoi't it upon.

It Avas at Botany Bay that something happened to our hero; and
though the writer has" been unable to obtain tlie particulars, he is satisfied
it was a frivolous case that brought Capt. Ayer into temporary trouble.
Somebody complained of something to the Colonel Commanding, and Ayer
Avas the party complained of. The shape it took left the commanding of-
ficer Avhere he could not evade his duty ; and he directed the Adjutant to
take Capt. Ayer's SAVord. This Avas humiliating; but Capt Ayer never
flinched. Four officers Avere detailed at once to investigate; and they did
so, reporting that a gentle reprimand Avas suflicient to satisfy all parties.
The Colonel gave him the reprimand and his sAvord at the same time ; and
the Avhole occupied not much more time than is required to Avrite it.

About this time, Capt. Ayer resigned; but there is no apparent con-
nection between that and the reprimand. It was not accepted. He Avrote,
5 May 1863, prior to the case noted, to his wife, saying: " I am glad you

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take a common-sense view of the matter of my resigning. I sliall not re-
sign at present if my healtli continues good ; but if I am sick I may be
obliged to in order to get liome."

On 11 June (from St. Helena), he wrote he had been defeated in his
attempts to resign, but didn't care very much about it, for his health was
improving.

On 23 June, at St. Helena Island, he entei'tained some of the officers
of the Weekfiifken {monitor) . When the regiment was on board at St.
Helena, morning of 4 July, for Folly Island, Capt. Aver ventured ashore to
look after his company property, and got left behind. Those who know-
him can imagine how excited he must have been at seeing the steamer move
otf. He succeeded in getting on board the Cossack, Avith the Seventy-sixth
Pennsylvania, and finally reached the regiment about 11 p.m., '> July, finding
Lieut. Place in charge and everything ail right.

Capt. Ayer did good service at the taking of Morris Island, and in the
charge and subsequent operations, up to date of his ugly wound. In the
charge on Wagner, IS July, he was struck with a spent ball. He says he
and his company succeeded in reaching the inner Avorks of the fort (he was
mistaken) ; and in a letter he describes going over a small Avork close to the
fort : Avhich probably means that he descended to the moat or ditch.

On 26 Aug., Avhile the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts Avas making its
grand sortie, supported by the Third Ncav Hampshire, and Avhile Capt. Ayer
Avas in the trenches, in passing a loop-hole a bullet (probably from a sharp-
shooter) came Avhizzing through and struck Capt. Ayer in the side of the
neck, passing completely through. An inch, or perhaps half an inch, varia-
tion Avould probably have ended his career. He was at first thought to be
killed ; but Avas carried back tenderly to the rear, and every attention shoAvn
him by the surgeons and his comrades. Capt. Ayer didn't propose to die
then, and so stated it, and in his emphatic Avay, too'. The bullet passed near
the spinal cord and below the base of the brain. He Avent to the regimental
hospital till 3 Sept., and then back to his company. On the I'Jth he w^ent
North on the FnUon, on leave of absence, per S. 0. 534, D. S., after turning
over the company to 2d Lieut. JNIorrill.

On 10 Sept his company made up a purse and bought a sword and belt
for their gallant Captain ($80.00). It is related that on the Steamer Fulton
were several rebel prisoners, taken at Morris Island, going North. One day,
when they Avere out for an airing, Capt. Ayer strode among them, as only
Capt. Ayer could stride, and said with a fierce look before Avhich they

quailed, "Which of you d d rascals Avas it shot me?" The ansAvers

Avere all negative. He returned to his company 9 Nov., relieving Lieut.
Edgerly, who had taken the company from Lieut. Morrill, the 10th.

About the first of December, AA^hen the regiment Avas paid off", Capt.
Ayer received another wound : but this time it affected his pocket-book : for
by some unaccountable mistake of omission or otherAvise, the pay-roll
Avas n't satisfactory to the paymaster, and he declined to lavish any of the
desirable Treasury notes on our friend Ayer. As a sequel to this, the fol-
loAving letter is found from the Adjutant-General of the Army to the Com-
manding Officer, Third Ncav Hampshire Volunteers, dated 27 Feb. 1864:
"The proceedings of a Military Commission, instituted by S. O. 550, D. S.,
in case of Capt. H. H. Ayer, have been approved by the Secretary of War,
and removes the bar to his pay." There is no doubt that this apparent em-
bargo on his pay was caused by a technical violation of his leave of absence
— in overstaying.

Capt. Ayer, on the return of the regiment to Hilton Head, went with
it, and Avas one of the active participants in the beautiful movements which
transformed the men into "mounted infantry." He Avent to JacksouAille
in April, 1864, and, Avith his company, to Palatka (four companies).

On arriving in Virginia (28 April), Capt. Ayer Avas sick, very sick; atid
when the troops started, early in May, he was left behind, at a house say
one and one-half miles from Gloucester Point {i.e., the landing and fort).
There he remained three nights, Avhen he got alarmed and took quarters
with the Provost Marshal at the ianding.

682 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

About the 6th of May, he took the Steamei- Fanny for Fort Monroe;
but before reaching there, and near the Rip Raps, was run into by the iron
Steamer Cambria; and the Fanny simk in about ten minutes. This was
about 9 P.M., and dark. "The crash," says Capt. Aver, " was terrible." The
Cambria had army stores and officers' baggage of many regiments, also
about 200 men, mostly Thirteenth New Hampshire. Prof. Grant, the in-
ventor of the calcium light, was on board : and he and Capt. Ayer rescued
Col. J. D. Rust of the Eighth Maine, who was on his way to Chesapeake
Hospital, sick. Capt. Ayer was put on shore by a naval officer, near Fort
Monroe, and took quarters in the Chief Quartermaster's office, on the floor.
He took passage next day, by a steamer going up the river, and walked to
the regiment, say eight or nine miles.

He went to meet his death. On IG May 1864 he was mortally wounded,
and died soon after. He had been in the flght of the 13th, and the move-
ments of the 14th and 15th; but the 16th marked the end of his existence.
Lieut. -Col. Plimpton, who was in command, Avrote a letter to the bereaved
wife, and extracts are made from it: ". ... an artery being cut, he died
in about an hour, from loss of blood .... was immediately taken to the
hospital, but reached there too late to save his life .... he is buried about
six miles outside our lines, and his grave marked."

Further particulars are found in Dr. Buzzell's letter ; and it is such a
beautiful, though sad letter, it is given below nearly in full.

[Dr. Buzzell to Mrs. Ayer.]
You have doubtless been informed of the death of your husband, late
Henry H. Ayer, Captain, of the Third Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers.
On Monday, May 16th, this officer was wounded while on duty with his
regiment near the first line of iiitrenchments near Drewry's Bluft". About 8
o'clock in the morning of this date, he received a wound in the fleshy part
of the thigh (wounding the femoral artery), and walked to the rear, where
temporary dressing was applied ; and he was immediately sent to the Corps
Hospital in an ambulance, at which place I flrst saw him. I spoke to him,
and he grasped me by the hand and implored me in a feeble voice to give
him some opiate. I found him very weak, and ordered stimulants, but
without eft'ect, as he died about 10 o'clock a.m., less than thirty minutes
after his arrival. The large number of wounded on our hands at the time
of our hasty retreat forbade removing his body to the rear. Many of the
wounded fell into the hands of the enemy, and the bodies of officers were left
upon the ground, as we retired so hurriedly. But it gives me satisfaction
to inform you that amid the hurry and confusion and excitement of the
hour, I was privileged to have a grave dug, and the remains deposited beside
a landmark. The respect and love borne this truly brave officer led me,
with three of my hospital attendants, to convey hastily the body of one
endeared to a family far away, and rolled in a rubber blanket, consigned it
to a rude grave on the sunny slope of a hill beneath the shade of youthful
and thrifty forest trees. The thought of leaving the body unburied ....
was intolerable ; and although it might be considered at the expense of the

living sufterers, the time was attbrded for this sad duty

A. J. H. Buzzell,
Surgeon, Third Nev\ Hampshire Volunteers.

His body was afterward exhumed and brought North, and buried at
Fisherville (now Penacook), N. H. This service was performed by Geo.
Murdough, Co. H, of Manchester, N. H., who was a nurse in our regimental
hospital during his term of service.

Of Capt. Ayer's services in the Mexican War, the records at Washington
disclose nothing. This must not be set against him, but against the imper-
fect system of records of that period. He went out on the Vanilalia (say
they who knew him), but in what capacity is uncertain ; and this vessel did
blockade duty, probably at Vera Cruz. The writer's informant, a thor-
oughly reliable citizen of Dedham, Mass., and a relative by marriage, says
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after water. Whatever part he took in that particular war, no Third New
Hampshire man, at least, will ])elieve that he did a whit less than his whole
duty, whatever that may have been.

Concerning his militia service, in 1847-49 : Certain it is, that at that
period he was distinctively military ; for the writer has had the pleasure of
seeing four appointments, as follows (all in New Hampshire) : —
First^Sl Aug. 1847 . . Ensign First Co., Eleventh Regiment State Militia.
Second, 13 Sept. 1847 . 2d Lieutenant same.

Third, 20 July 1848 . . Drill .Master, Third Brigade (rank of Major).
Fourth, 7 July 1841) . . Reappointment same.

He also appears to have been temporarily in the Second Massachusetts
immediately prior to his service in Third New Hampshire.

J. WARREN AKERMAN.

He was, substantially, our first Color Bearer, and as such will be well
remembered. His position in his company (D) was 5th Sergeant (original).
He carried the colors till we reached Washington (September, 18G1), at
which place he Avas taken sick ; and being actually unable to carry them
further, he was relieved by Jonathan N. Dow of Co. D. In January, 1862, he
was sent North on recruiting service, rejoining with the party 4 May. He
Avas made 1st Sergeant 1 Aug., vice J. C. Dunbar, discharged. On 20 Dec,
he was ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant, by S. O. 47, R. Hdqrs.

In January, 18G3, when the detachment (under Capt. MaxAvell) Avas
sent to Florida after lumber, Akerman Avent Avith it, Acting 2d Lieut. Co. D.
A commission as 2d Lieutenant arrived for him 30 March, at Pinckney
Island. He Aveut to Hilton Head 1 April, and Avas mustered that day as
of that day, the commission being dated 7 March: vice J. J. Donohoe, pro-
moted and assigned to D.

His health was none of the best. He Avas granted a leave of absence
in April, returning therefrom in June. Later we find him sick on Folly
Island, 7 and 8 July. He Avas discharged for disability, 28 July 1863, by S. O.
442, 1). S.

Born in Kensington, N. II., 12 Nov. 1840; died 4 July 1892, at Haver-
hill, Mass., aged 51 years, 8 months. Left a AvidoAV, residing at 5 Elm
Place, Haverhill, but no children. Buried 7 July, at Hampton, N. H. Ser-
vices at Congregational Church. Among the comrades present Avere nine
members of Third Ncav Hampshire, including the writer.

ROBERT H. ALLEN.

Comrade Allen took an active part in the formation of Co. C, and Avas
its original 1st Lieutenant, finally becoming its Captain. His commission
Avas actually Avritten "■2d Lieutenant,''' and Cody's '' 1st Lieutenant" ; but
these Avere reversed because of dissatisfaction, the commissions themselves
being actually amended. He never served Avith any other company than his
own. He was wounded at the battle of Secession ville (16 June 1862), in the
right hand, Avhile engaged Avith his company. This troubles him somcAvhat
to this day (1890). In consequence of this Avound, he Avas sent Avith others
to the General Hospital at Hilton Head, and while there AA-as given leave of
absence to go North. During this leave, at Manchester, N. H., he, without
orders, but under general authority, recruited eight or nine men, all for his
own company. His original leave Avas probably for 20 or 30 days; but he
obtained the usual extensions and remained for 60 days.

On his return trip he Avas, as a matter of military convenience, placed
in charge of squads of recruits for the Third, Fourth and Seventh New
Hampshire regiments, all in the Department of the South. On arrival at
NeAv York, there Avas no steamer about to sail; and the recruits Avere sent
to Fort Hamilton, in the harbor, to Avait. A small squad of recruits also
arrived for the Third Ncav Hampshire, and joined the squads at Fort

684 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Hamilton. The lack of transportation was said to have been caused by
McClellan's movements on the Peninsula. The Third New Hampshire squads
finally got off on the steamer Geo. C. Cullins, arriving at Hilton Head on the
night of 11 Sept. 1862. Allen had, prior to leaving New Hampshire, received
a captain's commission, vice Donohoe, same company. During the voyage
to Hilton Head, one of the recruits died, and was taken ashore in North
Carolina and buried. An account of this will be found elsewhere.

While at Pinckney Island, Capt. Allen accidentally shot himself in the
left leg with his own revolver. This was 2 April 1863. The bullet was
removed by Dr. Buzzell about two months later. Capt. Allen was at this
time at Hilton Head, occupying his own tent, on the old camp-ground in
rear of the General Hospital. He had not sufficiently recovered to be able
to be with his company, but visited it while it was at Botany Bay Island,
and joined it on the reassembling of the regiment (eight companies from
Botany Bay, and two from Bay Point) at St. Helena Island. He accom-
panied to Folly Island, and ventured to go Avith his company and participate
in the capture of Morris Island, 10 July, though this, apparently, was more
than his condition warranted. He did not participate in the assault on
Wagner (18 July), but viewed the beautiful sight from the sand hills, being
on crutches at the time, immediately following this he obtained a leave of
absence and went home, returning therefrom about 1 Oct., to Morris Island,
after the evacuation of Wagner and Gregg.

When Cos. A, C and K were sent to Broad Island in December, 1863, to
cut flre-Avood for the troops, Capt. Allen, by virtue of his rank, commanded
the Post, and 1st Lieut. Kirwin the company. The three companies, after
cutting all the available Avood on Broad Island, removed to Small Island, on
same duty, Capt. Allen remaining in command. This service ended 29 Feb.
1864 (see main story). At Jacksonville, Fla., Capt. Allen was on the drum-
head court-martial (Miller case : executed).

In Virginia, he participated in the various engagements creditably.
He was appointed Chief of the Ambulance Corps of the Tenth Army Corps
(Gen. Brooks) 29 June 1864, but did not accept, as he had tendered his
resignation, by advice of Dr. Buzzell. He was discharged as of that date,
for disability, by S. O. 176, D. Va. and N. C.

Since the war, Capt. Allen was for several years (and is now, 1890) at
Rockford, 111. From 1864 to 1870 he was engaged in the clothing business.
From that time and up to within a few years he Avas a large manufacturer
of churns. He attended the reunions at Weirs in 1889 and 1890. Capt.
(then Lieut.) Allen advertised in the 3Ianehester 3Ivn'or in August, 1861, Avheu
he was assisting in getting up Co. C, that " $100 in money and 160 acres of
land at discliarge" (in large type, too) aAvaited the patriot who would enlist
in his company. This has not been fulfilled; but it is not probable that any
survivor of Co. C (original) will ever begin suit for obtaining recruits
under false pretences.

Allen's dog "Ned" deserves notice, as they Avere almost inseparable.
He Avas with the regiment from its organization to his demise. Everybody
knew him. Those of us aa^Iio were able to be on deck during the great
storm of November, 1861, will not soon forget that Ned Avas sick, like unto
us. He Avas a remarkable dog, and his OAvner was not obtuse in this direc-
tion. It was his delight to place Ned on exhibition, just to show how much
he kncAv, you knoAv. It is related that on one occasion, Avhen Ned's master
was entertaining several ladies and gentlemen at his quarters at Hilton
Head, he directed Ned to go for his slippers. Ned Avent. Ned returned.
But what Avas it he was dragging along so majestically, but Avith apparent
eflbrt? It Avas no less than the conventional demijohn ; and its ragged han-
dle showed how frequently it had been thus dragged on prior occasions.
Ned's master, mastering himself with a masterly ettbrt — surrendered to the
occasion ; and before the guests departed, the demijohn had become so
lightened that Ned returned it to its accustomed repository Avlth great ease.
Ned Avas among the honorably Avounded 16 June, 1862, though he Avas not in
the forefront of the battle, but hovering around the outskirts of it with
Allen's orderly. A cruel bullet hit his fore-leg. This noble canine departed
this life in June, 1863, at St. Helena Island, and Avas buried Avithout cere-
mony in the middle of the company street.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 685

ARLON S. ATHERTON.

He enlisted in the usual way and went into the service as a private in
Co. I, under Capt. Carlton. In June, 1802, soon after the battle of James
Island, S. C, he was promoted to Corporal; and in September, 1863, directly
after evacuation of Wagner, was made a Sergeant. The casualties were so
numerous that on 21 Nov. 18*13 we find him ordered to act as 1st Sergeant.
He became infected, early in 18(>4, Avitli the re-enlistment fever, and suc-
cumbed, going home in March with the veterans, on furlough. By the
death of Robinson, 2 June 18G4, of wounds, Atherton was made 1st Sergeant,
serving as such a short time only. During the following month he received
a 2d Lieutenant's commission, dated 7 July, and was mustered 16 July, as of
12th, and attached to Co. E. Was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in November,
1864, but not mustered till 30 April 1865, as of 1 April.

In the terrible conflict of 16 Aug. 1864, he was by many thought to
have been mortally Avounded, and by some said to have been left dead on the
field. Both these statements proved false. Letters were written home,
giving particulars of his decease. It is related of one who was thus writ-
ing, and another who was assisting to furnish the harrowing details, that
the former hesitated slightly as he was about closing the letter, and said to
the latter : " You are quite sure about it? " The latter at once inferred that
his veracity was in question, and, instantly rising to his feet, said : " Good
heavens I do you Avish me to hold up my right hand and swear, before you
believe me?" This is related to show a certain phase not often met. The
letters from the regiment and from Lieut. Atherton himself reached home
almost simultaneously, so that the suflering caused was of short duration,
and was suddenly changed to rejoicing.

His own story is as folloAvs : " I was shot through the right lung, and
left for dead [this Avas a little after mid-day. — D.E.] After'lying on the
ground till evening of the 18th, I was taken as prisoner to Libby Prison,
but had nothing done for my Avound, as I Avas told I could not live till
morning. I so far recovered, hoAvever, as to be able to be paroled on the
morning of 12 Sept., Avith 33 other ofBcers from the same hospital Avard.
Steamed doAvn the James River, picking our Avay through the man}' obstruc-
tions, and arrived at the place of exchange about noon, and Avere soon
transferred to our own steamer. There Ave found the agents of the Sanitary
and Christian Commissions ready to receive us, with food in abundance,
which had a very tempting look, but of Avhich Ave Avere only alloAved to eat
very sparingly. They told us "tAvas sure death to eat all Ave desired. Arriv-
ing at Annapolis on the morning of 14 Sept., Ave were at once conveyed to
the hospital in the Naval Academy buildings." (The Avriter Avas there and
saAv him same day.)

By the 24th, Lieut. Atherton was able to travel, and received a leave
of absence (was entitled to it, as a paroled prisoner) for 30 days, going
home to his relatives and friends. His physical condition Avas such that by
special medical examination and report he obtained extension of leaA-e.
The legal limit of such Avas reached, and he returned to the Naval Academy
hospital on 26 Nov., and at once asked to be sent to his regiment. This Avas
refused, on basis of inability to perform military duty. In a fortnight
more he repeated his request, and this time got ordered on court-martial
duty at Alexandria (near Washington). He remained on this duty from 19
Dec. till the following April, Avhen, after repeated retiuests to be relieved,
he Avas ordered to his regiment, then at Wilmington, N. C. He fortunately
fell in Avith Col. Bedel, then on his way, and they proceeded to the regi-
ment together, reaching it on 11 April 1865. Upon ari'iA'al, he Avas at once
ordered on duty upon a court-martial, and also placed in charge of Co. G.

While at Alexandria, he had a ten days" leaA^e of absence to go home
to vote (March, 1865). In June, he Avas appointed Assistant Provost Mar-
shal of Goldsborough, N. C, and Avas placed in charge of the City Jail.
He held this appointment till final muster-out. He Avas commissioned as
Captain of Co. I (his orignal company) late in the war, too late for muster-in ;
but that injustice has been rectified since the Avar by a special order of the

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War Department (1888), and be stands now upon the records as Captain,
dating back. In addition to the duties of Assistant Provost Marshal, he had
charge of Cos. G and E.

Atherton was in every engagement of the regiment up to the time of
his terrible wound, which troubles him very much to this day (1890). He
was a genial, whole-souled fellow, who had the happy faculty of malving
friends. Since the war he has thrice been a member of the lower branch
of the Massachusetts Legislature, one year representing the Franklin dis-
trict and two years from the enterprising town of Wakefield, where he now
(1890) resides and carries on a general grocery trade. The town has
honored him several times with offices of various kinds.

JOSEPH ACKERMAN.

He was an original man of Co. F (Capt. Randlett's Nashua company),
and at muster-in was made 4th Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant, 17 Oct.
1802. Re-enlisted (13 Feb. 1804) and went with that happy body of men
called veterans on furlough. After his return to regiment at Gloucester
Point, Va., 28 April, he entered upon the Virginia campaign, and continued
through the whole of it. On 30 May he was mustered as 2d Lieutenant, as
of 6 June, rice Dodge, promoted. In July we find him with Co. F ; and in
August he was sent to Co. G, and commanded it till end of tlie month. Was
slightly wounded Ifi Aug., but did not leave the regiment. He remained in
command of G till 17 Nov., and on the 18th returned to F. On 24, 25 and
2(3 Sept. he served on a Board of Survey (with Stearns and Parker). On 28
Nov. he was mustered as 1st Lieutenant, Co. B, as of 17 Nov. Though he
belonged to F as a 2d Lieutenant, he was in command of G by the exigencies
of the service. At the end of December we find him " sick in quarters."
From 3 Jan. to 1 March 1865, he was with G, and from that date to muster-
out was Captain of Co. C. During a part of January he acted as Adjutant.
On 24 Feb. his commission arrived as Captain of Co. C, rice Trickey, pio-
moted to Major. [In justice to himself the writer will here explain that
this commission was issued in place of the one he himself declined in Janu-
ary. See his Personal.] On 3 March he was appointed Assistant Provost
Marshal of Wilmington (under Lieut. -Col. Randlett), and continued on that
duty till relieved in June, when he returned to regiment for muster-out.
The sadtlest part is yet to be told. A memorandum says : "J. Ackerman of
Nashua shot himself accidentally and died same day." This was at his place
of business in Nashua, N. H., 21 July 1879.

WILLIAM H. BURBANK.

He was the original 7tli Corporal of Co. G, Capt. Wiggin. His warrant
promotions were as follows: To Sergeant, 11 Dec. 1861; to 1st Sergeant,
July, 1803. He re-enlisted in January, 1864. He was wounded at Drewry's
Blutt", Va., in May, 1864, and was sent to hospital at Point Lookout. While
there he was commissioned 2d Lieutenant, dating 24 May, and Avas mustered
into that grade 4 Oct., at the hospital. His niustcr appears to have been
wholly unauthorized : i.e., it was in violation of cxisiiiig orders, which for-
bade the muster of any officer unfit at the time lur lield service ; and Burbank
appears to have clearly come under that order. The muster was promptly
revoked by the War Department. This proceeding and order may not have
been poetic justice: but law and justice are not always synonymous terms.
Meantime Burbank had been dropped from the company rolls (18 Nov.), as
having been commissioned 2d Lieutenant in Co. 1). Orders from the War
Department compelled the commander of the company to take up Burbank
on the rolls, and he became again the 1st Sergeant of Co. G, and held that
rank at the final muster-out of the regiiuent. He did not rejoin the regi-
ment until its final discharge at Concord.

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JOHN BEDEL.

John Bedel Avas said to have descended from good military stock, his
grandfather and father having participated in the War of 1812. Was a
private, and afterwards a 1st Sergeant, in Co. H of the Ninth United States
Infantry, during the Mexican War; but (possibly fortunately for him) the
climate was detrimental to his health, and he was discharged before the
more important Mexican battles were fought (see Note 4). The North Bend,
after a long and stormy voyage, landed the men of Co. H at Vera Cruz 21
June 1847. The troops went into camp about two miles outside the city;
but the dreaded and dreadful disease known as vomito raged in the city,
and extended to the troops ; and though the writer has no positive informa-
tion as to whether John Bedel suffered from this particular disease, it is
fair to presume that he did. We may be sure that a sick man will leave an
unhealthy country at tirst opportunity.

In 1849 he resumed his study of Liav and also acted as pension claim
agent for Mexican War soldiers. From 1853 to Gl he Avas employed at
Washington in one of the sub-departments of the Treasury. This brought
him to the opening of the Civil War and to the birth of the Third New
Hampshire, in which John Bedel performed a conspicuous part.

At the formation of the regiment, John Bedel was made its Major ;
and though afterwards promoted, the boys all called him Major, as if no
other title would fit him. He was of a peculiar temperament; and having
decided to do a thing, it was next to if not quite impossible to change his
mind. Of all the officers in the regiment, it may be truly said of Maj.
Bedel, that he tried to make himself solid {i.e., popular) with the men ; and
he succeeded tolerably Avell in his efforts. At Hilton Head, it Avas his
usual custom to mount a barrel on the parade ground and read aloud to the
men the latest Avar ucavs. At one of those times, Avhen the excitement
consequent upon unusually good ncAvs ran very high, and the Major was
about ready to fly, and his audience ready to ascend with him, an order
came to fall in. This Avas a little too much for the Major; and without the
slightest hesitation he shouted, " Whoever that order comes from, I counter-
mand it!" The audience cheered and cheered; but a little reflection on the
Major's part and on the part of the men showed the futility of any attempt
to subvert military discipline, and they " fell in," and so did the Major.
This incident is only given for one purpose, viz. ; to shoAV the impetuosity
of the man; and "no criminality is attached thereto." At another time,
when change Avas very scarce in the Department, feeling that something
might be done to relieve the distress, and having been employed in the
Treasury Department at Washington, he conceived the idea of sending
directly to the Treasury Department for a thousand gold dollars. He at
once did so, probably Avithout other thought or desire than to do good. This
letter was of such a singular character, that it Avas referred through A-ari-
ous channels back to Gen. Sherman, for an explanation as to why such a
state of affairs existed in his Department Avithout information being sent
the authorities at Washington. Rumor says a madder man was never seen
than Gen. Sherman. He Avas almost beside himself; and until he became
calmed by reflection and by the friends of Bedel, he insisted that our Major
should be court-martialed forthAvith. After aAvhile, through the eflbrts of
Col. FelloAvs and Lieut. -Col. Jackson, this blew over. The thousand gold
dollars didn't come, and the Department moved on as before, witirthe
trifling exception that Gen. Sherman conceived a dislike for the Major,
which time did not AvhoUy ettace. This is a good example of hoAV an inno-
cent man may suffer by his motives being misconstrued.

About 31 Dec. 18()1, the Forty-seventh Ncav York and other troops
were sent to Port Royal Ferry on a reconnoissance; and the Forty -seventh,
having but one field officer on duty, Maj. Bedel Avas sent Avith that regi-
ment. The skirmish they had during the fcAv days they Avere away from
Hilton Head Avas not of a serious nature.

Upon our arrival at Legareville, in June. 1.S62, the Major covered him-
self with glory by shooting an enraged bull, Avhich had been furiously run-
ning through the village, threatening injury to the uuAvary.

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On James Island, the Major did efficient service, not only with the
regiment on its first baptism of blood (on 16 June 1862, an account of which
Avill be found in its proper place), but on other occasions with reconnoitring
parties composed of detachments from various regiments. The resignation
and discharge of Col. Fellows raised John Bedel to the rank of Lieutenant-
Colonel ; but the commission was not received until about the middle of Oc-
tober. John Bedel served on a court-martial at Hilton Head during the winter
of 1861 and early spring of 1862.

At one time, when there Avas a great scarcity of money, caused by the
long intervals between the paymaster's appearances, he very kindly and
generously provided the men with tobacco, and patiently waited till the fol-
lowing pay-day for his money. Though, strictly speaking, this was in viola-
tion of the Army Regulations, yet it would have been difticult to impanel a
jury that would convict him further than of a technical violation of the Army
Regulations.

Nothing of note happened to our hero till the morning of 10 July 1863,
after our troops had captured the lower part of Morris Island. We had
advanced considerably towards Wagner, and they were firing solid shot,
one of which, nearly spent, trundled along, striking him on the side of his
calf, contusing but not disabling. He, however, went back with other
wounded to Folly Island, from which place he reached the regiment in time
to participate in the assault of 18 July, at which time he was taken prisoner.
To show the uncertainty in such cases, it need only be mentioned that,
on the following day, a letter written in regard to the casualities did not
even so much as mention his disappearance, it probably being considered
that he had possibly been wounded and would be heard from during the day,
located in some hospital near by.

The circumstances attending his capture are not necessarily material
to this histoVy ; yet there have been so many versions that at least one de-
scription will be expected herein. He was taken to and confined in the Peni-
tentiary at Columbia, S. C, with other prisoners. At the time, when it was
threatened that captured Union officers should be set up in Charleston where
Gillmore's guns could reach them, Bedel was told that he was one of the
favored (?) ones. Tradition says he swore some terrible oaths, but didn't
absolutely decline the favor. Speaking of profanity, leads us to remark that
the Major occasionally indulged in the forbidden language, whenever occa-
sion in his judgment required its use. He probably used a maximum quan-
tity when pulled out of the creek. While a prisoner at Columbia, it is said
that Bob Toombs, a Confederate General, with whom Maj. Bedel had been
acquainted in Washington before the Mar, called at the prison, having heard
that his friend Bedel occupied a room there. He taunted Bedel with his
loyalty, etc., and tradition steps in again and says Bedel cursed him roundly
— so roundly that he got put on bread and Avater diet and had closer con-
finement for a limited period.

Col. Bedel's own story, as related in letter to Capt. Emmons, 4 March
1869, is as f oUoavs : —

"I Avill explain hoAv I was captured .... soon after Ave passed the
enemy's rifle-pits Ave came to a creek or the incoming tide from the left ;
and at that time Jackson ordered me to go forward to see if the creek was
passable. I obeyed orders and passed the creek; but, on turning to hail
the regiment, it Avas noAvhere to be seen. The tide Avas rising and the
bullets Averc flying pretty thick. I had no disposition to retreat, knd seeing
some troops to ray right huri-ying for the fort, I thought that perhaps the
regiment had obliqued to the right and passed around the Avater, instead of
coming through it, or at all events it Avas some portion of our attacking
colunui making straight for a good place to enter the fort and capture a
gun; and I hastened to join them. When near enough to distinguish per-
sons, I found that these troops Avere rebels running into the fort instead of
Yankees. I immediately endeavored to avoid them. When they discovered
this they commenced firing upon me, as did also the rebels on the parapet ;
and I was literally driven into the creek. When they thought they had
killed me, or fired enough to do it, they came down and captured me in the

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Wiiter and took me into the fort, and threatened to kill me as a "d — d
nigger officer," as I was taken in front of the Fifty-fourth Massachusetts
regiment.

There you have the whole of it. What others said about me I care
not. The rebels gave me credit in their next morning paper for being
captured while endeavoring to reach and spike a gun."

S. O. 458, W. D., 20 Dec. 1864, mustered him out as a Lieutenant-
Colonel, to date from 5 April 1864, and in as a Colonel, to date 6 April 1864.

At one time a fi'esh arrival of prisoners at the place brought in our
old Quartermaster-Sergeant, Varnura H. Hill, then a Captain and Assistant
Quartermaster, captured while Avith some Western troops, to which he had
been assigned after promotion. Varnum — as the boys always called him —
was very kindly given the privilege of quartering under the stairs in the
corridor, the building being crowded. Varnum relates that the next day he
heard some one using profanity in larger quantities than is usual or custom-
ary ; and for want of something more interesting to do, he listened to find
the cause, if possible. He suddenly thought the method or style of the
sentences were familiar, and paying strict attention resulted in deciding it
must be the Major. He called the guard and interrogated him. The guard
didn't know the profane prisoner's name, but said in substance that he was

a " d d Yankee Major from New Hampshire." That settled it. " Can I

see him?" said Varnum. The guard obtained permission, and the result
cannot be described in words. They embraced, they cried, they laughed
hysterically, and then repeated. Result : they roomed together during their
stay.

Upon being paroled, the Major steered his bark for New Hampshire
and his family, not forgetting to call on " Uncle Abe," to lay before him the
facts in relation to the manner our men were being treated while prisoners.
He was a sort of Committee-in-Chief for that purpose, fully empowered by
his comrades in prison ; and he promised them faithfully that before he saw
his family even, their cases and his should be laid before the President.
He faithfully executed this trust, and wore the old straw hat previously
mentioned ; but before returning to New Hampshire he laid aside all evi-
dence of rebeldom, and went home with a brand new uniform and, as the
boys put it, " a biled shirt."

He remained at home with his family a part of the time and a part
of the time at Camp Parole, until he aves declared exchanged. He then
rejoined the regiment, reaching it at Wilmington, N. C, on 11 April
1865 (accompanied by Capt. Atherton, avIio also iiad been a prisoner), after
the capture of Fort Fisher and after the regiment had fought its last
flght. He found the regiment in command of Maj. Trickey. Although
Bedel (then Colonel) assumed nominal command of the regiment, Maj.
Trickey practically remained in command, Lieut. -Col. Randlett being Provost
Marshal. At Goldsborough, Col. Bedel was in command of the Post. His
parole was dated 10 Dec. 1864, nearly eighteen months after his capture.
His commission as Colonel dates 6 April 1864. He was brevetted Brigadier-
General of Volunteers for gallant and meritorious services (to date 13
March 1865).

After rejoining the regiment. Col. Bedel busied himself with inquiring
into the history of the regiment, particularly that relating to statistics, and,
as will l)e seen elsewhere, made notes of all he learned.

After being mustered out he returned to Bath, Avhere he resided until
his decease, 26 Feb. 1875. In 1868 and 1869 he was a member of the New
Hampshire Legislature, representing his town. He was buried there, and
his widow, with the three surviving children of the seven born to them,
still (1889) resides there.

The Adjutant-General's Report (N. H.) of 1868 says, in reference to
Mexican services: Sergt. John Bedel was of Bath, N. H., the son of Gen.
Moody Bedel. He was born in the Indian Stream Territory (now Pitts-
burgh) 8 July 1822. Educated at Newbury Seminary, Vermont, and read
law with Hon. Harry Hibbard of Bath. Admitted to the bar in 1850. En-
listed as private in the Ninth U. S. Infantry, 25 March 1847. Joined Co.

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H and was made 1st Sergeant July, 1847. Discharged for disability at Vera
Cruz, 8 Aug. 1847. Was appointed 2d Lieutenant in the Ninth Infantry 30
Dec. 1847. Discharged in August, 1848.

Note 1. — In the interim between discharge and appointment, it is said
he returned to his home and taught school. He was a clerk in one of the
departments at Washington for some years subsequent to the Mexican War.

Note 2. — He did "not accompany the regiment on the Bluftton recon-
noissance, but remained in charge of the camp at Hilton Head. This was in
March, 1862. He was in the reconnoissance up the Savannah River, also in
March, and at the Pocotaligo atfair, in October, accounts of which appear
in their proper places.

Note 3.— He was Post Commander at Goldsborough only during the
temporary absence of Gen. Abbott to attend the funeral of his wife. On
6 July he resumed command of the regiment (Lieut.-Col. Randlett and Maj.
Trickey being there and on duty) .

Note 4T— In October and November, 18G2, at Hilton Head, Lieut.-Col.
Bedel served on a general court-martial, as president of the court. The
order, as printed at the time, read '^ Cnl. J. II. Bedel," by error. He was
also on a general court-martial in January of the same year, at Hilton Head.

Note 5. — He was sick upon the arrival of the North Bend at Vera
Cruz, and was almost immediately placed in hospital, from which he w^as
soon after discharged for disability.

CHARLES F. BRAINARD.

Brainard w^as the original Quartermaster-Sergeant, and served efli-
ciently in that capacity till his promotion to 2d Lieutenant, 19 Jan. 1863, as
of 17 Nov. 1862 (G. O. 3). Again, at St. Helena Island, a commission as
1st Lieutenant arrived, bearing his name, 26 June 1863; and he was duly
mustered into his new grade 29 June, as of 23 June, vice T. M. Jackson,
promoted to Captain. The commission was dated 13 May. He resigned in
August, and his discharge was by S. O. 471, D. S., 10 Aug. 1863, for disability.

Since the war his whereabouts has been uncertain. At one time he
was in Richmond, Va. ; at another at Washington, D. C. (clerk in the
Treasury Building), in 1872; and later in the West. He was born in
Elizabethtown, N. Y., 11 Sept. 1829; died at Washington, D. C, 13 May
1881, of Bright's disease. Left a wife only, Cornelia A. (1632 Rhode Island
Avenue) .

JOHN S. BRYANT.

Bryant began his military life as a Corporal in Co. B. He was made
Sergeant in December, 1862, and 1st Sergeant about 1 June 1864. From that
grade was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, though he did not get mustered into
his new grade till 23 May 1865, as of 26 April (his commission bearing date
6 April), vice J. Ackerman, promoted. He was ordered to act as Lieutenant
3 May (R. 0. 23), and with his own company (B).

It was at Wilmington, N. C.,that Bryant fell sick; and he died on the
evening of Tuesday, 23 May 1865, in his own tent, of malarial fever. The
body w-as sent home and Avas buried at Exeter, N. H.

It will be noted that his muster-in as an officer and his death were of
the same date. The last act of this soldier on earth, was the raising of his
almost powerless right hand toward heaven and taking a solemn oath to
defend his country's flag. And almost immediately his light went out.

WELBEE J. BUTTERFIELD.

He was born at Topsham, Vt., 18 April 1828. His experience of several
years with the militia, in Vermont, both in infantry and artillery, was of
considerable value to him at the outset ; for he assisted largely in organizing
and drilling Co. K, at Dover, in which he received a 1st Lieutenant's com-

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mission. lie performed liis duties faithfull.y and acceptabl}^ He was not
in the best of health when the regiment reached the South Carolina coast ;
and little by little he grew worse, though on duty the most of the time.

On the discharge of Capt. Littletield, he was placed in command of Co.
K, 2 April 1862. It was his fortune, by a combination of circumstances, to
be spared the dangers of the battle of 16 June 1862. He was Ofticer of the
Day the day and night previous, and Lieut. Scruton was Officer of the
Guard ; but one of the two was required to go on picket the night of the
15th, leaving the other to fill both positions. Lieut. Scruton chose to go on
picket; and it proved a fatal choice, for the pickets (four companies) joined
the regiment on its Avay to the tight.

When Co. K was at upper end of Pinckney Island, about 10 Aug. 1862,
his health had become so much impaired that he left the company and Avent
to the regimental hospital, then at Graham's Plantation, where he remained
about a week. Feeling somewhat improved, he returned to Pinckney Is-
land, but not for duty. The company soon after left this post for Jenkins
Island, practically a part of Hilton Head, and Capt. Butterfleld (he had re-
ceived a Captain's commission, dated 22 June) about the same time went
home on a sick leave. He returned 2 Oct., by Steamer Star of the South,
not much improved, and again took command of Co. K, relieving Lieut. S.
M. Smith.

He resigned in March, 1863, after being fully satisfied that to continue
longer in the climate would do him permanent injury ; and he Avas honorably
discharged by S. O. 128, D. S., 6 March. His company parted with him with
regret, and his brother officers all remember him with pleasure. It Avas the
writer's fortune, while he himself was sick, to be called upon for clerical
work occasionally by Welbee J. Butterfleld, which service brought him into
close relationship with his superior officer ; and he remembers him as a kind-
hearted man, a gentleman and an officer, with all that those terms imply.

He has, since the Avar, resided mostly in "Vermont ; but in 1887 was at
Dover, N. H.

Note. — Capt. Butterfleld died at Dover, N. H., Saturday, 28 Nov. 1891,
at the residence of his married daughter, Eliza B. George, on St. John
Street. The funeral took place Tuesday, 1 Dec. 1891, at the residence of
his daughter. Present : Maj. Trickey, Avho conducted the services, Comrades
Hanlon, Richardson, Estes and Eldredge. The four latter (all of Co. K)
acted as bearers. The interment Avas at Pine Hill Cemetery, Do\'er. Capt.
Butterfleld's Avife died at Boston, Mass., in February, 1887, at the Massa-
chusetts General Hospital, and Avas buried in the Pine Hill Cemetery. A
son, George F., resides in Dover.

EDWIN N. BOWEN.

He Avas an original man of Co. I (Capt. Carlton), and Avent out as a
priA-ate. At his flrst fight (16 June 1862) he Avas Avounded slightly in one of
his ribs. In August, Avhile his company Avas on outpost, he was promoted
to Corporal. We find him sick at Folly Island (and in hospital) , and unable
to participate in the 10 and 18 July 1863 fights. He rejoined his company
some time in the latter part of that month. After the evacuation of Forts
Wagner and Gregg, BoAven received a furlough (with others) for good
conduct during the siege.

He re-enlisted, and Avent home again, returning therefrom in latter
part of April, 1864. Meantime he had been successively promoted to Ser-
geant and to 1st Sergeant. At re-enlistment he Avas a Sergeant. He par-
ticipated in all the actions in the Virginia campaign where the regiment
took part. On 1 Sept. (front of Petersburg), he AA'rote in substance that
he had been promoted to 1st Sergeant. Was then in command of the com-
pany and had been so for a Aveek. The 2d Lieutenant had recently got back,
but Avas sick most of the time. There Avere 55 men in the company — about
30 fit for duty. When the regiment Avent to Fort Fisher (January, 1865),
Bowen, on landing, AA^as, Avith others (Lieut. Hitchcock in command), put

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on picket ; cand tlie detail was kept there three daj's and nio^hts, till after the
capture of the fort. When Lieut. -Col. Randlett joined (17 Feb. 18G5), with
a detachment left behind in Virginia, Bowen was the recipient of a 1st
Lieutenant's commission in Co. K, to whicli he immediatel}' went on duty.
He did not get mustered till 6 May (as of 17 Feb.), and his commission was
dated 4 Jan. 1865.

On 2 May, we find him on duty at Rose Hill (railroad duty) with about
40 men. Rose Hill is about five miles west of Magnolia. About one-half of
the detail was stationed at a trestle two miles nearer Magnolia, under Bowen.
He was at this place about six weeks. This substantially ends his service,
so far as anything deserving of separate mention. The only important en-
gagements he was not in were 10 and 18 July 1863, and 15 Jan. 1865.

He was born in Richmond, N. H., 14 Nov. 1843. Since the war he has
resided at Fitzwilliam, N. H., where he is (1890) engaged in manufacturing.
He attends the reunions quite regularly.

Note. — In September, 1892, Bowen (with Lieut. Parker and the writer)
made a Southern trip, embracing the battle-tields of the regiment. Bowen,
on 9 June 1864, when the regiment Avas near Petersburg, was the scout to
survey the rebel line on behalf of the Third New Hampshire. He did so,
advancing stealthily to and into an open field, where he crept up to a point
from which he could see the rebel battery ; and returning, reported to Lieut.-
Col. Plimpton that he could see a strong work on very high ground, with five
guns in sight. Ever since that time Bowen has had a great desire to stand
again upon the same spot and see whether his report had been correct and
whether his judgment as to the rebel battery's strength and position was
based upon facts. He and the writer walked the parapet of the battery in
September, 1892, and the writer made a plan (which see) ; and they also walked
over much of the same ground that the regiment traversed on that day.
Bowen is perfectly satisfied that his report and judgment were correct.

ANDREW J. H. BUZZELL.

Dr. Buzzell was born in New York City, 3 March 1831, but passed his
boyhood days in Norfolk, Va. We next find him studying medicine, at
Dover, N. H., with Dr. L. G. Hill, and graduating at Hanover in 1854. He
soon afterward established himself in Dover, and became favorably known,
both as an adept in the medical line and as a Christian gentleman.

He came to us in September, 1862, having been appointed to fill a vacancy
(see Hospital Department) . He was well received at the regiment — indeed,
would have been so received anywhere ; for in his presence, one felt at once
that the Doctor was a superior man — and had plenty to do.

Our Surgeon (Moulton) was absent on sick leave, with indications
that he would probably never return, and Dr. Eaton, Assistant Surgeon,
was well-nigh worn out. Changes soon occurred by which Dr. Buzzell was
made Surgeon of the regiment, ere he had been with us two months— in
fact had obtained the position asked for by him (of Gov. Berry) before the
Third New Hampshire had assumed shape.

His skill soon became known beyond the limits of our regiment ; and
if any case requiring consultation occurred, he was sent for, and actually
did much service outside of the regiment, as will be seen later on. He was
at Pocotaligo (October, 1862), and went to Florida Avith the lumber expedition
(January, 1863). Early in June, 1863, he Avas appointed a member of a
Medical Board (see G. O. 43, D. S.), and did good serA'ice upon it.

Upon our arrival at St. Helena, in June, 18G3, where Strong's brigade
was organized. Dr. Buzzell was appointed Medical Inspector for all the
troops there.

In July, 1863, when the troops (Third Ncav Hampshire included) went
over to Morris Island, the Doctor Avas left at Folly Island Avith the sick (of
all the troops). After matters got into shape there, he joined the regiment
at Morris Island. Soon after the charge on Wagner, Dr. Buzzell was made
Brigade Surgeon. FolloAving closely upon this, he was made Chief Medical
Officer of our Brigade (practically same as Brigade Surgeon) under Col. Guss.

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Unclev the multiplicity of his cares and duties, and the unhealthy cli-
mate, Dr. Buzzell's health became considerably impaired, and a sick leave
was granted him in September, 1803, from Morris Island. This was after the
evacuation of Was'uer. Previous to this, he had had special and almost sole
charge of Gen. Gillmore, through a brief sickness, having one of our own
hospital nurses (Murdough) to assist him. The Doctor accompanied the
boat expedition to Greg<r (5 Sept. 1863), and in fact was in great demand.

Having returned from his leave, we find him next prominent at the
execution of Kendall of Co. G, on Morris Island, in December. Early in 1864
we find him busily engaged, in addition to his other duties, in examining
those who re-enlisted. He accompanied the regiment to Florida in April,
1804; and with it he Avent to Virginia. Here his Avell-known skill was
sought for, and he was, as before, in great demand, often having charge of
the entire medical department of our corps. At one time he h^d charge of
the Flying Hospital, and was the chief ojjerator. Indeed, at one time during
this campaign, he had chaj-ge of a hospital where the surgeons under him
were his seniors in rank.

In August we tind him a Hospital Inspector. Following closely upon
the heels of this, we find him ordered North (started 12 Aug. 1864) to inspect
the soldiers in hospitals, and order to the front such as in his judgment
were fit for field service. While on this service, he made it convenient to
meet the original men in Concord, Avhose terms expired in August, 1864.
The meeting was mutually agreeable, for everybody loved the Doctor.

During some portions of the autumn he was Brigade Surgeon as well
as Medical Director of the Corps.

Late in September Ave find him again at the front; and in October he
Avas appointed Medical Inspector of the Tenth Army Corps. This position
he continued to hold until the reorganization of the Corps (in December),
Avhen hcAvas appointed Medical Inspector of the TAventy-fourth Army Corps.
Upon the illness of Gen. Birney, Dr. Buzzell Avas selected to accompany
him to his home in Philadelphia, Avhere the General soon died.

It may be inferred that the duties of these outside positions entirely
deprived the Third NeAV Hampshire of his services ; but this Avas not the
fact. He found frequent opportunities to visit the regiment and consult
with our surgeons and oflicers. When the second expedition to Fort Fisher
Avas gotten up, in January, 180r>, the Doctor Avas assigned to an important
place, in charge of the hospital ship of the expedition. The campaign proved
to be too arduous. hoAVCA^er; for at Wilmington, N. C, he succumbed, dying
at the residence of a Mrs. Walker, 28 March, of typho-malarial fever.

A letter from a lady Avho Avas Avith him during his last illness says :
" For ten days he lay on his couch of illness ; and from the first he felt that
the end Avould be as it is. He was perfectly resigned. Day after day I
took my Bible, at his request, and read to him some of his favorite Psalms."

An officer thus Avrote : "Associated Avith him in the army for a con-
siderable time, I had learned to love him dearly; and Avhen I witnessed his
noble, self-sacrificing charity in devoting his energies so earnestly to the
Avelfare of the suttering prisoners Avho Avere then upon our hands at this
place (Wilmington), I could not help feeling how good a man he Avas. It
Avas in the discharge of his professional duties that he himself was taken
sick. Suffice it to say, at present, that from the first he exhibited the SAveet-
est and most holy trustfulness in God; and although it Avas painful, yet I
could not help thinking hoAV beautiful it was to see the strong man resting
Avith such childlike confidence upon the bosom of his Heavenly Father."

Dr. Buzzell was yet a young man — ^ only 34; and to pass away in the
midst of his usefulness — to pass aAvay Avhen honors Avere actually being
thrust upon him ; to die Avhen administering to others that they might live —
Avas indeed sad. Our regiment mourned deep and long. His remains Mere
sent to his home in Dover, N. H., Avhere a Masonic funeral Avas held on 4
April, the ceremonies being very imposing, and the outburst of grief A'ery
general. By some singular but untoAvard circumstance no notice of the
Doctor's demise preceded the arrival of the remains.

A fitting tribute to his Avorth Avas the conferring of a brevet, as
Lieutenant-Colonel, for gallant and meritorious conduct at the storming of
Fort Fisher, to rank from 13 March 1865 (Act of Congress).

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The writer feels impressed to record one other phase of the Doctor's
character. Upon tlie death of a soldier or officer, it frequently fell to the
lot of the surgeon to communicate with the relatives of the deceased. Many
a widow will have occasion to remember his letters to them, couched in the
most beautiful language, and conveying a degree of sympathy and Christian
consolation only such as he could thus convey.

EUGENE J. BUTTON.

He started as the 2d Corporal in Co. F. We find him promoted to
Sergeant in July, 1862; and to 1st Sergeant 17 Oct., rire Stearns, com-
missioned. In anticipation of the receipt of his commission as 2d Lieutenant,
to which he had l)een recommended, we tind him acting as 2d Lieutenant
and in charge of the guard, 1 June 1863, at Botany Bay Island. His com-
mission arrived 26 June, at St. Helena ; and he was mustered on the 29th, as
of 24th, and assigned to his own company (F). ,

In the charge on Wagner, 18 July 1863, he received a severe wound in
the hand. This wound w^as at the hands of some Regular artillerymen,
while they were vainly attempting to prevent a retreat. He served through
the siege, and in a creditable manner. On 25 Nov. he was appointed Board-
ing Officer in Light- House Inlet by the then Provost Marshal of Morris
Island (Capt. Randlett, of our regiment). In Januai-y, 1864, he was again
promoted, being mustered as 1st Lieutenant 20 Jan., and assigned to Co. I.
He commanded Co. I while Capt. Houghton was at home with the re-enlisted
men in March and April.

In the Virginia campaign, he was killed outright, during the terrible
scenes of 16 May. At that time he had succeeded Capt. Ayer in command
of Co. H (A.yer killed) and had only been with the company a short time
(some say less than an hour) Avhen "he i^iet his fate. (The writer succeeded
Button in temporary command of Co. H that day.)

When Button went to war he left a wife (Sarah J.) and infant daughter
(Cora L., born 20 May 1860). The Avidow yet survives, residing at 10 St.
Charles street, Boston, Mass. The daughter, an invalid all her life, died 12
May 1880. (See main story, August, 1861:, for resolutions on death of Ayer,
Ela and Button.)

CHARLES S. BURNHAM.

He was the original 1st Lieutenant of Co. F (the Nashua company),
Avith Capt. Randlett and Lieut. Marsh. He served with credit at James
Island, 16 June 1862. About the middle of July, when Cos. E and I were
doing provost duty at Hilton Head, he was sent to take command of the last-
named company (Capt. Carlton killed; 1st Lieut. Thompson, Commissary;
2d Lieut. H. S. Doav being alone). Later, Lieut. Dow was ordered home
on recruiting service. Burnham continued in command of Co. I till his
commission arrived, say 16 Oct. ; and luckily it Avas as Captain of Co. I : so
he did not have to be shifted about (No muster then required.) He con-
tinued as Captain of Co. I, and served with no other company during his
service. He went with the expedition to Pocotaligo, 21 Oct. 1862, and also
with the lumber expedition to Florida, in January, 1863. In March we find
his company on outpost duty at Pope's Plantation (not Dr. Pope's), on Hil-
ton Head ; and the quartermaster and commissary stores Avere there. In
May Ave And his company (with E) at Bay Point, under Maj. Plimpton.
(Balance of regiment at Botany Bay Island.) He Avas detailed 1 July for
general court-martial, to assemble the 3d, at St. Helena ; but as the troops
left the 4th, it is presumable the general court-martial did n't assemble at
all.

Capt. Burnham Avas lucky enough to obtain a sick leave about this
time, and left us 4 July for home, on the Arago. (Gen. Hunter and ex-Capt.
Wilbur on board.) In this Avay he escaped the lighting on Morris Island
and the siege of Wagner. He arrived back 6 Sept., the very day Avhen the
flnal preparations were made for the forlorn hope of next morning ; but his
health was such he Avas not able to go in the line for the expected assault,
luckily averted by evacuation.

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He resigned soon after this event (say 10 Sept.), though it was not
accepted until December; and data shows lie received his discharge G Dec,
per S. O. 033, D. S. His departure from the regiment was regretted by all;
for he was popular with officers and men. He has since the war located at
Waltham, Mass., and holds an important position in the Avatch factory
there. Capt. Burnham (as Lieutenant) commanded Co. D in the James Is-
land fight (Capt. Dunbar sick), and he thinks he served with Co. F at Dau-
fuskie, Blufftou and Focotaligo.

CHARLES A. BURNHA^L.

Dr. Burnham was an addition to our regiment and to its medical
department. He was appointed from without the regiment, and under the
W. D. order authorizing two assistant surgeons. We find he was a medi-
cal student at Harvard Medical College for two years prior to 18GI. He
was mustered 5 Nov. ISGl, in the Second New Hampshire, as a recruit, and
•vyas assigned to Co. C ; but was detailed at once for duty in the regimental
hospital, where he served till latter part of December, 1862 (after battle of
Fredericksburg, 13 Dec.) He was discharged from the Second soon after
his appointment in the Third. His apiiointment dates 18 Nov. ; and he was
mustered as Assistant Surgeon, Third New Hampshire, 9 Jan. 1863, as of
6 Jan.

Dr. Burnham came to us in February, 1863, arriving at Hilton Head
on the Arago on the 4th and reaching the regiment next day. (Maj. Rand-
lett and the exchanged men of Co. H on same steamer.) He did efficient
service at Morris Island throughout the siege, and accompanied the regi-
ment to Florida in April, ISfii. In the Virginia campaign, Ave find him
much broken in health, though generally on duty ; and he liad plenty to do,
as Dr. Buzzell was detached. He was at Chesapeake Hospital, sick, during
the Drewry's Bluff battles; but was with us on 16 June. He went from
camp 12 May, assisted b^ the Chaplain, to the landing. He had congestive
chills and malarial fever. While at Chesapeake Hospital, Randlett, Copp
and others arrived, Avounded. On 16 Jane, though quite ill, he felt the
importance of being Avith the regiment, and Avent ; but did not go on the
9th and 2oth. In the early part of July, hoAvever, he succumbed to the
inevitable, and obtained a sick leave, going home on the 8th. On 1.5 Aug.,
at Dover, Dr. Burnham met Dr. Buzzell (on detached duty), and on same
day started for the regiment, reaching it at midnight, 16th, after our
bloody battle of that day. Dr. Burnham did all that could be done at that
time, though all the more seriously Avoiinded had been sent aAvay to the
hospitals. His health seemed broken, — at least there seemed no apparent
gain in health; and though doing some duty, he was not considered on
duty, but " sick in quarters." This state of things continued till the latter
part of September, Avhen the Doctor yielded to the advice of friends and
requested to be discharged for disability. This As'as done by S. O. 261,
Div. Hdqrs., 22 Sept. 1864, and came to hand next day.

The regiment lost a valuable man Avhen Dr. Burnham left it. Though
the connection Avas officially severed, yet the Doctor has been of great
service to the boys since the Avar, in assisting them to obtain pensions.
He has a remarkable memory, and Avith a fcAv leading incidents as a basis
he can recall almost every case of disease or Avonuds that came under his
treatment or obserA'ation. This has been made use of in numberless
instances ; and in many cases Avhere the evidence Avas supposed to be lost
(i.e., beyond proof), the Doctor has readily and cheerfully furnished the
requisite link in the chain of evidence desired and required by the Pension
Department. Many a pensioner of the Third New Hampshire aa^II have
good cause to long remember the genial doctor and his kindly and A-aluable
service, both during and since the Avar.

Dr. Burnham Avas born in Pembroke, N. H., 30 March 1830.

He is noAV a practicing physician in Boston, Mass., and attended Col.
Jackson in his last sickness, against Avhich there Avas no remedy.

Note.— When the regiment left St. Helena for Folly, 4 July 1863,
Dr. Burnham remained in charge of the sick of our regiinent and of other
regiments, and did not rejoin till after the charge on Wagner.

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GEORGE B. BINGHAM.

Was a volunteer recrnit of 1862, joining the regiment in September.
He -was at once detached as clerk in the General Hospital at Hilton Head
and there remained till October, 1863 (regiment then on Morris Island). He
was a nnrse for part of the time named. He seemed particularly fitted for
both positions. On his retnrn to the regiment he was again detailed, and as
clerk to the Trovost Marshal, Capt. J. F. Randlett, of his own company
(F). He continued on this duty till January, 1864, when he went on fur-
lough. On his retnrn he was made clerk at Regimental Headquarters (Maj.
Plimpton then in command), and continued same till July, 1864.

When the 1861 men were mustered out (23 Aug.), he Avas made Com-
missary Sergeant, vice George H. Miner, though, as a matter of fact. Miner
was not actually then discharged, but merely dropped from the rolls.
Bingham was not long in the line of promotion ere he was commissioned,
taking the place of Quartermaster Hynes, who had received an appoint-
ment of Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. Though Hynes left in Septem-
ber, Bingham was not mustered on his commission until 30 Nov., as of 16th,
and his commission was dated 9 Nov. He continued in this position to the
end.

In June, 1865, he had leave of absence by S. 0. 84, D. N. C. This was
probably about the middle of June, as we find that soon after the arrival of
the regiment at Goldsborough (about 4 June 186.5) he was appointed A. A.
Q. M. and A. C. S. of the Post of Goldsborough (Col. Bedel, Comdg. Post).

Bingham returned from his leave (Scovell with him) 13 July 1865, and
was with regiment thenceforward to the end. His whereabouts since the
war is unknown, though in the fall of 1866 he was in Boston, with a watch
company. He was born in Dunstable (now Nashua) 29 July 1837, and died
28 Jan. 1870, at Lowell, Mass. He left a wife, since re-married to Wm. Fish
and (1890) residing at Athol, Mass.

D. ARTHUR BROWN.

Comrade Brown was born in Attleboro', Mass., 14 May 1839. Very
early in life he evinced a decided love of music. At the time of his enlist-
ment was Leader of the FisherviUe Cornet Band, and with his band fur-
nished the music at several war meetings. At an nnnsually enthusiastic
meeting, addressed by the late Hon. A. S. Marshall, Brown decided to enlist,
and did so next day. He was closely followed by six others of his band :
H. F. Brown, S. F. Brown, J. C. Linehan (now Insurance Commissioner of
New Hampshire), J. C. Mitchell, G. E. Flanders and Carl Krebs. These all
became part and parcel of the Third New Hampshiie Band.

In the formation of the band for the regiment, he was selected as the
Second Leader, the commission reading: ". . . . appoint yon, the said
David Arthur Brown, Second Leader of the Band in the Third Regiment of
Volunteers." The commission was dated 2 Oct. 1861 (see note). He per-
formed excellent service and was very popular.

After the discharge of the band, 1 Sept. 1862, he became the Leader of
Brown's Band, and continued in that position for about fifteen years. This
band was the finest in the State, and furnished music for New Hampshire
Day at the Centennial (Phila., 1876), and for the Governor and Legislature
of New Hampshire at the Bennington celebration, in 1877, and on other
notable occasions.

In 1864 Brown became a partner in the firm of A. B. Winn & Co.,
iron founders and machinists. This was changed in 1865 to " D. Arthur
Brown & Co.," and continued under that name to 1880, when a corporation
was formed under the style of " The Concord Axle Co." Brown Avas made
treasurer, and has so remained to the present time. The office held embraced
the general management of the business. The "Concord Axle" is known
all over the world. Brown travels among the purchasers of axles all over
the United States, and is personally known to the trade from Maine to
California. He is a member of the Carriage Builders' National Association.

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From 1885 to the present time, Brown has faithfully served the veterans
of the old Third Regiment as their secretary and treasurer at the Weirs.
He is also the secretary of the First Veteran Band Association (since 1883).
When the time seemed ripe for the erection of a building at the Weirs
wherein the boys could gather comfortably year by year (instead of in tents),
Brown was at' the fore-front, acting as secretary and treasurer of the
Building Committee. He not only induced others to contribute, but con-
tributed liberally of his own substance. The building, of which Brown is
also custodian, was dedicated 26 Aug. 1885. He has faithfully served the
veterans ; and a reunion without Brown's genial face would cause much
comment. He resides in Penacook, formerly Fisherville.

Note. — His commission was not issued till after the issue of corres-
ponding ones.

MICHAEL J. CONNOLLY.

He was the original 2d Sergeant of Co. C (Capt. I)onohoe"s company,
Manchester). He was promoted to 1st Sergeant in August, 18G3, when
Sergt. John Kirwin was promoted to 2d Lieutenant. Early in August, 1863,
Ave find him acting as 2d Lieutenant. He was an active participant through-
out the siege of Wagner. In February, 1864, he received a 2d Lieutenant's
commission, and was mustered into that grade on the 3d, as of 20 Jan. 1864,
and to Co. B. In March, 1864, we find him Mith Co. C, though reported in
B. This continued apparently through April (Florida campaign). At end
of May he still appears on the rolls of B. He was in the Drewry's Blutf
battles. At the end of July, we tind him commanding Co. C, and near the
close of August he is reported sick in quarters.

The probability is that the tight of 16 Aug., and the attending expos-
ures, had been too much for his health, though we find him on duty again in
and at end of September was commanding Co. C. Apparently he was not
engaged in the Laurel Hill tight of 7 Oct.

He was discharged 19 Oct., at his own request, as of 16th, for expiration
of (original) term by S. O. 153, C. Hdqrs., and started for home 20th (with
Dodge). His failing health would not warrant his continuing in the
service. He died at Manchester, N. H., 17 May 1876. He received a Gill-
inore Medal.

JAMES M. CHASE.

Chase was an original private in Co. B (Capt. Wilbur's company) . Was
afterAvard promoted to Corporal and as such re-enlisted for another three
years, receiving the usual furlough. On the muster-out of the 1861 men he
was made Sergeant.

He was fortunate in receiving a commission as 2d Lieutenant late in
the war ; but unfortunate as to time ; for musters had ceased, the Avar being
over. The commission Avas dated 15 May. in Co. I. He Avas discharged
7 July, at Goldsborough, N. C, for disability (epilepsy). He received a
Gillmore Medal.

At this Avriting (1890) he is a resident of Manchester, N. H. He Avas
born in Ncav London, N. H., 19 Feb. 1837.

ELBRIDGE J. COPP.

Was an original private in Co. F, and was apparently one of the
youngest in the regiment. In fact his face indicated less years than the
registry of his birth. This peculiarity — a happy one, by the Avay — still f ol-
loAvs him. We find him clerking for Adjt. Hill, from Concord to the pro-
motion of Sergt. -Maj. Jackson to 2d Lieutenant, Avhen he Avas made Sergeant-
Major, having learned the duties Avhile clerking. This Avas in the latter
part of January, 1862. In January, 1863, he was promoted to 2d Lieutenant

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of B, Dodge of D taking his place. In May we find him Acting Adjutant
under Lieut. -Col. Bedel, at Botany Bay Island (Col. Jackson being in com-
mand of the Post, and Adjt. Libby, Post Adjutant). On the reuniting
of the regiment at St. Helena, he was again Acting Adjutant, vice Libby, on
Gen. Strong's Stafl".

On 2 July 1863 he appears as attached to Co. H, but Acting Adjutant
of the regiment; and he continued as such until August, when he was com-
missioned Adjutant {rice Libby, killed 18 July), except at such times as he
was too ill to attend to his duties. These were more or less frequent, as
his health seemed at this time (/.e., during the summer) almost broken. He
was with the regiment, 10 July, at capture of Morris Island, and also on the
day of the charge on Fort Wagner, 18 July. On this latter occasion, how-
ever, he ought to have been in his tent or at the hospital. He decided to go
as long as his legs did not refuse -, and he stayed with the regiment that day,
behind the sand hills, up to about the middle or latter part of the afternoon,
and an hour or two prior to the order to " forward." At this time he " gave
out" entirely, and by leave of Col. Jackson returned to the camp, assisted
by Woodbury Berry of Co. B; and the regiment, so far as is known, went
into this remarkable flght without an adjutant or one acting in that capacity,
except that it may be said that Sergt.-Maj. Dodge filled the bill. Copp was
brave, plucky and iron-willed; but he had to succumb. He did the very best
that any man could do, and got as near the flght of that night as his condi-
tion would admit. It may be well to here insert that no one casts the
slightest reflection on Copp for that night; for his flghting qualities had
been previously determined. Copp continued sick, but did not go to hospital
or leave the island all through July.

He got his commission as Adjutant about 21 Aug., and was mustered
as of 20 Jvily. He still continued sick; and on 1 Oct. obtained a 20 days'
leave, within the Department, and went to St. Augustine, Fla., Avhither all
otflcers and soldiers were then to go for health. From this leave he returned
19 Oct., reassuming his duties the 21st.

When the re-enlisted men went- North on their furloughs, Adjt. Copp
was one of the lucky oflicers to be ordered North Avith them. From this
duty (!) he rejoined at Gloucester Point, Va., 28 April 1864:, just prior to the
inauguration of the Virginia campaign. At Alexandria, Va., on the way
back with the re-enlisted men, Copp was made Acting Assistant Adjutant-
General on Col. Louis Bell's Provisional Brigade Stafl", temporarily formed
there. Copp got hurt the very first day (13 May) of the Drewry's Blutt"
fights, and was conveyed from the field (Maj. Randlett with him) in an
ambulance, driven by a colored man (see Randlett's Personal). He reached
Chesapeake Hospital on the 15th, and arrived back 24 June, having had leave
of absence 30 days from hospital. He was, apparently, not wholly recovered
from his wounds; for at the end of July he was again reported sick in
quarters. Copp was again Avounded at Flussel's Mills, 16 Aug. (when so
many oflicers were Avounded) , and was again conveyed to Chesapeake Hospital
(Capt. Wadlia, Lieut. White and the Avriter Avere there). From the hospital
he Avas granted leave of absence, and while at home received his discharge,
for expiration of (original) term, 21 Nov., by S. 0. 409, W. D., as of 16 Oct.

Copp is credited Avith "gallantry" at Blurt"ton, ia that he Avas of the
small party that captured the rebel pickets; and, being a little in advance
of his comrades, he shouted the glad tidings of arrlA'al in the Avords " Halt!
Surrender I " It appears that the rebels at flrst decided to flre and had
brought their pieces to their shoulders. Copp Avas persistent, and even
Avent so far as to aim his revolver at them; and Copp's comrades having
raised their pieces, too, in a few minutes they surrendered, Avithout firing a
gun. The revolver proved afterwards to have been wet and consequently
worthless.

His Avound of 16 Aug. 1864 A\'as caused by a ruthless bullet, break-
ing two of his loAver ribs and thence passing through the upper part of his
liA-er and continuing through the lining of the intestines, reaching the open
air quite near the back-bone. Copp lay in the hospital tent, on the bank of
the James River, among the fatal cases, supposably not worth removing to

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hospital. lu three days, however, at the solicitation of Capt. Randlett and
others, through Gen. Terry, Copp was sent to the Chesapeake Hospital at
Fort Monroe, reaching there 20 Aug.

He was born in Warren, N. H., 22 July 1844; and so well has he re-
tained his youth, that a stranger seeing him in 1890 would hardly believe it
possible that he " tit in the war."

At the very close of the war, he was tendered a 1st Lieutenant's com-
mission in Hancock's corps of veterans, notice of the same coming to hand
on the particular day that Lee surrendered. It was, of course, declined.

Since the war, Adjt. Copp has taken an active interest in the State
Militia, and has been (1890) for ten years actively connected with it, being
Colonel of the Second Regiment for five years. Since 1879 he has held the
office of Register of Probate for Hillsboro' County, and is a member of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. He serves in all
these positions with dignity and credit.

RUFUS F. CLARK.

W^as born in Dover, N. H., 23 Sept. 1831. When a young man he was
attached to the Dover Artillery. There he got his first taste of military
life. On removing, later, to Manchester, N. H., he joined the old City
Guard, in Avhich he was for several years a Sergeant.

The opening of the war found Clark a mechanical engineer of repute —
in fact, he had just returned from China, Avhither he had been on a special
mission. The excitement of the period had its eflTect, and he enlisted in the
Second New Hampshire for three months and was made 1st Sergeant. He
Avent to Portsmouth with the Manchester recruits, say about one hundred.
Soon after arrival there, the Second was changed from a three months to a
three years regiment ; and each of the men already enlisted was given the
option, either to enlist for three years or serve out the three mouths at
Portsmouth (presumably at Fort Constitution). Clark decided not to go
forward on the three years basis, because the opportunities were at hand
for something a little more fiattering. Through Gov. Berry, Clark and
others were discharged, and Clark returned to Manchester and proceeded
to settle his business atfairs and to recruit for the Third New Hampshire.
On his return from Portsmouth he found the first Abbott Guards had already
left for the Second New Hampshire, under Capt. Bailey ; and a second Abbott
Guards had been formed by John Bixby. The captaincy of the new military
company was ottered to Clark, and accepted by him ; but on the basis, on
both parts, that the company was intended for war and at once. There were
about GO in all. Capt. Clark secured a large majority of them as recruits
for the Third New Hampshire; and these became Co. A.

He was a happy man when, on that bright day in August, 1861 (the
13th), he reported at the State House, to Gov. Berry, with a full company.
" Hei'e we are. Governor. AVhat would 'st thou? " said he, or words to that
efl'ect. Well might he be proud ; for no other full company thus reported.
The company Avas full then, but never afterward {i.e., in uumber) ; though
in the vulgar sense of the word it was full many times. In this essential
particular it did not difler to any appreciable degree from other companies.

In his great desire to advance the cause and fill up his company, he,
like many another recruiting ofticer of that period, promised more than
could be fulfilled, and more than any law warranted. The Manclti^Hter Mirror
of 10 Aug. 1861 contained a flaming advertisement, to which was appended
the name of Capt. Rufus F. Clark, offering " 160 acres of land and ^100 in
money " to recruits ! This was simply mistaken zeal, or zeal mistaken.
The Captain has long since been forgiven, and also has been absolved from
the promise. He was at muster-in made second in rank among the captains,
gracefully giving way to Plimpton, who was his senior in years. Having
been mustered in, Ave find the act closely folloAved (24 Aug.) by the presen-
tation to him of a SAvord, belt and sash, by his company. This Avas a pleas-
ant surprise and duly appreciated.

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We next note Capt. Clark at Annapolis, where he was apponited Har-
bor Master by Gen. Sherman in his own handwriting, 14 Oct. The trans-
port fleet was assembling, and it was necessary to coal, etc., for the voyage
(duration, destination, purpose, etc., unknown to ordinary mortals). Capt.
Clark was assigned one of the smaller steamers as a "flag-ship"; and he
steamed hither and thither among the various transports, giving instruc-
tions, etc. " This is all very well," thought some of those old salted sons
of salted seas; but " we don't take orders from a land lubber." Land lub-
ber, indeed! Capt. Clark's spirit was np in arms at once. Being duly ap-
pointed by a real general, and the precious document in his pocket, he did n't
propose to arrange for terms. It must be a complete surrender, or nothing.

The captain of the • (transport) was one of the demurrers. Capt. Clark

concluded he'd see Gen. Sherman, just for a moment, to see hoAv strong a
backing could be relied on. Gen. Sherman, with several of his peculiarly
arranged oaths as prefixes, said in substance : " Wait a moment, Captain :
I'll scratch oft' a bit of a line to be shown to these sons of Neptune, and bring
him [or them] ashore in irons, if they don't then surrender." Capt. Clark
steamed away again ; and, presenting the letter and the dread alternative as
a couplet, the desired result was reached. It appears that the Quartermaster
of the Expedition, Capt. Saxton, was absent in New York for the time be-
ing, and those captains didn't like to take orders from any one else, he hav-
ing chartered the vessels.

We do not hear from him again till after the regiment was duly in-
stalled in its new Southern camp at Hilton Head. There we find (about 16
Dec. 1861) that Co. A again presented Capt. Clark with a sword, the presen-
tation being by Private H. W. BanflU, who was discharged for disability
about that date.

On 2 Jan., Capt. Clark was (with others) ordered North on recruiting
service, and turned over the company and its property to 1st Lieut. A. H.
Libby on that date. The party sailed next day on the Arar/o. Inasmuch as
it is the object of the writer to give the reader a slight insight into the vari-
ous branches of service, the occasion will be made use of to give data con-
cerning the Recruiting Service.

Capt. Clark and party arrived at Concord, 9 Jan. 1862, reporting to
Lieut. -Col. Seth Eastman (who had mustered in the regiment). First U. S.
Infantry, Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Service for New Hamp-
shire. Capt. Clark was at once (same day) ordered to proceed to Laconia,
N. H., and open a recruiting oflice ; and Sergt. Morrill and Corpl. Goodwin
were ordered to go with him. On 4 Feb. he was ordered to discontinue re-
cruiting for other regiments, but refuse none who ottered themselves. On
1 March he was ordered to break up his oflice at Laconia (it not proving a
good field) and proceed to Manchester and open an oflice there. 3 March, was
ordered to recruit no more under 18 years of age, not even for musicians.
3 April, ordered to discontinue enlistments and break up, turning over flag
and halliards to Quartermaster at Concord, and report with party and re-
cruits at Concord. 15 April, the party apparently arrived at Concord, as the
flags, etc., were turned in on that day. 4 May, the party arrived at the
regiment (at Edisto), with 16 recruits (see main story).

Capt. Clark at once relieved Lieut. Maxwell, who had been temporarily
in command of Co. A for a few days (since 1st Lieut. Libby went on leave),
and received the company's property from 2d Lieut. Hynes, who had had it
since Libby's departure.

During Capt. Clark's absence, the regiment had been to Elba and
Daufuskie Islands, to Blutt'ton and to Jehossee Island. When the regiment
left Edisto for James Island, 1 June, Capt. Clark was left behind with the
other sick ( Ayer, T. M. Jackson and others). Lieut. Maxwell was with the
company in crossing John's Island. 10 June, Capt. Clark arrived at James
Island (with others) from Edisto.

On 15 June (day before battle), he is mentioned in diaries as on picket
with four companies, acting as Major. He was in the fight of next morn-
ing, in command of his own company, and had 1st Lieut. Hynes with him.
He acquitted himself well in his first engagement.

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He was ordered on general court-martial duty 24 June, l)y Gen. Wright's
S. O. 27. At Pocotaligo (22 Oct.), he was present with his company and
regiment.

At Hilton Head, 7 Jan. 18G3, he was ordered on general court-martial
duty by Gen. Terry, Commanding Post (S. 0. 122), in place of Capt. Randlett,
who had, several days prior, gone on leave. From this he was relieved 15
Feb. by the dissolution of the court (S. O. 188, Terry). Daring January,
he served on a Board of Claims (apparently sutlers' cases). The most noted
of the cases "tried" was that of Schooner Jessie A. Woodhoiise, and is
worthy of mention here. It appears that this schooner arrived at Port
Royal 13 May 1862, and was seized (reason not apparent, but possibly because
it was a pirate ! ) about 29 May. The sales at that time were about f 500 per
day, and at a profit of from 100 to 200 per cent. The contestant was —
Atwood; and he wanted damages. Result of contest unknown, and not
material to this history. When the seven companies were on outpost at
Pinckney Island, Spring of 1863, Capt. Clark's wife came to visit him.
Indeed, there w-ere several officers' wives about at the same time (see main
story).

Capt. Clark went, on 15 March, from Pinckney Island in command of
detachments of A and F, in boats, on a reconuoissance up May River. This
was probably in search of information. No casualties.

At Botany Bay Island, latter part of May (eight companies there),
Capt. Clark engineered the building of a wharf. He occasionally drilled
the regiment and occasionally was in command of it temporarily, being the
ranking captain. He was with his company in the actions of 10 July 1863
(taking lower end of Morris Island), and in the memorable charge of 18
July, on Wagner. In the latter action, the gallant Captain, while in the
thick of the fight, was struck on his belt or belt plate diagonally, facing him
about in " one time and one motion."

It is said that he swore some ; but the air was so sulphurous and noisy
that night, the recording angel could not have distinguished it. A more or
less severe pain in his diaphramic region was the result (lucky dog that he
was, to not get killed outright I) Immediately following this, the call for
special detail of officers and men to go North for the to-be-conscripted
conscripts was made, and Capt. Clark was selected to be one of the party
from the regiment (see main story for list). This was 23 July 1863. The
party reached Concord about 28 July. As soon as matters w-ere gotten into
shape (i.e ,t\\e new camp completed), he was placed in command of the vari-
ous detachments from New Hampshire regiments, called for convenience
"Garrison Co. D," and composed principally of sergeants and corporals.
The officers of the details Avere not considered as belonging to this quasi
company. Capt. Clark had to do for these men just the same as for a regu-
larly organized company in the field. They had to be fed, clothed, armed,
paid, tented. The first issue to these men (from Third, Fourth, Seventh,
Tenth and Fourteenth regiments), appears to have been on 21 Aug. In
August, 1863, he drew' 100 rounds of buck and ball cartridges — to pepper the
"bounty jumpers" who should have the temerity to climb the high, sur-
rounding fence of law and order and thereby appear to be trying to defraud
the government they had sworn to defend.

On 4 Nov. Gen. Hincks, commanding the Rendezvous, by S. 0. 75,
ordered Capt. Clark, with an officer, two sergeants, two corporals and a
guard of 30 men and 20 officers, to proceed at 9 a.m. on the morrow, with
160 recruits for the Seventh New Hampshire, in the Department of the
South, via Long Island, Boston Harbor, thence by water, etc., and then to
return to Concord. Though ordered to return to Concord, he did not do so,
and for the following reason : The three detachments of recruits, for Third,
Fourth and Seventh New Hampshire, arrived in the Department together
(as one), under Col. Donohoe of the Tenth New Hampshire. No sooner did
it appear that certain officers were in the Department, belonging to it, than
Gen. Gillmore seized ( ! ) them and forbade their return to the North. He
contended that he was short of officers, and his action a military necessity.
Capt. Clark thereupon took command of Co. A.

702 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

When Col. Donohoe (see main story) was relieved of the command of
the regiment (28 Nov.), Capt. Clark, being the ranking Captain (not only
present but in the regiment), assumed the command (i.e., six companies,
the others on provost duty under Capt. Randlett), and he thus remained in
command till li Dec, when he resigned. He Avas honorably discharged by
Maj.-Gen. Gillmore's S. O. 648, D. S. He left the regiment soon after, going
home on the Aragn or Fulton.

It would appear that when he went North in July, 1863, there was not
sufficient time to turn over the company property to his successor ; and he
himself had to make returns for the whole period. It also appears that
whoever had the actual command of the company during at least a portion
of the time was not quite satisfied Avith that arrangement ; and a Board of
Survey was ordered, 22 Oct., to make an inventory of the company prop-
erty, as found to be on hand; and this Avas used for a basis for " returns "
by the actual commander of the company. Thus there were two sets of
returns for the same company for a certain period. (This is given to create
sympathy for the overworked clerks and auditors at Washington.) This
complexity prevented Capt. Clark from receiving, promptly, final pay ; and it
was not till March or April, 186-i, that the Department at Washington became
satisfied and removed the embargo.

After the war, Capt. Clark Avas for the greater part of the time in
Boston, Mass. He died at Eoxbury, Mass., 19 Oct. 1892, at s Elmore Street;
and the funeral services Avere held at that place. The body Avas sent to
SandAvich, N. H., for interment. He left a AvidoAv, but no children. The
AvidoAV resides at 290 Dudley street, Roxbury, Mass. Capt. Clark Avas a
member of Lafayette Lodge, F. and A. M., and of Dahlgren Post 2, G. A. R.
of Boston.

WALTER CODY.

He Avas the original 2d Lieutenant of Co. C, of Manchester. A printed
order issued in August, 1861, at Concord, placed him as 1st Lieutenant (see
Robt. H. Allen's Personal Sketch). At the battle of Secessionville, 16 June,
he served temporarily with Co. G, and Avas Avounded in left thigh. This
ended his service with the regiment. ?Ie never saw it more. He Avas sent
to Hilton Head, to General Hospital, and a few days later Avent North, to
Bedloe's Island, New York Harbor. Soon as able, he Avas sent home on sick
leave, and there remained till discharge.

He Avas promoted to 1st Lieutenant in September, 1862, and Avas as-
signed to Co. C, though yet absent (Avounded). He entered the Massachu-
setts General Hospital for treatment, 2 Dec. 1862, and Avas discharged
therefrom U March 1863. During his stay there in December, 1862, he re-
ceiA-ed his discharge from the service, by S. 0. 369, W. D., 29 Nov., to
date 15 Nov. (as 1st Lieutenant).

In 1864 Ave find him as 1st Lieutenant in the Twenty-second Regiment,
Veteran ReserA'e Corps. This AA-as organized at Washington, D. C, 12
Jan. 1864, by consolidating the 74th, 91st, 122d, 126th, 130th, 134th, 175th,
183d, 184th and 192d companies of the First Battalion. He Avas transferred
from this to the 82d Co. of the Second Battalion, 26 March. This company
was formerly knoAvn as Co. G, TAventy-second Regiment Veteran Re-
serve Corps, and Avas organized at Washington, D. C, in August, 1863, and
Avas consolidated Avith the 86th Co. of the Second Battalion on 29 July
1865. Cody Avas transferred, on 4 May 1.S64, to the 149th Co. of the Second
Battalion. 'This company Avas organized 26 Jan. 1864; and the enlisted
men were mustered out 30 June 1865 and 29 July 1865. Cody resigned 30
Nov. 1864 (as 1st Lieutenant).

These details are given for a purpose — in the main, to shoAV the vicis-
situdes of the Veteran^Reserve Corps. Walter Cody Avas beloved and re-
spected by his felloAv ofticers and the men of his compdny. Cody served in
the Veteran Reserve Corps: at Cleft'bourn Barracks, Washington, D.C.;
Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Va. ; Nashville, Tenn.

Since the Avar he has resided at Manchester, N. H., and the larger part
of the time in business as a dealer in clothing. He was born in Ireland, 24
Dec. 1837.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 703

WILLIAM H. CORNELIUS.

He started as 1st Lieutenant of Co. D, having earned the position by
assisting largely in getting up the company. During parts of March and
April. 18(52, he had charge of a special detail of men at Seabrook, Hilton
Head Island, teaching them the use of boats and how to handle them. The
entire detail was relieved 3 April 1862. He participated in the battle of
James Island, 16 June 1862, and in a creditable manner. Shortly after, he
was sent North with a detail on recruiting service (see Recruiting Service).
We find him at his recruiting duties at Claremont, N.H., during August,
1862. On 24 Dec. 1862, he started to return to the regiment (Lieut. JPlace
with him) reaching it 9 Jan. 1863, by Steamer Star of the South. His health
had, however, been very poor all this time, and he did not tarry long,
being discharged U March 1863, by S. O. 143, D. S. He had made many
friends and was missed. We find him as 1st Lieutenant in the Nineteenth
Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, which was organized at Washington,
D. C, 12 Jan. 1864, by the consolidation of the o8th, 72d, 79th, 85th, 108th,
115th, 194th, 196th, 197th and 198th companies of the First Battalion, Vet-
eran Reserve Corps. The enlisted men of this regiment were mustered out at
dift'erent dates, from 13 July to 16 Nov. 1865. Cornelius (1st Lieutenant)
was transferred, 12 April 1864, to the Twenty-third Regiment, Veteran Re-
serve Corps. The 23d Avas organized 12 Jan. 1864, by consolidating the
77th, 116th, 117th, 118th, 121st, 125th, 143d, 155th, 162d and 191st com-
panies of the First Battalion. The enlisted men were mustered out at dif-
ferent dates, 1 July to 5 Dec. 1865. His appointment was 23 Oct. 1863.
He died in the service as 1st Lieutenant, of disease, at New Orleans, La.,
13 Sept. 1867. He was born in Portsmouth, N. H., 21 Aug. 1825. A
daughter lives (1890) in that city.

JOHN CLARK.

HeAvas a substitute recruit, arriving at regiment, at Laurel Hill, 1 Jan.
1865. He was assigned to Co. F, and was one of the very few of his class
receiving promotions. A Sergeant's warrant was bestowed on him 15 Feb.
1865 : so it is to be presumed he was doing well as a soldier. Again, when
Swallow, the Quartermaster-Sergeant, was mustered out in June, 1865,
Clark Avas promoted to his place, dating 1 July 1865. This position he held
to the end. Whereabouts since Avar is unknoAvn.

RALPH CARLTON.

He was the tirst Captain of Co. I, — a line-looking fellow, with flowing,
black beard, clear, black eyes, and black hair. He was about 30 years of
age when he entered the army, and Avas from Farmington, N. H., Avhere
he recruited some 25 or more men for the regiment. He Avas a popular
man, not only at home, but in the regiment as Avell. Was the leader of
the Farmington Cornet Band Avhen he left for the Avar. His military
career Avas short, as Avill be seen. His 1st Lieutenant (Thompson) did
no duty Avhatever in the company, being detailed to issue the rations to the
regiment. The duties of the officers all devolved upon two — Capt. Carlton
and 2d Lieut. Smith.

In March, 1862, Capt. Carlton, having become sick, obtained a 60 days'
leave (Sherman's S. O. 123, 14 March). He turned over the company property
and the command to 1st Lieut. Emmons of Co. G, on the 15th, and next day
started for home on the old Atlantic. After staying at home, nursing up
his health and being somcAvhat improved, he started back, taking the
Steamer Oriental, Avhich Avas shipwrecked oft'Hatteras. Capt. Carlton and,
presumably, all the other passengers Avere saved by another steamer
then bound North ; and he concluded to again return home, arriving there
the latter part of May. He soon started back and reached the regiment, on
James Island, but a short time before the light of 16 June, and resumed
his command, relieving Lieut. Emmons, Avho returned to Co. G.

704 THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

It is said lie weut into tlie James Island flglit with misgivings. Be that
as it may, the gallant Captain was mortally wounded in the thick of the
fight by a shot, which tore away a part of his thigh and rendered amputa-
tion necessary, but of no avail. A memorandum says: "Taken from the
field by Atherton and Linehan." The former was of Co. I, and the latter
of the" 15and. The useless leg Avas amputated at the hip, and everything
was done to alleviate his sufl'erings and save his life; but to no purpose.
He died about 11 a.m., and in the arms of John C. Linehan (now, 1890, of
Penacook, N. H.), and Avhile the tender-hearted Chaplain (Hill) was bathing
his forehead. His body was taken to Hilton Head and buried, and soon
afterward e.xhumed, placed in a metallic casket, and sent North in charge
of Musician Flanders of the Band. One account says the body was buried
at Hilton Head (if so, in our regimental cemetery) for about tAvo weeks
before being sent North, and taken up by A. D. Scovell and three others of
Co. I. (Scovell was afterward Hospital Steward, and now, 1890, of Man-
chester, N. H.)

Sad and solemn were the funeral services, which took place at
Farmington, N. H., G July. The ceremcmies Avere hekl in the Freewill
Baptist Church. The following organizations were present and partici-
pated in the last sad rites : Strafibrd Guards of Dover ; Farmington Cornet
Band ; Masonic bodies : several representatives of the Grand Lodge ; Morn-
ing Star Lodge, Wolf boro ; Unity Lodge, Wakefield ; Lodge, Great

Falls; Humane Lodge, Rochester; Strafibrd Lodge, Dover; Fraternal
Lodge, Farmington (of Avhich Capt. Carlton Avas a member) ; Firemen :

Hercules Co., Farmington; Cocheco, and Tiger Cos., Rochester.

These, Avith the mourners, relatives and citizens, numbering several
hundred, formed a procession, led by Hon. James H. Edgerly of Rochester,
Avho acted as Chief Marshal. The services comprised reading and prayer
by Rev. J. M.. Palmer (Congregationalist), address by Rev. Mr. Trefren
(Methodist), benediction by Rev. T. G. Salter (Episcopal) of U. S. Navy.
The hymns were read by Rev. Ezekiel True. The Masonic ceremony at
the grave Avas under the direction of Past Master A. M. Wrin. The final
prayer was by Chaplain Salter.

These particulars are given for tAvo reasons : First, because of their
value for future reference; and second, because they prove the magnitude
of the loss and the great respect which those had for Capt. Carlton Avho
knew him best. He left a Avidow and children.

MICHAEL P. DONLEY.

Donley was one of the original members of Co. E (Capt. Plimpton),
and Avas mustered with that company as its wagoner. He didn't do very
much "Avagoning": for our teams got only as far as I-ong Island, and
Donley himself was made a Corporal 27 Sept. 18C1, at Washington. Changes
during the early part of the Avar among the non-coms, were not very
numerous, and Donley didn't get a sergeantcy till November, 1862, though
there is no doubt he deserved it. He was on duty every day, almost with-
out interruption. In the Morris Island siege, we find him detailed on
special duty Avith the sharpshooters ; and no doubt he made his mark there.
On 4 Oct. 1863, — almost a month after the evacuation of Wagner, — the
sharpshooters were disbanded, Avhich sent Donley back to his company.
He re-enlisted with the others, and had his furlough.

He Avas a lively participant in the DrcAvry's Blufi" engagements; and,
shortly after (20 May 1864), was made 1st Sergeant of his company. The
activities of the campaign, with attendant casualties, soon gave Donley
another upAvard movement; and Ave find him mustered as 2d Lieutenant of
Co. C on 16 July, as of 12 July, his commission being dated 21 June. About
this time Donley was taken sick, and Avas sent to the regimental hospital
at Bermuda Hundred (a mile in rear of camp). He was treated there by
Dr. Buzzell, then on Butler's Start", and rejoined 1 Aug. He started Avith
the re'J'iment for the August actions against the recommendation of Dr.
Kimball. On 16 Aug., when so many officers (as well as men) Avere killed

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and wonnded, Donley was struck by a spent bullet in his rii^ht side. It is
probable that Donley took command of Co. E directly after the 16 Aug.
fight, as the three officers of the company — Wadlia, Eldredge and
Atherton — were all wounded.

Upon the going home of the 18(51 men, Donley was assigned to the
command of Co, E, and remained with that company for a considerable
time, including the service of the regiment at Petersburg, and the actions
at Chaffln's Farm, Darbytown Road, Laurel Hill and New Market Road.

In the Fort Fisher expedition and fight, Donley commanded Co. E (and
C), and continued in command (except as noted hereafter) of that company
to the end, doing good service at Sugar Loaf Hill (11 Feb. 1865) and Wil-
mington (22 Feb.) He was mustered on 24 Feb. as 1st Lieutenant Co. C
(assigned to E), his commission dating 28 Oct. 1864. Again, he was com-
missioned as Captain, and mustered 19 May 1865, as of 25 April, his
commission dating 6 April, and entered on his duties as Captain 26 April.
At Wilmington he was again sick, with chills and fever.

From Wilmington large details were sent out to guard the railroad at
different important points. Donley at one time, and for several days, had
charge of a detail of about 60 men at Magnolia (Capt. Grant, of and with
Sixth Connecticut, detailed there, too).

Upon the removal of regiment to Goklsborough, 4 June, Capt. Donley
was appointed Provost Marshal of the Post by Col. Bedel, who commanded
the Post by virtue of his rank. In this special duty, Capt. Donley did him-
self great credit; for the duties were multifarious and perplexing, requiring
great and cool judgment; and he possessed the necessary qualifications.
Just how long he held the position we are unable to say; but our data
places him on duty, 13 July, as General Officer of the Day, showing he had
been relieved as Provost Marshal.

He came home with the regiment; aaid having considerable clerical
ability, he assisted largely in making out the final muster-out rolls. As he
got his final discharge on 1 Aug. 1865, Capt. Donley claims four years ser-
vice, having enlisted on that particular date in 1861; and this just claim is
far above the average. He was a good soldier, a good officer, brave, popular
and a jovial good fellow.

Since the war, Ave find him at New Ipswich, N. H., where he has been
Commander of the Herman Shedd Post, No. 27, G. A. R. ; also Chief of
Police, and a prominent citizen generally. He goes to nearly all the re-
unions at Weirs, and not only enjoys himself but contributes to the enjoy-
ment of others. The writer is under obligations to him for assistance in
the preparation of this work, in furnishing much important data.

He was born at Trim, County Meath, Ireland, 29 Sept. 1837.

MICHAEL T. DONOHOE.

He was the first Captain of Co. C, recruited at Manchester, and took a
prominent part in getting up the company. AVith the assistance of Lieuts.
Allen and Cody, he kept his company well in hand, both as regards disci-
pline and efficiency. Donohoe's company produced more wags than all the
rest and residue of the regiment, and Donohoe himself was very near the
head of the list. He was also ably assisted by his brother Joe, who was
Orderly Sei'geant.

We find him, early in January, 1862, sitting on a court-martial at Hilton
Head; and it is to be presumed he did not favor quartering a man for some
trivial oftence. For a short time, say latter part of January and first part
of February, 1862, there were 40 of his company detailed as a sort of body-
guard to Gen. Sherman. This detail was substantially under Capt. Donohoe's
charge, but lasted for a short time only — a few days, really. At Secession-
ville, 16 June 1862, Capt. Donohoe led his company into this maiden engage-
ment and did himself credit. In July, 1S62, while the regiment was scattered
among several plantations (Co. C at Spanish Wells), Capt. Donohoe was
offered and accepted the position of Colonel of the Tenth New Hampshire,
a new regiment then forming and composed wholly of Irishmen. During
the latter part of July he left us, resigning for the purpose stated. (Lieut.
Fogg of B succeeded him.) He left with many regrets.

706 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

His commission as Colonel of the Tenth New Hampshire dates 6 Aug.
1862 ; and he soon after left New Hampshire with his regiment for Virginia .
His regiment being stationed, in September, 18G3, at or near Norfolk, Va.
[Col. Steere's brigade. — D.E.], and Col. Jackson happening to meet our
(now Col.) Donohoe there (Col. Jackson being on duty with conscripts —
from Concord to Tenth New Hampshire), he at once enlisted Col. Jackson's
kindly offices in obtaining for him what was then hard to secure — a leave
of absence. Col. Jackson very kindly presented the claims of Col. Donohoe
to Gen. Steere, and the desired leave Avas obtained. To make sure of it,
Donohoe took a small tug and went to Fort Monroe, to obtain the final
signatures required. Donohoe was nothing if not full of expedients to ac-
complish his desires. It is said that at one time (date unknown) he was
sent for, to appear at headquarters to be censured for some shortcoming;
and no sooner had he got Within the tent of his superior, than he began
bantering him to trade watches ; and ere long actually swapped time-pieces,
and had taken leave before the aforesaid superior thought of the repri-
mand ; — but it was then too late.

When his leave expired, having a great desire to stay North for do-
mestic reasons, he was at his own solicitation ordered to duty at the Draft
Rendezvous, Concord, N. H.; and being the ranking officer at the camp, he
took command, 1 Oct. 18(33, relieving Lieut. -Col. Hapgood, Fifth New Hamp-
shire. At this place matters were too tame for Michael T., and he was
sent to the front with a detachment of substitute recruits. They happened
to be destined for the Third, Fourth and Seventh regiments, Department of
the South ; and Donohoe and his squad arrived at the Third New Hampshire,
on Morris Island, IG Nov. (Hazen of E, Hitchcock of I, Jackman of F
and Capt. Clark were with him). Col. Donohoe was warmly welcomed,
by his olxl comrades in arms; also by Gen. Gillmore, who at once (19 Nov.)
put him in command of the Thii;d New Hampshire. It must be remembered
that Col. Jackson was in New Hampshire, Lieut. -Col. Bedel was a prisoner of
war, and a part of the regiment was on provost duty. The six companies
(A, C, D, E, G and K) constituted Donohoe's command. He chafed under
it. He wanted to return to his regiment. His orders were to return to Con-
cord after delivering the recruits; but Gen. Gillmore had exercised his mili-
tary prerogative and seized him while within his Department. He not only
chafed under this restraint, but got exasperated as well, and went so far as
to covertly compare dates of commission Avith other Colonels on the island,
to find a loop-hole. He was finally relieved on 28 Nov., by Capt. Clark,
though he did not actually leave the island for the North till G Dec. He did
but little further service at Concord.

We find him in action with his regiment 20 Sept. 186i. He was wounded
and had a horse shot from under him, while in command of the skirmish
line. This was at Fort Harrison. Later, on the same day, we find his bri-
gade commander (Gen. Burnham) killed, and our hero succeeding him in this
important position. His regiment was armed (as was the Third New
Hampshire) with Spencer carbines.

In January, 1865 (dating the 18th), Col. Donohoe was discharged for
disability while absent, and (presumably) under authority of the same order
which caused the discharges of Capt. Houghton and Lieut. Hazen of Third
New Hampshire. The order thus discharging him was revoked by S. O. 100,
W. D. A brevet, as Brigadier-General of Volunteers, was conferred upon
him by Congress, dating 13 March, 1865, for "gallant conduct in the field."

He was mustered out (as Colonel) 21 June, 1865. Since the war he
has been employed by the Concord R.R. as conductor ; afterwards by the
Boston & Lowell R. R., as Station Agent in Boston. Since then, he has been
local agent in Boston for one or more Western railroads.

At this writing (1890) he is Secretary of the Board of Directors of
Public Institutions in Boston — a very important position, requiring a high
degree of efficiency.

He is highly esteemed as an entertainer at camp-fires, as what he lacks
(if any) in imagination is largely recompensed by his unbounded store of
wit and his genial manner. He was born at Lowell, Mass., 22 Nov. 1838.

THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT. 707

JOSEPH J. DONOHOE.

He was the original 1st Sergeant of Co. C (his brother, Michael T.,
being Captain). Joe^ as he was popularly called, was not far below his
Captain in the list of wits, and was really a very bright and pleasant fellow.
He was not so punctilious as some, but managed very well to take care of
his part of the company duties.

In September, 18(52, he was commissioned as 2d Lieutenant, dating
back to June, and was again promoted to 1st Lieutenant in March, 1863.
He did not remain long thereafter with the Third New Hampshire, but left
it on the following month, having been tendered the Adjutancy of the Tenth
New Hampshire, tlie ncAV Irish regiment, of which his brother had been
made Colonel. He left us 15 April 18G3.

Of his subse(iuent career, it is suflicient to say that he was appointed
Adjutant of the Tenth New Hampshire 7 May 1863; was wounded in action
3 June 1864; and severed his connection with the regiment 28 April 1865.

Born 9 June 1842, at Lowell, Mass. Died of quick consumption, 29
Sept. 1873, at St. John's Hospital, in his native city.

WILLIAM LADD DODGE.

Dodge was technically a recruit for Co. D. He was enlisted and mus-
tered after the formation and muster-in of the company. In a general
way, he is almost always classified as an original Co. D man. Being a pri-
vate, his opportunities for making his mark were somewhat meagre ; but
none Avere wholly lost. As a private, his first notoriety was gained by
being detailed as clerk in the Adjutant's office. This was on 29 Nov. 1861,
and was continued till May of the following year (on Edisto). Here he
acted as Sergeant-Major from 1st to 7th May, when he returned to his
clerkship, serving till the 12th, afterwards going to his company for duty
as a common, ordinary soldier.

He served with his company, participating in the little scrimmage of
16 June; and within a few days thereafter (21st) was detailed as clerk at
Headquarters of the Post (James Island), Col. Williams, First Massa-
chusetts Cavalry, Commanding. On the return of the Third New Hamp-
shire to Hilton Head (1 and 2 July), he continued as clerk to Col. Williams,
who was placed in command of the Post of Hilton Head on his arrival
there. Here Dodge continued to throw military ink from a government
pen till even beyond the reign of Col. Williams, Avhich ended 19 Aug.,
when a portion of the latter's regiment was ordered to Virginia. Col.
Guss, Ninety-seventh Pennsylvania, succeeded; but Col. Gussdid not depose
Dodge, whose service here was varied a little by being (in addition to his
clerical position) Acting Post Sergeant-Major. This was an anomalous
position, and was required by the presence of a large number of guards for
the various headquarters buildings, and were from various regiments.
The form of a " post guard mount" was inaugurated; and Dodge filled the
position designated above.

All this came to an end on 15 Sept. 1862, when he, with Lieut. H. S.
DoAv and others (see Recruiting Service) Avere ordered North for recruits.
While on this duty (January, 1863), he Avas appointed Sergeant-Major of the
regiment (to date 1 Jan.) Of this good fortune he Avas apprised, and at
the same time the propriety of his returning aa'rs quietly broached. He Avas
not obtuse, and returned on the Arn'j<>: arriving at Hilton Head 9 March,
and reaching his post at Pinckney Island next day (seven companies there).

Dodge made rapid strides in acfiuainting himself Avith his new duties.
A good sergeant-major kuoAvs everybody's name in the regiment. Dodge
exceeded this : he kncAV nearly everybody's middle name as Avell ; and as
many superfluous names as tlie party had. Dodge mastered. Arriving at
Folly Island, Ave find Adjt. Copp sick, and Dodge acting as Adjutant; and
inasmuch as Copp's health was very poor, it frequently fell to the lot of
Dodge to act as Adjutant. This condition of things continued till near the
first of November, and the records and data show very frequent occur-
rences of this, and varied by some officer acting instead of Dodge. On 8

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Aug., Capt. Randlett, Commanding Regiment, recommended Dodge for 2d
Lie^itenant, thus: "I -would also recommend to fill vacancy in case of
Lieut. Triclcey's promotion, William Ladd Dodge, the present Sergeant-
Major of the regiment. Sergt.-Maj. Dodge has been in his position during
the promotion of ten orderly-sergeants, and I believe has won in the late
battles and duties of this post the promotion to which he is recommended."
This was repeated 15 Sept. (not the words) ; and Col. Jackson (at Concord
himself) recommended him 16 Nov. He received the new commission, and
on 3 Feb. 1864 was mustered on it, to date 20 Jan., and was assigned to Co.
r (with 1st Lieut. Wadsworth).

When there-enlisted men went North (March), Wadsworth went with
them, thus leaving Dodge the sole officer and in command of the company,
from that time till the end of April, when the regiment arrived at Glouces-
ter Point, and Lieut. Wadsworth rejoined. He took the company through
the "horse pilgrimage" to Jacksonville, where the whole regiment was
shortly dismounted. He served on the drum-head court-martial at Jackson-
ville which tried and sentenced Miller of F to die by shooting, etc.

On 3 June, he was mustered as 1st Lieutenant, to date 29 May, and
was assigned to Co. B. Here we lind him Acting Adjutant again, from 21
Aug. to 4 Sept., being relieved by Lieut. Edgerly (Adjt. Copp wounded and
absent;. On this latter date Dodge was assigned to Co. A, the company
having no officer, and he having had actual charge of it for several days
prior. At this time he was commanding A and B. On 21 Sept. he was re-
lieved of Co. A by Lieut. Parker. He participated in the entire Virginia
campaign, up to the date of his discharge, 19 Oct. 1864, by reason of the
expiration of his original term, at his own request. His discliarge was
dated 19 Oct. (S. 0. 153, C. Hdqrs.), as of the IGth. He started for home
next day, with Lieut. Connolly.

Dodge never had a leave of absence, and never was detached as an
officer. He participated in all engagements except Pocotaligo, 22 Oct. 1862
(absent on recruiting service) ; boat expedition to Sumter, September, 1863;
Blufltou; four companies, 2 June 1864 (his company not engaged).

Since the war he has been engaged in various financial enterprises in
Boston and vicinity. From 1 Se'ptT 1867 to 1 July 1890, he Avas at the
Boston Custom House. His residence and address (1891) was Topsfield,
Mass.

Born in Boston, Mass., 17 Aug. 1842.

ROBERT C. DOW.

Was instrumental in getting together the men who were mustered
in as Co. H (from Manchester) ; and he was made its first Captain,
having with him 1st Lieut. Maxwell and 2d Lieut. Langley. Capt. Dow
was successful in bringing his company to a good degree of efficiency
for the various duties required of it, and of proficiency in drill. His first
special duty was at Edisto Island, in April, 1862, when he was made Provost
Marshal of the Post (Fort Edisto was the name), in the absence of Capt.
Van Brunt (Wright's G. 0. 2, of 22 April 1862). His company was then at
the Hopkins Plantation, Eddings Wharf, Edisto, all alone, the rest of the
regiment being then on three different plantations, with headquarters at
Mitchell's. Capt. Dow commanded the company in a little expedition up
the creeks, noted elsewhere, and was reported to have acted wisely and
with good judgment. During the battle of James Island (16 June 1862),
where he commanded his company, he and Col. Jackson had some little un-
pleasantness, which resulted in the Captain's resigning soon after. His
resignation was accepted 21 June, by S. O. 124, D. S., and he left us on the
22d for home, broken in spirit, so it was said. It is considered by the
friends of Capt. Dow that the words uttered by him in the heat of battle
were possibly excusable, and that the words of censure in Col. Jackson's
official report might have been less severe. Be it as it may, the friends of
each are ready to furnish ample proof that each was right, and we dismiss
the subject as a painful one. Capt. Dow has resided ever since the war in
Manchester, N. H., and is said to be almost hermetically sealed as to talking
about the war, and particularly about the Third New Hampshire.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 709

CHARLES F. DUNBAR.

He was the first Captain of Co. D, and an account of Co. D will show
what need not here be repeated. We find Capt. Dunbar serving on a gen-
eral court-martial, Avhich dissolved 24 Jan. 18G2. His health was not of the
best ; and as evidence of this it may be said that Miien the regiment went
on the Savannah River reconnoissance, he started with it, but on reaching
Seabrook felt forced to return to camp. His health continued poor all through
our Edisto expei'ience, and he did not go with the regiment into its fight
of 16 June 18(52. Singularly enough, however, though he had been away
(sick) on the Steamer Ironsides, plying in that vicinity, he lauded on James
Island during the tight, and was sitting on the veranda of the Grimball's
Plantation house while the fight was at its hottest. (Chaplain of Seventh
Connecticut on same steamer.) The writer learned these facts from Capt.
Dunbar himself, since the war. He resigned in a few days after and Avas dis-
charged A diary of 22 June 18G2 says, " Dunbar gone."

Capt. Dnnbar, after leaving the Third New Hampshire, was for a few
months Paymaster's Clerk on the receiving ship Sabine, at New London,
Conn. His home has been at Hampton, since as well as before the war,
and he died there 18 April 1889, of cancer.

WILLIAM DAVIS.

Davis was an original private in Co. II (Capt. Dow's company) of
Manchester. Just prior to the breaking out of the war he was engaged in
the publication of a newspaper at Littleton, N. H. The following extracts
from " The History of Littleton, N. H.," give particulars obtainable from no
other source, and are inserted here in justice to Davis, and to the Historian
of Littleton, the Hon. A. S. Batchellor, of Governor's Council (1890) and
much interested in army matters : —

" In his salutatory, in taking charge of the paper, upon Ro well's retire-
ment, Mr. Davis alluded to the fact that it had hitherto been devoted almost
entirely to the dissemination of Republican principles, so that the amount
of local intelligence which subscribers derived from its columns had been
meagre. This defect he proposed to remedy, and also declared his intention,
while advocating the former political sentiments of the paper, to treat the
Democratic party with proper and due respect : a politic determination,
undoubtedly, since that party was gaining sti'ength, and evidently about
coming into ascendency in town, while the Journal was then the only paper
here published.

" William Davis continued as publisher of the People's Jo to- nal ahout
a year. Meantime the war came on. Times were hard, especially for
newspapers. Paper stock went up in the market at an enormous rate;
patronage lessened, and Davis becoming discouraged, or patriotic, as the
case may be, gave up the paper and enlisted in the Union army. The Journal,
June 28, 1861, passed into the hands of William J. Bellows, Esq., whose
name had appeared as senior editor from the 10th of May previous, the
office having been removed to Tilton's block. Davis became a private
soldier in Co. H, Third New Hampshire Regiment, and served faithfully
through the war, or until severely wounded in the assault upon [an advanced
work in front of — D.E.] Fort Wagner, Aug. 26, 1863, and incapacitated
for farther active duty. He was promoted to the rank of 2d Lieutenant,
Jan. 5, 1864.

"The place of Mr. Davis' nativity I have not been able to ascertain ;
but an obituary notice, published in the Sanilac Jeffersonian, at Lexington,
Mich., where he died, Jan. 31, 1874, states that he was a native of New
Hampshire; that his parents both died when he was a child, and he was
taken and reared by a minister of the English church at Sherbrooke, Canada.
When he returned to this country cannot be definitely determined; but
Phineas R. Goold informs me that he became an apprentice at the printer's
trade in the Bepuhlican office at Haverhill about the same time that he did
(in 1857), and served with him there the usual time. At the close of the

710 THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

war he came back to New Hampshire ; but soon went to Michigan, and after
a time secured a position as foreman in tlie Jeffersonian office at Lexington.
He afterward went to Missouri ; but, being disappointed in his expectations
there, returned to Michigan, and was, fof a time, foreman of tlie Saginaw
Coiirier office; but, finally, some two years previous to his death, resumed
worlv in the Jeffersonian office at Lexington, which he continued as long as
failing health permitted and up to within two months of his decease. He
left a widow, formerly Miss Sarah Morris of Lexington, and a little son
about two years of age. The widow afterwards married I. C. Wheeler, a
lawyer of Lexington."

In addition to the information thus given, we would say that on 16
Dec. 1863, Davis was at home (in Littleton), wounded, being furloughed in
September from Morris Island for good conduct. He was mustered on his
2d Lieutenant's commission on 23 Feb. 1864 as of 81 Jan. and assigned to G.
In March (when regiment was mounted), he appears in H, and was with H
through the Florida campaign, going with the four companies (A, D, H and
K) to Palatka. He was with the regiment during the Virginia campaign of
1864, though in .Tune, July and August he appears as sick in quarters.

The writer's memoranda says: "Lieut. Davis was detached 28 Aug.
1864 for duty in the Ambulance Corps, and refusing to serve, was sent back
to the regiment. The presumption is that his physical condition warranted
him in declining the duty assigned. As evidence of this, he was discharged
for disability 4"Sept., by S. O. 243, D. Hdqrs., though it does not appear
that he received the order till 9 Sept."

The muster rolls of the Third New Hampshire give his native place as
Gibr alter, Spain.

HENRY S. DOW.

Dow was the original 1st Sergeant of Co. I (Capt. Carlton's company),
and assisted in the formation, by enlisting a few men as recruits. He
was an active, ambitious man, and aspired to a commission at the outset;
but fate for the time being, and Gov. Berry too, decreed otherwise. On
3 April 1862 (ready to leave for Edisto) he was ordered to act as 2d Lieu-
tenant, anticipating the arrival of his commission. This came to hand 11
April, at Edisto ; and he was duly set in motion as a fully fledged 2d Lieuten-
ant. At the end of June, 1862, he was commanding Co. I (Carlton killed, and
1st Lieut. Thompson on other duty), though he was borne on Co. F rolls.
In July, 1862, he was ordered North, with others, on recrniting service. In
October (the 16th), he was advanced one more step, —to 1st Lieutenant Co.
I, — his commission being dated 28 Aug. This was while he was absent in
New Hampshire.

In January, 1863, we find him in Concord, N. H., enlisting men for the
Second Brigade Band. On 20 Feb. he had started for the regiment, leaving
New York on the Arago, 5 March, reaching the regiment 10 March. He of
course went to Co. I, then at Pope's Plantation, on Skull Creek, Hilton Head
Island. On the regiment goinL' to Edisto Inlet and Botany Bay, early in
April, Cos. I and E became separated from the regiment, being on a separate
steamer (the Boston), landing at Hilton Head again and staying there a short
time (Maj. Plimpton in command), and then going to Bay Point. These two
companies (and our hero) went from Bay Point about 10 June, to St.
Helena, whither the other eight companies had removed from Botany Bay.

Dow was again promoted, being mustered 11 Jnne as 1st Lieutenant,
dating " way back" to 31 Aug. 1862. We find him on hand in the movement
on Morris Island, and that he acted as Adjutant about 15 July, in place of Copp,
who was sick and who was acting for Libby, then on Strong's Staff'. This
continued almost without interruption during the rest of the month. We
find him with B on 11 Aug., and in command of that company 21 Aug. From
8 Sept. to about 12 Sept. he was again Acting Adjutant, in place of Copp,
sick. On 16 Sept. he was appointed Assistant Provost Marshal of Morris
Island (Capt. Randlett was Provost Marshal), S. O. 179, U. S. F. Was again
advanced in January, 1864, to Captain of Co. B, and was mustered 20 Jan.,
as of 1 Jan. He went to Florida with the regiment.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 711

In the Virginia campaign he appears to liave been on duty daring the
early part; but at the end of June, 1SG4, he is reported as "absent, sick."
Was away on leave from 25 Jnly to 17 Aug., the morning after our great
figiit, and assumed command of the regiment (Lieut. -Col. Plimpton killed,
and Dow highest in rank present).

He was in command of the regiment at the time the " old men" were
mustered out, 23 Aug. (see his letter to the Governor in the main story).
Capt. Dow was restless ; and on 20 Sept. he started North again, having
obtained an order to go on recruiting service in New Hampshire. Not many
moons tilled up and shrunk away ere he was discharged at his own request,
for expiration of (original) term. This was 7 Oct. 1864, and under Circular
No. 75, W. D.

He was a bright, smart, tall and slenderly-built chap, — what is gener-
ally called of genteel form, ^and in uniform was a striking figure. After
the war he went to Michigan, studying law at Ann Arbor. He became slightly
deranged, and finally suicided at the Biddle House, Detroit, Mich., 6 Feb.
1875."

ORRIN M. DEARBORN.

He was the original 2d Lieutenant of Co. D (Capt. Dunbar's com-
pany). The first item of importance in connection with this officer appears
early in January, 1802, when he was sent (with Capt. Clark and others) on
recruiting service to New Hampshire, on a six months' tour. He returned,
however, with his party and 1(! recruits, in May, joining at Edisto. Was
within two or three days thereafter appointed Acting Adjutant, relieving
Lieut. T. M. Jackson about the 6th (Adjt. Hill had recently resigned). He
continued on this duty till we went to James Island, in June. About the
5th he was relieved by Lieut. Libby, who arrived from leave and had been
commissioned as Adjutant.

About 8 June, Lieut. Dearborn Avas detailed as an Aide on the Staff of
Gen. Stevens (afterward killed at Chantilly, 1 Sept. 1862), who commanded
another brigade on the same island. Lieut. Dearborn served thus during the
battle of James Island (16 June); and when Gen. Stevens' brigade was
ordered to Virginia, he accompanied him. This was soon after the evacua-
tion of James island.

After the death of Gen. Stevens, the command fell on Gen. Willcox, who
continued our hero on his Staff until relieved of the brigade. Gen. Willcox
was ordered to command of the Ninth Army Corps, and took Lieut. Dearborn
along with him, and made him Aide, and Ordnance Officer of the corps.

In October, 1862, Lieut. Dearborn was advanced to 1st Lieutenant, and
placed on the rolls of Co. E, his commission ])eing dated 27 June. In
November, Col. Jackson made re<iuest for return of Lieut. Dearborn to the
regiment. This was endorsed favorably by the Secretary of War and
forwarded to Gen. Willcox, who demurred and reported to Gen. Burnside
(then Commanding the Army) that he could not spare him. Gen. Burnside
then telegraphed the Secretary of War what Gen. Willcox had said; and the
Secretary directed Gen. Willcox to hold Lieut. Dearborn. All this time our
hero had not received his new commission ; but he had heard of its
issue, and asked the Governor for a duplicate, thinking the original had
been lost. A duplicate was issued. Though absent, Lieut. Dearborn was
transferred from company to company, to suit the exigencies of war : 19
Jan. 1863, to C (from E) ; 30 March, to H. He continued to do duty as
Ordnance Officer of the Ninth Army Corps till the latter part of March,
1864, when he was commissioned as Captain of Co. A.

He arrived back I April 1864, just in time to be mustered as Captain
and join his company, then embarking for Jacksonville. The principal
reason assigned for his lengthy detached service was that he made an excel-
lent statt' oflicer, and his services in that special line were invaluable. He
Avas of good address, and his general appearance was certainly in his favor.
He was with the four companies (A, D, H and K) on their trip to and from
Palatka.

712 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

On reacliing and entering the Virginia campaign, he was soon de-
tached, and was not with his company and regiment in the Drewry's Bluff
fights (13 to 16 May 1864). His position Avas Amlmlance Officer on Gen.
Gillmore's Staff, till Gillmore was relieved. Sometime during June, he was
again detailed, this time as Acting Ordnance Officer, Eighteenth Army Corps.
He continued on this duty to the end of his service.

He had leave of absence during September and October, and un-
doubtedly had another in January, 1865. He never rejoined, being dis-
charged 11 Feb. 1865, presumably on same basis as Lieut. Dodge, Adjt.
Copp and others, at expiration of term.

Since the war, Dearborn is reported to have been engaged in trade at
Richmond, Va., for a short time, and then to have gone West, where all
trace of him was lost. A mother survives him at Hampton, N. H. (Mrs.
John Dearborn) .

RICHARD ELA.

"Dick," as he was almost universally called, was the original 1st
Lieutenant of Co. E (with Capt. Plimpton and 2d Lieut. Geo. W. Jackson).
He was born in Concord, N. H., 12 Feb. 1840, and was the son of Geo. W. Ela.
He was educated in the schools at Concord, both public and private, and early
evinced a tendency toward the law as a profession. He fitted hunself for
college, though he did not pursue the regulation collegiate course. He
studied law in the office of the then well-known Concord attorneys, George
and Foster, and simultaneously attended one or more terms at the Cam-
bridge Law School.

" On the breaking out of the Civil War, Dick became imbued with a
military spirit; and this culminated in his being commissioned in the Third
New Hampshire. Dick was a finely-formed fellow, nearly six feet tall, and
■was, with his uniform on, quite military in appearance, being as straight as
an arrow and with a bright, piercing eye that seemed to penetrate anything
aimed at. In short, Dick Avas a fine feilow. making friends of almost every-
body, right and left, and Avas early Avell planted in the afiections of his com-
pany and regiment.

His legal tendencies resulted in his early appointment as Judge Advo-
cate of the regiment ; and it was before him that many oflicers and non-coms,
have sworn to the faithful discharge of their duty, etc. He Avas admitted
to the bar after his appointment in Third New Hampshire.

When the regiment left Concord, there Avere in its charge about 100
recruits for the Second Ncav Hampshire; and Lieut. Ela Avas appointed to
look after and be responsible for them Avhile they continued Avith us. This
matter Avas one of military convenience only, and the recruits left us at
NeAV York. At Washington, a letter says : " Richard has thus far acquitted
himself with much credit; and his superiors look upon him as one of the
most actiA'e, efllcient and promising officers of the regiment."

Dick accompanied the expedition on a reconnoissance up the Savannah
River, in March, 1862, and thus wrote home: "The officer (rebel) in com-
mand did me the honor to try the range of his carbine on me ; and I returned
the compliment by shooting his horse Avith one of the rebel rifles taken tAvo
days before; and on our return I got his blankets and holsters."

On Edisto Island he was promoted to Captain and assigned to K, tak-
ing command of that company on the day of the removal to Johns' Island
(1 June). He commanded the company in the James Island fight (16th). On
the return of the regiment to Hilton Head (1 July) Ave find his health gradu-
ally giving Avay, though he continued on duty. On 13 Sept. he returned to
E. He was appointed, 27 Sept., on the Board of examine officers' cases
where they had overstayed their leaves of a))sence, and Avas relieved there-
from 20 Oct. This duty, though requiring great judgment, did not demand
so much time as to relieve him from the command of his company. The next
day (21 Oct.) was the day of the Pocotaligo fight, so called ; and the regiment
was there, though not breaking its camp, over Avhich Capt. Ela presided as
its commandant during the absence of the regiment. It is to be presumed
that the state of his health was the main reason Avhy he was selected to
remain ; and the relieving of him from the Board of Examiners Avas inci-
dental to that.

Capt. J. Homer Edgekly

(War).

Capt. J. Homer Edgeri.y

(Peace).

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 713

On 22 Nov. he obtained a sick leave of 20 days witliin the Department
(S. 0. 3(36, D. S.), and went to St. Angnstine, Fla., passing nearly his entire
leave with friends in the Seventh New Hampshire, stationed there.

On the scattering of the regiment to outposts, early in 1863, Capt.
Ela was with his company, at Vinckney Island (seven companies there).
He accompanied the regiment when it reunited early in April in a movement
toward Charleston, by transports rendezvousing at Edisto Inlet. Cos. E
and I became separated from the rest of the regiment [on Steamer Boston,
I think. — D.E.] ; and they were ordered back to Hilton Head almost simul-
taneously with the lauding of the eight companies on Botany Bay Island.
These two companies were landed and did some temporary duty (out-
post or guard), and were shortly thereafter sent across the harbor to Bay
Point, where they manned the works and there remained till after the eight
companies had gone to St. Helena (10 June, 1863) ; and the two companies
soon after joined them there.

Capt. Ela continued with his company and regiment to Folly Island (4
July) ; and in the capture of Morris Island (10 July) he served Avith gallan-
try. In the famous charge on Wagner (18 July, evening) he was with his
company and came out unscathed.

Early in August (Morris Island) a corps of sharpsliooters was organ-
ized, Capt. Ela being appointed to the command of it. This was considered
quite a compliment, not only to Capt. Ela, but to the regiment as well. As
the sharpshooting matter is not well understood, the folloAving is given as
explanatory : Capt. Brooks, Aid-de-Camp and Assistant Engineer, on Gen.
Gillmore's Staft", early in August called the latter's attention to the impor-
tance of sncli a corps, saying, " The present so-called sharpshooters are in-
efficient, are not good shots, their arms are not in good condition, they are
not sufficient in numbers, and not. properly othcered." It would seem by
this that these were quasi-sharpshooters, picked out offhand and sent to
the front. Capt. Brooks wanted something different. He recommended
that a suitable officer be placed in command; also that eight per cent of the
line officers and two per cent of the rank and file of regimental and battalion
commands, who are known to be the best marksmen, be tested by firing at
a target. Each to fire five shots; and then select one-third of the whole
number to be the corps : the two best shots among the officers to be the
appointees. The men to be organized into a company, be encamped by
themselves, and be provided with the best arms that could be procured.

This was duly referred to Gen. Terry, and he was directed to organize
the corps, of about 50 or 60. It was suggested that preference be given to
the Ballard rifle, in use in Col. Montgomery's fcolored) regiment; and if
found to be the best to take them {i.e., the guns). The Spjingfield was
found to be the best, and was adopted. Capt. Ela Avas honored in this ap-
pointment. But few men of our regiment Avere detailed; but Capt. Ela
was ably assisted during a part of this time by Lieut Edgerly. The sharp-
shooters' camp was on the west side of Morris Island, in the vicinity of our
" left batteries."

Capt. Ela's appointment Avas dated 13 Aug. 1863, by S. 0. 71, D. S.
He did himself great credit in this special duty, in which he continued until
the corps Avas discontinued, early in October. This Avas of course after the
evacuation of Wagner and Gregg. After this, and until the regiment went
to Hilton Head (29 Feb. 1864), Capt. Ela Avas in command of the regiment
several times, but for short periods.

On 1 Nov. 1863 (S. 0. 586, D. S.), he Avas again ordered to duty on the
Board to examine cases of officers Avho had overstayed their leaves, vice
Capt. Greenleaf, Fourth Ncav Hampshire, relieA'ed. On 20 Dec, and for sev-
eral days thereafter, he Avas Acting Provost Marshal of the island (Capt.
Randlett sick). On the return to Hilton Head, 29 Feb. 1864, arrangements
for the re-enlisted men to go home on furlough were in active progi'ess,
and Capt. Ela was one of the officers Avho expected to accompany. He
even Avent so far as to partially pack his trunk and prepare the papers for
turning over his company to a successor. Fate decreed otherAvise. The
powers that be selected another in his stead. Poor Dick ! hoAv disappointed
he was. Hoav his eyes flashed as the truth daAvned upon him! Dick was

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military — he surrendered; but. oh, how disappointing, how humiliating!
We need not look for the cause with an3' degree of hesitancy ; but we
draw the curtain, for with causes we have little to do.

Dick did n't go home, but remained and swallowed his bitter pill al-
most in silence. He amused himself immediately thereafter by drilling his
company as cavalry. Dick took to it like a duck to water ; and so far as
one can imbue others with his own spirit and ideas, Co. E became proficient
under his tutelage. He accompanied the regiment to Jacksonville (mounted) .
He served on the drum-head court-martial of Miller. We have now traced
him to where he (and the regiment) leaves for Virginia, arriving at
Gloucester Point the latter part of April, 1864. Early in May, as the troops
are about to embark for the Virginia campaign, Capt. iEla thus wrote
home: " You need not expect to hear from me again until I find an oppor-
tunity to write from Richmond or some other equally distant and improbable
point." His trunk went at the same time (we were all for " light marching
order"). Poor Dick reached the "distant and improbable point" on 13
May, while gallantly leading his company up an incline to attack the enemy
in its rear, after we had passed completely around the enemy's riiiht Hank.

Lieut. -Col. Plimpton, in a letter of 25 May 1864 to the afflicted parents,
said: "It is my painful duty to inform you of the death of your son,
Capt. Richard Ela. He was shot through the head on the afternoon of the
13th inst., while gallantly leading his men in an assault on a rebel fortifica-
tion, and died almost instantly. He was a most excellent officer, and one we
could ill afford to lose — one Avhose death will be regretted by us all; but to
you his loss must be still greater. After the action was over, his body was
buried, and the grave marked, and he now lies some seven miles within the
enemy's lines."

Capt. Dearborn also wrote thus: "Allow me to convey the painful
intelligence of the death of your son Richard. He was killed instantly, —
has fought his last fight, — falling a true hero amidst the carnage of battle,
in defence of his country's flag."

Certain officers were chosen ta draft suitable resolutions on the deaths
of Capts. Ela and Ayer and Lieut. Button (all killed at Drewry's Bluff) ; and
this was the one specially referring to Capt. Ela : —

" Resolved, That to the memory of him who first fell, Capt. Richard
Ela, will ever cling many fond recollections ; and that his conduct in enter-
ing the service of his country, when in the prime of life, just as he had be-
come fitted for his profession, deserves the approbation of his comrades in
arms and all his countrymen."

The following extracts from the Veterans' Advocate of 7 Oct. 1884,
headed " Recollections of a Drummer Boy," will be of interest : " We were
poking along .... came upon Capt. Richard Ela .... usually full of
fun, was looking sad and downcast. Said I, ' Are you sick?' ' No,' said
he; 'I had a presentiment of death last night. We are soon to engage
in a fierce struggle, and there will be a terrible slaughter, and Dick Ela
will be numbered with the slain ; and l)efore the sun rises tomorrow
it will be over Avith me.' I laughed at his fears, and jokingly said :
' Dick, if I were you and felt as you say you do, I would not go into
action.' ' If it comes to that ' — he flushed in the face, straightened to his
full height and looked and looked me in the eye, and said with some empha-
sis : ' Dick Ela never shrank from duty ; and though I know this to be my
last battle, my duty to ray country shall be well done.' He then smiled and
conversed in his usual jovial manner until the sharp report of a musket ap-
prized us of the close approach to enemy's lines. The regiment formed in
line of battle, and advanced, capturing a small picket post near a church.
[Here follow details found in the story proper. — D. E.J We were in pos-
session of the first line of defences around Richmond .... Capt. Ela was
dead .... killed while desperately fighting within 20 paces of the enemy
.... Co. E fought like demons to recover the body. As I gazed upon
the lifeless form, the words, '■My duty to my country shall be well done,'
rang in my ears . . . ."

" Rest, soldier brave, in Southern soil:
Done thy strivings, done thy toil!
If God doth mark the hero's life,
Then, sure, not vain the hero's strife."

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The writer will add that as the body of Capt. Ela was conveyed past
the then re-formed line, in a blanket, passing in review as it were, he
well remembers the expressions of sorrow on either hand, and the writer
himself shed many a tear at the exceedingly sorroAvfnl sight. As he writes
these lines, the same scene is enacted Avith same results : for the lifeless
form of Capt. Ela is seemingly forever photographed upon his memory.

On 24 May, in accordance with the Army Regulations, the personal
eflects of Capt. Ela Avere sold at public auction, within the regimental camp.
Many officers didn't attend this sale, as they did not fully agree that such a
sale could not be avoided. Many of his personal eflects reached home.

Dick Ela will long be remembered by his comrades in arms, as one of
the best in the regimelit — generous, brave, gentlemanly and a thoroughly
good soldier.

Note 1. — Ezra D. Clark of Co. I, of Pioneer Corps, assisted to bury
Capt. Ela.

Note 2. — Isaac Walker of Pembroke, N. H., prepared a paper on
Capt. Ela, Avhich was published in The Acadernean, Pembroke Academy, in
the January, 1885, number. The writer obtained a portion of his data from
that source.

J. HOMER EDGERLY.

J. Homer Edgerly was born in Dover, N. H., 5 May 1844. He was the
son of Calvin 0. Edgerly of Dover, and was therefore a mere boy when the
war broke out. In Avriting of this officer, Ave shall be governed somcAvhat
by the positions he occupied as he passed from one to the other. We ttrst
deal Avith him as a private; and it maybe Avell to state right here that J.
Homer Edgerly Avas one of the most popular officers in the regiment, and
Avas also popular as a private. The company in Avhich he enlisted was
almost AvhoUy from Dover, and Avas justly entitled to l)e called the Dover
company (K). Upon the promotion of 1st Sergt. Scruton to a 2d Lieu-
tenantcy, the selection of some member of the company must be made to
fill the vacancy. The company had its complement of non-commissioned
officers, each supposably desirous of promotion; but for some reason best
knoAvn to those Avhose duty it became to make the selection, they selected
Private J. Homer Edgerly to be made 1st Sergeant. This Avas so unusual and
so unmilitary as to cause considerable adverse criticism, not only from the
parties directly interested, but also from others. The decision Avas final,
as such decisions almost invariably are ; and Edgerly Avas duly appointed 1st
Sergeant. His Avarrant dates back to 1 May, Avhile Lieut. Dearborn Avas
Acting Adjutant. He Avas sAvorn to the faithful discharge of his duty in his
ncAv office, at Edisto Island, on 17 May 18C2, before Lieut. Ela, Judge Advo-
cate of the regiment. He entered at once upon his duties, and thus Avas
almost suddenly placed in a position Avhere he had got to "do or die." He
was on trial, with a biased jury, and Avitnesses more or less prejudiced. To
say that he acquitted himself and made his mark is, perhaps, a little in ad-
vance of the story. We shall see later o '. Manfully he struggled Avith his
neAv duties; and within a month Ave find him in the regiment's first real
action — James Island, 16 June 1862, Avhere he did his full duty. On the
afternoon of (about) the 14th, he was sent Avith a message to some regi-
ment on the right ; and in doing so, had to pass an open spot Avhere he was
in full vicAV ofthe enemy. They opened upon him Avithout ceremony, firing
several shots from small field pieces, and came very near cutting oft" our
friend, and this narrative too, at this point.

While the regiment Avas at St. Helena Island, Edgerly received a 2d
Lieutenant's comn-Tission (in Co. B). The commission dates 13 May 1863.
His discharge as enlisted man to accept the promotion Avas of 27 June, to
date 23d ; and his muster-in as 2d Lieutenant Avas on 29 June, to date 23d.
His promotion Avas rice Brainard, promoted. These dates are given for
three reasons: 1, Because the original papers have been examined person-
ally, and the dates therefore correct; 2, To shoAV hoAV errors occur in
making up history; 3, For purpose of preservation.

Lieut. Edgerly participated in the action of 10 July 1863 (the taking
of Morris Island, lower end), and on the next morning, when the Third Ncav

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Hampshire acted as support to the attackinc; but unsuccessful cohimn. On
18 July, possibly fortunately for our hero, he was Officer of the Guard, and
therefore did n't participate in that memorable and bloody assault on Wagner
in the evening. He viewed the battle from the sand hills, where our
camp lay. He took part in the siege which followed, resulting as shown
elsewhere. After the wounding of Capt. Ayer, he was assigned to the
command of Co. H, and so continued till Capt. Ayer's return to the regiment.

Among the commissions brought by Col. Jackson, on his return to the
regiment in January, 1864, was one as 1st Lieutenant for Edgerly in Co.
T>. It bore date 2 Jan. He was mustered as 1st Lieutenant 20 Jan. (as
of the 20th).

On Ifi Feb. 1864, at Morris Island, Lieut. Edgerly was assigned to duty
with the Boat Infantry Picket, a very dangerous service, of which a de-
scription Avill appear elsewhere. In this service he took charge at various
times of extra hazardous portions, always with credit to himself. His as-
signment was by S. 0. 49, Hdqrs. U. S. F., M. I., S. C, 16 Feb , by Col. W.
H. H. Davis, Commanding Post; and he reported to Capt. John A. Hennessey
for duty.

About this time the men were re-enlisting and preparing to go home.
The various companies were a little scattered ; but Avere all ordered to Hil-
ton Head, from which place the veterans sailed North on their furloughs.
Lieut. Edgerly was one of the officers selected to accompany them. He, and
they, thus did not participate in the mounted service of the regiment in
Florida, and did not rejoin till the regiment reached V^irginia.

In the Virginia campaign Ave find him on duty and in all the actions of
the regiment. On the death of Capt. Ela, killed 13 May, Lieut. Edgerly
was assigned to the command of Co E. The casualties among the officers
were so mjiny, and occurred so often, that it is quite impracticable to
attempt to follow any particular company officer Avith a vicAV of determin-
ing just Avhat company he was Avith at all times. They Avere shifted about
to'meet the exigencies of the service ; and Lieut. Edgerly Avas no exception
to this rule. At one time, Avhile in charge of the picket line at Bermuda
Hundred, he Avas informed tliat Gen. Butler Avished to capture a single
rebel soldier, for obvious reasons. Lieut. Edgerly performed the difficult
and delicate task and delivered the man to Butler. This occurred a fcAV
days previous to the mine explosion at Petersburg.

The folloAving data concerning J. Homer Edgerly, gathered from official
papers, are here inserted for preservation : 30 Sept. 1863, took command
of H, relievina' Morrill; made returns for H for October and November.
AVas on duty with E (Capt. Ela) 20 Jan. 1864; with Boat Infantry Picket 26
Dec. 1863 (and it Avould appear that he was tAvice assigned to it) . Commanded
H, 31 Oct. 1863. To E, 27 June 1863. With E, 10 and 11 July 1863.
Made returns for D for June, July, August and September, 1864. Acting
Adjutant, 24 Sept. 1864; also 9, 13 and" 23 Oct. 1864. Commanded F, 26
Dec. 1864. Had command of D part of second and third quarters, 1864.
Had command of F part of third and fourth quarters, 1864, and first
quarter, 1865 ; also for April, May, June and July, 1865. At end of January
and end of February, 1865, he appears in command of F, and the sole officer
of the company in both cases.

On 24 and 25 Aug. 1864, Ave find Lieut. Edgerly sick in the hospital
at Point of Rocks : and this appears to be his only " off duty " of the kind.
On 27 and 28 Oct. 1864, he served as a substitute staft" officer on Gen.
Abbott's Brigade Staft", and there Avon ucav honors. In Gen. Butler's con-
gratulatory order of 11 Oct. 1864, Lieut. Edgerly Avas mentioned "for
gallantry in conducting the skirmish line on 29 Sept., as well as on the
reconnoissance towards Richmond, is recommended to His Excellency, the
Governor of New Hampshire, for promotion."

A Captain's commission arrived at the regiment for J. Homer Edgerly
on the 22d of the same month ; but the writer cannot say there was any
connection, as the document Avas dated Oct. 1, and made him Captain of F,
vice Wadsworth, discharged. His muster-out and muster-in occurred on
the 30th, as of the 15th. Capt. Edgerly went on a 30 days' leave Wednes-
day, 2 Nov. 1864; and we find him at Washington 2 Dec, at expiration of
leave, requesting a short extension of three days.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 717

We next note the conduct of Capt. Edgerly at Fort Fisher. The capture
of that stronghold was on Sunday, 15 Jan. 18G5. A more particular account
of the famous action will be found elsewhere. Capt. Edgerly won distinction
here by pulling down the Confederate flag which was flying over the Mound
Battery, the most southerly of the series which together formed the fort.
At this late date it is quite impossible to obtain a minute and exactly cor-
rect account of this daring act ; but the reader may be assured that the fol-
lowing is substantially correct. There appears to have been two flags flying,
at ditterent points, one of which had been probably shot away rather than
captured or pulled down by our forces, as the ground where the latter was
located was lield by our troops at the time of the pulling down of the former ;
and the writer has seen no account of any capture of a flag at this battle
except that from the Mound Battery : and he has read a large number of
accounts. It appears that at a slight lull in the ttght some one (supposably
Gen. Terry) called for volunteers to capture the flag in question. This call
was not upon any special regiment, because the several regiments were con-
siderably intermixed at the time; but upon hearing the call, Capt. Edgerly,
as he says himself, " Upon the impulse of the moment, and wholly without
orders, I called for volunteers to join me in response to the call ; and almost
before I could realize the situation, I was on the run for the flag with a
dozen or more men at my heels. Arriving at the flag-stafl", and meeting with
no serious resistance, I hastily cut the halliards ; and in a twinkling the
flag was in my possession, and I and my men on the way back to rejoin the
main body." The flag was given to Gen. Terry and by him to Secretary of
War Stanton, who arrived within a few days, and by him taken to Wash-
ington. One of the rebel otflcers (Maj. Riley), after his capture, told Capt.
Edgerly that he had snapped his revolver three times at him during the
engagement. Under date of 2G June 18(55, Capt. Edgerly was informed by
the Secretary of War that he had been brevetted "for gallant and merito-
rious services at the storming of Fort Fisher, N. C," a Major of Volunteers
by Brevet, from 13 March 1865.

Soon after the capture of the fort it became necessary to send the pris-
oners North; and probably out of compliment to Capt. Edgerly, he was
selected to go in charge of about 900, to Point Lookout, Md., in the Steamer
North Point. The order was issued by Gen. Terry, — S. O. 7, 18 Jan. 1865, — •
and directed Capt. J. H. Edgerly, Lieut. Pierrepont of Seventh Connecticut,
and Lieut. Gessner of Sixth Connecticut, with a guard detailed from tlie Six-
teenth New York Heavy Artillery, to take the prisoners to the prisoner's camp
at Point Lookout, Md., and then return. During the passage a severe storm
was encountered and the prisoners, and guard too, were very sick ; and those
below suttered untold misery. Here were prisoners of war numbering nine
to one of the guard; and it was quite out of the question to permit them,
even for humanity's sake, to come on deck in large numbers, lest they rise
and overpower the small guard. Capt. Edgerly at once saw this danger
upon going on board, and governed himself accordingly. He at once arranged
that a certain small number should l)e permitted to come up on deck forward
for half an hour, and then go below aft, and another lot of the same speci-
fied number simultaneously come up forward. This operation was repeated,
being carefully guarded, and all the requirements necessary to safety rigidly
carried out. Much credit is due this officer for so wise an arrangement, and
for devising one having as much of the humanitarian element in it as was
possible under the circumstances. Notwithstanding all this careful attention,
the men below were in a pitiable condition, and some died on the voyage.

Arriving at Point Lookout the men were mustered upon the wharf,
surrounded by colored troops, the garrison of the place. This made their
Southern blood boil, of course; but their physical condition was weak, and
they made no extended show of their feelings. The muster developed a
few short of the papers. "How many?" said Capt. Edgerly, "Three men
short," was the reply. Capt. Edgerly directed his guards to bring ashore the
three dead men; and the whole number Avas accounted for. Capt. Edgerly
then returned via Fort Monroe, where he turned over the North Point to
the Quartermaster Department, himself and guard taking passage to Fort
Fisher in the Gen. McCMlan. Upon reporting back to Gen. Terry, he re-

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ceived his verbal thanks for the service just rendered, and was also informed
by the General that he had recommended him for brevet for his daring act
at Fort Fisher.

While the regiment was at North East, Capt. Edgerly served upon the
flag of truce that arranged for the wholesale exchange of prisoners (Lieut.
Jackraan of Third New Hampshire, and Lieut. McCabe, Seventh New Hamp-
shire, were his associates), the rebels being represented by Gen. Wade
Hampton and Aides.

On o March 1865, Capt. Edgerly was appointed Assistant Provost
Marshal of Wilmington, N. C, and ordered to report to Lieut. -Col. Randlett,
Provost Marshal. The order Avas by Brig. -Gen. ,J. R. Hawley, S. O. 2. In
this position he continued till 22 June 1865, being relieved by Capt. W. S.
Marble of Seventh Connecticut, by S. O. 80. As Assistant Provost Marshal,
Capt. Edgerly's duties and responsibilites were varied, important and intri-
cate. To go into a recital of them would serve no useful purpose. It is
sufficient to say that his services were well performed, and merited and
received the commendation of his superiors.

A deal more could be written about this gallant young officer; but the
essential parts of his military career are contained in this narrative. He was
mustered out with the regiment on 20 July 1865, at Goldsborough, N. C. Not
long after this, we And him in the Navy Yard at Charlestown, Mass., where
he held the position of Master Painter, say 1870-84. He retired a few years
ago. A little later he carried on the business of painting (house, sign and
ornamental) in Boston, Mass. He is now an Inspector of Buildings in the
employ of the City of Boston.

A letter, almost accidentally in the writer's hands, written by Gen.
Abbott in 1875, to Capt. Edgerly, says: " i¥;/ Dear Captain .... I re-
member well how you climbed the Mound [Battery] and brought down the
Confederate flag, which I gave to Terry, and he to Stanton .... I can
think of no one whom I was more in the habit of trusting in matters which
required good judgment, sagacity and presence of mind on critical occasions
than yourself." Gen. Abbott commanded the brigade at Fort Fisher.

After so long and faithful service of this officer it may not be amiss
to show how ungrateful ( ! ) republics are. In September, 1865, he was
notified that in the settlement of his accounts Avith the Department he
appeared to be short " 1 ramrod." How the gallant Captain ever success-
fully struggled with this startling announcement, the writer has no know-
ledge, nor does he care to investigate. J. Homer Edgerly was never
seriously wounded, never had a furlough as an enlisted man, and was very
rarely sick.

Note. — J. Homer Edgerly was a member of the City Council of the
City of Charlestown in 1871, and was a mounted aide to the Chief Marshal
at the Centennial Celebration in Boston in 1876 (quite an honorary position).
He was an auxiliary delegate from Boston to the National Republican
Convention at Chicago (1888).

GEORGE W. EMMONS.

Born at Walpole, N. H., 12 July 1833. He was the original 1st Lieu-
tenant of Co. G. (Capt. Wiggin). The first special service we find him
engaged in, was on board the Atlantic (Port Royal Expedition), where he
was assigned the duty of looking after the cooking and serving of rations.
During the temporary illness of Adjt. Hill, early in December, 1861, we
find Emmons acting in his place. In March, 1862, he was sent to Co. I, to
relieve Capt. Carlton (sick leave). In May, at Edisto, he was made Captain ;
and although with Co. I, he belonged to Co. G, and took it later (about 15
June) from Lieut. Handerson. He thereafter continued as Captain of the
company to the end of his service. At James Island he was sick in ([uarters
for several days ; and it was on this island that he was prevented from par-
ticipating in the pleasure of our first violent excursion rebel-ward, 16 June,
by being in the peculiar position of having no command or assignment to
duty (had only partially turned over Co. I).

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Emmons was a wag, but not of the inv^eterate standard : i'.r., he didn't
wag incessantly. On one occasion it is related of him that his attention
being called to a certain paragraph in the R. A. R., he at once called his
company officers together for a meeting, in compliance with this particular
paragraph. Having gotten them together, and the hour also having arrived,
he called the meeting to order, and the record of that meeting is something
like this : "Headquarters Co. G, etc. At a meeting of the officers of this
company, held in compliance with Par.— , R. A. R., this — day of — , IS — ,
there were present Capt. Emmons. Meeting called to order; and there ap-
pearing no business to be transacted, on motion, the meeting adjourned, etc."

In October, his health continuing poor, he obtained a 20 days' leave
(about the 9th), by S. O. 320, Mitchel, and at once went North on the Arago,
after turning over his company and company property to Lieut. T. M.
Jackson. After obtaining an extension of time, he returned by the Cosmo-
politan, arriving about 24 Nov. (Quartermaster Nesmith on the same
steamer). His health was never fully restored. He was with the regiment
at Botany Bay, St. Helena, Folly and Morris Islands.

After the evacuation of Wagner, Capt. Emmons resigned and was
honorably discharged by S. O. 533, D. S., 18 Sept. 18G3. Next day, by
S. O. 20 (Regimental), he turned over the company property to Lieut.
Trickey, and on the 23d left Morris Island for home, taking his colored boy
(servant) with him, and for whom he Avas obliged to certify as not being
a soldier, etc. (Capt. Handerson accompanied, also discharged.)

Capt. Emmons, like many another, went toward the setting sun, and
was for several years in Illinois, and a part of the time was a conductor on
the Illinois Central Railroad. Prior to that, however, and immediately
folloAving his discharge from service, he was for several months on duty in
a clerical capacity at the Provost Marshal's Office, West Lebanon, N.'ll.,
under Chester A. Pike.

He has been for several years last past, and is now, a passenger con-
ductor on the Old Colony Railroad at Boston (1890). He makes it a sort
of duty, and pleasure as well, to attend nearly all the reunions at Weirs.

BENJAMIN F. EATON.

Dr. Eaton was our original Assistant Sui-geou, the laws then only
allowing one such officer to a regiment. He was a man of good physique,
weighing far above the average; was skilled in his profession, and knew a
Dover powder, a dose of quinine, and a sick soldier at sight, and could readily
distinguish one from the other should occasion require. In his treatment
of the men at sick call or on other occasions, he was gentle, but Arm ; and
when he had decided that John Smith of Co. — , was fit for duty, it was
irrevocable.

Dr. Eaton will long be remembered for his untiring energy and his
persistent efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the wounded of our first bat-
tle (16 June 1862). Surgeon Moulton, his immediate superior, was absent,
and Dr. Eaton had to struggle with the fearful conditions of that day,
assisted (ably, too) by his nurses and hospital attendants and the members
of the band. Practically, the wounded and dead of all the regiments were
gathered in one place ; and Dr. Eaton went at his work coatless and with his
sleeves rolled up. Noble and efficient work he did that day ; but 't was his last,
so far as duty following a battle was concerned. His duties did not end till
near midnight, and then he ceased from sheer exhaustion.

When the regiment was placed on outpost duty, in July, 1862, the
Doctor did his full share of visiting, professionally, the various companies at
their stations. He did not accompany the expedition to Daufuskie in March,
1862. The Doctor's health I'apidly declined after the James Island campaign,
and he resigned in the September following. Being accepted, he was dis-
charged 1 Oct. by S. O. 308, Mitchel. He was succeeded by Dr. Buzzell.

Dr. Eaion was born in 1831, at Grantham, N. H. ; died at Hartford, Vt.,
1 March, 1882. He began the study of medicine about 1852, with Dr. John

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Baker of Merideii, N. H., and later with Dr. L. C. Beau of Lebanon, N. H.,
attending in the meantime a course of medical lectures at Woodstock, Vt. In
1844 he was a clerk in Dr. Smith's drug store at Lebanon, N. H., still keep-
ing up his medical studies, then under the tutorship of Dr. Dixi Crosby. He
graduated from Dartmouth College in 1860. He served as Musician in Co.
i. First New Hampshire (three months' men).

After his return home, in 18()2, he rested awhile from his labors. The
next year, however, we And him practicing medicine in Barnet, Vt., and
thus continued for about seven years, when he went to Hartford, Vt., re-
maining there to the end of his life.

He left a widow (no children), residing in 1891 at Meriden, N. H.

DANIEL ELDREDGE.

He was born at Chatham, Mass., 7 July 1841. His infancy was passed
in that place, but his boyhood was spent in Dedham, Mass.

The breaking out of the Civil War found him — almost by accident —
in New Hampshire. He enlisted at West Lebanon, 2 Aug. 1861. Nathan
H. Ranlett was the recruiting officer, and secured seven in all for the Third
New Hampshire. He drilled them in the Town Hall, and Recruit Eldredge
assisted in the drill. Upon arrival in Concord the squad of seven was so
small and insignificant that it was attached to and detached from other
large squads two or three times before a fit was found. This was in the
company from Dover, under Capt. Littlefleld, afterward known as K. Being
in a Dover company, fully officered from among themselves, the little squad
had nothing to hope for, except in the distant future, in the way of pro-
motion.

We find nothing in Eldredge's military career worth noticing till his
sickness at James fsland in June, 1862, a few days after the fight. The
damp ground and the poor water there Avere too much for him, aud he suc-
cumbed, as did many another. During the latter part of June, he could do
no duty whatever, and on one occasion was thaught to be dying. Musters
being ordered for the 30th, his services as a clerk were requested by Capt.
Ela and rendered. This was the beginning of his clerical duty — the prepa-
ration of the muster and pay rolls "for 30"june 1862. On the return of the
regiment to Hilton Head, 1 July, he was assisted to the General Hospital,
Aviiere he Avas booked as a patient (the regiment encamped in rear). His
sickness had developed into Avhat is called bloody dysentery, of a malignant
type. His comrades called almost daily. During the fore part of August,
he convinced the surgeon of his Avard that he ousht to be sent to his com-
pany, then on Pinckney Island (north end), and he Avas discharged (Avith
Charles Gammon, same company, same time), and proceeded to his company,
walking to Seabrook and stopping over night there Avith Co. G, and crossing
to Pinckney Island next day. He Avas still unable to do duty. The company
soon removed to Jenkins Island ; and at that place he again " wrote for the
Captain." Here, owing to the fact that he had no gun, and did no guard
duty, the colored folk" of the plantation (Dr. Frank Pope's) undertook to
ascertain Avhat position he held; and some facetious person, on the spur of
the moment, said he Avas the " Doctor." From that moment the title stuck
to him like a burr. This cue Avas followed up by Eldredge, Avho in his spare
moments visited the entire double roAV of negro huts almost daily, inquiring
after the health of the occupants. If a negro Avench was discovered Avith a
red bandana tied around her head, he at once prescribed some simple remedy,
and so on. He carried out the role during the pilgrimage of Co. K on that
plantation. The boys enjoyed it, and the colored folk believed it; and
Eldredge was not indift'erent.

After the assembly of the regiment at Hilton Head (i.e., after the out-
post duty) in August, 1862, he was still off" duty, though assisting in all
company matters'where pen, ink and paper Avere concerned. He did not
accompany the regiment to Pocotaligo in October, being left behind with the
other sick and non-combatants.

Cait. Daxiel Eldredgj
Historian.

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On the scattering of the companies again, in the Spring of 18G3 (seven
companies to Piuclvney Island), he was with his company, but still unfit for
duty. On the discharge of Capt. Buttertield (Eldredge wrote for him, too),
he very considerately mentioned Eldredge's case to Col. Jackson, who
chanced to be about making a change in his office. He sent for Eldredge at
once, and after obtaining from him a sample of his chirography and com-
position a la miUtaire, engaged him as his clerk (tenure of office and com-
pensation unfixed). Thereafter, until he severed the clerkship tie, in July
1868, he was very near Col. Jackson. Was there a night alarm, the Colonel
and Eldredge were very early on the spot — and simultaneously: for the
latter was obliged to write up the particulars next morning, to be sent to
Gen. Terry. Eldredge's comrades here honored him with the title, "Chief
of Statt"." This service did not require special muster or any change on the
pay rolls, and was continued (his health improving, too) at Botany Bay
Island (where Col. Jackson was commanding post), at St. Helena, Folly and
Morris Islands, at which latter place it terminated. At Botany Bay Island
the changes in his company made Eldredge anxious to be placed on an equal
footing with his comrades. He recjuested to be relieved, and was seconded
in his efibrts by Capt. Handerson, commanding Co. K. Repeated ettbrts did
not produce the desired result. Finally, at Botany Bay, Eldredge was made
Corporal, 3 May 1863. Presumably it was expected that the Colonel would
then relieve him; but he didn't. At St. Helena Island the efi'orts were
renewed by Eldredge and his Captain, looking to his relief; but in vain.
Again he was promoted, and to Sergeant, 1 July.

Soon after arrival at Folly Island, in July, it became evident to Eldredge
that active operations Avere about to begin — in fact that battle would soon
take place. The placing of the strip of white cloth on the left arms of the
men, the ordering of them away, etc., all betokened something serious.
Much adverse criticism had been going on in the company, because of his
stay with the Colonel, particularly after his promotion. Eldredge consulted
the Colonel, and consulted his Captain ; for here was an emergency or, rather,
a dilemma. The Colonel said: "Certainly, stay right herewith my tent,
desk, etc.; but I will interpose no objection if you decide to go with us
tonight." And the Captain argued thus : " If you go, and get hurt, they'll
surely call you a fool; and if you stay, they inay look on you as a coward."
The Captain and Eldredge thought alike; and being a majority, the case was
then decided and on the " fool" basis. Eldredge had no gun or equipments,
and borrowed those articles of a sick comrade. He accompanied the regi-
ment in the boats both nights, — -8 and 9 July, and participated in the action
of 10 July. Was also in the action of the morning of 11 July, the first attack
on Wagner (the regiment in reserve).

This practically broke connections Avith the Colonel; for thereafter
it was only at intervals that he did anything in the clerking line, and only
by special request for some temporary service. Eldredge was with his
company and regiment in the charge on Wagner (18 July, evening), and was
slightly wounded in the left foot. This was at a time between two for-
ward movements, while everybody was temporarily at a standstill. Asking
Sergt. Smith of his company to examine the wounded foot, and agreeing
with him that 'twas unwise to remain (the leg being perfectly benumbed
and useless), Sergt. Eldredge took a hasty leave of Capt. Handerson and
such as stood near (he did n't really expect to see them again) and crawled
away to the rear, passing down by the beach and thence along the same
till the retreat, when some of his comrades came along and helped hipa on
his rearward journey to camp.

In a few days thereafter, when Gen. Gillmore directed that details be
sent North for the conscripts to be raised by an impending draft, and had
directed that those slightly wounded be selected, Sergt. Eldredge was one of
the fortunate ones. The party left Morris Island about 22 July. Next
morning (on the Arago) a blockade runner was chased and caught. Sergt.
Eldredge was one of the boarding party, of which he has a complete list.
The party arrived at Concord about 28 July. He was again taken sick with
his old trouble and other complications, resulting in typho-malarial fever.
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Sergct. Eldredge was permitted to be sick at tlie house of a friend (James
M. Otis), on State Street, not far from tlie camp, and was attended daily
by Surgeons Gale and Trask of Fifth New Hampshire, being reported, by
courtesy, as "present, sick."

On recovering sufficiently to go to camp daily, he was appointed
Orderly Sergeant of (really to do the writing for) Garrison Co. D, Capt.
Clark, Third Ncav Hampshire, in command. This was an improvised com-
pany, made up from the details from the several New Hampshire regiments
in the field, about 80 in all. He reported daily, doing what writing was re-
quired, and by permission, coupled with the advice of the Surgeon, sleeping
outside of camp.

Meantime, several of the other members of the detail from the Third
New Hampshire had gone back to regiment. Some time during the latter
part of November, Col. Jackson became commander of the camp; and he
at once insisted on having the services of Sergt. Eldredge as chief clerk.
Though Capt. Clark had returned to the regiment, Sergt. Eldredge still
retained his position as Orderly Sergeant of Garrison Co. D (see Duties at
Camp, Concoi'd, N. H.)

Early in January, 1864, he was commissioned as 2d Lieutenant; and
some one was found to take his place as " Orderly Sergeant of Garrison
Co. D." About 15 Jan. the entire residue of the Third New Hampshire de-
tail (except Lord of B) left Concord for the regiment, via Long Island,
Boston Harbor and New York. A large squad of recruits was escorted to
the Department of the South. Corpl. J. W. Brown of K (left over from
recruiting service) accompanied the party. They reached the regiment,
19 Jan. 1864; and Eldredge was mustered as 2d Lieutenant 3 Feb., as of 2
Jan. In the interim he was retained at the headquarters of the regiment,
being in an embarrassing position, having all the appearance of an officer,
yet not an officer ; and it was a serious question as to whether it was well
for him to go on duty as such. It was finally decided that during the
interim he should act as 2d Lieutenant and do duty near headquarters of regi-
ment. He was thus ordered, and among other duties went on board the
Commodore 3IcDonoiigh in Light-House Inlet, on night picket duty. After
muster-in, he at once went to his company (K) on Broad Island, cutting
wood (A and C there, too), and found Capt. Stearns in command of the
company, and alone.

Upon the re-enlisted men going home (March, 1864), Capt. Stearns
accompanied, and thus left Lieut. Eldredge sole officer with the company.
It thus devolved on him to not only command his company (K) and be re-
sponsible for the company property, but to drill it in the new tactics (as
cavalry). Thus it will be seen that about one month only had elapsed ere
circumstances placed him in command of a company. When the regiment
was ordered to Jacksonville, 1st Lieut. Lamprey was assigned to the company
(1 April) , and continued in command, to equalize the officers. It being under-
stood that it was a temporary matter, Lieut. Eldredge did not turn over the
company property to Lieut. Lamprey at all, though the latter continued with
the company till Virginia was reached, when Capt. Stearns rejoined and
assumed command. At Florida, Lieut. Eldredge was with his company and
the three others (A, D and H) which went to Palatka (see separate account
of this trip).

Lieut. Eldredge was in all the four days' fight at Drewry's Blufl", 13-
16 May. On the day after the falling back (first time — i.e., after the fog
lifted), and after Capt. Ayer and Lieut. Button had been killed while suc-
cessively commanding Co. H, and Avhile the regiment (and brigade) was re-
forming for charge, Lieut. Eldredge was directed by Lieut. -Col. Plimpton
to take command of Co. H, it having no officer. Why he, the youngest
officer in rank, should be thus chosen, at such a time and under such cir-
cumstances, and to command a company in what was evidently a forlorn
hope, was beyond his comprehension. He did not argue the matter, but
proceeded to his post by the most direct route, and took charge without a
speech. It Avas not the time to talk. The rebels were rapidly advancing
upon this re-formed line, and in open field. " Charge ! " and aAvay went the
regiment ; and ditto the rebels, though the latter stood their ground well till

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our men had nearly readied them, when they broke and ran (see main story) .
On return to camp (miles away), Lieut. Eldredge turned over the company
to Lieut. Davis (ill in camp).

In the latter part of May, Lieut. Eldredge was sick and off duty about
a week. On 2 June, when a portion of the regiment retook certain rifle-
pits, Lieut. Eldredge was at work with a fatigue detail in one of the redans,
and very near the fight. His men had to cease work and lie low daring
the contest. He accompanied the regiment on 9 June, to the vicinity of
Petersburg ; 16 June, was with it when it went to the front, after the rebels
evacuated their line, and Avas in the action following. He also went with
the regiment down the James River, on 25 June, to cover Sheridan's crossing.

On 12 July he was again promoted, and was mustered that day as 1st
Lieutenant and assigned to Co. E, with Capt. Wadlia. His commission was
dated 7 July 1864 ; but his muster did not date backward, and his promo-
tion was rice 1st Lieut. Trickey to Captain.

He was in the movements of 14-15 and in the action of 16 Aug. 1864.
In the latter, he was shot throught the left fore-arm, while in the act of
waving his handkerchief to Avarn the Seventh Connecticut (on the right
of the Third New Hampshire) of the approach of the rebels. Though
severely wounded, he did not at once leave the field, for certain reasons,
chief among which was the fact that the firing was so heavy it was safer
to stay. Lieut. -Col. Plimpton tied a handkerchief about the arm, above the
wound ; and then Lieut. Eldredge moved along the rear of the line (his com-
pany was the right company) to the left, Avhere he halted, near Lieut.
Edgerly and others, till the fire should slacken. After a few minutes, a
man near by was slightly wounded, and he assisted Lieut. Eldredge oft" the
field, to the woods directly in rear, and in the edge of which were Dr. Kim-
ball and Hospital Steward Perry Kittredge, ready to receive and entertain (?)
the wounded. Here Lieut. Eldredge, being very faint from loss of blood,
was given, and did not refuse, the first and only dose of whiskey Avhich
passed his lips in the army. A temporary dressing was given : i.e., a wad
of cloth was stuffed into each aperture, and a strip of cloth tied around the
whole. Only this and nothing more. After a little delay he was placed in
a blanket and carried further to the rear, through the woods, his aching arm,
and body too, frequently striking a tree. Ere long, tAvo men Avith a stretcher
were espied going f rontAvards : and at the mere suggestion, they Avent rear-
Avard Avith the Lieutenant on the stretcher. He was then carried, say half
a mile further, to Avhere the Avounded Avere congregated (see main story).
From thence to a field hospital, by ambulance, over a rough road, consist-
ing principally, as he then thought, of roots and stumps, to the bank of the
James River at or near Deep Bottom.

Here he Avas put in a tent by himself, and next to the amputating tent,
Avhere the sounds of the battle-field were pleasant in comparison. Shrieks,
groans, prayers, curses, foUoAved one another in quick succession ; but ap-
parently all to no purpose. He lay there, helpless, and heard all this, expect-
ing his turn next. By a combination of circumstances not necessary to
relate here he escaped the amputation tent, and Avas placed on board the
waiting steamer, then being laden Avith the Avounded as fast as they Avere
operated upon. A square and compass engraved on the Lieutenant's belt
plate (inside of) was an important factor in the escape from amputation.
Singularly enough, the bullet Avhich passed through his arm (his fore-arm
horizontal at the time) also passed into his left breast-pocket and penetrated
a memorandum book as far as his Masonic diploma, actually stopping against
it, and carrying Avith it scA'eral jagged pieces of the bone of the fore-arm.
This memorandum book is still retained as a valued memento of the Avar.

The steamer Avent to Fort Monroe next morning, carrying the valuable
cargo of maimed human beings. They Avere landed at Hampton, the oflicers
going to the Chesapeake Hospital, and the men to the McClellan. On the
wav doAvn the river, Lieut. Eldredge discoA-ered his clothing to be Avell filled
with — hold your breath, reader — maggots; and they were in no sense
dead ones. With assistance, all those parts of his clothing not actually
essential to his comfort were cut ott" with knives and permitted to drop
overboard ; and the surgeon in charge on board was induced to re-dress the
wound. Happily, it Avas found to be entirely clean and in good condition.

724 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

A full new suit awaited Lieut. Eldredge's arrival at the hospital: and
that consisted of one garment, put on after a complete bath. After a day
or two, he had the courage to sit up and write his relatives and sweetheart
all about it. The ett'ort cost him considerable time of quiet repose to recover
from its effects. After awhile he was placed in a room Avith Capt. Wadlia
(see Wadlia's Personal). Adjt. Copp and Lieut. White were in the hospital
at same time. Nearly all the patients procured separate sponges and bowls
for the bathing of their wounds. This was to prevent gangrene, so far as
was possible. Nothing except cold water was ever used on the Lieutenant's
wound .

Early in September Liei3t. Eldredge became, as he thought, able to
travel, and desired to go home. He found that " leaves " of that kind were
rare; and it w^as said that Gen. Butler (in whose Department this hospital
was) would n't give any. He noticed several "leaves " arrive, granted direct
from Washington. He had no friends there. He requested Gen. Butler to
order him to light duty at Camp Parole, at Annapolis, Md. Arriving there,
he was ordered at once to the officers' hospital for treatment (arm in sling,
wound suppurating). While there Lieut. Atherton came in (14 Sept. 1864),
exchanged. On recovering sufficiently, Lieut. Eldredge Avas granted a 20
days' leave, going home to his relatives and friends. He procured two ex-
tensions (20 days each). He reported early in December, at the Draft
Rendezvous, Concord, N. H., and was there placed on duty by Maj. Whit-
tlesey, U. S. A., in command, subject to the approval of the Secretary of
War. It was approved. His arm Avas still in a sling and Avound unhealed;
but his general health had improved. He at once entered on what may
be called stall" duty, being appointed Commissary of Recruits, under the
Major, so long as he remained (foUoAving Spring) and Avith his successor,
Maj. Caldwell, IT. S. A., until appointed in the Veteran ReserA-e Corps in
June, 1865.

His duty was to receive the recruits and forward them to the various
regiments. In the forAvarding, several rolls had to be made in each case;
and the clerical Avork at the Rendezvous was something enormous. Lieut.
Eldredge had generally a dozen clerks at work. Again, he had the recruits'
ambrotypes takeu ; and each Avas registered and numbered, and mounted on
the Avails of his office, so that it became known as the "rogues' gallery"
(over 1,800 on the walls). These ambrotypes (paid for by the sitters) were
taken to assist in recognizing and identifying bounty jumpers, should they
venture to come into the camp as recruits the second time. Many a man
has trembled and blanched when marched up to the front of his own picture
and asked semi-comically, " Do you know Avho that is? " Again, in sending
oil' recruits, great care had to be exercised to prevent John Smith of Ireland
going in place of John Smith of Skeduuk; and Wm. Jones, colored, from
going in place of Wm. Jones, white.

During the Lieutenant's stay at Concord, the St. Albans Raiders ex-
citement Avas on ; and at one time it was reported that the raiders Avere
actually in the camp as substitute recruits. This caused a deal of excite-
ment, not only in the city adjacent, but in the camp itself; and a general
examination of all on hand was ordered. Several were found Avho ansAvered
the description; but nothing Avas done about it except to frighten them. A
St. Albans man Avas even sent doAvn to identify, but failed to do so.

In January, 18G5, a Captain's commission Avas issued to Lieut. Eldredge ;
but the orders from War Department were imperative that no officer should
be mustered into a higher grade, if unfit for field serAace. Lieut. Eldredge's
arm Avas still in a sling, though the wound had healed once and reopened.
His choice lay between going to the regiment in North Carolina and being
refused muster, or declining the commission. He chose the latter, rather
than hold it and not be mustered ; and this declination gave the promotion
to the next in rank. The commission itself was not surrendered.

During his stay at the Rendezvous, Lieut. Eldredge occasionally took
charge of a squad of recruits himself, from Concord to Galloupe's Island,
Boston Harbor. He never lost a man en route, though it was almost in-
variably the case that several of each squad escaped, either by jumping
from the cars Or by suddenly leaving the ranks in the streets of Boston.

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Lieut. Eldredge was on duty at Concord when the news of the fall of
Fort Eisher, and also of Richmond, was announced. The latter event was
publicly celebrated 10 April 1865, by a military and civic procession in Con-
cord, in which our Lieutenant played a part. Again, he was at Concord
when the sad news of the assassination of Lincoln was flashed over the
wires. He saw the excitement in Concord ; saw men forced to hang out the
old flag; saAv the crowd of excitecT citizens go to Franklin Pierce's stopping-
place on Main Street, and heard his Union speech ; and saw much more not
down on the bills. At this time, business at the camp had almost ceased.
Recruiting had stopped altogether.

Lieut. Eldredge was ordered on the 4th, and proceeded on 5 May
1865, to take to Point Lookout, Md., a squad of men (old soldiers) then at
the Webster U.S. General Hospital, Manchester, N. H. They had been
transferred (against their wishes) to the Veteran Reserve Corps, and their
regiment was at Point Lookout. Why Lieut. Eldredge should be selected
to take a lot of men to a place they didn't wish to go, and had thus publicly
expressed themselves, was not for him to inquire into. On falling into line,
Lieut. Eldredge read his order to the men, and made a few general remarks
about obeying orders, applying it to himself and them. He was supplied
with a guard, picked by himself, of four men and a sergeant. All started,
and all got there. On the way a difliculty arose, "in this Avay : The order
and the transportation called for one more man than actually went (one
left behind sick) ; and the Lieutenant was averse to paying fare for more
than he had. To New York it worked all right, for he had tickets, in
groups and singles. Beyond that point it was not so easy. The Quarter-
master declined to make his order for any lesser number than the order
specifled. The next resort was to the conductor of the train, who had
tickets in abundance. He Avas asked to give a single ticket in return, but
flatly refused, at the same time trying to snatch the ticket for the whole
from Lieut. Eldredge's hand. Hot blood now arose on both sides. Lieut.
Eldredge was firm in his position, not to see the Government defrauded.
Conductor equally firm. Lieut. Eldredge and his squad and guards occupied
exclusively the rear car. Another Lieutenant, Avith a similar party, join-
ing at New York, occupied exclusively the next car forward. Conductor
threatened to uncouple the car. Forced to desist by cold steel applied to
his rear. Lieut. Eldredge, by virtue of his rank, assumed command of both
parties, and ordered the Lieutenant of the other squad to not permit his car
to be uncoupled without special orders. This attached the two cars to the
train, go where it would. Much delay was caused at Newark, by a vain at-
tempt of the conductor to have Lieut. Eldredge arrested. Here the conduc-
tor telegraphed back to New York, to Gen. Dix, in substance that his train
had been seized by guerillas and his life was threatened ; and more, that
the aforesaid armed guerillas were detaining the mail of the great United
States. How this little episode ended is too long a story for insertion here.
The Government was not defrauded.

Months after, and after Lieut. Eldredge had been transferred to the
Veteran Reserve Corps, a package of ofHcial documents came to hand at
New Haven, Conn., ordering him to report his conduct forthwith. This
had been to the Adjutant General's Office, and to Lieut. Eldredge's corps,
division, brigade and regiment; and when it got there it found him trans-
ferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Then it went on its travels back to
Washington, to again start from the Provost Marshal General's Oflice, on
its mission. The package was a formidable one, growing as it went along
its weary march. It contained copies of the aftidavits of the case. Reading
them very calmly, our Lieutenant could hardly recognize himself in the
picture drawn. He reported fully, and never after heard from it.

In going to Point Lookout, the party went via Baltimore and down the
Chesapeake, returning via Washington. This gave Lieut. Eldredge an op-
portunity to obtain an examination for the Vete'ran Reserve Corps, to which
he had already requested to be transferred. This he obtained after a short
delay, resulting in his transfer to Co. A, Third V. R. C, as 2d Lieutenant,
his company being stationed at New Haven, Conn. This appointment was
received the latter part of June, 1805, and his discharge from Third New

726 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Hampshire was made to date 21 May, aud " to accept commission in V. R. C,
22 May 1865." Maj. CaldAvell, of the U. S. A., with whom Lieut. Eldredge
was serving at the time this appointment was received, remarked sarcasti-
cally whence saw that it was to be 2d Lieutenant, " Is that the way they
reward faithful officers?" It was inevitable. The supply was greater than
the demand.

Lieut. Eldredge shortly after joined his new company at New Haven,
and was soon thereafter made Adjutant of the camp, under Capt. E. I.
Merrill, who, after the war, was made postmaster at Farmingtou, Me. The
war being over, the only practical duty done at Draft Rendezvous was to
receive returning regiments and care for them and their arms until paid oil"
and finally discharged. Lieut. Eldredge had charge of escorting the regi-
ments to the camp from the railroad station — a long distance. Of his
experience at New Haven, a single item only in worthy of mention. Returned
soldiers had a penchant for stealing their arms after turning them in. This
got to be something alai'ming, in quantity and in value. Stringent measures
were adopted ; but it required a lightning stroke to stop it. It happened in
this wise. The guard over the guns turned in had been doubled, pending a
threatened and combined attack on the place of deposit. The guards had
been directed to load and be ready. It was Avell known that guard was
mounted Avith loaded guns. Despite all this, tlie desire for stealing was
paramount to everything else. Lieut. Eldredge, as Officer of the Day, had
placed his guards at the most advantageous points and duly instructed them.
He was the only officer in camp at the time. Clear and sharp rang out the
rifle of the guard about nine in the evening. Lieut. Eldredge Avas quickly
on the spot. There lay the result : a mortally wounded man, and his excited
companions quickly gathering around. The guard was immediately ordered
to the spot {i.e., the ofl" reliefs), and the guard who fired the shot, after a
brief explanation, was at once relieved and sent to the guard-house, for
protection against possible harm. Lieut. Eldredge and others at once took
the unfortunate man to the hospital, where the best possible surgical aid
was rendered. He was a Sixth Connecticut man. The ball passed through
his right breast, and then through the arm, at short range. He died at 10
A.M. next day. At intervals he cried, "Don't shoot!" It appears that he
actually assaulted the guard after repeated warnings, and thus met his death.
An investigation was ordered, held, and reported no case against the guard.
It was a sad episode ; but who shall say it was avoidable?

From New Haven, Lieut. Eldredge was ordered on general court-martial
duty at Hartford, in September. Here he served till about the latter part
of November, when he was ordered home, to report to the Adjutant-General
monthly, awaiting orders. He went as directed, and reported with regu-
larity, but was never ordered to duty. During July, 18(36, he was discharged,
as of 30 June, because his services were no longer required.

Almost five years of service ! Not wholly in the field, to be sure ; but
quite varied in character, the bitter with the sweet; and he had tasted
various kinds of service.

While on "waiting orders," Lieut. Eldredge committed matrimony in
the town of Wilmington, Mass., 14 Feb. 1866; and having no fear of being
ordered to the tented field, he took his new wife across the border into
Montreal. While there he visited the Theatre Royal, and during the play,
the whole performance stopped at the entrance of an elderly man and his
daughter, the redoubtable Jeff^. Davis, late President, etc., etc. Everybody
(not including Lieut. Eldredge and wife) arose, and shouted and cheered.
Jeft". bowed right and left. The pit called for " Dixie," and the orchestra
played it, followed by more cheering, loud clapping of hands, etc. All this
was not enjoyed by Lieut. Eldredge ; for his blood fairly boiled, and he got
himself and his wife out, at the earliest practicable moment. Jeft". was
evidently a favorite there.

Lieut. Eldredge has since the war, and for several years, resided in
Boston. At this writing, he is the secretary and treasurer of three very
successful co-operative banks, in the introduction of which system into
Massachusetts he took a leading part. These three banks, combined in one

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office, are The Pioneer Co-operative Bank (oldest in the State), The Home-
stead Co-operative Bank, and The Guardian Co-operative Bank, with com-
bined assets (1893) of a million dollars.

Lieut. Eldredge (he is generally called Captain by his friends) was
President of the Third New Hampshire Volunteer Veteran Association, 1889
and 1890, and takes great interest in and attends the reunions very regularly.
His address is No. 36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

Note 1. — He was in every action of the regiment (except Pocotaligo)
np to the time of his wound, 16 Aug. 1864.

NoTK 2. — The excessive length of this personal sketch is almost in-
excusable, though written after all the others. The varied services and a
desire to describe the same may possibly be mitigating circumstances.

DANIEL FARRAR.

Dr. Farrar's appointment dates 13 Aug. 1862. It should not have been
so dated. The fact that a vacancy was imminent was not a sufficient mili-
tary justification, though it was well in the end. He arrived at the regiment
about the middle of September, 1862, soon after it had been recalled from
outpost duty. Dr. Buzzell had only preceded him a few days, and had
already begun to make his mark. Dr. Moulton was absent at the North,
and his discharge was daily expected. Dr. Eaton was Avell-nigh worn out,
and sick besides, and talked resignation, but did not actually resign till the
month following.

At the end of September, 1862, we had what might appropriately be
termed a " medical muddle." Our rolls bore a surgeon (Dr. Moulton, not
yet discharged) and three assistants — Eaton, Buzzell and Farrar. The regu-
lations and orders permitted only three, one surgeon and two assistants.
As Dr. Farrar was the surplus, he could draw no pay till the resignation of
Dr. Eaton, Avhose place was filled by Dr. Buzzell; and then Dr. Farrar
filled Buzzell's place; and a little later (one month), Buzzell stepped up
to Moulton's place (Moulton discharged), and Farrar up to Buzzell's place
as 1st Assistant, leaving the 2d Assistant's place vacant. It will be seen
that within a brief period we had not only a surplus of doctors, but a
deficiency as well. As for the regiment itself, it will be seen that at
no time during this muddle did it have actually present more than the regula-
tion number allowed at that period ; and it would seem to have been a wise
forethought that thus planned it. Dr. Farrar began his duties at once, not-
withstanding his anomalous position, and did them well.

In the spring of 1863, when the regiment was again scattered (G and
H at Hilton Head, seven companies at Pinckney Island, and one company
at Pope's, Hilton Head), Dr. Farrar remained at Hilton Head with G and H.

On 15 April 1863 (after regiment had gone to Edisto Island), Dr. Farrar
was ordered to special duty, taking charge of the sick at the outposts of
Hilton Head (Seabrook, FoVt Mitchel, Pope's, Jenkins Island and Spanish
Wells), with headquarters at Pope's. He had scarcely entered upon these
duties when he was relieved by an order relieving everybody in the brigade
of which the Third New Hampshire was a part. He rejoined the regiment
while it lay in Edisto River. On 27 April, the writer's data says: "Dr.
Farrar resigned ; not accepted " ; but this act of his was repeated at once,
and he was honorably discharged 4 May, after we had landed on Botany
Bay Island.

It would appear that he did not immediately go North; for on 10th
May he loaned his horse (at Hilton Head) to Bandmaster Ingalls (then Second
Brigade Band) to ride to Drayton's Plantation.

'^ Dr. Farrar was born 29 May 1836, at Troy, N. H. He studied with
Dr. A. M. Caverly of Trov (in 1855 and 1856), and graduated from the
Harvard Medical School in'the spring of 1862, and practiced at Troy, N. H.,
prior to his entry into the service. Upon his return to civil life he practiced
a short time in Troy, and from there went to Boston, Mass., tarrying but a
short time at the latter place; and thence to Leominster, Mass., where he
died 3 June 1875, leaving a Avidow and two children. The widow, Mrs. C.
A. Farrar, still resides (1890) at Leominster.

728 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

ENOCH Q. FELLOWS.

Enoch Q. Fellows was born in Sandwich, N. H., 20 June 1825, and had
a military ancestry. He early evinced a desire for connection with military
matters, and in 1844 he obtained an appointment to West Point, and.eutered
that noted military academy the same year, making excellent progress with
his studies. He there remained until November, 1846, when he voluntarily
withdrew, an act he has probably many times since regretted. His school-
mates were Gen. Whiting (rebel, of Fort Fisher fame) Gen. W. F. (Baldy)
Smith, Gen. Fitz John Porter, Gen. John G. Foster, Gen. Geo. B. McClellan,
Gen. John L. Reno, Gen. T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson (rebel). Gen. Truman
Seymour, Gen. A. E. Burnside, Gen. Egbert L.Viele, Gen. Q. A. Gillmore, Gen.
Rufns Saxton, and many others, both Union and Confederate. From 1847 to
1851 he was regularly appointed drill-master in the New Hampshire State
Militia. From 1847 to 1849 was Adjutant of the Nineteenth regiment of
militia, and in 1858 was bi'igadier-general of the brigade composed of the
militia of Carroll, Belknap and Straflbrd Counties. From 1851 to 1854 he
was doorkeeper in the State Senate. He was an inspector at the U. S. Custom
House, Boston, from 1854 to 1857, and the following four years he might
have been found at his home in Sandwich.

This brings him to the very edge of the war; and he appeared, ready,
at the first signal. His services were at once in demand in drilling recruits
and organizing the First Regiment. Though offered a captaincy in it, he
enlisted as a private, and was at once made 1st Lieutenant of Co K, and
then immediately detailed as Acting Adjutant of the regiment, with which
he went to the front and honorably served and acquitted himself, returning
at the expiration of the term (three months), after having participated in
whatever of war Avas the lot of the regiment to see. (See brief account of
First Regiment.) Scarcely had our hero brushed the dust of his journey
from his clothes ere he was tendered the Colonelcy of the Third New
Hampshire, just organizing at. Concord. It would appear that the First
Regiment was mustered out on 9 Aug., and that a Colonel's commission was
issued to E. Q. Fellows on the following day. Tradition has it that in looking
about for a Colonel for the Third Regiment, the position having been ten-
dered to one and declined, Lieut. -Col. Jackson and the Hon. Mason W.
Tappan, by some strange coincidence, said to themselves, almost simulta-
neously upon the arrival of E. Q. Fellows, " Here is the man !" and they at
once repaired to Governor Berry and urged his appointment. This was
made, our hero being taken quite by surprise, though he surrendered. Col.
Fellows, for we must now call him Colonel, did not at once repair to the
camp then formed at Concord, but returned to his home for a few days'
needed rest. Until his arrival in camp, Lieut. -Col. Jackson looked after
the details of organization, etc.

Upon the arrival of the regiment at Long Island, Col. Fellows was in
command of the post, the only other force arriving there during our stay
being the Eighth Maine. Col. Fellows was summoned to New York City to
consult with Gen. Sherman as to details ; and during the latter part of our
short stay at Long Island, Gen. Viele was in command. At Concord, at
Long Island, at Washington and at Annapolis, considerable attention was
attracted to the regiment, by the military bearing and fine presence of Col.
Fellows, who was a strict disciplinarian, understood military tactics, and
also understood his responsible position.

Soon after arriving at Hilton Head he was made Commander of the
Post, being the senior Colonel, thus leaving the command of the regiment
to Lieut. -Col. Jackson. He also served on a general court-martial at the
same post. When the regiment Avent with other troops to Edisto, in April,
1862, Col. Fellows Avas directed to accompany and assume command of the
Post, which he did, establishing Post Headquarters at the Henry Seabrook
plantation, near the northeasterly extremity of the island, — a beautiful
place, — and retained our band there for musical services.

During his stay as Commander of the Post, he required the strictest
discipline and a report in Avriting of the minutest details of all that hap-
pened at the different .posts. Was relieved from this duty by Gen. Wright,

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about the 23d of April. He went North on a sixty clays' leave of absence,
which he had taken the preliminary steps to procure before leaving Hilton
Head, but had deferred pushing, as the Edisto movement seemed to require
his services. He never returned from tliis leave, but resigned at its expira-
tion. Was honorably discharged by Gen. Hunter's S. 0. 140, dated 26 June
1862. This resignation was a disappointment to the regiment, as he was
beloved and respected by all.

Of his firmness and knowledge of tactics, one circumstance is vividly
remembered by the writer. It was at Hilton Head. We were forming on
the large parade ground (cotton field), for brigade drill. The Third New
Hampshire Avas either a little behind time, or the other regiments ahead of
time. At any rate, we were last to reach the field. The other regiments
had formed and " dressed." We were on the right. When " dressed " we
did not align with the other regiments. Orders came from the brigade
commander, for the Third New Hampshire to " dress " on the Eighth Maine.
The Colonel sat on his horse, in our immediate front. Though slightly
deaf even then, he readily understood matters, and shouted out, "Stand
fast! The Third New Hampshire is on the right! Stand fast, men!"
We did stand fast, and the whole line had to "dress " on the Third New
Hampshire.

Again, an instance of determination. One day, at the same place, for
some reason the Adjutant was a little behind time, and not for the first time,
in getting out to parade. The Colonel was considerably vexed, and shouted
so one could hear him nearly half a mile, " Adjutant, mount your horse and
come out here!" There was no mistaking his meaning. The Adjutant
came right out with his horse under him.

With this ends the record, so far as the Third New Hampshire is con-
cerned ; but who of the old Third Avishes to drop so valuable an oflicer in
such a summary manner. Let us follow him and his fortunes. Upon his
resignation as Colonel of the Third, he was at once made Colonel of the
Ninth, in which he served creditably, participating in the Battles of South
Mountain and Antietam. The conduct of the regiment and its Colonel in
the former battle was commended by Gen. Reno. From the Ninth, Col.
Fellows resigned in November, 1862, after unsuccessfully fighting neuralgia
and kindred ills.

His campaigns may be summed up as follows : Three months under
Gen. Patterson ; under Gen. Sherman in the Port Royal campaign; under
McClellan in the Maryland campaign. The Governor and Council recom-
mended him to the President for a brigadier-general's commission, in which
capacity he served during a considerable part of the time.

While at West Point, the first appearance of the unfortunate malady,
deafness, made its appearance ; and with its increase, though very gradual,
came a desire to retire from activity. To this peculiar feature may be
attributed, in part at least, the conspicuous fact that he very rarely attends
the annual reunions at Weirs.

In 1863 Col. Fellows went West, remaining there for a few years only,
after which he returned to Sandwich and became connected with the Carroll
County Savings Bank. He was an assistant assessor from 1869 to 1873, and
also a deputy collector of internal revenue for a part of the time in Carroll and
Belknap Counties. In the years 1868, 1869 and 1877 he served his town in
the Legislature, and was on the Military Committee. In politics Col. Fel-
lows is strongly Republican. He has a son and two daughters. He has
substantially retired from all activity, and devotes his time to his family
and his books.

Note. — The writer is indebted to the Granite Monthly, Nos. 11 and 12,
of 1885, for a portion of the data concerning Col. Fellows.

730 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

DANIEL J. FLANDERS.

Flanders was the original 1st Sergeant of Co. E (Capt. Plimpton) ; and
being the 1st Sergeant of the company having the ranking captain is sup-
posed to be one of the reasons for his early promotion to 2d Lieutenant.
The document arrived 31 May 1862, atEdisto, and he was assigned to Co. E.
His commission was dated 15 April. In the action of James Island, 16
June 1862, he was with Co. E, which company Avas commanded by Capt.
Maxwell.

After the return of the regiment from James Island to Hilton Head,
and after the outpost duty, he, as 2d Lieutenant of Co. F, took Co. E (Capt.
Plimpton to Major, andLieut. Ela to Captain and to Co. K). He accompanied
the expedition to Florida, after lumber (.January, 1863).

About 19 Jan. 1863, he received a 1st Lieutenant's commission, dated
16 Nov. 1862, vice Dearborn, promoted. Without being mustered, he was
at once assigned to Co. E (already with it). He did not get mustered into
his new grade till 18 April, as of 20 Jan. Co. E being on Provost Guard
at Hilton Head, we find him temporarily at Pinckney Island (seven companies
there), and probably on a visit and respite on account of his health. He
had a leave of absence in May and June, returning 26 June.

Soon after his company's return to St. Helena (really reuniting with
the regiment), in June, he was assigned to Co. F. His health being under-
mined, and no immediate prospect of change for the better, he was dis-
charged at his own request, for disability, by S. O. 387, 2 July. (Regiment
then on St. Helena.)

In 1864 he again took up arms, raising Co. F of the First New Hampshire
Heavy Artillery. His commission as Captain was 5 Sept. 1864. His muster-
out was 15 June 1865. In 1891 we find him in the steam engine works of
G. A. RoUitts, at Nashua, N. H.

He was born in Wheelock, Vt., 16 Aug. 1834. The Avar found him
working in a machine shop in Nashua, N. H.

ANDREW J. FOGG.

He was the original 2d Lieutenant in Co. B, Avith Wilbur as Captain
and Ayer as 1st Lieutenant. Fogg took an active interest in getting the
company into shape and is entitled to credit for it.

He Avas Avith his company in the James Island battle (16 .June 1862).
We find him in command of Co. C from about 27 July to 13 Sept. Capt.
Wilbur of B was in arrest, and Lieut. Ayer Avas with H a part of the time :
hence the actual command of B devolved on Fogg in such cases. On 12 Sept.
he received a 1st Lieutenant's commission, dated 17 June, and was relieved
from C by Capt. Allen and returned to B.

On Botany Bay Island his health grew rapidly worse, the Southern
climate not agreeing with him. He resigned, and was discharged by S. O.
258, D. S., 9 May 1863; but he did not receiAe it, however, till the 12th, on
Avhich day he turned over the company to Lieut. Smith. He soon after
bade good-bye to his comrades in arms, all regretting his departure, and the
cause thereof, as well. He Avent North on the Ben Deford (a number of
furloughed men on same steamer).

Lieut. Fogg was born at Epping, N. H., 31 Dec. 1831. He Avas at
Daufuskie, Bluft'ton and Pocotaligo, but not at Jehossee Island, nor with the
lumber expedition to Florida in January, 1863. He has made his home at
Exeter, N. H., since the Avar.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 731

GEORGE H. GIDDINGS.

" Gid," as the boys almost always called him (unofficially, of course),
was born at Exeter, N. H., 3 April 1834. He was one of the original cor-
porals in Co. B (Capt. Wilbur's company). For some frivolous reason he
was deprived of his warrant while the regiment was at Washington, in
September, 1861 ; but it was restored to him in the following month, at
Annapolis.

After the battle of James Island (16 June 1862), he carried the colors
for awhile. He also served for a few months in the Signal Corps, being
detached for that purpose. In October he was made Sergeant. After the
siege of Wagner, in which he toolv part, he was, with others, granted a fur-
lough for good conduct. On 7 Sept. he was, as Acting 1st Sergeant, in
command of his company (B) and was part and parcel of the " forlorn hope."

He was made 1st Sergeant 25 Nov. 1863, vice Lamprey, promoted.
He re-enlisted in February, 1864, and again had the privilege of going on
furlough. Being at home, he did not participate in the Florida campaign
of April, 1864.

In Virginia, he was in the Drewry's Bluff fights, 13-16 May 1864, with
Co. B. On 6 June he was mustered as 2d Lieutenant, as of 30 May, his
commission being dated 24 May, vice Hazen, promoted. Regimental order
No. 4, issued in July, assigned him to Co. A.

He was engaged on 16 Aug. and was slightly wounded in left leg,
but did not go farther than the regimental hospital. On recovering suffi-
ciently for duty, he was detached (2'J Aug.) and placed in charge of the
Ambnlance Corps of the First Division, Tenth Army Corps, by S. O. HI,
C. Hdqrs., the position assigned to Lieut. Davis, and declined by him on
account of ill health. This duty he continued upon until IS Oct., on which
date he was mustered as 1st Lieutenant (not dating backwards), on com-
mission dated 12 Oct., rice Lamprey, died of wounds. He then rejoined his
company (now K). In November, apparently, he was in command of K and B.

In December, 1864, and January and February, 1865, he is reported as
commanding Co. B. He was with the regiment at Fort Fisher. On 3 March
1865, he was mustered as Captain of Co. K, vice Stearns, discharged, his
muster not dating backwards and his commission dating 4 Jan. He remained
on duty with Co. K to the final muster-out.

Capt. Giddings is now (1890) a resident of Cambridge, Mass. In ad-
dition to the actions named, Giddings was at James Island, 16 June 1862 ;
Pocotaligo, 22 Oct.; Bluffton ; Dauf uskie ; Morris Island, 10, 11, 18 July
1863 ; 2, 9, 16, 25 June 1864. He was not with the Florida lumber expedition.

HENRY C. HANDERSON.

He was the original 2d Lieutenant of Co. G (Capt. Wiggin), which
was largely from Ossipee and surrounding towns. At the muster-in of the
company Handerson was absent, probably on short leave, and is not borne
on the muster-in rolls of the company. On his return, shortly after, he was
mustered separately (separate rolls), though no copy is on file at the State
House.

In May, 1862, we find him promoted to 1st Lieutenant, at Edisto
Island, and in command of Co. G (Emmons in command of I, Carlton on
leave). He continued in command of Co. G till about 15 June, when he
turned over the company to Capt. Emmons (Carlton of I having returned).
Inasmuch as Capt. Emmons was oft" duty (sick in quarters), Lieut. Handerson
commanded G in the James Island fight (16 June). In this battle, Lieut.
Handerson received the compliments of the rebels in the shape of a slight
bullet wound, which ploughed a furrow from wrist to elbow. This did
not prevent his doing duty. About the middle of September, 1862, he was
detailed (with others) to go North on recruiting service, from which he
returned in January, 1863, joining the regiment at Hilton Head.

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He was duly commissioned Captain, the document arriving 30 March
1863 (G and H, at Hilton Head). He was mustered next day, and went to
his company (K), then on Pinckney Island (seven companies there). In this
he relieved Lieut. Smith. He remained as Captain of Co. K to the end of
his service. He was with the company in the 10 July 1863 action ; also in the
assault on Wagner, 18 July. The writer well remembers seeing him, and
being very near him in the latter action. The Morris Island campaign
made serious inroads upon his health, and to such an extent that he
deemed It advisable to resign. This he did during the early part of Septem-
ber, 1863, shortly after the evacuation of Wagner (7 Sept.) It was ac-
cepted, and he was honorably discharged 18 Sept., S. O. 533, D. S. Within a
few days tliereafter he left the island for the North, via Hilton Head (Capt.
Emmons accompanied, also discharged).

Capt. Handerson was well liked by his men and brother officers. He
was of few words, and those were well put together and always meant
something. He had a tendency, at times, to be taciturn, though this was
wholly unattended by moroseness. After the war, he became postmaster
at Keene, N. H. It was while holding this position that he took his own life.
This was superinduced by a sunstroke that he received during the summer of
1873, while on a fishing trip on Lake Charaplain. This fearful act occurred
12 June 1874, at Keene, where he left a wife and daughter. He was born at
Chesterfield, N. H., 4 March 1828.

JOHN H. HITCHCOCK.

He was the original 3d Sergeant of Co. I (Capt. Carlton). He was
afterward promoted to 1st Sergeant, and re-enlisted; but his almost imme-
diate promotion to 2d Lieutenant cut him oft' from the furlough. After the
charge on Fort Wagner (18 July 1863), he was sent North with a party
after conscripts (Col. Jackson in charge, and the writer one of them). At
the capture of the blockade runner Oft" Wilmington, 23 July, Sergt. Hitchcock
was one of the boarding party. On arriving at New York, he was also
one of the party of twelve sergeants (two relief s of six each) who bore Gen.
Strong (mortally wounded) to his residence in upper New York.

Sergt. Hitchcock, after performing the duties required at Concord, re-
joined the regiment 16 Nov., going to it with about 200 recruits, the whole
in command of Col. Donohoe (see main stoi'y). Within a few days after
his return, he was ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant. We find him on 21
Nov. acting as Oflicer of the Guard. On 3 Feb. 1864, he was mustered as
2d Lieutenant, to date 20 Jan., his commission being dated 6 Jan. He
took the place of Parker, promoted to 1st Lieutenant. While assigned to
Co. C, in March (re-enlisted men gone), we find him on duty witli Co. B.
He passed through the Florida campaign (mounted), and was with the
regiment when the Virginia campaign was begun, and continued through to
23 Aug. 1864.

in June he was again promoted, being mustered on the 3d to grade of
1st Lieutenant, as of 29 May (commission dated 21 May), vice Button,
killed at Drewry's Bluft". He went then on duty with Co. I, and was proba-
bly with that company in the 16 Aug. engagement. On 23 Aug., when the
18G1 men's time expired, Lieut. Hitchcock was one of the fortunate officers
ordered home with them. This was equivalent to a leave of absence (S. O.
231, D. Hdqrs.) He returned on or before 19 Sept. In December, he had
charge of the firing party which executed Brown of G for desertion. He
also had charge of firing party in case of Miller of F, at Jacksonville, Fla.

He went to Fort Fisher with the expedition, but was — perhaps fortu-
nately for him — on special duty at the time of the assault on that strong-
hold, in charge of a detail of about 20 men from the regiment, as guard
over a lot of commissary stores near the beach. (Some say on picket.)

Soon after the capture of Fort Fisher he was sent North with prison-
ers, and had a peculiar experience. As nearly as can be learned, the story
is in substance as follows : Of the persons taken at Fort Fisher, 101 officers
were placed on board a large steam transport (said to be the CaUfornia) ; and

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our Lieutenant, "with a detail of 30 men from the regiment (27 privates and 3
corporals), Avas placed in command of them. Before the preparations for
departure were complete — even before Lieut. Hitchcock was served with
an order and instructions — a storm arose, and the steamer was driven out
to sea. Here was a dilemma. No rations, no order, no instructions ! An
insufficient guard, too ! Rebel officers to the number of 101, and a guard of
30! They were to be taken North ; but where? No communication could
be had with the land; so Lieut. Hitchcock directed the Captain to proceed
North as rapidly as possible, he agreeing to use the vessel's provisions until
relief could be had. Fortress Monroe was the nearest point; and for that
they steamed. There they obtained rations and an additional guard (some
regulars) ; and a consultation was also had with officers stattoned there.
Upon advice, Lieut. Hitchcock steered for Fort Delaware; but was unable
to get there, on account of the ice in the bay. Another dilemma, another
consultation Avith the Captain of the steamer, and they started for New
York. Lieut. Hitchcock says that in starting on this duty he realized the
difficulties and duties he must cope with, aside from those of a maritime
nature. Here were 101 rebel officers, and only 30 men for guard duty.
Lieut. Hitchcock's good sense and judgment came in play, and successfully.
He obtained and retained throughout the voyage complete control over the
prisoners. He did this by at once ordering the entire party below, and
keeping them there, permitting a very limited number at a time to come on
deck for air. Arriving at New York, the prisoners were landed at Fort
Columbus; and Lieut. Hitchcock returned, stopping at Fort Monroe to land
his borrowed guard. Here his steamer was turned over to the Quartermas-
ter's Department, and he and his guard were furnished transportation to Fort
Fisher. He received the personal thanks of his superior officers for his suc-
cessful management of the aft'air.

We have now to relate the sad part of his military career. Early
in February, 1865, charges were preferred against him by Maj. Trickey,
Commanding Regiment, to Gen. Terry ; and the ./z/iaZe Avas a dismissal from
the service, without trial, by S. O. 20, Hdqrs. Dist. N. C. and Ohio, 3 March
1865, at Wilmington, N. C. During the pendency of these charges, Lieut.
Hitchcock did not participate in any engagement. Singularly enough, too,
his commission as Captain was issued ; but his dismissal cut off any advance-
ment to new grade. It is proper to add to this that there was no personal
feeling of enmity in the regiment against Hitchcock, but a general feeling
of pity and of sympathy. Neither is there any appreciable amount of ad-
verse criticism upon the action of Maj. Trickey.

Since the war, say in I8S8-9, and probably an earlier date as well,
Lieut. Hitchcock endeavored, by petition, to have his dismissal revoked, and
granted an honorable discharge. This was signed not only by Maj. Trickey
himself, but by a large number of other officers as well, but with what result
is not known at this Avriting. It is to be hoped that Lieut. Hitchcock's de-
clining years may be made more peaceful, if possible, by the granting of
this great desire of his heart, to which, it is safe to say, few, if any. Third
New Hampshire officers or men Avill make objection.

Hitchcock was born in Sandy Hill, N. Y., 1 April 1827. His residence
was, in 1890, at Winchendon, Mass. He was at Bluffton, Daufuskie,
Jehossee, Edisto, James Island (but not in the action of 16 June 1862, on
account of sickness) and Pocotaligo.

734 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

JOHN M. HEAD.

Head started as one of the sergeants in Co. B (Capt. Wilbur). We
find liim siclc at Bailey's Wtiarf, on Edisto Island, 27 May 1862 (Lieuts.
Ayer and Jackson there, too). This was when we were getting ready to go
to James Island, r?« John's Island, and the sick were being concentrated at
the landing on Edisto. On 30 Aug. (Hilton Head), he was ordered to act
as 2d Lieutenant, pending the arrival of his commission as such. This
came to hand about 16 Oct., being dated 22 Aug.

In March, 1863, he was transferred to Co. C (Pinckney Island). On
II June, we find him at St. Helena Island; and a few days later (18 June)
detached for duty in the Signal Corps, and stationed at Hilton Head (S. 0.
46, D. S.) He served at various signal stations in the Department, and at one
time was at Fort Pulaski (Forty -eighth New York there), where he by some
unfortunate combination of circumstances was put in arrest by the officer in
command of the forces, and so remained for several weeks. He was finally
released from arrest and restored to duty, without formality, no charges
having been preferred. Signal duty was peculiar; and much friction was
caused all over the Department, from the fact that the signal oflScers and
men were not subject to the orders of whoever happened along, holding
higher rank. It is related of Lieut. Head that, being on signal station at
Folly Island, and in the district presided over by Gen. Vogdes, that redoubt-
able" General undertook to direct our hero just a little at first, only asking
what the message was he (Head) was sending. Head's reply was inelegant,

but right to the point : " None of your d- d business ! " Vogdes was not

inside his uniform ; but his general's blood was fairly boiling as he squeaked
out (his voice was peculiarly squeaky), "Perhaps you don't know who I

am. I am Gen. Vogdes." " I don't care a d n who you are; you can't

have this despatch," said Head. " I order you under arrest," said Vogdes.

"Order, and be d d," said the undaunted Head. Meanwhile the signal

flag was being thrashed about, conveying war news to Gen. Gillmore on
Morris Island. Head declared Vogdes' act to be good war news, and sent it
along to Gillmore, who sent a mounted stafl" officer as quickly as possible
and directed Vogdes to let the signal officers and the flaggers alone. On
10 Sept. 1863 he visited the regiment, on Morris Island. On 21 Nov. 1863
he wrote a letter to Capt. Ayer, signing himself " Acting Signal Officer,
Department South," and dating it " Lookout Signal Station, Folly Island."

He never returned to the regiment for duty, but resigned in March,
1864, reaching New York on his way home 7 April 1864, on the Arago.
Head made his home after the war at Exeter, N. H. He became deranged,
and suicided 3 Dec. 1884, at Exeter, N. H., at the Granite House. He Avas
born 3 April 1829, at Pembroke, N. H.

ALFRED J. HILL.

He was our original Adjutant. His service in the Mexican War in Co.
C, Ninth U. S. Infantry (with Lieut. -Col. Jackson, Maj. Bedel and Capt.
Littlefield, of our regiment), pre-eminently fitted him for the position to
which he was commissioned. He was born at Durham, N. H., 1 July 1804.
At Concord, 24 Aug. 1861, his friends in Portsmouth presented him with an
elegant sword, belt, sash, etc.

His health began to fail as soon as we were fully installed at Hilton
Head (January, 1862), and prior to our removal to Edisto (April) he tendered
his resignation. This was not accepted, probably because Gen. Sherman
was very slow to accept resignations and thus decimate his force. Later,
after we had removed to Edisto, he again sent in his resignation ; and it was
accepted (dated 14th; received about 20 April 1862). 2d Lieut. T. M.
Jackson Avas appointed to act in his place temporarily.

He died at Portsmouth, N. H., 1 April 1889, and was buried in the
Harmony Grove Cemetery, in that city. Storer Post No. 1, G. A. R., offici-
ated at the last sad ceremony. He was a charter member of that Post. He
left a son.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 735

CHARLES S. HAZEN.

Hazen was the original 1st Corporal of Co. E (Capt. Plimpton). Two
daj's prior to the battle of James Island (16 June 1862) he was promoted to
Sergeant, going into the fight Avith that ranlv. He also was present at the
Pocotaligo light (21 Oct.) He was with Capt. Gray's (Seventh New Hamp-
shire) party, that failed to capture the pickets.

Early in January, 1863, he went to Florida on the "lumber expedition."
He was at Blufl"ton, and was in charge of the rear guard (eight men) when
the regiment returned to its boats. He was also at Daufuskie Island, going
on the boat with Capt. Plimpton. Was in the actions of 10 and 18 July.
Next day he was ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant.

He was one of the detail (Col. Jackson, the writer and others) sent
North in July, for conscripts, being stationed at Concord, N. H. From there
he went with detachments of recruits to their several regiments, and finally
returned to his own regiment (with a detachment — its first), and remained
with it. While absent on this duty he received a 2d Lieutenant's com-
mission, and served as such. On 24 Nov. 1863 (a week after his return) he
was mustered into his new grade as of 18 Nov. 1863, vice Kirwin, promoted.
A day or two prior to his departure North, as above related, he Avas ordered
to act as 2d Lieutenant, the regiment being short of officers for duty.

On his muster as 2d Lieutenant he was assigned to Co. D. When the
re-enlisted men went North on furlough, Hazen was assigned to duty with E
(his original company) . He was with the regiment in its mounted experience
(though temporarily assigned to A in March), during March and the greater
part of April, 1864. He went with the four companies (A, D, H and K) to
Palatka, commanding D, Capt. Maxwell of that company being in command
of the whole.

In the Virginia campaign, Lieut. Hazen was wounded on 13 May 1864
(first day of the Drewry's Bluff fights). His injury -was to his right eye,
caused by a comrade firing his gun too closely to his (Hazen's) head." Hazen
claims that the injury was permanent, and the sight destroyed. Though
able on that night (13th) to assist the surgeons, his disability became quite
apparent on the next day, and he started in the morning for Bermuda
Hundred, our old camp, and consequently was not in action 14-16 May.
Again he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and mustered 3 Ju ne as of 29
May, his commission being dated 24 May, vice Wadsworth, promoted, and
was assigned to Co. F.

He was in the sortie of 2 June, when our rifle-pits were retaken from
the rebels, and was also with the regiment 9 June, near Petersburg, his com-
pany (E) being on the skirmish line. He was also with the regiment 25 June
(down the river) . During the fight of 16 June he was at the camp (wounded,
13 May). When the old 1861 meu were mustered out, 23 Aug., Lieut. Hazen
was ordered home with them — equal to a leave of absence (S. O. 231, D.
Hdqrs., 20 days). While on this leave he was taken sick, obtained a sur-
geon's certificate and forwarded it to the regiment, where it arrived 15 Sept.
This was soon followed by his resignation (received 2 Oct.) Not hearing
from this, and having been absent the extreme limit of time permitted under
G. O., W. D., he returned to the regiment 18 Nov. At the end of that month
he Avas in command of Co. F, but reported as sick iu quarters. In the
meantime he had failed to report at AVashington, D. C. (from New Hamp-
shire), Avhere all A\"ho are absent Avithout leave. (this Avas technical) Avere
ordered to report Avithin fifteen days, or stand dismissed from the service.
It is supposable that Hazen did not knoAV of this particular order. This
being the situation, he Avas dismissed for absence without leave by S. O.
166, W. D., 5 Dec. 1864. This order Avas received at the regiment during
January, 1865, and he was accordingly dropped from the regimental returns
at the end of January, 1865, as having been dismissed (Co. F). Again, his
case Avas further mixed up by his dismissal being revoked by a War Depart-
ment order of 3 April 1865, "he having been previously discharged." His
actual discharge Avas by S. O. 64, Army of the James, 17 Dec. 1864, at which
time he was Avith Co. E.

Born in Princeton, Mass., 11 June 1840.

736 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

WILLIAM E. HAMMETT.

Hammett was an original Musician of Co. A. At Annapolis, 11 Oct.
1801, he was made Corporal; and on Morris Island, -i Aug. 1863, be was
promoted to Sergeant. He re-enlisted in that grade, receiving his furlough.
Again, in August, 18(54, he was advanced to 1st Sergeant. After the North
Carolina campaign was over, he was commissioned as 2d Lieutenant, rice
McCoy, promoted, the commission being dated 24 Jan. 1865, and his muster
taking place 27 April, as of 1 March. He was mustered for the unexpired
term of the regiment, Avith Co. H, and he so remained to the end.

He Avas born 13 Jan. 1839, at Manchester, England. Married 19 Nov.
1866, at Manchester, N. H. Died at Boston, Mass., 13 Nov. 1880, and is
buried at Forest Hills, near that city. Hammett was a member of the
Eiremen's Relief Association of Boston, and the Association attended the
last sad rites. By trade, Hammett was a cutler, and an expert in his line.
He left a widow and three children. In 1892, the widow was at Amoskeag,
N. H.

JOHN R. HYNES.

Hynes was one of those peculiarly organized fellows Avho made few
if any enemies. His occupation at the breaking out of the war was that of
a reporter (said to have been the chief) on the Manchester Mirror, an ably con-
ducted and thriving paper. He is said to have held this position nine years.
During the war — at least during his stay with the Third New Hampshire —
he was a correspondent, and his letters appeared quite regularly in the
Minor.

Hynes was the original 2d Lieutenant of Co. A (Capt. Clark and 1st
Lieut. A. H. Libby). When Libby went on sick leave, in the Spring of 1862
(Capt. Clark being absent too, on recruiting service), Hynes took Co. A,
being himself relieved by Capt. Clark on his return (.5 May, at Edisto).

"Meantime 1st Lieut. Maxwell had, a part of the time, been with Co.
A; but it would appear that Lieut. Hynes kept charge of the company
property, as the returns of Co. A show that he turned over the property to
Capt. Clark, 5 May 1862.

Hynes must have been ill or on some special duty, as he did not go to
James Island with the regiment, but reached it (the regiment) , about 10 June
1862. Was in the James Island fight, 16 June, with his company (A).

We do not find aught about him again till August, 1862, when Lieut.
Thompson (who had from the beginning acted as Commissary) died ; and
Hynes was at once installed into his place. The order in the case was R.
O. 60, of 27 Aug. This class of work agreeing with him, he was on 7 Sept.
made an Acting Quartermaster, to serve during the absence of Quartermaster
Nesmith on sick leave. Hynes seemed well adapted to these two depart-
ments, being methodical, careful and trustworthy.

On the discharge of Nesmith, Hynes was made Quai'termaster. This
did not actually occur till June, 1863. In the meantime Nesmith returned and
assumed his position for a very short time. The appointment, however,
dated back to November, 1862.

Hynes' busiest time was when the regiment was mounted ; and notwith-
standing the arduous duties connected with the mounting, maintaining and
transporting of this immense body of horse-fiesh, and soldier and saddle,
he maintained his equanimity and deserved well for so doing.

In Virginia, in September, 1864, he became imbued Avith a great desire
for promotion. Obtaining a leave of absence, he left us about 11 Sept.,
returning about 25 Sept., having either in his inside pocket or equivalent to
it a commission as Captain and A. Q. M. Vols. Hynes Avas happy ; and well
he might be. The appointment dated 20 Sept. He left us about the 28th,
bearing the good wishes of all. On 29 Sept., Lieut. Parker was Acting
Quartermaster. Hynes' discharge from the Third Ncav Hampshire Avas 28
Sept. His services as a Captain and A. Q. M. are especially noteworthy.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 737

The Army and Xavij Journal of 21 April 186G says: " Capt. J. R.
H3'nes, who is working under the direction of Col. Ludington of the
Quartermaster's Department (at Washington), has been engaged for the last
three months in removing the remains of the Union soldiers from the differ-
ent parts of Virginia to the National Cemeterj' at Arlington, and has identi-
fied and removed about 1G,000 bodies. In the neighborliood of 200 graves
have been reported to Col. Ludington, which are scattered around Dames-
town, Rockville and Poolesville, Md., where men Avere buried who died of
wounds at the houses of citizens in the vicinity of the different battle-fields.
Capt. Hynes' force will soon commence the removal of these, either to
Arlington or to the nearest cemetery." A memorandum says: "26 May
1866 : Hynes has now been ordered to report to Brevet Lieut. -Col. J. M.
Moore, A. Q. M., for similar duty in the vicinity of Riclamond."

From a book entitled, ■' Military Record," Vol. I., page 347, it would
appear that he Avas on duty at one time at the Rendezvous of Distribution
(i.e., Alexandria, Va.)

He was brevetted Major and Lieutenant-Colonel of Volunteers for
faithful and meritorious services during the Avar, to date 13 March 1865.
G. O. 37, Q. M. G., 12 May 1866, ordered Capt. Hynes to proceed to his
home, preparatory to muster-out. There is no evidence that he did not
obey this order, and patiently wait the result. He Avas mustered out as of
1 May 1867, under the provisions of G. O. 79, W. D., 1 May 1865; and this
Avas promulgated by S. O. 351, 13 July 1867. This latter Avas the real order
discharging him.

Hynes Avas apparently a citizen ; but go sloAV, reader, as to inferences.
Hynes liad, foreseeing the final discharge, put the machinery in motion to
continue him in the service. We find him appointed as 2d Lieutenant in the
TAventy-fourth U. S. Infantry (in the reorganization of the army), in
June, i8G7, and ordered to Vicksburg, Miss., as Post Quartermaster. His
appointment is apparently 22 June 1867. He was promoted to 1st Lieu-
tenant in same regiment 5 Oct. 1867 ; and on 25 April 1869, Ave find him
unassigned. It is presumed that in the further reorganization (i.e., reduc-
tion and reorganization), Lieut. Hynes Avas one of the surplus, and was
sent home unassigned, to Avait awhile to see if wanted; or, later, to be
finally discharged. While waiting, Lieut. Hynes died, 31 Oct. 1870, at
Manchester, N. H.

The records say : September, 1869, unassigned, but on duty in Fifth
Military District; again, in January, 1870, unassigned, but on duty in Fifth
Military District. By this it Avould appear that at least a portion of the
time that he Avaited to see Avhat would be done Avith him, he AA^as on duty of
some kind, probably uominal.

Lieut. Hynes was buried at Manchester, N. H., in Valley Cemetery,
within fifty feet of the monument erected to memory of Adjt. Libby. The
stone is inscribed : " C:ipt. John R. Hynes. Died Oct. 31, 1870, aged 34 yrs.,
5 months. ' Rest, Soldier, rest; thy Avarfare is OA^er.' "

Hynes' AvidoAV, Lucia A., remarried, and in 1890 she resided at Exeter,
N. H. She has a daughter, Gertrude Hynes (living at Exeter), Avho is a
member of the Woman's Relief Corps.

VARNUM H. HILL.

Was an original private in Co. K (Capt. Littlefield). He Avas, with
others, put into the company for the purpose of filling it up. He did no
duty with Co. K, for the reason that he Avas at once detailed for duty Avith
the Quartermaster in a clerical capacity, in Avhich line he Avas very eflacient.
This continued to 19 Jan. 1863, VA'hen he was made Quartermaster-Sergeant
(as of 1 Jan.), rice Brainard, commissioned.

Hill was destined to rise, and did so. He receiA^ed a commission as
Captain and A. Q. M. of Vols., dated 29 Feb. 1864, and at once proceeded to
his new field of labor. This Avas in a Western department, in Avhich he
served Avith great credit, filling highly important positions of great trust and
responsibility. Unfortunately for liim, he was taken prisoner, and by the

738 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

merest chance was confined at Columbia Jail, S. C, in which was also Lieut.-
Col. Bedel. By a curious chain of circumstances, one discovered the presence
of the other ; and tl)ey each fell upon the other's neck, and not only wept
for joy, but actually kissed each other like school girls after a vacation.

Another singular circumstance was Hill's exchange, which took place
at North East Ferry, N. C, at which place the regiment was on duty, about
1 March 1865. The greetings were most cordial. He was discharged,
finally, by S. 0. 637, W. D., 13 Dec. 1865. He did not receive his com-
mission till May, 1864, and served with Third New Hampshire till then.

Since the war he has resided for the greater part of the time in Boston,
Mass., where he now is (1890).

HENRY HILL.

[To treat of the Chaplain, Avithout treating of chaplains in general, and
of Sunday schools, of prayer meetings, of bui-ials and some other subjects,
is well-nigh impossible: and hence the following can hardly be called a
sketch of Henry Hill, but rather a chapter on Chaplains, etc. — D.E.]

Henry Hill was born 13 Feb. 1811), at Claremont, N. H. We find that
for two years prior to the organization of the Third New Hampshire he was
Pastor of the M. E. Church on Elm Street, Manchester, N. H. His appoint-
ment to the regiment dates 15 Aug. 1861 ; and he was mustered with the
Field and Staft'a few days later and given sole charge of the morals of the
regiment. The rank of a chaplain was one of those indeterminate matters
that was clouded in a sort of halo all through the war.

G. O. 15, 4 May 1861, W. D., decreed'that he {i.e.. Chaplains) should
" receive the pay and allowances of a Captain of Cavalry." G. 0. 44, W. D.,
13 July, provided that chaplains should be mustered in like common, ordinary
mortals; and G. O. 102, W. D., 25 Nov., provided that the uniform of a
chaplain should be a plain frock coat, with standing collar, and one roAV of
nine black buttons; plain black pantaloons; plain black hat, or army forage
cap without ornament ; and on special occasions of ceremony a plain chapeau
debras may be worn.

Chaplain Hill took hold of the work assigned him, and early reviewed
the men to find the material for a nucleus. Before leaving Concord, he had
found the men (really officers and men) to aid, assist and give him moral
support.

We had only fairly become straightened out at Mineola, L. I., ere he
had a prayer meeting (7 Sept.) His heart was gladdened on the arrival of
the Eighth Maine, to find that its Chaplain was a Methodist; and they held
sweet communion together, not only then, but later, as the regiment was
with (or near) us at various times.

At Washington, our Chaplain made his mark; for whenever Ave had
dress parade with services following, a large crowd assembled, in part to
see the regiment and in part to hear the Chaplain. It was in Washington
that Chaplain Hill's heart Avas greatly rejoiced by the conversion of several
of the men, culminating in their public baptism, on Sunday, 29 Sept. As
this was the first and only occurrence of its kind in the regiment, it is giA^en
some prominence. At Annapolis, Chaplain Hill strenously opposed a pro-
position for the regiment to be stationed there permanently.

It very naturally fell to the lot of the Chaplain to act as postmaster,
though there appears no regulation or order requesting it. This condition
Avas found to exist, and a remedy Avas applied by G. O. 23, Hdqrs. Army,
A. G. O., 3 March 1862. This order directed the commanding ofllcer of
each regiment or brigade to appoint a trustAvorthy agent to receive all
letters from soldiers containing valuable enclosures. Each to be prepaid by
stamps ; and also a registration fee of five cents was required. The ap-
pointee was to deliver at nearest post-office daily, or as often as the mail
Avas forAvarded therefrom. He AA-as to make duplicate lists — one for the
postmaster, one for himself : the latter to be receipted by the postmaster,
and then retained by the appointee, and the former remained Avith the post-
master (likewise the registration fee). Chaplain Hill was appointed to the
position 2 April.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 739

Chaplain Hill did not accompany the regiment when it -went on the
reconnoissance to Daufuskie and the Savannah river early in 1862; but re-
mained behind to look after our mail and get it to us. This he did via Brad-
dock's Point. We had a good mail while on Daufuskie, thanks to his energy.
Later in the same month, the Chaplain accompanied the regiment (the
larger part went — Co. K did not) to Blutfton, and really having a good
time for several days among the several islands lying between our forces
and the mainland. The Chaplain enjoyed this ; for adiary ,not his) says :
" Sunday, 23 March 1862 .... the Chaplain preached aiid prayed ....
went out and shot some cattle . . . . "

Not long after we landed at Hilton Head, the Chaplain undertook the
erection of a log church, being willingly assisted by many able hands.
A diary says : " 1 Jan. 1802, prayer meeting in our new church in evening."
The Chaplain's diary shows that they worked on the new church the next
day, thus proving it was not completed.

On Sunday, 12 Jan. 1862, he organized a Sunday school; and a week
later there were four classes arranged, the Chaplain taking one, and the
other three being in charge of Dr. Moulton, Capt. Plimpton (E) and Capt.
Randlett (F).

G. O. !)0, W. D., 26 July, provided that all chaplains held as prisoners
of war by the United States be immediately discharged, the principle being
recognized that chaplains should not be so held. This needs no comment.
G. O. !)1, W. D., 29 July (really an Act of Congress), provided that no per-
son be appointed a chaplain Avho is not a regularly-ordained minister of
some religious denomination ; and must present testimonials of his good
standing as a minister, and recommended by some ecclesiastical body, or by
not less than five acci'edited ministers belonging to the particular religious
denomination. It further provided that the compensation of all chaplains
shall " hereafter " be $100 per month, and two rations a day when on duty.
Another provision Avas that Avithin 30 days after receipt of the order, an in-
quiry should be instituted as to the fitness, efficiency and (lualiflcations of
chaplains; and all who were not properly appointed, and who have not
faithfully discharged their duties, to be at once mustered out. Chaplains
Avere also placed on a par with commissioned officers as to leaves of absence.

A letter of 29 Jan., about the Sunday school, says Capt. Randlett has
received about 200 books from Nashua. (This inserted to show the interest
taken in the matter, both in and out of the regiment.)

Sometime prior to April, 1862, Chaplain Hill was formally appointed
an agent of the Adams' Express Company ; and this, Avith the mail, made
him a deal of work. 19 April, he sent off from Edisto 316 packages of
money and 116 boxes, the former amounting to over $20,000.

Another duty of the Chaplain Avas to visit the sick in the hospital or
tent, minister to their spiritual and temporal comfort, and be with the
dying, administering such consolation as Avas in his poAver. His diary of
27 April 1862 says: "Sunday services; talked and prayed Avith Mr. Copp
(a nurse in the hospital), avIio died at 9.30 p.m."

On Edisto, our Chaplain Avas sick, but did not Avholly go off duty.
His diary of 22 May 1862, says: " Regiment ordered to be ready to move;
feel some better ; hope I may be alloAved to go Avith regiment." He did go ;
and during the march across John's Island he, as he says, got immersed
Avith all the others, Avhether they believed in immersion or not. At James
Island his tAVO particular services Avere in the line of assisting the Avounded
of 16 June 1862, and in taking our money as express agent (a feAv days
later) Avhile the shells of the enemy Avere being tossed about with a deal of
carelessness, causing considerable anxiety among the express agents. The
Chaplain Avas far from happy during the time (parts of July and August),
the regiment Avas scattered among the outposts. On reuniting, he says (a
little later) : " 13 Sept., put up a place for Avorship, and spent some time
Avith the neAv recruits."

Referring to the order to inquire into the efficiency of chaplains (pre-
Adously noted), the Chaplain entered in his diary : " 19 Sept. 1802 : HaA^e just
learned of a committee to look after chaplains. This committee are three
men opposed personally to their OAvn chaplains .... a fine committee !

740 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The Chaplaiu -vvas ill again in August and September 1862, but managed
to attend the funerals not only of those in the Third New Hampshire, but
frequently in the Eighth Maine.

He was too ill to go to Pocotaligo 21 Oct. On 23 Nov. he preached,
for first time in three months. A few days later (27th, Thanksgiving Day)
was called upon to officially visit the man (Lunt) about to be executed.
This he accepted, declining an invitation to Fort Pulaski (fete and festival).

We have omitted to state in its proper place, that when a small squad
of recruits (16) arrived, 4 May, at Edisto, it inchided the Chaplain's son,
James W., who had enlisted as a drummer and was assigned to Co. A. Out
of deference to his father, he was placed on duty with him, assisting him in
his mail and express matters. He was also able to assist his father materially
when ill. This must have been a great comfort to both, and the assignment
was duly appreciated.

Early in January, 1863, the Surgeon advised the Chaplain to obtain a
sick leave and go North ; but later, we find he obtained a sick leave and left
Hilton Head, 31 Jan. 1863, for Fernandiua, Fla., on the DrJaivare. He re-
turned 8 Feb., after extending this trip as far as St. Augustine.

While the regiment was at Botany Bay Island (April, May and June)
the Chaplain had so far recovered his health that he was able to go with the
foraging parties ; and a most efficient forager he proved.

"On 31 May there was a religious field day ; for not only did the Rev.
Mr. Mattison and Rev. Mr. Wilson of the Christian Commission both preach,
but there Avas also a largely attended Bible class, the Sunday school, and in
the evening a prayer meeting.

When at St. Helena, in" June, he procured a tent from Quartermaster
Elwell for religious meetings ; and on the 20th was putting up the frame for
his church. At Morris Island, after the taking of the lower end (10 July),
the Chaplain was busy for some time in assisting to bring in the dead of
both armies.

The Chaplain was sympathetic, and at the same time jealous of the
rights of the men. His diary of 14 July says : " Not one night's rest since
we left Folly .... went to Folly after Dr. Buzzell." Again, on the 16th,
he says: "The men do well; but for want of sleep and food, many are
sick." About this time his health began to wane again, and on 13 Sept. he
was " sick abed."

On 11 Nov. he was ordered North by Gen. Gillmore, with despatches,
and left Hilton Head on the Araijo the next forenoon. After delivering his
despatches (to whom unknown, or what they were) he proceeded in good
order to his home, and enjoyed a brief rest, fairly earned. He rejoined the
regiment at Morris Island, 11 Dec. It must not be supposed that during
the active service the Chaplaiu omitted to have religious service of some
kind, whenever occasion oflered. He surely did not so omit. 27 Dec. he
had, as his diary says, a good prayer meeting. Nor must he fail to receive
due credit for his exertions for the comfort of the men during the siege, in
the line of obtaining and distributing the generous gifts of the Sanitary
Commission. In this he was indefatigable. These gifts comprised ice,
beef, tea, etc.

On the returu of the regiment to Hilton Head, to be mounted (29 Feb.
1864), Chaplain Hill's services were again in demand. It was well known
that he was an excellent judge of horses; and he was one of the most con-
spicuous figures during the selection of our steeds. His opinion, quickly
given after putting his eye upon an animal, was of value and hardly ever
failed.

His diary of 4 March 1864 says: "Went to corral and looked over
the horses." Again, 7 March: " Went to Beaufort for horses; got 90 and
returned weary." Again, 8 March: " Got me a horse, and helped officers
select theirs. Worked hard in doing for all." Again, 9 March : "Selected
70 horses, and have more than I can do for others." One more will suffice,
10 March: "Aided in selecting, and helped match and fit horses for com-
panies." In the midst of this horse business comes the entry in his diary, 6
March : "Hav n't got prayer meetings a-going yet."

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 741

The Chaplain was with the regiment in Florida, where he was consider-
ably exercised about the desertions among the substitutes, and especially so
at the execution of one of their number (Miller) caught in the act. Miller
did not (('.e., would not) receive any appreciable amount of spiritual con-
solation during his last hours on earth.

In Virginia, our Chaplain was on hand to attend to the particular
duties assigned him, both by order and by custom and prerogative. His
diary, from which liberal quotations have been made in the main story,
teems all through with sorrow, whenever circumstances Avere such that no
religious services could be held ; and he was correspondingly elated at the
opposite.

After the action of 16 Aug. 1804 he accompanied Lieut. -Col. Plimpton's
body to place of burial and assisted in the preparation of the grave. This
was his, as well as Lieut. -Col. Plimpton's, last fight.

Chaplain Hill was duly mustered out at the expiration of his term, 23
Aug., and, being given his discharge the next day, went home with the other
men (mustered out).

He was the only officer who had served continuously for three years
without change of grade. Xo successor Avas ever appointed — just why,
does not appear. Certainly the Chaplain had done his duty and tilled an
important place, and his presence had been a great good in numy ways. He
returned to civil life with the proud consciousness of having done his whole
duty. There was an application made for the position in November, 1864;
but the applicant was not approved. G. 0. 158, W. D., 13 April 1864 (really
an Act of Congress), provided that " the rank of Chaplain .... is hereby
recognized . .\ . shall be borne on the field and stall' rolls next after the
surgeons .... shall be entitled to draw forage for two horses .... when
absent from duty with leave or on account of sickness or other disability or
.... prisoner .... shall be subject to no other diminution or loss of
pay and allowances than other officers .... under like circumstances.
Absent .... by wounds or sickness .... or prisoner .... to receive
full pay without rations during such absence." The same act prescribed
that Chaplains' full pension be twenty dollars; that they should make
monthly reports to the A. G. 0. (not direct), of the moral condition and
general history of the regiment ; that they should hold appropriate religious
services at burial of soldiers; and hold religious services every Sabbath, if
practicable.

G. O. 79, D. S., 1 June, refers to the observance of the Sabbath (see
June, 1864, supplement). G. O. 247, W. D.. 25 Aug. (the very next day after
our Chaplain had received his discharge), provided for a change of uniform
for Chaplains, the main change being a herring bone of black braid around
the (9) buttons and button-holes of the coat, and a gold-embroidered wreath
in front of hat or cap, with " U. S." in old English in silver. This order
was apparently just too late for Henry Hill ; but let us see.

Of his subsequent service it may be said that he was appointed a Hos-
pital Chaplain 12 April 1805, and was on duty at the Webster U. S. Gen-
eral Hospital, Manchester, N. H. This hospital was practically closed about
1 Nov. 1865, but Chaplain Hill and the Hospital Steward were retained till
the final closing up and sale of the property.

In the early winter of 1865, when retrenchment Avas the order of the
day. Chaplain Hill Avas discharged (2 Dec.) During the few previous months
nearly 200 chaplains Avere transformed into civilians by the same process.

Our old Chaplain became quite broken in health and Avas in that con-
dition for a considerable time prior to his death, which occurred at Chicago,
III., 1 Sept. 1884, of some spinal aflection.

More of his previous history is at hand. He joined the New Hamp-
shire Conference of the M. E. Church in 1844; Avas ordained a deacon in
1846, by Bishop Hedding; ordained an elder in 1848, by Bishop Waugh. His
various pastorates Avere at SandAvich, Ashland, Bath, Lancaster, Great Falls,
Kingston, Rochester, Nashua and Manchester, N. H., and at Amesbury,
Mass. After the war, he AA'as in Illinois, in the Rock River Conference, and
had pastorates successively at Dunleith, Lockport, Peatons, and at Simpson
Street and Halsted Street Churches, Chicago.

At this writing (1890) Chaplain Hill's widoAV (Sarah A.) resides at
Cottage City, Mass., and his son James is in Boston, Mass.

742 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

HENRY F. HOPKINS.

He was active in getting up Co. H (Capt. Robert C. Dow), at Man-
chester, and was duly rewarded by being appointed its 1st Sergeant. Hop-
kins could not withstand the damaging effect of a Southern climate. Early
in 1862 this became manifest to an alarming degree. Notwithstanding his
delicate health, he participated in the trips to Daufusliie Island and Bluffton,
and was in the James Island fight.

He was with his company on Pinckney Island (on ont-post duty — regi-
ment scattered), in August, 18(52, but was quite ill with an unknown disease,
supposed to be smallpox, or something akin to it. This was probably a
fortunate misfortune; for he Avas removed to Hilton Head Island, to the
regimental hospital (Stoney Plantation — Co. F there, too), a few days prior
to the capture of the company, 21 Aug. Here he was placed in a tent by him-
self and "quarantined," and substantially but mentally bade adieu, sup-
posing he would soon be mustered out. Hopkins didn't mean to surrender,
and did n't. When the regiment re-assembled at its old camp-ground, rear
of General Hospital, Hilton Head, immediately after the capture of Co. H,
Hopkins was assigned to a cot in the General Hospital. A little later, 12
Sept., he received a 2d Lieutenant's commission (in Co. H), and Col. Jackson
took it to him (in the hospital) and administered the usual oath. Later,
date unknown, he was mustered (as he says) by Capt. Brj^an, Third U. S.
Artillery.

Some time in October, he was granted a 20 days' leave and went home.
A letter from him, dated Manchester, N. H., 3 Nov., says, " I shall be un-
able to return in 20 days," thereby showing how ill he then was. He obtained
the usual extensions, finally returning to the regiment 2.5 Dec, by Star of the
South. In accordance with existing orders, he was ordered to appear
before the Board to show cause for overstaying his leave. Hopkins was
able to make a satisfactory defence. On his return he was with Co. H for
a short time, and then for a brief time with Co. K.

His health was not much if any improved, and after fighting with his
silent Southern foe till April, 1863, he beat a retreat. On 6 April, on
Steamer Sentind, lying in Stono Inlet, a diary says, "Lieut. Hopkins taken
quite ill." He was discharged for disability at his own request, 17 April, and
went home on the Ericsson.

Hopkins was born in Holland, Vt., 18 July 1827. He is now (1890)
and has been for 16 years, Clerk of the Police Court, Lawrence, Mass.
Previous to that he practiced law in same place. He is a member of the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion.

MARQUIS L. HOLT.

Holt, as the writer recalls him in the early part of the war, was a
short, rosy-cheeked youth, full of* vigor, hardy, vivacious, and made an ex-
cellent soldier. He began his military career as a private, in Co. E (Capt.
Plimpton). On 18 Aug. 1862, he was promoted to Corporal. Tliere were so
many above him, that his progress was slow; for no matter how deserv-
ing a man may be, he cannot be promoted faster than vacancies occur above
him. That is to say, places are not created ofl'-hand, even for deserving sol-
diers. Holt received a furlough in the fall of 1863, for good conduct in the
field. He re-enlisted and went home with the rest, receiving a second fur-
lough.

He was made Sergeant 20 May 1864, at Bermuda Hundred, Va., the
Drewry's Bluff fights having decimated the regiment and made several va-
cancies. 18 July, he was again promoted, and to 1st Sergeant, vice Donley,
promoted to 2d Lieutenant. The next day, after muster-out of the original
1861 men, he was made Sergeant-Major (24 Aug.) At the assault on Fort
Fisher, Holt was one of the very few participating in the capture of the
fort. 3 May 1865 (officers being very scarce), he was ordered to act as 1st
Lieutenant, and assigned to Co. F, and also to be nominally in command of
Co. C. His commission as 1st Lieutenant (he was never 2d Lieutenant) was

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received at Wilmington, N. C, 26 April. A muster on this commission was
not had till 19 May {vice Donley, promoted), being then mustered as of 26
April, his commission being dated 6 April for " the unexpired term of the
regiment."

During a portion of May (beginning about the 16th) he did Avhat was
termed " railroad duty," escorting squads of men from one point to another,
and had charge of the railroad guard between Wilmington and adjacent
points reached by rail. He was relieved from this duty 30 May. 5 June, at
Goldsborough, N. C, he Avas ordered to act as Adjutant, in place of Adjt.
Jackman, who was made Post Adjutant. From this duty he was relieved 11
June. Two days later he was appointed Military Conductor on the rail-
road between Goldsborough and Wilmington, but only served two days,
being wanted at the regiment.

Holt was again appointed Acting Adjutant, in place of Adjt. Jackman,
who was sent home in charge of the discharged men of the Third and
Seventh New Hampshire (i.e., the June discharges of those whose terms
would expire prior to 1 Sept.) He continued to act as Adjutant to the
end, though commanding Co. F a part of the time. His service as Acting
Adjutant ended in New York, where the regiment, then on its way home,
met Adjt. Jackman, returning to regiment from his special service.

Holt was a man possessed of a fine moral sense, and naturally allied
himself with those of a like tendency. After the war, he entered the
ministry, and is now (1890) pastor of a Congregational Church, on Califor-
nia Street, Omaha, Neb. This position has been fairly earned. Holt was a
worker — an enthusiast, if you please — in whatever he was engaged. For
several years he was engaged in pioneer Avork on the frontier, assiduously
striving to introduce and estal)lish the Christian Church. His field was
Nebraska ; and after years of unremitting labor, in which he was seconded
by his noble wife, he established a college at Neligh, Neb., becoming its
president and manager, and presiding over its religious and financial mat-
ters with credit for a period of five years. Did this college need money.
Holt was sent East to obtain it — and returned with it.

He was three years at Racine, Wis., same at Coral, 111., then five years
at Wheaton College, 111., graduating in 1876. Afterward taught school at
St. Charles, 111., and at Hartford and Viroqua, Wis., at Avhich latter place he
was ordained. He preached at Creighton, Neb., for two years, going thence
to the Gates College at Neligh, Neb., already noted.

Holt was born at Nelson, Cheshire County, N. H., 30 July 1845. He
participated in every action of the regiment except the lumber expedition in
January, 1863, chai'ge on Wagner, 18 July (was on home guard), 14-16 May,
1864 (was in 13tb, and sent aAvay 14th in charge of arms, etc., of killed and
wounded) . He never was in the hospital, never wounded, and was never
detached, except as noted in this sketch.

RUTHVEN W. HOUGHTON.

Houghton Avas born 29 Jan. 1841, at Sharon, Vt. He was the original
1st Sergeant of Co. A (Capt. Clark). He was a Avell-built fellow and made
a soldierly appearance. That he Avas popular with the company is evidenced
by the fact that his comrades presented him with a valuable gold watch on
Christmas Day of 1861, at Hilton Head. Houghton says he Avas almost
paralyzed by the complete surprise and ceremonial presentation.

In the James Island fight (16 June 1862) he Avas conspicuously brave,
and was favorably mentioned by Col. Jackson in his oflicial report of that
battle (see report). He was duly promoted to 2d Lieutenant, rke Ilynes,
promoted, his commission arriving 15 Oct.; and no muster being required
at that date, he was assigned to his own company (A). While the seven
companies Avere on Pinckuey Island, in the Spring of 1863 (10 April), he
was in receipt of a 1st Lieutenant's commission, dated 15 March (vice Corne-
lius, resigned), and was mustered 15 April, as of 10 April, and assigned to
his own company (A) .

744 THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE EEGIMENT.

In May, while at Botany Bay (eight companies), he obtained a 20 clays'
leave, but got no further than Hilton Head, -when all leaves were revoked,
and he sadly returned to thfe regiment, which he found embarked for St.
Helena; and he actually joined atTthat place. On 10 July, during the action,
a shell exploded uncomfortably near him and tilled his arm with powder.

On the night of 31 Aug., he had command of a vidette of ten men, and
crawled out to extreme front, passing over the torpedoes. Whitman of
Co. A accidentally exploded one. Result: Whitman killed, three wounded,
and all dazed and some unconscious, temporarily. Houghton made a few
revolutions, but was practically unhurt. On 1 Sept., he was wounded at
the front, in the trenches, by a fragment of a shell hitting him over his
right eye.

He was an Aide-de-Camp on Gen. Terry's Staft', at Morris Island, in
October, and again after removal of headquarters to Folly Island. 20 Jan.
1864, he was made Captain (vice Burnham, resigned), his muster dating
20 Jan., and his commission bearing date 4 Jan. On the day following his
muster he was duly installed as the commanding officer of Co. I. When
the re-enlisted men went home on furlough (March), Capt. Houghton was
one of the fortunate officers to accompany, rejoining in Vii'ginia, latter part
of April.

He served creditably in the Virginia caTnpaign. When the 18G1 men
were mustered out, Capt. Houghton was selected by Capt. Dow (then in com-
mand), to go home in charge, and sent by him one of our flags (see letter).
While at home on this quasi leave, he was taken sick, and sent the required
certificate to the regiment (15 Sept.)

Unfortunately for him the W. D. orders were very strict at that
particular time, and required all officers who had overstayed their leaves to
report at Washington, to a Military Commission, within 15 days, or stand
dismissed from the service. It is presumed that Capt. Houghton was either
unable to travel or was in ignorance of the order ; and the Adjutant-General
issued an order, 19 Nov. 1864, dismissing him for absence without leave.
This wrong was righted later by a new order, revoking the order of dis-
missal and honorably discharging him as of 24 Oct.

Capt. Houghton was at Bluflton, Pocotaligo, Daufuskie, and in every
action Avhere the regiment was engaged. In 1890 his address was Denver,
Colorado.

MARSHALL P. HAWKINS.

Hawkins began his military career as the original 5th Corporal of Co.

I (Capt. Carlton). He was a neat, soldierly-appearing fellow, and was
gentlemanly in every way.

On 3 April 1862, we And him ordered to act as 1st Sergeant; and on

II Api'il, he was made 1st Sergeant, rice Henry S. Dow, promoted to 2d
Lieutenant. He received a 2d Lieutenant's commission 16 Oct., dated 4 July,
and was ordered to Co. K. He was detached 4 Feb. 1863 for duty in the
Signal Corps (S. 0. 46, D. S.) In his new field he performed valuable
service at various stations, undergoing privation and danger in many
instances.

He resigned in November, 1863, his discharge being by S. 0. 528,
W. D., A. G. O., 28 Nov. 1863, Ex. 30. He was then Acting Signal Officer,
and stationed on Folly Island. He arrived at New York 18 Dec, by the
Arago.

He served in the Bluffton and Pocotaligo affairs, and was with the regi-
ment at James Island, 16 June 1862. As Signal Officer he was on Folly,
Morris and James, and other islands in their vicinity.

He was born at Troy, N. H., 8 March 1839. Has been in Minneapolis,
Minn., since the war (1890).

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 745

GUSTAVUS W. INGALLS.

He was born iu Bristol, N. H., 21 May 1824. He early exhibited a
genius for music, and sawed wood for his first instrument — • a violin. About
1842 he began organizing brass bands, and a little later he entered into the
manufacture of seraphines. He was at one time with the well-known firm
of A. Prescott & Co., of Concord, N. H., and was for many years the leader
of the Concord Brass Band. In 1851) he went South, locating at Augusta,
Ga., remaining there till January, 18(il. He found it growing more and
more unpleasant for Northern people, and he took steamer for New York
(in January) from Charleston. This steamer sailed out of the harbor under
a Palmetto fiag. In August, 1861, he was commissioned to recruit a band
for the Third Regiment, then forming. Of his services in the regimental
band and the succeeding bands (formed principally out of it), all the original
members of the old Third are practically cognizant.

Mr. Ingalls now resides at Worcester, Mass., and is engaged in the
manufacture of organ reed boards, etc. Though he has substantially given
up the practice of music, he still remains an enthusiastic lover of it. His
mantle is said to have fallen upon his son, Walter G. (See Regimental
Band and Second Brigade Band.)

JOHN H. JACKSON.

John H. Jackson was a Portsmouth, N. H., man. Long ago, prior to our
Civil War, he was a bearer of arms and participated in several well-fought
battles. This was in the Mexican War. The Ninth U. S. Infantry was the
regiment recruited in the New England States. John H. Jackson was made
a 1st Lieutenant, and was ordered on Recruiting Service at Dover ; and he
there enlisted our Adjt. Hill and Capt. Littlefleld. In repairing to Fort
Adams, K. I., the place of rendezvous, Jackson by some accident missed his
train, and though he had taken leave of his family, returned for the time
being to them. His sister presented him with a Bible at this interval; and
right well did it serve the recipient, though in a manner unforeseen. The
muster-in took place at Fort Adams, near Newport; and the muster-out
occurred at the same place after the Mexican War was over, though these
men did duty there for some time before the muster-out. The Captain of
the company (C) never joined it ; and Lieut. Jackson had command through
the entire campaign. The movement southward was by transport fiom
Fort Adams to Vera Cruz.

Under the head of " Interesting Incidents," the Ampriraii Star, published
in the city of Mexico, dated Thursday morning, 21 Oct. 1S47, says : " After
the storming and capture of Chepultepec, the gallant Ninth Infaiitry, under
Maj. Seymour (the Ijrave and lamented Col. "Ransom having just before
fallen on the height of Chepultepec), found itself, with o'thers, at the
aqueduct, under the walls of the city .... Lieut. Jackson, Co. C, of the
Ninth, during the melee, received an escopette ball in his breast, which,
glancing oft', whizzed upon the ground for a great distance, and must have
killed him upon the spot, but for a fortunate incident. He carried in his
vest pocket a small copy of the Bible, a precious volume, the gift of his
sister just before leaving his New England home. The ball struck this
book and made a deep indentation iu it ; but it proved as good a breastwork
as the cotton bags did at New Orleans to the troops of Gen. Jackson, and
saved the life of its owner . . . ."

An examination of the Army Register of that year (1847) shoAVS John
H. Jackson, 1st Lieutenant, 9 April 1847, No. GO (Thos. J. Whipple of N. H.
was No. 61). The ofticial list of those officers who participated in the
battles of the Mexican War shows that John H. Jackson was in the follow-
ing : Contreras, 19 Aug. ; Cherubusco, 20 Aug. ; Molino del Rey, 8 Sept. ; near
Chepultepec, 12 Sept. ; Chepultepec, 13 Sept. ; Garita de Belin, 14 Sept. For
his services on the 19th and 20th of August, John H. Jackson was brevetted
Captain.

746 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The Army Register of 18i8 shows John H. Jackson, Captain Co. H, 19
Feb. 1848, No. 80. The Ninth Infantry, though composed of New England
men, by the changes wrought by the fortunes of war, Avas at one time under
field officers composed wholly of Southerners. Wm. B. Taliaferro (pro-
nounced ToUirer), whom we met, or tried to meet, at Wagner, 18 July 1803,
was a Captain in the Ninth U. S. Infantry, in Mexico, and was made Major
upon the death of Col. Ransom, previously mentioned. With this ends the
story of John II. Jaclvson in the Mexican War. We will not attempt to
follow him from his muster-out to the opening of another war, in which he
was destined to play so conspicuous a part.

The Boston Conner of 3 Aug. 18G1, in referring to the Third New
Hampshire, then forming, says : " The Lieutenant-Colonel is John H. Jackson
of Portsmouth, a gentleman of military experience and education. His grand-
fathers on both sides fought in the Revolution. His father was killed in
the War of 1812, and he himself Avas an officer in the late war with Mexico
.... was made a brevet Captain for gallant and meritorious conduct . . . ."

John H. Jackson soon repaired to the camp at Concord and assisted
largely in getting things into shape. These preliminaries fell upon him, as
Col. Fellows was not quite ready to buckle on the armor. Five days before
the regiment left Concord, Lieut. -Col. Jackson received the handsome gift
of a horse and equipments from his friends in Portsmouth.

Upon arriving at Annapolis, Col. Jackson was made Provost Marshal,
with headquarters in the Assembly Buildings (State House), and was detached
from the regiment temporarily for that duty. His appointment dates 11
Oct., by Gen. Viele's S. O., No. 5. His detail" consisted of 1 captain, 1 1st
lieutenant, 1 2d lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 3 corporals and 75 men, besides a
company of the Forty-seventh New York for guard duty. The Third Ncav
Hampshire detail was under Capt. Plimpton of E, Avith 27 non-coms, and
men from E and F, and balance from other regiments. On the 13th, Col.
Jackson requested a change of officers and men, to increase the efficiency of
the guard. Many who Avere there and read this Avill not wonder A\'hy the
Colonel did so. On the 15th he returned all of the Forty-seventh Ncav York
to their regiment, and asked for a relief from the Eighth Maine in their
stead. On the 17th he returned two privates of his force to their regiment
(Forty-seventh New York), for drunkenness and stealing from citizens. 18
Oct., the provost duty ended at 11.20 a.m. ; and the embarkation took place
soon after. Though the duty lasted but a few days, it Avas exceedingly
trying, tedious and perplexing. Soon after arriving at Hilton Head, the
command of the regiment fell upon Col. Jackson, by the detailing of Col.
Fellows as Commander of the Post. Col. Fellows never commanded the
regiment afterwards. The Avork of getting a regiment into shape, of drilling
it, of the details of a camp life in an enemy's country, were something
enormous ; but Col. Jackson accomplished it, and apparently with the least
possible friction. He went wherever the regiment Avent Avhile he Avas its
commander, and present. At Bluffton, at Pocotaligo, on the reconnolssance
up the Savannah River, at the battle of James Island, — the regiment's tirst
action, and ever to be remembered on that account, — at the taking of Morris
Island, at the memorable charge on Wagner : all these bear silent Avitness
that Col. Jackson Avas there and did his duty — was Avilling to and did lead,
and his men followed him. Accounts of these will be found in their proper
places.

The assault on Wagner proved to be the last action in which Col.
Jackson Avas engaged. He Avas Avounded in the assault, having his breast
considerably contused, probably by a fragment of a shell. Within a fcAV
days thereafter he, with others of the regiment, Avas ordered North for duty
in conducting drafted men to their regiments, presumably those assigned
to the Third Ncav Hampshire ; but this did not so prove, as the detailed men
Avere sent hither and thither, and after a while returned to regiment, of
Avhich an account Avill be given.

Col. Jackson, with his detail, repaired to Concord, N. H., arriving there
about 27 July 18G3. As the writer Avas one of the detail, he may be pardoned,
perhaps, for relating an incident of the voyage on Steamer Arago to New

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 747

York. Next morning after leaving Morris Island, a blockade runner was
discovered dead ahead and running with all speed possible. Cotton bales
floated by us, showing that they had lightened a little and what their pre-
sumable cargo was. The Arago had a mixed passenger list, it being com-
posed of numerous officers and soldiers bound Northward on duty or on
furloughs, sick and wounded officers and men, and a large delegation of
civilians of both sexes. The Captain of the Arago decided to chase the
runner, as it was going in his general direction; but later the chase put
directly east. Then, as we had considerably decreased the distance, the
craft was seen to be denuded of its entire deckload, and the black smoke
which rolled from its smoke-stack showed clearly that they were using
every means to get away, increasing their fires with parts of the cargo.
This made it all the more desirable to capture it; and the Captain directed
his course after the runner, directly to sea. An old cannon on board was
loaded with blank cartridge and fired ; but no notice was taken of it. Then
a solid shot was fired which fell a little short ; but it was in good range and
we were gaining every minute. Another shot went through their rigging,
and they ^' hove to." As we now felt sure of the prize, the reader may be
assured that the interest and excitement on board the Arago was intense.
Field glasses and naked eyes as well discovered arms and other war imple-
ments on board the little runner, and great fears were entertained lest at
the moment of capture she should send us one and all to "Davy Jones' locker."
Meantime Col. Jackson had organized a small force, which stood next the
bulwarks, Avith gleaming bayonets, for boarding, should it be required.
About this time the desperate runner started up again, as if for a death
struggle; and another shot had to be fired to " bring them to." They made
no further eflbrt to escape. We came alongside; and then, how to get
possession Avas the main question. The old Arago fairly careened, so heavily
was she at that moment laden on one side. The Arago's crew declined to
go on the perilous mission. Col. Jackson was equal to the emergency. He
oft'ered to go with his little squad and seize the steamer, if the Arago would
simply furnish boat and rowers. The S(iuad was composed in part of the
Colonel's own detail from the Third New Hampshii'e. The writer was of
the party and the second to step on board. Col. Jackson found no arms
whatever in the craft, but did find a valuable cargo of rosin and turpentine,
a part of which had been burned in the attempt to escape. The writer's
memory says there was a crew of thirty, and two passengers, bound for
Nassau, N. P., from Wilmington, N. C. The captured steamer had already
made four trips ; and this, the fifth, they calculated would yield profit enough
to fully clear the vessel of all claims. After staying on board awhile, she
was taken in tow, the crew being transferred to the Arago, and a part of the
latter's crew being put on the prize ; and we started for New York, fairly
aglow with pride and enthusiasm. Hoav much prize money? None; for the
laws were such that all the prize money went to the Arago's crew. We
sailed into New York on a Sunday morning, with the Emma in tow, with
the stars and stripes floating above the English flag. More details could be
given, but for obvious reasons are withheld. On the Arago were Gens.
Seymour and Strong, both wounded at Wagner and the latter lying very low.
The writer and otliers carried him upon a stretcher through the streets of
New York to his residence, and bade him a last farewell. He died a few
days after.

Col. Jackson arrived at Concord with his detail about the 27th of July,
and reported for duty to Brig.-Gen. E. W. Hinks, who had charge of the
Rendezvous. For a few days each was allowed to go home. Col. Jackson,
whose failing health was quite noticeable, continued on duty at this Rendez-
vous till the following January, when he returned to the regiment, joining
it at Morris Island, where he had left it in July. While at Concord, Col.
Jackson was sent in charge of recruits to various regiments, making several
trips of this kind. Among the regiments visited in this manner were the
Second, at Alexandria, Va., and the Tenth, at Portsmouth, Va. At the
Second New Hampshire, the Colonel relates that, having no camp guard,
quite a number of the new recruits escaped the first night. At Portsmouth,
he very kindly assisted Col. Donohoe (formerly a Captain in the Third) to
obtain a leave of absence.

748 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

For a short time during tlie latter part of Col. Jackson's stay at
Concord, he was in command of the camp. The writer was on duty in his
office, which was a busy one. Very large sums of money, brought in by
recruits (substitutes), were left for safe keeping, and there Avere various
other details which required the closest attention and the exercise of good
judgment. Col. Jackson's return to the regiment was by way of Long
Island, Boston Harbor, to New Yoi-k by rail, thence by steamer to Hilton
Head. A large number of recruits for the various New Hampshire regi-
ments in the Department was under his charge, whicli having delivered, he
rejoined. His health was failing so rapidly and perceptibly that, by the
advice of friends, he assented to an attempt to become transferred to the
Invalid Corps (afterward called the Veteran Reserve Corps). These efforts
began at Concord. He was fully endorsed and his efforts were seconded by
Gov. Gilmore, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer and ex-Governors
Berry and Goodwin. A special examination at Concord resulted in a proper
certificate by Drs. Crosby and Hidden that he was nnable to enter active
service in the field again, but with proper care might be fit for garrison
duty. Gens. Terry, Gillraore and Benham fully endorsed him. Dr. Buzzell,
in whom no Third New Hampshire man ever lacked confidence, after ex-
amination, certified that he was suffering from chronic bronchitis and feeble-
ness of constitution, which in his opinion disqualified him for performance
of the active duties required in the field. This was dated 22 Feb. 18(!4 ; and
his resignation bears the same date. His discharge was by Gen. Gillmore's
S. 0. 91;d. S., 24 Feb. 18G4 :".... The resignation of Col. John H. Jack-
son, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, tendered on account of physical
disability, is hereby accepted, to take effect this date. He is accordingly
honorably discharged from the service . . . . "

Thus ended John H. Jackson's connection with the Third New Hamp-
shire. He returned to his home in Portsmouth. Of his services, none
question the value or length ; of his bravery, the survivors of the regiment
will abundantly testify. In 1888, Col. Jackson was serving in an important
capacity at the Boston Custom House, and had been there over twenty years.
Whenever asked (as he frequently was) to assist any of his old soldiers in
the matter of evidence to support a claim for pension or otherwise. Col.
Jackson was ever ready to render every assistance in his power. Having
kept a roll-book of his own, and noted everything of value opposite each name,
he was able to render great assistance in the line indicated. He also preserved
much of historical value, to Avhich the writer has had free access, for pur-
poses of regimental history, and is entitled to a deal of credit for the same.
There are, in the New Hampshire State House Rotunda, certain relics of
the Mexican War contributed by Capt. Jackson, and they attract much atten-
tion.

[Extracts from Adjutant-General's Reports (N. H.), 1868.]

Cos. C, H and I of the Ninth Infantry sailed from Newport, Friday,
May 21, 1847, on the transport North Bend, landing the men at Vera Cruz,
June 21, 1847. Co. C's roll shows John H. Jackson, 1st Lieutenant; Alfred
J. Hill, Sergeant; Israel B. Littlefield, Sergeant. John H. Jackson was
born in Portsmouth, Oct. 20, 1814. Was 1st Lieutenant of First Co. of Light
Infantry, of First Regiment, N. H. Militia, April 22, 1841, and Captain^of
same, Sept. 19, 1848; and Colonel of the same regiment, Dec. 27, 1848.
He was an inspector at the Boston Custom House from 1853 to 1861.

Before the charge at Chepultepec the Ninth's men were addressed by
Gen. Pillow, as follows: "Tomorrow, if you say it, the Star Spangled
Banner floats up yonder. If New England would place her name in the high
page of history, now 's her time. You of the Ninth, if you will, shall lead
in the charge. None need volunteer who will not swear to enter that castle
yonder or die." The charge took place on the morning of the 12th of Sept. ;
and in half an hour the stars and stripes waved over the captured spot. The
two New Hampshire companies, who behaved with their usual gallantry,
were commanded by Lieuts. Bowers and Jackson, who on this, as on other
occasions, proved themselves worthy sons of the old Granite State.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 749

Col. Jackson never had a leave of absence, the nearest approach to
one being- in the Fall of 1862, when he took the preliminary steps to procure
one; but the arrival of Gen. Mitchel (in September) changed the aspect
of affairs in the Department, and he did not press the matter.

When Col. .Jackson entered the army for service in Mexico, he was
Captain of the Rockingham Guards of Portsmouth, N. H.

Col. Jackson's connection with the events, as narrated under 7 Aug.
18G3 (see main story), was of no small importance. The orders relating
thereto were as follows : —

(1.) S. 0. 359, Hdqks. of the Army,

Extract No. I. Washington, D.C, 13 Aug. 1863.

Col. J. H. Jackson, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, will proceed
inunediately to this city, and report himself in. arrest to the Adjutant-Gen-
eral of the Army. By command of Maj.-Gen. Halleck.

E. D. TowNSEND, Asst. Adjt.-Gen.

(2.) S. 0. 393, Hdqrs. OF THE Army,

Extract No. 6. Washington, D. C, 1 Sept. 1863.

Col. J. H. Jackson, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, is hereby re-
leased from arrest and will join his regiment without delay.

By command of Maj.-Gen. Halleck.
E. D. Townsend, Aif.'^t. Adjt.-Gen.

(3.) S. 0. 509, Hdqrs. of the Army,

Extract No. 5. Washington, D. C, 16 Nov. 1863.

So much of S. 0. 393 of 1 Sept. 1863 .... as released Col. J. H.
Jackson, Third Ncav Hampshire Volunteers, from arrest and ordered him to
join his regiment without delay is hereby revoked, and the following is sub-
stituted as of date 1 Sept. 1863 : Col. J. II. Jackson, Third New Hainpshire
Volunteers, is released from arrest and will report in person to Brig. -Gen.
Hinks, commanding department for drafted men at Concord, N. H.

By command of Maj.-Gen. Halleck.

E. D. Townsend, Asst. Adjt.-Gen.

Explanation; The order (memorandum) of release said, " . . . . re-
turn to his duties." Col. Jackson was not aware at the time that he had
been ordered to the rcijinifnt, but understood that he was to proceed to
Concord.

The Neir Hampshire Statesinan of 11 Sept. 1863 says, in letter from its
Washington correspondent, dated 8 Sept.: "Col. Jackson, ordered here
under arrest for alleged communication of information of matters con-
nected with the operations at Charleston, to the Boston Transcript, was
promptly released — the charge proving to be entirely without foundation."

A detachment of recruits under his charge on Long Island, Boston Har-
bor, en route to their regiment, presented Col. Jackson with an elegant
and costly sword. It bears the following inscription upon the scabbard :
" Presented to Col. John II. Jackson, Third New Hampshire Volunteers, by
the third detachment of New Hampshire drafted men under his command,
at Long Island, Boston Harbor, as a token of their esteem, Oct. 20, 1863."
These men were all substitutes.

Col. Jackson was a "Forty-niner." He vrent to California with a
party of about 25 from Portsmouth, N. II. They went by steamer from
Portsmouth to Chagres, thence through the Chagres River by bungoes
(boats) to Cruces; thence on foot (2.5" lbs. on back) to Panama; thence,
after about six weelvs' delay, to San Francisco on a whaler — the Gen. Fre-
mont. Fremont's Avife Jessie and other ladies were of the party. He re-
turned home in 1855 or 1856.

Col. Jackson departed this life at Boston, Mass., 10 April 1890, at his
residence, 795 Washington Street. The funeral occurred Sunday, 13 April
1890, at his residence. The following notice was hastily sent to all who
were conveniently near : —

750 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

DIED.

Colonel JOHN H. JACKSON.

Captain Co. C, 9th U. S. Inf. (Mexican War). Colonel 3d Regt. N. H. Vols.

Died, at Boston, Mass., Thursday, April 10, 1890.

Born October 20, 1814.

Services at 795 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., Sunday, April 13, 1890, at 4 p.m.

Comrades and friends will be received at other hours previous, if desired.

Masonic funeral at Portsmouth, N. H., about mid-day Monday.
Nineteen of the old Third were in attendance (contributing a floral
pillow marked "Our Hero"), besides the Mexican War veterans, several
officers and employees from the Custom House, and many personal friends.
The services at Portsmouth were attended by ten members of his old
regiment, including Rev. (Maj.) W. H. Trickey, who spoke many kind and
appropriate words ov^er the remains of his former commander.

Apropos of the Testament which (probably) saved his life in the Mexi-
can War, a poetic divine prepared an appropriate poem upon the incident,
a single verse of which is as follows : —

" Within his breast the gift lie placed —
That guide of youth and age;
A KCntle sister's name vras traced
Upon its title page."

Col. Jackson left a widow, a son (Thomas M.) and a daughter.

JOHN S. JAMES.

James Avas the original 3d Corporal of Co. D. Was made Sergeant
6 Nov. 18G2. He re-enlisted (as Sergeant) and had the usual furlough, re-
joining with the others at Gloucester Point, Va., April, 1864. On 6 June
1864 he was mustered as 2d Lieutenant, as of 30 May, commission dating 24
May, vice White, promoted. This took him from Co. D and placed him
with Co. I. At the end of June and of July, the returns show him " sick in
quarters." At the end of August, he was commanding Co. I. At the battle
of 16 Aug., he was fortunate in being sent to the rear with prisoners during
the earlier (and lighter) part of the engagement.

On 13 Sept., he was "oft" duty"; and at end of same month was in
command of Co. D, having been sent to it 20 Sept. The end of October
finds him still commanding Co. D. He was again promoted in November to
1st Lieutenant, and was mustered 28 Nov. as of 17 Nov., the commission
being dated 28 Oct., vice Morrill, deceased. This placed him nominally in
Co. H ; but he continued with I) to the end. The closiuLi days of December
found him again sick; and in the early days of Jnimaiy, isi;:,, when the regi-
ment was ordered to Fort Fisher, he was left in comniand of the detach-
ment remaining in the camp at Laurel Hill. He continued in this command
(the sole officer) till the return of Lieut. -Col. Randlett from leave, about the
middle of January. The whole detachment rejoined the regiment 17 Feb.
near Fort Fisher.

He was again favored with promotion in May, receiving a Captain's
commission, dated 6 April, vice Maxwell, mustered out. He was mustered
2 May, as of 26 April, for the unexpired term of the regiment. At the end
of May (Captain of Co. D) he was in charge of the Military Prison at Wil-
mington, under S. O. 62, Post Hdqrs. He was relieved from this duty two
days after the regimeut went to Goldsborough, N. C. (S. 0. 93, Dist. Hdqrs.,
June). At the end of June, he was reported as absent on (20 days') leave.

For a brief period he was Assistant Provost Marshal at Goldsborough,
say two days, when he received his leave. Upon his return, say 8 or 10
July, he assumed command of his own company (D) , relieving Lieut. Plaisted.

During the Fall of 1863, Sergt. James and another were sent to Alex-
andria, Va.^ for Pr. Witham of Co. H, in confinement there. Witham was
brought in irons to Hilton Head and turned over to the Provost Guard.
(He was one of the three deserters from Co. H, in August, 1862, to the
rebels.)

James was born 29 July 1839, in Hampton, N. H., to which place he re-
turned after the Avar and has since resided.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 751

THOMAS M. JACKSON.

He was the son of the Lieutenant-Colonel, though this did not, of itself
or in fact, do him any appreciable good ; for on his arrival in camp as a
brand-new soldier boy, at Concord, his paternal parent froAvned on him and
said in substance: "What are you doing here? Don't you know that both
my wife and I have serious objections to your being a soldier?" Thomas
winced, for his stern father's will had always been law; but things are
ditterent now, argued he, and it's a time of war, and I'm of age.

Thomas Avas given to understand that he need expect nothing because
of relationship, and he must use his own oar, and this, too, while sitting in
his own dug-out. This is how he started his military career. He of course
took the cue given him by his father, and by the use of his oar obtained the
best position in the regiment outside of a commission, i.e., that of Sergeant-
Major, the highest rank among the non-coms, and the head of the non-com-
missioned stall', and entitled by rank and custom to the very first vacancy in
the rank of 2d lieutenant.

He lilled the position assigned him with credit, exhibiting not only
order l)nt a good degree of executive ability. He was the link between the
Adjutant of the regiment and the commanding officer on the one side, and
next to the regiment as a whole on the other.

Did the exigencies of the service require say fifty men for a certain
duty, it was the business of the Sergeant-Major, having been directed to do
so by the Adjutant, to call upon the orderly sergeants of the ten companies
for their proportions of the tifty. In doing this he must exercise good judg-
ment as to the quota to be required from each company, taking into account
their number reported "present for duty " that morning and the require-
ments of other details liable to be called for the same day. In this manner,
if properly levied, all the companies were served alike, and the burden
etpially distributed. Should the Sergeant-Major unequally distribute such
burdens, he was at once made aware of it by the orderly sergeants them-
selves, who were ever on the lookout for over-levies.

Jackson was a " fluent " writer, and perforce of that and his son-ship,
he, as a matter of course, wrote the major part of his father's correspon-
dence and orders. It could hardly be otherwise, though the official wall and
line of demarkation was there, and there to stay.

The Colonel and Gov. Berry were very friendly, and the Colonel made
every eflbrt to keep the Governor posted fully upon affairs in general in the
regiment; and much correspondence was the result. It has been the
writer's pleasure to have access to this correspondence since the war ; and
'twas interesting in the extreme, treating as it did with the internal att'airs of
the regiment. The hand-writing of nearly every letter was that of our
Sergeant-Major.

Promotion came to Jackson, and came sooner than Avas really expected;
and, singularly enough, it was a Jacksonian matter all around. About the
middle of our first December in Dixie, at Hilton Head, 2d Lieut. Geo. W.
Jackson of Co. E resigned ; and our hero was awarded the vacancy, though
the commission did not actually arrive till the latter part of January, 1862;
and Ave do not find Jackson Avith Co. E till 10 Feb. Tliis Avas probably
OAving to some official informality.

On Edisto, Ave find him AA'ith Co. K on 11 April, and Avith Co. I, 12 April.
IG April, AA^as Acting Adjutant (Adjt. Hill had injured his knee, and had
resigned. His resignation not yet accepted). Soon after our little sortie to
Jehossee Island from Edisto (17 April), Lieut. Jackson Avas taken sick at
Mitchell's Plantation, the headcpiarters of the regiment, and Avas confined to
his quarters in the Dr. Mitchell house. He Avas unable to go to James
Island with us 1 June, and Avas left behind Avith the other sick (Lieut. Ayer,
Sergt. Head and others). He was barely able to rejoin Avith several others
tAA'O days after the James Island fight (IG Jnne), by Steamer Bnrnside (Dr.
Moulton on board; arrlA-ed in early CA-ening). Had prcAdously applied for
sick leave, Avhich came to hand about 23 June, by authority of S. O. 124,
D. S., 21 June, for 60 days. He left Hilton Head 23 June, on the Ericsson
(Dr. Moulton and others on board). From this leave he returned to regi-

752 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

ment on the Star of the South, 17 Aug., while the regiment was scattered
on out-post duty. During October and November, we lind him with Co. G,
having received 1st Lieutenant's commission about the middle of October,
dated 1 A-ug.

About 9 Oct. he had the company property of Co. G turned over to him
(this camp was at rear of General Hospital, Hilton Head) by Capt. Emmons,
then going on leave of absence ; and he continued in command of G until
Capt. Emmons' return (30 Nov.)

In January, 18(i3, we find him in the lumber expedition to Florida and
attached to one of the two extemporized companies (not lettered), both
under command of Capt. Maxwell as the ranking Captain. Lieut. Jackson
was with the company commanded by Capt. Burnham.

On 30 March, Ave find him transferred to Co. G, on Pinckney Island
(seven companies there), though his stay on Pinckney Island was short; for
we were ordered away on 3 April. His next move of importance Avas at
St. Helena Island, in June. The arrival of a " whole batch of commissions,"
long expected, created something of consternation when opened. The
proper and only person to open those commissions, and give the first South
Carolina gaze on them, was the Colonel (stern parent to T. M. J.) A more
surprised, excited and indignant man the writer has seldom seen; for it was
the writer's particular business at that date to be very near the Colonel,
as he held the position of Colonel's clerk; and the writer, as well as the
Colonel's orderly, Woodbury Berry of Co. B. were greatly non-plussed as to
what Avas to be done by us, or either of us, if anything, in the emergency.
Whether the Colonel had gone mad, or was about to collapse, Ave did n't
knoAv. While we Avere deliberating on the spot (i.e., just outside the tent),
the Colonel rapidly strode to our immediate vicinity, and ejaculated as best
he could betAveen his trembles : " Daniel, er Woodbury, er Daniel : send for
Thomas at once! " If the Avriter's memory serves him, only one went for
Thomas, while the other stayed near the Colonel, half expecting he woukl
collapse entirely. It Avould appear that almost the first neAv commission
opened by the Colonel Avas one making his son Thomas (then a 1st Lieu-
tenant) Captain of Co. B, "jumping" over Lieut. Smith, who Avas en-
titled. Thomas approached his father" meekly, humbly, knoAving what Avas
the matter, and knowing, too, that the storm would not prove fatal. He
kncAv he had, by other means than through his Colonel commanding, ob-
tained tills promotion. We need not dAvell upon this picture. The irate
father and penitent (?) son had an intervicAv ; and in summing up, Ave Avould
say that the son laughed last, and probably Avound up by quoting his father's
injunction, given him at Concord in 1861, to "paddle his oaa'u canoe."
Result : T. M. Jackson Avas duly mustered as Captain of Co. B, and Lieut.
Smith resigned.

Capt. Jackson's company (B) was that formerly presided over by
Capt. Wilbur, recently dishonorably discharged. The company was not in
the very best condition, so far as wioraZe was concerned. They were a good
lot of men, but they had been under a captain for Avhom they had no re-
spect Avhatever for a long time, and this feeling had had its unhappy results.
Capt. Jackson took hold of the company, and endeavored by all that in him
lay to make Co. B second to none.

He commanded the company in the attack on and capture of Morris
Island, 10 July, and Avas also in command of his company in the night assault
on Fort Wagner, 18 July, in both of Avhich actions he acquitted himself Avell.
In the latter assault, he Avas slightly wounded in his right arm, but not
sufticiently to leave the field. On that morning (18 July) his company had
just come off" picl^et. It had rained during the night (17th) , and his company
was not in the best of condition to go into a fight ; but in it Avent, led by
its Captain. All this time, he had never fully recovered from the sickness
incurred on Edisto, in June of the previous year. About the first of August
he tendered his resignation, on account of sickness, and Avas discharged for
disability 8 Aug., by S. O. 4G9, D. S. He at once Avent home, arriving at
NcAV York on 13 Aug., on the Arago. He soon joined his father there, on
detached service at Concord, N. H., and accompanied him to Washington,
to see Gen. Halleck (then commanding the Army) about certain matters ex-
plained elsewhere and to explain which the Colonel had been ordered to
Washington.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 753

After the war Jackson was for several years a salesman for the well-
known furniture firm of Haley, Morse & Co., Boston, Mass.; and then for
several years of the Boston Chair Co., manufacturers of chairs. He after-
ward Avent to Indianapolis, where he was in the walnut lumber business
and manufacturing chairs. Later, he was a clerk in the Treasury at
Washington, having charge of an important department. In 1890 he Avas
confidential book-keeper of the firm of Pottier & Steymus, one of the largest
firms of interior decorators in the country, located near the Grand Central
Depot, New York City. In 1888 the writer and Capt. Jackson went together
to Mineola, and w^alked over our old camp-ground, going thereafter to Hemp-
stead, Avhere we met several who well remembered the regiment.

Capt. Jackson was born at Portsmouth, N. H., 27 Jan. 1840. His
address in 1890 was No. 2 E. 42d Street, New York City.

GEORGE W. JACKSON.

Jackson went out as 2d Lieutenant in Co. E, with Capt. Plimpton and 1st
Lieut. Richard Ela. The writer is not furnished with the circumstances
leading to it ; but his resignation was the first in the regiment. This may
have been from ill health; but certain it is that he did not resign on the eve
of battle or in the immediate presence of the enemy. Gen. Sherman
accepted the resignation and discharged him by his S. O. 81, Hilton Head,
IT) Dec. 18(il. Jackson reached Ncav York on the Marion, 25 Dec. 18G1.

Prior and subsequent to the war he resided in Concord, N. H., where he
died 2G July 1890.

LEMUEL N. JACKMAN.

Jackman began his military career as private in Co. F (original). He
was diverted at once from the strict military line and detailed (20 Aug. 18G1")
for duty Avith Adjt. Hill. He Avas on the Bflvhlere Avith the horses during
the terrible November storm ; and it is chiefly from his diary that the Avriter
was able to prepare a chapter on that suljject.

On 15 Jan. 1862, he Avas ordered to duty in the regimental hospital,
Avhere he remained till 21 July, when he rejoined his company, Avhich Avas then
at Stoney's Plantation, Hilton Head. On 30 Aug. he Avas promoted to Cor-
poral. After the assault on Wagner (is July 1863), he AA'as one of the fortu-
nate ones to go home after conscripts. This was 22 July. From this duty
he rejoined i? Nov. (Capt. Clark, Sergts. Hazen and Hitchcock, too), Avith
a large detachment of recruits (the first to arrive). When certain com-
panies of the regiment were placed on provost duty at Morris Island, Jack-
man Avas for a part of the time Acting Sergeant-Major.

He re-enlisted and went home on furlough. Was promoted to Ser-
geant 1 March l.S(j4.

During the Virginia campaign he Avas in the actions of tlie regiment
up to his being detached as Ordnance Sergeant of First Division, Tenth
Army Corps, by S. O. 17 (Terry), to report to Lieut. Albert OrdAvay, TAventy-
fourth Massachusetts, Ordnance Otticer. This AA'as in May, 1864, after the
DreAvry's Bluft" fights. He Avas actually in the same actions as the regiment.
He continued on this duty till after the Fort Fisher campaign. Meantime
he had been commissioned as Adjutant, rice Copp, and was mustered into
the ncAV grade at Chapin's Farm, Va., on 26 Jan. 1865, for the unexpired
teimi of the regiment. His muster Avas of 19 Jan., and the commission bore
date 4 Jan.

He rejoined the detachment several days prior to muster (then at
Laurel Hill), and Avent Avith it to regiment in February, reaching it 17th.
He temporarily commanded Co. G (as Avell as being Adjutant) in April, and
was relieved by Atherton about 1 Mav, though the latter had joined prior
(11 April), but had been at once placed on general court-martial duty.

When the regiment Avent to Goldsborough, N. C, Jackman Avas made
(about 4 June) Post Adjutant, and Holt acted as Adjutant of the regiment.
When the men Avere discharged iu June, whose terms Avould expire prior to
1 Sept. (this was a special group for discharge), Jackman was selected to

754 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

conduct them (also those of Seventh New Hampshire) to Concord. This
order was S. O. 100, Dept. of N. C, Raleigh, 23 June 1SC,5, by Maj.-Gen.
J. D. Cox. The next daj' he was directed to confer with Capt. B. P. Keller,
Commissary Musters, at Raleigh, as to the arrangements f or mnster-out and
forwarding of these men. His successor as Post Adjutant at Goldsborough
was Lieut." John Green (regiment unknown).

He had 59 men in all (29 of Third and 80 of Seventh) ; and after dis-
posing of them at Concord, he returned at once to the regiment, which had
in the meantime started for home. He met the regiment at New York (27
July), and Avith it returned to Concord, N. II. When at Concord with the
detachment (Third and Seventh New Hampshire) he was presented by them
with a money testimonial in appreciation of their kindly regard (7 July).

While at Wilmington, N. C., Jackman served (with Capts. Edgerly and
Donley) on the special flag of truce which resulted in the wholesale ex-
change of prisoners. He was ne\'cr wounded, except a scratch by a splin-
ter at Drewry's Blufi" (May, 1864). He was at the serious skirmish at Wil-
mington, 22 Feb. 18(15.

" He was apparently in every action of the regiment except Fort Fisher,
Sugar Loaf Battery and the lumber expedition to Florida, January, 1803.
Born 21 Feb. 1843. Residence (1890), Elgin, 111.

GEORGE R. JAMES.

He was the original Wagoner of Co. D. In May, 1864, he was pro-
moted to Quartermaster-Sergeant, vice Varnum H. Hill, promoted to
Captain and A. Q. M. Previous to this latter event he re-enlisted, and went
home with the others on furlough. He continued as Quartermaster-Sergeant
till 1865, when he was commissioned as 2d Lieutenant, Co. I, rice John S.
James, promoted, his muster being 24 April, as of 1 March. The commis-
sion bore date 24 Jan. He was mustered for the unexpired term of the regi-
ment, and served with Co. I to the end. During a part of June and July he
was Acting Quartermaster at Goldsborough, N. C, Quartermaster Bingham
being absent on leave. He received a 1st lieutenant's commission at the
very end of the war, but was never mustered into the new grade.

He was never wounded, never detached, and never acted as lieutenant
prior to receiving commission. While the regiment was at Botany Bay
Island, he remained at Hilton Head, in charge of the horses.

He was born at Hampton, N. H., 1837, and was at New Market, N. H.,
in 1891.

PERRY KITTREDGE.

Perry Kittredge was, strictly speaking, a recruit for Co. B. He en-
listed at Concord next day after the icgiment was mustered in. His expe-
rience as an apothecary qualitted him for the position he ever maintained.
It was understood at the outset that he was to go with Dr. Moulton as a
nurse in the regimental hospital and his being attached to Co. B was a
mere accident of the service. He never was armed and equipped as a sol-
dier, but went on duty at once in the place predetermined. He did good
and efficient service and a deal of it.

Soon after the arrival of the regiment at Hilton Head, he was detached
(in his line) at the Medical Purveyor's office (Dr. Cooper) at Hilton Head,
and there remained till after the regiment had reached James Island (June,
1862). Being relieved, he rejoined the regiment there, prior to the flght of
16 June, and rendered valuable assistance in caring for the wounded of that,
our first engagement. When the Hospital Steward, Moody A. Sawyer, was
discharged in September, the position was bestowed iipon Kittredge, and
worthily so. He was appointed 15 Sept., as of the 14th, although Sawyer's
discharge dates 9th.

In the latter part of May, 1863, while the regiment (i.e., eight com-
panies) were on Botany Bay Island, Kittredge was favored Avith a furlough,
but got no farther than Hilton Head. (All furloughs revoked.) He re-
joined 7 June.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 755

He continued to the end of his enlistment, three j^ears, and was mus-
tered out at Bermuda Hundred, Va., 23 Aug. 18 4, with the others.

He did good and faithful service in almost every action of the regiment,
being close at hand, with the Surgeon and the Assistant Surgeon, to render
temporary aid. The writer well remembers how very near he was to the
scene of carnage on IG Aug., Kittredge's last exposure of that kind. Only
a little way back in the woods on that day stood Surgeon Kimball and
Hospital Steward Kittredge, with the re((uisite material for temporary aid,
such as bandages, lint, whiskey, etc. The first and last always predomi-
nated wherever there was a fight. Whack, whack went the bullets among
the trees, and many a shell screeched over their heads, breaking limbs from
the forest trees ; but these two heroes stood their ground, and ministered
to each according to his need and passed him along, rearward, toward the
improvised field hospital, a mile or more distant.

Since the war, Kittredge has been a successful apothecary at Concord,
N. H., where he now is (1890). He regularly attends the reunions, and tlie
bovs are all glad to see him.

FRANKLIN B. KIMBALL.

Dr. Kimball was appointed 2d Assistant Surgeon under date of 3 June
1863, vice Farrar, resigned. He arrived at the regiment when it was on
St. Helena Island, 25 June (several of the regiment returning from furlough
on same steamer), and was mustered 29 June, as of 24th. When he arrived,
the regiment was, with other troops, engaged in active preparations for a
proposed move on Charleston. Everybody was ordered out at inspection,
etc. (fewer exempted than ever, before or after) ; and when Dr. Kimball
appeared, all eyes were instinctively turned to him. He exceeded in size
any oHicer or man in the brigade. By "size," it is intended to convey the
idea that height and diameter were both considered. Again, his uniform
was new, and he was a new doctor. Yet again, he stood by the side of his
co-assistant surgeon, a man as much below the average size as he was above,
and the contrast was remarkably noticeable. It was thus he was introduced ;
and no Third New Hampshire man Avill be at a loss to know who is meant if
the " big doctor" is spoken of; and it follows that this would be true also
if the " little doctor" was mentioned.

Dr. Kimball was one of the most expert surgeons in the Department.
Though physically large, he was as deft with theiustrumeuts of his pro-
fession as a girl with scissors and needle. But deft as he Avas, he was said to
be utterly devoid of any super-sensitiveness while disjointing a finger or saw-
ing ofl' a leg. This was probably because he studiously avoided any exhibition
of feeling, on the basis that it would seriously interfere with and undermine
his reputation. He was born in Bridgton", Me., 27 March 1829. Was a
student at the Harvard Medical School in 1858, and also studied medicine
at Dover, N. H., 1855 to 1858. He practiced in Maine (probably Bridgton)
and in New York, next prior to the Civil War.

Dr. Kimball was early set at work in his new position (Drs. Buzzell
and Burnham his associates), as on the morning of 10 July 18G3 his services
were especially called into requisition, the wounded being taken back to
Folly Island for treatment. Again, on IS July (charge on Wagner), his
services were again proven of value. This latter event showing that a siege
must be undertaken (the demand for surgeons elsewhere being great). Dr.
Kimball was detached about 23 July and sent to the hospitals af Beaufort,
S.C., from which he returned about 25 Dec. (Morris Island).

He went with the four companies (A, D, H and K) to Palatka, from
Jacksonville, Fla. In the Virginia campaign. Dr. Kimball performed valuable
service, and at one time was on special duty with the Provost Guard of the
First Division, Tenth Army Corps. In the memorable 16 Aug. 1864 fight, he,
with Hospital Stewart Kittredge, was near by, in the woods, to I'ender
temporary aid to the wounded, who were immediately sent farther to the
rear, to an improvised hospital. In November he accompanied the regiment
in its New York Harbor campaign.

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At Fort Fisher, Dr. Kimball operated all nijiht (15 Jan.), indiscrimi-
nately, upon all brought to him, no regimental lines being observed. Soon
after the occupation of Wilmington, N. C, Dr. Kimball was placed in charge
of the Marine Hospital, where he had a corps of surgeons as assistants,
and plenty to do, the hospital being a sort of dumping ground for sick and
wounded (including rebels). This service proved detrimental to his health;
and in March, 1865, he Avas given a leave of absence. This, the writer is
informed, was in the form of an order (S. O. 25, Dist. Hdqrs.) to proceed
North on some nominal duty.

On 23 May 1865 he was mustered as Surgeon, vice Buzzell, deceased, as
of 22 May, his commission being dated 20 April; and he was mustered " for .
the unexpired term of the regiment." He was at the time of this muster
in charge of the Post Hospital (identical with Marine Hospital), by S. O.
60, Dist. Hdqrs. At the end of June, 1865, the regimental retui'n shows him
on detached service at Post Hospital. Though the regiment was at that
date at Goldsborough, it is presumed that a post hospital had ])een established
there, as the authority is quoted as S. O. 109, Dist. Hdqrs. When Lieut.
Marshall was wounded, Dr. Kimball performed upon him what is techni-
cally termed "re-section of the shoulder joint." Dr. Kimball accompanied
the regiment on its trip home, after its final muster-out.

He practiced his profession after the war, locating in New Hampshire,
Maine, and lastly in Andover, Mass. On 8 Nov. 1882, Dr. Kimball met with
a sad bereavement, his wife being instantly killed by the cars at Andover.

The Doctor suffered from the close of the war to his death, with
sclerosis of the nervous system, and was for several years a helpless invalid.
His mental powers, however, continued good to within a short time of his
death, which occurred at Andover, 13 Dec. 1889. He left two daughters,
who faithfully administered to his every want to the last sad moment.

Note. ^The writer called on him at Andover about 1887, and was only
permitted to see him about five minutes. He then lay helpless upon his
couch, and was barely able to articulate, though his mental powers were
exceedingly active.

JOHN KIR WIN.

Kirwin was one of the first group of sergeants in C (Capt. Donohoe; .
While his company was lying on the 3Iary A. Boardman, Edisto Inlet,
10 April 1863, Kirwin received a 2d Lieutenant's commission, being mus-
tered on 16 April as of 15 March, trice Houghton, promoted. He was as-
signed to his own company.

When the regiment left St. Heiena, 4 July 1863, to go to Folly Island,
Lieut. Kirwin and others got left behind by accident, but soon rejoined
by another steamer. On Morris Island, on the night of 28 Aug., Lieut.
Kirwin got hit.

On 17 Oct. a 1st Lieutenant's commis>ion arrived for Kirwin, and he
was duly mustered in 19 Oct. as of the 17th, the document bearing date 23
July, vice Flanders, discharged. He was assigned to Co. B. The precise
time when he went back to his own company (C) does not appear, though
he was with that company on duty on Broad and Small Islands, in Decem-
ber, 1863, and January and February, 1864, cutting wood (A. C and K).

When the regiment returned to Hilton Head (end of February, 1864)
to be mounted, Lieut. Kirwin was lucky enough to be one of the officers to
go home Avith the re-enlisted men (see end). From this delightful duty ( I)
— equivalent to a leave of absence — he rejoined, with the others, at
Gloucester Point, Va., latter part of April. April and May reports show
him as 1st Lieutenant Co. B. Again promotion came to Kirwin, to Captain
of Co. H, rice Ayer, killed 16 May. He was mustered 3 June, as of 29 May,
commission being dated 24 May.

The August return shows him sick in quarters; and about 20 Sept.
1864 he went to hospital at Fort Monroe (presumably the officers' hospital,
the Chesapeake, at Hampton, Va.)

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The resrimental return for September says, "Absent with leave in
New Hampshire"; and it is to be inferred that he s^^ot a " leave" from the
hospital and returned to it. He was at the hospital 20 Oct. ; for Lieut.
Dodge (discharged), on his way home, met him there.

The November return shows him to be absent sick since 21 Sept.
Capt. Kirwin was Anally discharged, for expiration of original term, 9 Dec.
181)4, by S. O. 339, Dept. Va. and N. C This was not known in the regi-
ment at the time ; for the monthly returns carried him through January and
February 1805, reporting him as "absent sick. General Hospital."

In April, 1892, he was at Chicago, 111.

NoTic. — While with the re-enlisted men at Camp Grant, Va., he had
charge of the men of Cos. C. E and H, for purposes of drawing rations
and clothing.

ISRAEL B. LITTLEFIELD.

He was the original Captain of K, going to Concord with one of the
larger detachments of recruits, from Dover and vicinity, to which other
small groups were added to 1111 up the company. Capt. Littlefleld was un-
doubtedly the oldest man in the regiment. He had seen service in the
Mexican War in Co. C, Ninth U. S. Infantry (with our Lieut.-Col. Jackson,
Maj. Bedel and Adjt. Hill). He was in the State Militia for many years
prior to the war and commanded the Stratford Guards.

His health was none of the best; and when we came to Hilton Head
his eyes were very seriously atlected by the sand. He was obliged to resign,
and did so, being discharged 1 April 1862, at Hilton Head. His action, as
well as the occasion for it, caused much regret in the company, as well as
to the Captain himself; for each had become endeared to the other. He
turned over the property to 1st Lieut. Batterfleld, 1 April, and left for the
North, on the Atlantic, 4 April, the very day the regiment sailed for Edisto.

The fact that Capt. Littlefleld was a Mexican War soldier was a source
of great pride to Co. K. He left the regiment respected and regretted by
all. He at once returned to his home and family in Dover, where he resided
till his death, which occurred 1 Jan. 1889, of heart disease.

GEORGE F. LORD.

Lord excelled as a clerk, writing a clear and concise hand, and was
early called upon to serve in that capacity. He was an orisinal private of
Co. B. When Col. Jackson and detail were sent North (July, 1863) for
conscripts, Lord was one of the detail, being at that time Adjutant's Clerk.
In that capacity he was succeeded by John G. Graham, a volunteer recruit
of September, 1862, who ably filled the position to June, 1865, when he
(Graham) was mustered out.

Lord went with the detail to Concord ; and it was not long before his
clerical ability became known in the State of New Hampshire. The Adju-
tant-General needed just such a person to assist in putting into shape the
mass of military data at the State House. Lord was detailed, as might have
been expected; but it required a special order from the War Department to
do it. This was readily obtained by Adjt. -Gen. Natt Head, who, in one or
more of his annual reports, very favorably mentioned Lord and his efticient
service. It follows that Lord did not return to the regiment with that
detail (the last of it, in January, 1864), but continued at the State House.
In order to get him back to the regiment, the ruse was used of appointing
him Sergeant-Major, vice Dodge, promoted; but it didn't work. He still
remained at Concord, and resigned the warrant 10 March. In this case (the
only one of its kind). Lord had been dropped from Co. B, on account of
promotion to the non-commissioned staff; and now he had to be dropped
from the staff and taken up again by Co. B, as a private.

He w^as mustered out 26 Sept. 1864, at Concord; and the inference is
that he had been continually in the Adjutant-General's office, and was there
employed at time of muster-out and later.

His whereabouts since the war is not easily traced. He has been at
various times an inmate of one or two National soldiers' homes ; so it is
presumable that fortune has not smiled on him.

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JOHN F. LANGLEY.

Langley was born 21 Aug. 1831, at Nottingham, N. H. He Avas the
original 2d Lieutenant of Co. H, was much interested in the company, and
assisted largely in its organization. It was not his fortune to serve with
any other company. In tlie latter part of May, 18fi2. he received a 1st Lieu-
tenant's commission. When Capt. Dow resigned, in June, 1802, Langley Avas
placed in charge of the company and its property.

He resigned in July, 18G2, turning over the company and property to
2d Lieut. J. C. Wiggin (killed 21 Aug.) His discharge was by S. 0. 163,
D. S.

He soon afterward was a part and parcel of the Twelfth Ncav Hamp-
shire, being commissioned as Captain in that regiment. Later he was pro-
moted to Major. Was discharged from that regiment in September, 1864.
Since the war he was for a considerable time in Boston, Mass., and about
1890 Avas clerlv in the post office there. In 1891 Ave find him at Amherst,
N. H., residing with a daughter, and in very poor health.

JONAH LIBBY, Jr.

Libby had originally intended to go to war in a Massachusetts regi-
ment. He Avas in Boston; and he and T. M. Jackson (our first Sergeant-
INIajor) Avere intimate friends there, both being prominently connected Avith
the then flourishing temperance movement. When Jonah found Thomas was
to go in a New Hampshire regiment, he surrendered and went to Concord,
where he enlisted. Capt. Wifbur, then gathering Co. B into shape, at once
selected him as the proper man to be Orderly Sergeant of the company, and
he was so made. The choice was a Avise one, reflecting great credit on the
selector and the selectee.

Jonah was short, but did not appear boyish — indeed, he looked and
acted beyond his years. He made an excellent 1st Sergeant, and Avas soon
promoted. The commission as 2d Lieutenant arrived 17 Sept. 1862, and he
was assigned to duty in his oavu company (B). The commission was dated
17 June.

His health was very poor about this time, and he succeeded in obtain-
ing a leave of absence (9 Oct.) for 20 days, by S. 0. 320, D. S.

He did temporary duty Avith Co. A, beginning about the middle of
January, 1863. On 10 April lie was sent to D. He Avas again promoted (to
1st Lieutenant) and was mustered 15 April, as of 19 Jan., rice Cody, dis-
charged, the commission being dated 16 Nov. 1862. On 8 May Ave find him
.temporarily in command of D (Botany Bay Island), Capt. MaxAvell being
absent for some purpose not apparent, at Hilton Head.

On 23 June 1863, at St. Helena Island, he tendered his resignation. This
was not accepted, hoAvever; but instead he Avas granted a 20 days' leave, 2
July (from St. Helena Island). He was too valuable an officer to be readily
permitted to sever his military connection. From this leave he promptly
returned, reaching Hilton Head on the Fulton, 28 July. He thus escaped
the actions of 10 and 18 July. On his return, still being sick, he Avas
made Acting Adjutant, temporarily (Adjt. Copp sick).

During the operations of 7 Sept. (evacuation day) he was slightly
Avounded in the left breast (contusion) daring the advance. At the end of
September he was reported as " sick in quarters." On 2 Oct. Ave find him in
command of Co. E (Capt. Ela either in command of the sharpshooters or
temporarily in command of the regiment). During the latter part of
November (be still continuing sick) a leave of absence Avas granted him,
" Avithin the Department." We find him at St. Augustine, Fla., at the Con-
valescent Hospital, 1 Dec, on Avhich day he notified the Ordnance Officer at
that station that he intended to resign. Apparently he did not do this ; or,
attempting it, failed : for on 25 Dec. he arrived back at camp on Morris
Island.

About this time the excitement was high in regard to re-enlisting ; and
Jonah being still ill, but yet able to perform certain kinds of duty, was ap-

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 7oi>

pointed (Jaunary, l8Gi) to the position of Recruiting Officer, to tal^e cliarge
of all those cases where the re-enlistment fever had proved fatal. Tlie rolls
show that dnring the time he was thus engaged he was promoted, as the
first shows him to have been 1st Lieutenant, and the later rolls show his
signature as Captain.

Col. Jackson, arriving 19 Jan. 1864, from detached service, had in his
pocket a commission as Captain for Jonah ; and he was duly mustered next
day, as of 20 Jan., rice Emmons, resigned, the commission being dated 2
Jan. [considerable lapse here. — D.E.] He was assigned to Co. G and con-
tinued attached to that company to the end.

He served with credit through the Florida campaign, and was in the
Drewry's Blutt" fights. On 16 June, Libby received a severe wound in the
thigh. He was at once sent to the General Hospital at Fort Monroe, and
soon after was transferred to the officers' hospital at Annapolis, Md. From
this latter place he got leave of absence and went home, about 16 Sept.

It is to be assumed that he returned from this leave ; for on 19 Oct.
he was discharged for disability, by S. 0. 354, W. D., Extract 32, on ac-
count of wounds received in action.

Libby was born in Danville, Me., 22 Aug. 1830; died at Auburn, Me.,
31 March 1877. He left a widow (who afterward married John L. Emery,
Eliot, Me.) and one son (Walter A.)

Jonah's colored servant, Mike, was, after service with Jonah, em-
ployed by Ilynes when he was Captain and A. Q. M.

ALVAN H. LIBBY.

Libby was formerly in the Regular Army, serving five years, three
as 1st Sergeant in Co. I, Tenth U. S. Infantry. This is the regiment that
went, with others, on the Utah Expedition in 1854, and in Avhich was also
our Capt. Maxwell (see his Personal Sketch) .

Libby's experience in the Regular Army especially qualified him for
service. He was a clean-cut, trim body, of good build and every inch a
soldier. He went out with us as 1st Lieutenant Co. A (Capt. Clark) . During
the winter of 1861-62 four first winter at Hilton Head) the men of his com-
pany presented him with a beautiful and costly watch. When Capt. Clark
(and others) was sent home in January, on recruiting service, he turned
the company and property over to Libby.

Libby remained in command of the company till a leave of absence
was granted him about 1 May, when he turned over the property to 2d Lieut.
Hynes and departed, leaving the regiment at Edisto, only a few days prior
to arrival of Capt. Clark and others of the recruiting party. He arrived in
New York, by the Oriental, 9 May.

On 1 June, a commission arrived for Libby as Adjutant, vice Hill, re-
signed; and a memorandum says, "sworn in by Lieut. -Col. Jackson, at
James Island." This would tend to prove that no opportunity was aflbrded
for this ceremony till arrival of regiment at James Island, as we left Edisto
1 June, and were in a rough-and-tumble state till we reached Grimball's
Plantation, on James Island (about the 10th). He rejoined 5 June from
leave.

Libby was in the James Island fight, and was thus mentioned in Col.
Jackson's report: "Adjt. Libby .... rendered me great assistance. The
Adjutant was several times much exposed in carrying orders, but came out
of the fight unscarred." He was at Pocotaligo (22 Oct.), and accompanied
the expedition to Florida for lumber (January, 1863).

When the regiment was reunited at St. Helena Island (June, 1863),
and Gen. Strong took command of the troops at that station, he selected
our Adjutant as his Adjutant-General, and Libby served thus until his death.
On Botany Bay Island, in May, when our Colonel was placed in command
of the Post (two regiments there), Adjt. Libby was made Post Adjutant.
This was a temporary matter, lasting but a few days.

Libby did efficient service at the taking of lower end of Morris Island,
10 July. On the night of 18 July, in the assault on Wagner, our hero was

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mortally wounded early in the fight (was on Strong's Staft'), and died within
an hour, inside the rebel lines. The accounts vary somewhat as to the
particulars; but it appears beyond question that he was shot, and that he
died. Some aver that he was mounted, and when wounded his horse, un-
guided, took him Avithin the rebel lines. One account says he was hit while
assisting Gen. Strong after he (Strong) was wounded. It is quite possible,
and many think it probable, that some former Regular Army officer recog-
nized Libby, or that some brother Mason may have interested himself.
Something of the one kind or of the other resulted in the bringing in of his
personal effects under a flag of truce next day.

Thus perished a noble man, a gentleman, a soldier. His grave is un-
known. He left a widow, since remarried, and now deceased.

The many friends of Libby erected a monument at Manchester, N. H.,
in the Valley Cemetery, soon after the war. It is inscribed as follows : —

Erected by the Officers

of the

Third New Haniyshire Volunteers, as a

token of respect to

Adjt. ALVAN H. Libby,

who fell on W^aguer,

July 18, 1863,

aged 29 years,

3 months.

Fifty feet aw^ay is a marble stone over the grave of John R. Hynes
(see his Personal).

Libby was born in Jay, Maine, 14 April 1834.

SIMON N. LAMPREY.

He was one of the original Corporals of Co. B. The records show a
promotion to Sergeant 13 Sept. 18(52 On 1st Sergt. Libby, Jr.'s, advance-
ment. Lamprey became 1st Sergeant. On 22 July 18G3, just after the assault
on Wasner (the regiment was short of officers, and to be further decimated
by the detail going North for conscripts). Lamprey (then 1st Sergeant), was
ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant. He was a faithful and trusty soldier, and
had been recommended for a commission, which precious document arrived
17 Oct. ; but for some reason not apparent, he did not get mustered until
23 Nov.' His muster Avas of 18 Nov., vice Copp, promoted to Adjutant, while
Copp's commission was dated 20 July. In the January following, he was
again promoted, to 1st Lieutenant, being mustered on 20 Jan. ISfil, as of
same date, the commission being dated 5 Jan., vice Place, resigned. This
placed him in K, to which he went, but for a few days only. He was trans-
ferred to Co. B, 30 Jan.

When the regiment started for Florida, 1 April, Lieut. Lamprey was
assi"-ned to Co. K (with 2d Lieut. Eldredge), to equalize the officers.
Though in command he did not have the company property turned over to
him by Lieut. Eldredge, the time being considered as very short for his stay
in Co. K. He did stay, however, till his death. On the reuniting of the
regiment in Virginia, Lieut. Lamprey was superseded in the command of
Ca K by Capt. Stearns (end of April) .

"Lieut. Lamprey was in all the actions of the regiment up to the time
of his death, so far as the Avriter has data. On that fatal day, 1(5 Aug. ISGl,
Lieut. Lamprey was shot tlirou-h the body, l)eing in the thick of the fight.
The records show he was /,///r</ /;/ action; but the writer was with him
(both Avounded), on the steamer next morning, i-ii route to the hospital at
Fort Monroe. He was able to walk about the steamer's deck a little at times ;
but he AvasAvholly "out of his mind," and his ravings were something never
to be forgotten. The poor fellow died on the ambulance, between the
wharf and hospital (Chesapeake), at Hampton, Va. His body was sent
home. He was buried at Hampton, N.II.

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JAMES E. McCOY.

McCoy was mustered as a Corporal (the 5th) in Co. F, at Concord, in
August, 1861, and there began his military career. Was made Sergeant 17
Oct. 1862, and held that position till June of the following year, when he was
made 1st Sergeant, yjcc Button, promoted. Meantime he re-enlisted, and got
his furlough with the others.

In the Virginia campaign he did not escape the enemy's missiles.
He was wounded 16 June 1864, though not seriously, and was sent to the
Division Hospital. It would appear that he had a commission as 2d Lieu-
tenant, apparently received the day prior to the wound. We find him
mustered into the new grade 19 June, as of 15 June, the commission being
dated 24 May, rice Morrill, promoted.

He was again wounded on 27 Oct. 1864 at Charles City Cross Roads,
and similarly situated as before as to new^ commissions. He was mustered
as 1st Lieutenant 30 Oct., as of 20 Oct., the commission being dated 13 Oct.,
vici' Edgeriy, promoted.

As a 2d Lieutenant he was attached to Co. H, and as a 1st Lieutenant
to Co. D. He Avas one of the very few officers — a mere half dozen or so —
Avho were part and parcel of that famous and successful assault upon Fort
Fisher, 15 Jan. 1865. At that time McCoy was Acting Adjutant, and did his
whole duty. There was no Adjutant at that time, the position being actually
vacant. McCoy continued to go upward in the scale, for we find him
mustered 3 March, at Wilmington, as of same date, into the grade of Captain,
vice KirAvin, discharged. He Avas noAv Captain of Co. H, and so continued to
the end. His commission as Captain was dated 5 Jan. He acted as Adju-
tant from some time in November, 1864, up to 17 Feb. 1865, at Avhich time
Jackman arrived to take the place, having been commissioned and mustered.

McCoy Avas last heard from at Orange, Mass., in 1889. He Avas born
in Pelham, N. H., 20 Aug. 1841.

ALBERT A. MOULTON.

He Avas our original Surgeon, having for his assistant Dr. Eaton.
Only one assistant surgeon Avas alloAved at that time. His previous experi-
ence as a physician Avas at Meredith and Concord, N. H. He graduated
from Dartmouth Medical College in 1850. He Avas a man of considerable
energy, Avell educated in bis profession and Avas considered far above the
average physician.

Some time in January, 1862, he Avas appointed Brigade Surgeon. In
March (the 31st) his Avife and young son came to gladden his heart, though
extreme military men said it Avas unmilitary to have one's heart gladdened
that way — that it should only be gladdened by the sight of an enemy.

James Island Avas reached, and active operations Avere in [irogress,
though just Avhat day they Avould culminate no felloAv kncAV or could find out.
On 13 June 1862 — just three days prior to our little maiden ettbrt to convince
the rebels they were wrong- — Dr. Moulton got a five days' leave from James
Island to — Avhere he pleased. This leave — an unfortunate one — Avas then
and has since been a bone of contention. It took him just tAvo days beyond
the fight ; and the brunt of the Avhole hospital service had to rest on Dr.
Eaton, the Assistant Surgeon, and Avas practically all over Avhen Dr.
Moulton returned. Col. Jackson severely reflected upon the Doctor in his
report of the battle, for leaving Avithout permission ; but Gen. Williams,
commanding the brigade, entirely exculpates the Doctor by saying he him-
self granted the permission. The point is in part a technical one; but the
fact that the Doctor Avas absent for his pleasure at so trying a time was not
forgotton, though he Avas no doubt forgiven. Military laAV and custom
covered the case; for he was at the time Brigade Surgeon (Williams').

The Doctor's health declined rapidly ; a sick leave was obtained ; and
he started North about 6 Aug. He got no better ; and the time became so
prolonged that he Avas discharged (at home) for disability, by S. O. 369,
W. D.,"29 Nov., to date 15 Nov.^; but this Avas amended by S. 0. 374, W. D.,
2 Dec, to date 31 Oct.

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After the war Dr. Moulton practiced at Concorrl and at Tiltoii, N. H.
He resided at the last-named place during the latter part of his life. During
these years he became quite unsettled in his mind — to a degree alarming to
his friends. He tinally ended his earthly career by cutting his throat, 28
April 1890. Dr. Monlton left a son to mourn his loss.

GEORGE W. MANTER.

Dr. Manter was an appointment from civil life. He came to us 22
May 1865, at Wilmington, N. C, being appointed to the place of Asst.-Surg.
Kimball, who had been made Surgeon, rice Dr. Buzzell, deceased. His com-
mission was dated 24 April, and he was mustered in 23 May, as of 22 May.

Dr. Manter attended to the medical wants of the regiment substan-
tially from the time he joined to muster-out, Dr. Kimball being detached at
the Marine Hospital, Wilmington. It will be observed that frQm the time
Dr. Burnham was discharged, forAvard to final muster-out, the regiment had
but one assistant surgeon. This was, as it may be inferred, owing to the
depletion of the regiment.

Dr. Manter was educated as a physician at C'astleton, Vt., about 1852,
and soon after began practice in Manchester, N. H. At the close of his
service with the regiment he resumed practice in Manchester. He remained
there a short time only, going thence to Wellfleet, Mass., where he died.

He was born at" Londonderry, N. H., 22 Aug. 1825, and died 7 July
1870, of paralysis. He left a widow, two sons and a daughter. His
widow was in Providence, R. I., in 1891, and the two sons at Wilson's
Crossing, N. H. The daughter has since died.

FRANK L. MORRILL.

Morrill was born in East Washington, N. H., 5 Dec. 1841. He was the
original 2d Sergeant of Co. A, and was advanced to 1st Sergeant when
Houghton was made 2d Lieutenant. We find him Acting 2d Lieutenant
(Officer of the Guard) at Botany Bay Island 8 May 18G3. He received the
commission 25 May. Difficulties arose (not apparent) as to getting mustered,
which was delayed till 29 June (regiment at St. Helena), dating back to 28
May. This Avas by S. O. 376, D. S. His commission Avas dated 17 April, rice
Hopkins, resigned. This attached him to Co. H ; but it Avould appear he did
not stay with that company, as in the action of 10 July (and probably the
18th, too) he Avas Avith Co. B.

On the day foUoAving the assault on Wagner, he was in charge of a
burial party. He Avas made an Aide-de-Camp on Col. Guss' Stall" (commanding
First Brigade, Morris Island) 11 Aug., and there remained till end of same
month, Avhen he was relieved by Lieut. Woodbury of our-regiment. He
then took Co. H (Ayer Avounded). During latter half of September, 1863, he
is reported as Acting Adjutant (Copp sick). On 30 Sept. he turned over the
company and its property to Lieut. Edgerly, having been detached as Acting
Signal Officer in the Signal Corps. He continued in this duty to the end of
his life. His duty in the Signal Corps took him anyAA'here in the Depart-
ment Avhere wanted, and we did not see much of him. When the Tenth
Army Corps went to Virginia, Morrill went too, and did efficient service
there.

On Dearborn's promotion to Captain (Dearborn was mustered 1 April
1864, so there Avas a considerable interA'al between dates), Morrill Avas ad-
vanced to 1st Lieutenant, his commission being dated 24 May ; and the muster
was 15 June, as of same date.

On 2 July Morrill Avas shot through the right leg, shattering both bones,
and suffered amputation on the field. The accounts vary as to circumstances
attending the fatal shot and his death. They all appear Avell authenticated.
One is, that he was wounded Avhile lying close up to the enemy's line, trying
to read their signals. Another that "he was shot (by minie ball) while
crossing a small open field, to save distance, Avhen he might have taken the

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precaution to go around, following the edge of a wood. He died of his
wounds at Chesapeake Hospital, near Fort Monroe, 13 July. One account
gives the cause of his death as gangrene; another that he died of lockjaw.
His body was sent home to East Washington, N. H., in accordance with his
last expressed wish.

He left a widow and daughter, who have since removed to Claremont,
N. H., where they both resided in 1887. The latter married Walter A. Pierce,
and the former (Frances M.) remarried (Jones). Lieut. Morrill had a
brother, George E., a tax collector, in 1887, at Manchester, N. H.

From Signal Officer T. E. Townes' report it is found that Lieut. Mori-ill
Avas stationed at Botany Bay Island, 7 Nov. 1863, at one of a series of signal
towers; and about 1 Dec. he changed station to near Bay Point (Big Bay
Island).

The foUowiug extract is of value : " Lieut. Morrill, Third New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, Acting Signal Officer, deserves mention for the efficiency
displayed by him in working the station at Big Bay Island. He remained
there, alone, six weeks, his men imperfectly armed, and without a boat,
depending solely on fighting if attacked no matter by what numbers, and
picketed by a force from the Fifty-fifth Massachusetts (colored) whom he
frequently* found asleep on post, and passed through at night repeatedly,
without being challenged by the pickets. Certainly he has not been molested ;
but it requires some nerve to take a station so undefended, and practicably
in the enemy's country, and make it conspicuous by signals so as to tempt
the enemy to attack it."

WALTER MELLISH.

Mellish enlisted like other soldiers, and was made part and parcel of
Co. I, Capt. Carlton. His rank at muster-in of the company was Private.
From this grade he was promoted tlms : to Corporal in July, 1863 (on Folly '
Island) ; to Sergeant 26 Aug. 1864. As a corporal he re-enlisted, and had
the regulation furlough.

When the regiment went to Fort Fisher in January, 1865, Mellish was
left in Virginia. He received 2d Lieutenant's commission about 25 Jan.
He rejoined with the others (from Virginia) 17 Feb., near Fort Fisher, and
went with regiment through to Wilmington. He was mustered as 2d Lieu-
tenant,'25 Api'il, as of 1 March, 1865, cire J. Ackerman, promoted, the com-
mission being dated 24 Jan. It is quite apparent, as Ackerman was mustered
into his new grade 24 Feb. that the interval of two months was an injustice
to Mellish; but historians have no power to right this class of wrongs. He
was assigned to Co. F, and the muster was for the unexpired term of the
regiment. Very soon again he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, cire John S.
James, promoted, being mustered 19 May, as of 26 April, and for the unex-
pired term of the regiment. The commission bore date 6 April. He was
assigned to Co. H and so continued to the end. Mellish, on receiving his
2d Lieutenant's commission (in Virginia) , was presented by his comrades
there with a sword and straps. He Avas at Blufl'ton, Daufuskie, Pocotaligo,
Jehossee, Edisto, James Island (but not in the fight of 16 June, being sick
in camp). Went to Florida with the lumber expedition, in January, 1863.
Was never Avounded. Was for some time one of the color-guard.

He was born in Boston, Mass., 16 June 1841. His address, in 1890,
Avas Harvard Square, Cambridge, Mass.

HENRY A. MARSH.

Marsh enlisted Avith the squad that became Co. F, Capt. Randlett, and
Avas made its original 2d Lieutenant. He Avas temporarily assigned in April,
1862. to Co. K (Capt. Littlefleld discharged, 2d Lieut. Miles resigned, and
1st Lieut. Butterfleld being alone). He remained Avith K a few days only.
On the night preceding the James Island fight (16 June), Ave find him on
picket Avith four companies. He Avas in the fight, and Avith F, and Avas
slightly wounded.

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After the return of the regiment to Hilton Head, and the companies
scattered, to duty on outposts, Lieut. Marsh was granted a leave of absence
(20 days) and started North, 6 Aug. 1862, with Dr. Moulton. It would ap-
pear that he Avas either sicli prior to or during the leave ; for he is reported
at ends of August and September as absent with leave. He probably obtained
the regulation certificate of inability to travel. He rejoined 13 Oct., and in
three days thereafter was promoted to 1st Lieutenant, the document being
dated 4 July. The presumption is that Lieut. Marsh's health did not improve,
for he Avas discharged 30 Dec. by S. O., D. S.

He Avas born in Amherst, Mass., 2 Nov. 1839, and his residence (is90),
Avas Nashua, N. H.

WILLIAM H. MILES.

Miles was the original 2d Lieutenant of Co. K (Capt. Littlefield). He
resigned before active operations began, being the second ofticer in the
regiment to sever liis military tie. He was discharged 5 Feb. 1862, by Sher-
man's S. 0. 65. He reached NeAV York 22 Feb. 1862, by the Arago, from
Port Royal, and arrived at Dover N. H., two days later.

He" afterAvard enlisted (30 Aug. 1862) as a recruit in the Seventh NeAV
Hampshire, and was assigned to Co. H, and was discharged therefrom 11
May 1865. He was from the toAvn of Madbury, N. H., at Avhich place he
resided after the Avar. The fact that he served so long in the Seventh Ncav
Hampshire, and in the ranks, more than ofl'sets any possible discredit attach-
ing to his early resignation from the Third Ncav Hampshire as an ofticer.
He Avas born in Madbury, N. H., 30 June 1842. In 1892 he Avas in Haverhill.
Mass.

WILLIAM IL MAXWELL.

MaxAA'ell Avas the original 1st Lieutenant of Co. H (Capt. R. C. Doav
and 2d Lieut. Langley) .

He served as a soldier prior to the formation of the Third Ncav Hamp-
shire, and Ave give the fact due notice. It Avas in the Regular Army. He,
with twelve others (among them Avas Lieut. A. H. Libby, Third NeAV Hamp-
shire), enlisted at Manchester, N. H., 8 June 1855, as recruit for Co. I,
Tenth U. S. Infantry, the regiment being at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. The
Captain of the company was Jesse A. Gove, commissioned from civil life by
President Pierce. After about six months' drilling, the regiment was or-
dered to Fort Snelling, Minn. A])out that time Maxwell Avas made Corporal.
After another lapse of about six months. Maxwell and four others were
sent to Fort Ridgeley, then Minnesota, but now Dakota. The duties at
this place Avas the protection of the settlers from the Indians. This Avas
the Avinter of 1856, and the snoAV Avas deep.

It Avas here that Maxwell came near losing his life, AA'hile trying to
■save the life of a comrade (Samuel Wallace), who was absent at roll call
and supposed to be on a debauch, and liable to perish in the suoav. Max-
Avell found him, and in the condition named, and started to return to camp.
The night Avas dark and stormy. They got lost. Shouts for assistance
were unheard. Lost on the prairie ! They Avandered about till exhausted,
the drunken man partially sobering when told they Avere lost. They buried
themselves in a huge drift, hoping the storm Avould soon abate. They fell
asleep, though both realized that wakefulness and activity Avere essential to
life. They Avaked again, fortunately, and MaxAvell thrust his arm through
the drift and Avas gladdened by the moon's rays, and by its Avelcome light
he could see the fort, fortunately quite near. They were saved ; but Wallace
died tAvo days later from the ettect of that night's debauch, Avith its terrible
accompaniments. MaxAvell himself (his left leg and arm frozen) came very
near foUoAving Wallace.

In 1857 the Utah campaign began, and the Tenth U. S. Infantry (Col.
E. B. Alexander) Avas ordered to Fort LeaveuAvorth to report to Gen. Har-
ney. About 4 July 1857, the expedition left LeaveuAvorth for Utah, Gen.

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8. C. Johnson (afterward a rebel in the Civil War) going in command. .A.nd
right here comes in an item with a moral. Felt hats were to take the place
of stifl' hats, and woolen overshirts to replace dress coats. The 1st ser-
geants of companies collected money of the men and bonght the new hats
and overshirts at the sutler's. In one case the 1st sergeant did not return,
bnt deserted, taking the money with him ; and consequently his com[)auy
(G) had to go into the campaign Avithout those new goods. This same mail
was discovered by Lieut. Maxwell at Hilton Head, S. C, being at the time
an officer in a New York regiment stationed there. Maxwell felt it to be
his duty to report the facts, and did so. He felt that Sergt. Waid (or Wade)
Co. G, Tenth U. S. Infantry, ought to make good to the U. S. the time he
had stolen from it by desertion. He Avas obliged to remove his shoulder-
straps (took them off himself as soon as arrested), and was finally ordered
to duty with Hamilton's U. S. Batter.v, then at Hilton Head, for "a period
equal to the time due the government. So much for an incident which
fastened the Utah expedition of 1857 to the Port Royal Expedition of 18G1
with an unpleasant link.

Maxwell's tramp westward Avas about eight miles a day, six days in a
week, until say 5 Nov. 1857, Avhen the snow became too deep for further
progress. This was on the Sweetwater, near the abandoned Fort Bridges.
The teams did not arrive and the rations Avere cut to seven ounces of hard
bread for five months. In the spring of 1.S58 the expedition again started,
and for Salt Lake City, reaching it and going into camp beyond the Jordan :
Camp Floyd, after the then Secretary of War. Here MaxAvell (Avho had
previously been promoted to Sergeant), Avas detailed as Provost Sergeant,
and so served until his term expired. Maxwell says the salt Avas lost by
(on) the Avagon train, and the loss Avas a severe one. He paid .$2.50 for
about a half a pound, to a cow-boy. The object of the expedition was to
establish a Governor, Avho had been sent out by the President, and whom
Brigham Young had declined to recognize.

MaxAvell arrived home in 1800, and had Avorked at his trade about a
year, Avhen he enlisted as a private in Co. H, Third New Hampshire. He
being one of the \ery fcAv persons in the regiment Avho had a knowledge of
military duties, he very naturally fell into the position of drill master.

While the regiment was at Washington (less than three Aveeks) Lieut.
MaxAvell Avas detailed to drill the officers of the Eighth and Ninth Maine,
and Avas so absent from his OAvn regiment nearly all the time of its stay at
Washington. At Edisto he was a part of the time in command of Co. A
(Capt. Clark on recruiting service, and Lieut. Libby absent on sick leave).
When the regiment left Edisto for James Island, n'a Johns Island, Lieut.
MaxAvell commanded Co. A across the latter island (Capt. Clark being sick
and left behind), and commanded Co. E (Capt. Plimpton, Acting Major,
and Lieut. Ela promoted to Captain and to K) directly upon arriving at
James Island, Lieut. Libby arriving and becoming Adjutant. Maxwell, Avith
his company (E), Avas in the James Island fight (16 June 18()2;. The com-
pany preceded the regiment, as skirmishers, so that Avhen the other nine
companies reached the spot (see main story) Avhere they could advance no
further, Co. E fully covered the regimental front, and wasn't actually gotten
together until the regiment began to fall back, each man firing his piece at
will Avhen he found himself as a skirmisher.

About 12 Sept., Lieut. MaxAvell received a commission as Captain of
Co. D, vice Dunbar, resigned, dating 17 June. Musters were not then re-
quired, the oath of olHce being administered by a field oflicer of the regiment.

A letter of 12 Nov. 18G2 says : " Co. D has presented Capt. MaxAvell
Avith a field glass, SAvord, belt, etc." It is fair to infer from this that Co. D
and its ncAV Captain were in accord.

Capt. Maxwell went with his company to Pocotaligo (22 Oct.), and
when the lumber expedition was started, in January, 1863, he Avent in com-
mand (see main story for particulars). The force was really a large de-
tail from the Third New Hampshire. He had a leave of absence from
Botany Bay Island in May 18G3, returning in June.

When the regiment embarked in boats, on night of 8 July 1863, from
Folly Island, Capt. MaxAvell was with his company, though sick. On the

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following night, however, he was too ill to accompanj', and was therefore
not in at the capture of lower end of Morris Island, his company being com-
manded by Lieut. Wadsworth. He immediately rejoined and was at his
post ; and in the famous night assault on Wagner he commanded his com-
pany and did well his part.

Capt. Maxwell's health was not very good during our stay on Morris
Island, though he did more or less duty. When the regiment was in line,
7 Sept. 1863, to make a final assault on Wagner (but did not), Capt. Max-
well was unable to go with the men. On 25 Nov., he was relieved from
serving farther on a Board of Inspection (by Capt. Clark). On 15 Dec. we
find him temporarily in command of A and C (Clark resigned from A).

At Jacksonville, Florida, Capt. Maxwell was assigned to the com-
mand of the four companies (A, D, H and K) which were sent to Palatka
(see main story). Capt. Maxwell says of this, that he was piloted to Pa-
latka by a guide furnished by Gen. Hatch. That at Palatka he, with his
four companies, Avent on a reconnoissance next day after arrival, say 12
miles. When the place (Palatka) was evacuated, his force covered the
retreat.

In Virginia, on 13 May 18G4, Capt. Maxwell commanded the skirmish
line (Co. D) and was considerably in advance of the regiment. Though
relying on a negro guide furnished by Gen. R. S. Foster, Capt. Maxwell
had many difficulties to contend with. We were seeking the enemy's rear.
A substitute of his company persistently broke the line of skirmishers twice ;
but a stinging blow from Capt. Maxwell, who had become exasperated,
brought him to his senses. This was in the woods; and none save those
who have had the experience can appreciate the difficulty of keeping entire
control of a skirmish line, in the woods, if any one or more of the men
play false. Capt. Maxwell says he came to an open field; and as he
approached it,, came upon a small creek running parallel with the open field,
and over which he had to take his company, singly, on a log. This they
did noiselessly, and filed to the left at the extreme edge of the wood. The
open field was rising ground, and at the top of this rise was the enemy and
his works (facing the other way). The rebels were soon awai'e of the
presence of an enemy, and the two skirmish lines exchanged shots. Co. D
having the Spencer rifle (seven-shooters) had the advantage and used it,
from behind a fence which bordered on the open field. The regiment having
by this time come up, the skirmish line jumped the fence and, followed by
the regiment, went by the most direct route toward the rebel woi'ks. After
the fierce assault was over (and it did not last many minutes), Lient.-Col.
Plimpton ordered the regiment to re-form in the wood, in a road leading
from the open field. This they did, to be ready for an expected assault;
but it didn't come, the rebels having retreated. Co. D did not reassemble
with the regiment, but remained on the field and gave attention to its
wounded. Capt. Maxwell says the rebel wounded and dead and ours were
"all mixed up." He further states that while he was taking care of the
wounded (he not having heard Lieut-Col. Plimpton's order to re-fornij the
Fourth New Hampshire appeared in sight, oft" to his right. Fearing they
might fire, under a misapprehension of the facts, he waved what was once
a white handkerchief, and successfully. Capt. Maxw^ell continued through
those terrible days (13 to IG May 1864) in command of Co. D, and it and
he did good service.

He commanded the force (uncertain how many and of what companies)
of the Third New Hampshire which retook the rifle-pits (picket line) that
had been lost at early morning of 2 June by the Seventh Connecticut. The
accounts differ as to the companies ; but presumably there were four. Capt.
Maxwell was Acting Major at the time; and Lieut. -Col. Plimpton went with
the force as far as" the point where the men Avere divided into two parts
(not equally) : one for the assault, the other for a reserve. Capt. Maxwell
went forward with the advance, commanded through the successful assault,
and did not leave the line till he had seen it made a continuous one. At
first there was a gap of several hundred yards. Capt. Maxwell went ofl'
to the right and found the left of the Thirty-ninth Illinois. After comparing
dates of commission Avith the Captain in command, and finding his own

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Avas of an earlier date, he ordered the regiment to deploy to the left till it
connected with the Third New Hampshire. Capt. Maxwell is deserving of
much credit for this miniature battle. It Avas a brilliant dash, and in its
results far exceeded in value and casualties many a more pretentious afl"air.

On 16 June, when the rebels had evacuated their works in our immediate
front, our regiment was advanced to the front, following up the retiring
rebels as we supposed, but really meeting another force advancing to re-
occupy. Capt. Maxwell Avas on this occasion outAvith his skirmishers (Cos.
D and"^ E), and saw nine regimental flags, implying a large force, which
came ouAvard Avith an impetus his little force could not Avithstaud. All fell
back, fighting (see main story). The Captain Avas Avounded that day, Avhile
Ave Avere contesting the ground in the Avoods, and Avas taken to Chesapeake
Hospital, at Hampton, Va. From there he obtained leave of absence Avhen
able to travel and Avent home. He rejoined the regiment from this leave at
Bermuda Hundred, at a time Avhen the regiment Avas starting on a new
campaign (1.3 Aug. 1864). He Avas unable to accompany, being obliged to
use a cane, and Avent back to tlie Chesapeake Hospital, where he stayed about
a month, thence being ordered to Camp Parole, Annapolis, Md., for light
duty. He remained but a short time, Avhen he Avas ordered to the uTs.
Draft Rendezvous, Hart's Island, New York Harbor, and Avent on duty. This
consisted chiefly in taking charge of and conducting detachments of recruits
(mostlv substitutes) to their regiments in the field, and continued till his
discharge, by S. O. 24, W. D., 16 Jan. 1865, dating back to 14 Dec. 1864,
for expiration of term of service. His whole serAice Avas about eight years
and four months.

Capt. MaxAvell has resided in Manchester, N. H., CA'er since the war.
He attended the reunion of 1890 at the Weirs. Has for many years (1890)
been one of the Overseers of the Poor, and dispenses the bounty of the city
of Manchester with a wise discretion and rare judgment.

He Avas born at Pictou, N. S., 30 March 1830. The records shoAV him
discharged at Concord, N. H. ; but that is erroneous.

Af1;er the Avar MaxAvell Avas made Captain of the War Veterans, State
Militia ; a Lieutenant-Colonel of the State Militia ; also Colonel of the First
Regiment National Guard, holding the latter position for five years.

DUSTIN MARSHALL.

Marshall Avas one of the 1862 squad of volunteer recrnits, and was
assigned to Co. C. We find him promoted to Corporal 25 July 1863; re-
turned to the ranks in May, 1864 ; to Sergeant (from private) 26 Aug. ; to 1st
Sergeant 28 Oct. On the very next day he had ample opportunity to shoAV
what he Avas made of. He was one of about a dozen selected (under Lieut.
Donley) to go to a house betAveen the lines, and from that point Avatch the
enemy and make frequent reports. This Avas at the Charles City Cross
Roads, where the Tenth Corps Avas engaged. Seven rebels Avere found occu-
pying the building, persumably for the same purposes ; but they decided
(Avisely) that a dozen Avas better than seven and vacated. Instead of going
to their lines, however, they made a stand all by themselves, in a smaH
rifle-pit midway betAveen the house and the rebel lines. A First Massachu-
setts Cavalry man joined the squad of a dozen, his detachment being located
in a patch of Avoods near our right front. He also had a " seven-day clock"
(Spencer rifle). He and ^Marshall Avent out alone and did battle Avith the
seven enemies, driving them from their pits and to their lines, some wounded
in their flight. No sooner liad Marshall and his daring comrade returned to
the house, than the rebel fire Avas concentrated thereon and our boys had to
vacate. The bravery of Marshall Avas noted at the time and he Avas marked
for a commission.

At Fort Fisher, 15 Jan. 1865, Marshall Avas Avounded in the arm, near
the shoulder ; but amputation Avas not then resorted to. He Avent North,
presumably to hospital, and perhaps home, returning to regiment at Golds-
borough A commission Avas there for him as 1st Lieutenant (he never AA^as
2d Lieutenant) ; and on this he Avas mustered at Wilmington 20 June 1865, as

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of 22 May 1865, rice Parker, discharged. On the trip to Wilraingtou (for
muster) he caught a severe cold in his arm, and it began to look dark for
Marshall. Gangrene got into the wound, and his arm swelled to an alarming
size. The surgeon finally yielded to his solicitations and amputated the
arm at the shoulder, 1 July 1865. It was a question whether he would live,
amputation or no amputation and it was considered that he hazarded
nothing by amputation. Chloroform he would not have; and with teeth
clenched and eyes open, he passed through the terrible ordeal.

Poor Marshall got along nicely at first ; and he and his comrades felt
encouraged to believe that he would really go home with the regiment.
This he did, being mustered out 20 July 1865, Avith the rest of the boys. In
the meantime "proud flesh" got into the unhealed stump, and Marshall
withstood the burning of it out, saying to the Doctor, " Do not be afraid of
hurting me ; I want to go home."

He was born at Manchester, N. H. Died at Worcester, Mass., 11 May
187!.', leaving a widow — Elizabeth.

GEORGE H. MINER.

Miner was the original Commissary Sergeant, and served as such for
three years, being the only non-commissioned staft" service uninterrupted by
change of some kiud. Miner was well qualified for the position. He was
the man to be met at drawing of rations, and almost uniformly gave satis-
faction.

When the original men of the regiment, whose terms had expired, were
mustered out at Bermuda Hundred, Va., 23 August, Miner should have been
mustered out with them, being present; but for some very obscure reason
he was not so mustered out. He was sick — very sick — in the regimental
hospital, then near Gen. Terry's Headquarters. Whether his inability to
travel was the actual reason is not apparent. He did not get mustered out
till 6 Oct. 1864.

Since the war he at one time was at Chicago, of the firm of Miner
Smith & Moriarty, commission merchants (produce) , and was an ofiicer of
the Chicago Board of Trade. Later he came East, and was in Boston and
New York.

Miner was born in Littleton, N. H., in 1838, and was enlisted at Concord
N. H., 19 Aug. 1861, by Jas. F. Randlett, afterward Captain Co. F. He died
21 Oct. .1889, at Oconto, Wis.

ARTHUR S. NESMITH.

He was our original Quartermaster, and an efficient one. He had
a leave of absence in February, 1862, returning therefrom 4 March (Emmons^
too). He was favored again with a leave (20 days), and started North
about 6 Sept. His health was impaired; and being unable to return
at end of the 20 days, he obtained the usual physician's certificate to prolong
his stay, finally reaching the regiment again 24 Nov.

He remained with the regiment till latter part of December, when an
order was received from the War Department discharging him. This order
was S. 0. 369, 29 Nov. 1862, to date 15 Nov. He left us 27 Dec, going
North on the Steamer Star of the South.

He was appointed Captain and A. Q. M. of Volunteers, 22 July 18(;3,
and Avas assigned to duty on the Staff' of Maj.-Gen. Heintzelman, Washing-
ton, D. C, as Inspector of all Quartermaster matters in all the forts (30)
embraced in the defenses of Washington. He was mustered out 6 July 1865,
as Captain and A. Q. M. Volumeers. by S. 0. 353, W. D.

He was in the Quartermaster's Department of the First Ncav Hamp-
shire, Avhich three months' experience qualified him for the advanced
position in the Third New Hampshire Volunteers.

He died in Franklin, N. H., 18 Aug. 1877. His widoAv resides at
Georgetown, DC.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 769

JAMES W. PLAISTED.

Plaisted was an original private of Co. D. He was made Corporal
1 Oct. 1862, and re-enlisted as such in January, 1864, with the usual furlough.
During the latter montli, he was made Sergeant. A few days after the
Drewry's Blufi" lights he was again advanced, to 1st Sergeant.

Appearances indicate that he acted as 2d Lieutenant during the North
Carolina campaign, January and February, 1865. He was mustered as 1st
Lieutenant (and to D) 24 April, as of 2 March, vice McCoy, promoted, for the
unexpired term of the regiment. The commission (he never was 2d Lieu-
tenant) was dated 4 Jan. 1865.

On 2 May he was in command of Co. A, and so continued for some
time.

He was on Co. D's rolls at the ends of May and June, 1865, and his
flnal muster-out (20 July) was as 1st Lieutenant of Co. D, receiving a Cap-
tain's commission too late for muster.

While the re-enlisted men were temporarily near Washington, on their
return trip, Plaisted was detailed for clerical duty in the office of Gen.
Casey, for say ten days. He had a furlough (May, 1863) while the eight
companies were on Botany Bay Island, S. C.

Since the war he has resided the greater part of tlie time at Epping,
N. H., where he was in 1890.

THOMAS PRICE.

He was one of our tirst squad of substitute recruits, arriving at the
regiment, on Morris Island, about the middle of November, 1863.

It does not appear that he ever held the position of Corporal. The
records of Co. F show him to have participated in the Drewry's Bluft"
battles, also that of 16 June 1864. In the absence of records to the contrary,
it umst be assumed that he participated in all the actions of the regiment
from the time he joined to muster-out, 20 July 1865.

That he was a good soldier is proven by the fact that he was promoted
to Sergeant 1 Jan. 1865, to 1st Sergeant 1 May 1865, and was fux'ther pro-
moted to 1st Lieutenant at the very end of the war, too late for muster.

His whereabouts since the war is unl^nown.

JOHN M. PARKER.

Parker was the original 5th Sergeant of Co. I (Capt. Carlton). We
find him advanced to 1st Sergeant, 15 Oct. 1862, when Hawkins was com-
missioned. When the regiment was divided (April, May and June, 1863,
Cos. E and I temporarily at Hilton Head, and the other eight companies on
Botany Bay Island), Parker was acting as 2d Lieutenant in Co. I. Very
soon thereafter, the two companies went to Bay Point. He served credita-
bly in the Morris Island siege ; for we find that "he had a furlough in October,

1863, for good conduct during the siege. From this furlough he returned
on the Arago, 24 Oct., and with straps on, showing a promotion during his
absence. On this (2d Lieutenant) he was mustered 24 Nov., as of 18 Nov.,
vice Wadlia, promoted, the commission being dated 7 Oct. He was assigned
to Co. C, remaining therewith till 23 Jan. 1864 (i.e., on the rolls). Appar-
ently, however, he was with Co. I, as he inspected the company 20 Nov.,
was with it 6 Dec, and was in command of it 1 Jan. 1864.

When Col. Jackson rejoined, in January, he brought several com-
missions, among them one for Parker as 1st Lieutenant; and he was
mustered on it 20 Jan., as of the same date, vice Houghton, promoted, the
commission being dated 6 Jan. During a part of January and February,

1864, he acted as Adjutant. Wlien the re-enlisted men went on furlough
(Adjt. Copp accompanying), Parker was appointed Acting Adjutant, and so
remained during the Florida campaign, and until regiment was reunited at
Gloucester Point, Va., latter part of April. At Drewry's Blufi' he com-
manded Co. G; but Adjt. Copp being wounded, Parker was again made
Acting Adjutant.

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The returns show him sick in regimental hospital at end of July ; and
13 Aug. he went to Fort Monroe, to General Hospital, sick with remittent
fever, returning 20 Sept. We And that during parts of September and
October he was Acting Quartermaster. On 26 Sept., he served on a Board
of Survey on Co. E's property (with Capt. Stearns and Lieut. Ackerman).
He was discharged 31 Oct. 18(34, for expiration of original term.

Since the war, Parker has resided in Fitzwilliam, N. H., and for a con-
siderable part of the time has been in business, keeping a general store.

He was born at Kingston, N. H., 17 Sept. 1830.

He participated in the following actions : Bluifton, Pocotaligo, James
Island (10 and 18 July 1863), Morris Island siege, the Drewry's Bluff fights
(13 to 16 May 1864), 16 June 1864 (which was apparently his last engage-
ment).

LEONARD F. PLACE.

He Avas the original 2d Sergeant of Co. I (Capt. Carlton). The first
data at hand is of 15 Sept. 1862, when he was ordered North on recruiting-
service with Lieut. Handerson and others (a relief party). The order de-
tailing him calls him Sergeant ; but there is a confusion of dates in his case,
as the date of his commission is given as 4 July, and the return says, "23
Aug. 1862, to 2d Lieutenant Co. I." Yet we find him in New Hampshire in
September, October, November and December as Sergeant. On 24 Dec, he
(Avith Lieut. Cornelius, relieved) started for the regiment, having been
commissioned, and actually arrived 9 Jan. 1863, on the Star of the South.
In May, at Botany Bay Island, Ave find him serving with Co. B. On 13
June, he was mustered as 1st Lieutenant (no muster required Avhen he re-
ceived 2d Lieutenant's commission), vdce Fogg, resigned, the commission
being dated 15 April, and his muster as of 26 May 1863.

His health Avas not of the best ; and we find him reported sick' on 8
July 1863, but Avent Avith the regiment, in boats, on that night. Was with
the regiment at the taking of Morris Island, 10 July, and next morning,
when the regiment Avas supporting a charge on Wagner. This was his last
military duty.

He resigned his commission, and Avas discharged for disabilitv by
S. O. 415, D.'^S., 22 July 1863.

Lieut. Place (at Oakland, Cal., in 1892) says his 2d Lieutenant's com-
mission is dated 4 July 1862.

Apparently, Lieut, (then Sergeant) Place was acting as 2d Lieutenant
when he went North, in September, 1862. In fact, the New York papers
announced the arrival of Lieut. Handerson and Lieut. Place, Third New
Hampshire.

He Avas born at Rochester, N. H., in 1819.

JESSE C. PUSHEE.

He Avas one of our September, 1802, group of volunteer recruits, and
was assigned to Co. F. He Avas made Corporal in June, 1863. When the
regiment arrived at Bermuda Hundred, Va., he was taken sick and Avas
sent back to Fort Monroe. On 26 Aug. 1864 (old '61 men just gone home)
he Avas made Sergeant; 1 Oct., 1st Sergeant. Soon after the taking of
Fort Fisher, he was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant (he never was 2d
Lieutenant), and was mustered into the ncAV grade 29 April 1865, as of 3
March 1865, vice Hitchcock, dismissed. The commission Avas dated 4 Jan.
1865, and the muster Avas for the unexpired term of the regiment. The
writer is of the opinion that Pushee acted as 2d Lieutenant at Fort Fisher
and through Wilmington, up to muster as 1st Lieutenant, as he finds data in
support of the theory. After he was mustered, he Avent to Co. I (30 April
1865), and continued in that company to the muster-out of the regiment.
At Goldsborough, N. C, in June, 1865, he had charge of the Provost Guard.

Pushee died at his home in Nashua, N. H., 24 Oct. 1874.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 771

JOSIAH I. PLIMPTON.

He was born in West Cambridge, Mass., 27 Dec. 1826, and was tliere-
f ore 35 years of age at entry into service — far above the average age of
regiment. He was largely instrumental in tlie enlistment and formation of
liis company (E), the largest group coming from Milford, his residence.
At the organization of the regiment, he was made Captain. Though Capt.
Clark of A was actually the senior Captain, he gracefully surrendered the
position to Capt. Plimpton, by request of the Governor, chiefly on the basis
that Capt. Plimpton was his elder, and because the Governor T-equested it.
A surrender of this kind is almost always regretted, and this case was not
an exception, though this is no reflection upon either party.

In February, 1862, Capt. Plimpton was detailed at Hilton Head to
build a saw-mill, and had several men assigned to him as carpenters for
that purpose. The spot chosen was near Drayton's Plantation, not far
from camp and close to the river (Broad). This service continued several
weeks. There were several men from the Third New Hampshire detailed
to work at this saw-mill.

- j At the battle of James Island (16 June 1862), he acted as Major, and
was favorably mentioned in Col. Jackson's report of the battle. His com-
mission as Major, dated 27 June 1862, was received 30 Aug. 1862. He
turned over the company (E) to 2d Lieut. Flanders. This company, in
October, 1862. presented him with a beautiful and costly sword, sash and
belt. He served with distinction at Pocotaligo in October, 1862. Of this
event, and of him, a letter of is Nov. 1862 says: "He is especially de-
serving of great merit. He Avas behind me [a Co. H man] in the late battle,
in a position of great danger, but Avas as cool and Arm as a man could be.
He is an excellent officer and a popular man." — Vox Popidi, Lowell, Mass.,
12 Dec. 1862.

In February, 1863, Ave And hira detailed on a Board to examine officers
as to fitness, etc. (see G. 0. 12, D. S.) In the latter part of February, 1863,
he being ill, a leave of absence Avas granted him, and he Avent North on the
Arago, the 25th, accompanied by his Avife. Avho had been at Hilton Head
since about 15 Feb. On his return, l-l May 1863, he assumed command
of Cos. E and I, at Bay Point.

On the reuniting of the Avhole regiment on St. Helena (E and I the
last to arrive), he Avas appointed Acting Assistant Inspector-General of the
forces there, to assist in getting the troops into shape for the ncAv move.
This severed his immediate connection Avith the regiment, to AA^hich he did
not return till February, 1864.

On Morris Island, he Avas made Assistant Inspector-General on Gen.
Seymour's Staft', and Avas in that position at the assault on Wagner, 18 July
1863. An incident of the assault is thus related : Capt. J. J. Comstock, Co.
M, Third Rhode Island Artillery, commanded Battery Weed (armament,
mortars) that day and night. He is responsible for the story. He says :
After the assault was over, jNIaj. Plimpton came riding from the front at a
terrific pace, and informed him that the troops had been driven from the
fort (Wagner) and to open fire at once. Maj. Plimpton, being a staft" officer,
must be obeyed. Capt. Comstock says he himself stood at the moment
Avith lanyard in hand, and " at once" meant instanthj. There AA'as a report,
a horse leaped into the air, Maj. Plimpton on his back. The revolutions in
raid-air Capt. Comstock Avas unable to count; but he says, finally, that Maj.
Plimpton came doAvn "on top," as Avas his custom.

On Gen. Terry's assuming command of the Northern District, Maj.
Plimpton Avas announced on his (Terry's) Staft' as Acting Assistant Inspector-
General (25 Jan. 1864). It should be understood that the Colonel Avas on
detached service at Concord, N. H., the Lieutenant-Colonel a prisoner of
Avar, and the regiment in command of a captain. On the resignation of the
Colonel, say 17 Feb. 1864, Maj. Plimpton AA'as relieved and took command
of the regiment, and therefore went Avith it Avhen it left Morris and other
islands to concentrate at Hilton Head and be mounted (say 29 Feb. 1864).

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The regiment Avas now at Hilton Head. The re-enlisted men had gone
home, and Maj. Plimpton had on his hands the mounting of the men and the
thousand and one new questions to meet in the new condition of things. He
was appointed Ordnance Officer; for be it known that saddlet^ are ordnance,
though the horse is quartermaster stores; and notwithstanding we had a
Quarl;ermaster, he could n't draw a saddle or bridle, revolver, nose-bag or
sponge. The grouping together of guns, saddles and sponges as ordnance
may strike the reader as ludicrous ; but facts are facts, funny though thej^
be or inconsistent.

Maj. Plimpton took the regiment to Florida; and it was he who ordered
the drum-head court-martial which sentenced Miller of F to be shot, at
Jacksonville, for desertion. He also took the regiment to Virginia, where,
upon arrival (and rejoining of the re-enlisted men), he received a Lieutenant-
Colonel's commission, being mustered into the new grade 29 April 1864, the
valuable document bearing date 6 April. By this it will be seen he entered
the Virginia campaign as Lieutenant-Colonel and was in command of the
regiment. He so remained till his untimely taking oft', 10 Aug. 1864.

His death (which was instantaneous) occurred during a heated action,
about the middle of the day, and within a minute after he had tied a hand-
kerchief around the wounded arm of the writer. As to his body, the
Adjutant-General's Report (N. H.), Vol. II., of 1865, page 793, says : " The
body fell into the hands of the enemy, but was returned next day, under flag
of truce. It was subsequently taken to Jones' Landing, and there buried
on the northern bank of the James River. In the following December the
regiment had the remains disinterred [by Lieut. -Col. Randlett. — D.E.] and
sent home to a bereaved wife and children."

Other data in the writer's hands says Plimpton's body was brought
in under a flag of truce the next day, after the battle (nearly dark). The
rebel party w<is one officer and four men. Our party consisted of the
Chaplain and others (not recorded). The body was neai'ly naked. One of
our men (a bearer) was J. W. Burley of Co. D. The body was taken by our
party aljont a mile, where a halt was made, and a rude coffin was hastily
constructed of boards taken from a negro shanty ; and he was buried
without special ceremony. The Chaplain's diary says: "I went with
Plimpton's body to Bermuda Hundred, — started 10 p M., — and buried the
same." Later, the body was taken up by Lieut. -Col. Randlett.

The Hon. Leonard Cliase, of the Governor's Council, went to Virginia
(with others; see main story, 2.5 Dec. 1864), and accompanied Lieut. -Col.
Randlett and the body to Milford, N. H., where a Masonic funeral was held
by Benevolent Lodge, No. 7, to which he belonged. Services were held
in the Congregational Church, and the burial was at the town cemetery.

His widow remarried (E. W. P. Guye), and is now (1891) a resident
of Seattle, Wash.

JAMES QUINLAN.

He was an original private in Co. C and re-enlisted in that grade, going-
home on furlough. From some cause not apparent, he did not return when
he ought, and cruel Army Regulations decreed that he be reported as a
deserter, and dropped from the rolls. Quinlan suffered all this without
pain, however; for he knew nothing of it. He returned after awhile; and
there is no doubt he explained things, as he was restored to duty without
trial, and no fuss was made about it.

Not long thereafter he was advanced to the dignified position of
Sergeant, 3 Dec. 1864. On 3 May 1865, by R. 0. 23, he was ordered to act as
2d Lieutenant in his own company, pending arrival of commission. This
came to hand in due time, and he was mustered 20 May 1865, as of 26 April,
the commission being dated 6 April, vice Mellish, promoted. His muster was
for the unexpired term of the regiment. He was assigned to Co. F, but at
end of June, 1865, he was commanding Co. C.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 773

JAMES F. RANDLETT.

RancUett was born in New Market, N. H., 8 Dec. 1832. He was inter-
ested in the Third New Hampshire to the extent of ninety recruits, which,
witli a few others, formed Co. F. Randlett w^as made Captain; Chas. S.
Burnham, 1st Lieutenant; Henry A. Marsh. 2d Lieutenant. He drilled these
ninety men prior to talcing them to Concord, and they were among the early
arrivals.

Capt. Randlett was of a religious turn of mind, readily fraternized
with the Chaplain and other ofticers of like tendencies, and allied himself
with any movement looking to the moral and spiritual elevation of the
regiment.

The first special service we find credited to him was that of taking his
company to Pinckney Island, 4 Dec. 1861, for forage — really a little outing.
This might have been made permanent, or at least of longer duration,
had our erring brothers over " on de main " been aware of the little picnic.
Pinckney Island Avas generally considered neutral ground, though it had
numerous advantages, such as melons and tigs, pigs and yearlings, etc.,
lying aronnd loose.

In Jan\iary, 18(52, our little church was completed; and when the Sab-
bath School was organized, Capt. Randlett took one of the four classes, be-
coming its lead-er. At Edisto, in May, he was sick for several days, but did
not leave the company. He so far recovered as to be able to go with the
regiment to James Island 2 June, and participate in the battle of 16 June.
After this he again succumbed, and was reported sick, though present.
Again, in September, 1862, Ave find him sick during the latter part of the
month (SO Sept. Sergt. Button commanded the company at inspection),
lie was at Pocotaligo 22 Oct. with his company and regiment. He w^as
detailed on general court-martial 16 Dec, at Hilton Head. He did not serve
long, however, being relieved by Capt. Clark, to enable him to go North on
sick leave. He departed 27 Dec, on the Star of the South. His return from
sick leave was 5 Feb. 1863, on the Arago (our new Assistant Surgeon, Burn-
ham, and the exchanged men of Co. H, on same steamer). Capt. Randlett
went with his own company and Co. A up May River, 15 March, on recon-
noissance. His Avife arrived at Hilton Head about 15 Feb., Avith the Avives
of several other officers; but in spite of the most careful nursing, Capt.
Randlett did not improve; and Avhen the regiment Avas ordered to embark
(about 3 April), Capt. Randlett had to be left behind, sick. He rejoined his
company at Botany Bay Island, 30 April, coming up on the Delaware from
Hilton Head.

About 1 July, at St. Helena Island, he was detailed on a general court-
martial (to meet 3d) ; but as the regiment and all the troops left the 4th,
it is hardly supposable that the general court-martial ever did more than
organize and prepare for cases.

He participated in the capture of Morris Island and in the charge on
Wagner. Col. Jackson having been Avounded, Lieut. -Col. Bedel takenpris-
oner, and Maj. Plimpton on detached service (Seymour's Staff), matters
Avere a little mixed as to command. Capt. Clark Avas next in rank, then
Randlett. Col. Jackson, though severely bruised, Avas able to be about.
The movement at once began to send details home for conscripts, those
slightly Avonnded or sick to be given the preference. Under this Col. Jack-
son, Capt. Clark and others (see main story) were detailed, and left on the
22d for NeAV Hampshire.

This left the regiment in command of Capt. Randlett, from that day
ouAvard during the entire siege. He served with great credit, the regiment
meauAvhile gaining an enviable reputation for its services. On the morn-
ing of 7 Sept., he stood at the head of the forlorn hope, ready to do or die;
for the Third NeAv Hampshire Avas given the post of honor {i.e.. on the
right), Avith the right to die first in the expected struggle.

The siege being over, so far as Morris Island Avas concerned, Capt.
Randlett Avas made Provost Marshal of the island, and took Avith him the
entire regiment for that special duty. The regiment, hoAvever, did not so
remain all of the time that Randlett was Provost Marshal, A^arying in num-

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ber of companies and in tlae letters as well. Presumably, liis Provost Mar-
shalship ended with the calendar year; for on 30 and 31 Dec. 1863, Capt.
Ela was Acting Provost Marshal.

The return of Col. Jackson in January, 1864, relieved Capt. Randlett
of the command. He went home with the re-enlisted men in March, on
leave, though on an order. He had charge of the detachment, which he
re-asserabled at Nashua at the proper time, and with commendable promp-
titude started with them to return, rejoining the regiment at Gloucester
Point, Va., whither it had come from South Carolina, 28 April 1864. He
got mustered as Major the next day, Hce Plimpton, promoted to Lieuten-
ant-Colonel, vice Bedel to Colonel, vice Jackson, resigned.

On the first day's real fighting (13 May 1864) at Drewry's Blufi; he
was wounded and was taken (with Adjt. Copp, also wounded) in an ambu-
lance by a colored driver, and — Avhether by mistake or otherwise will
never be known — was driven directly toward the source from which the
missile came. A squad of cavalry, happily met, induced the driver to re-
trace his steps ; and the two officers breathed more freely, though the driver
was apparently unconcerned as to Avhicli direction he steered his bark.
Maj' Randlett was sent to Chesapeake Hospital, near Fort Monroe. Later,
he received a 30 days' leave and returned to the regiment 23 June 1864, at
Bermuda Hundred (Copp Avith him from 13 May).

He was within a few days thereafter, and before the end of June,
appointed Provost Marshal of the Tenth Army Corps, by S. O. 60. He con-
tinued on this special duty till after the terrible fight of 16 Aug. 1864.
He was relieved by G. 0. 27 (24 Aug.), Tenth Army Corps. The order itself
s1y>'W'S that he requested to be sent to the regiment when he found it had
lost so heavily in officers, and that Lieut. -Col. Plimpton had been killed. In
the future operations of the regiment, in Virginia, the Major commanded,
the Laurel HilPattair being the last, except Wilmington, 22 Feb. 1865. He
was mustered as Lieutenant-Colonel 30 Oct. 1864, vice Plimpton, killed. On
22 Dec. 1864, he took up the body of Lieut. -Col. Plimpton, and had it
suitably prepared for removal North, by having it placed in a metallic casket,
Avhich the writer understands was paid for by voluntary subscriptions among
the ofticers of the regiment. Having obtained a leave of absence, Lieut. -Col.
Randlett started North on Christmas night, 25 Dec. 1864, with the body,
turning over the command to Capt. Trickey.

He rejoined the detachment at Laurel Hill, 21 Jan. 1865, the regiment
having gone to Fort Fisher, and with them rejoined the regiment 17 Feb.,
near Fort Fisher, relieving Capt. Trickey (not yet mustered as Major).

On 2 March 1865, he" was appointed Provost Marshal of Wilmington,
N. C, by G. O. 1, District of Wilmington, and took Avith him about one-
half the regiment, as guards for the various posts to be established. The
duties here were arduous and trying. A volume could be written about Avhat
a provost marshal had to do, hoAv he did it, Avho helped him, what hindrances
he met Avith, and so on.

He was ably assisted by Capt. Edgerly (see Edgerly's Personal). The
oath of allegiance had to be administered. One may well inquire Avhether
the people were coerced, or Avhether it was taken with one's own f ree-Avill and
accord. It is something like vaccination — " We 'uus hafter takum, boss."
The oath of allegiance meant food to the hungry, clothing to the naked,
quinine and Dover's powders to the sick, a shelter tent to the houseless one,
and so on. Did these refugees, tliese poor Avhites, these stragglers, these
poor " cuUud pussons," these "out and outers," who Avere certainly out of
many things : did they hanker for an oath of allegiance? Oh, yes ! with all
that that "implied. Certainly ; and Provost Marshal Randlett and Asst.
Provost Marshal Edgerly, Avith their corps of assistants, Avere on hand Avith
copious doses of this same oath of allegiance, and ink and pen, and all that,
and " hole up yer ri' tand !" etc.

This duty lasted Avith more or less severity, gradually growing lesser
and lesser in magnitude as time rolled on and the rebellion began to gasp
for breath, until the latter part of June, 1865, Avhen Lieut. -Col. Randlett
returned, by S. O. 80, D. Hdqrs., dated 29 June, the regiment being then at
Goldsborough, N. C.

THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 775

The tale is substantially ended, as he Avas with the regiment at its
final muster-out, 20 July 1805, at Goldsborough, N. C, and accompanied it
to Concord (Col. Bedel in command), Avhere the final parting was had.

But we have not yet got through with this case. The Major had a
desire for the old camp-ground; and we find him in some trading enterprise,
at Charleston, S. C, in 186G, but are unable to connect him with the next
link of history. He was commissioned as Captain, Thirty-ninth U. S. Infantry
(one of the colored regiments, under the reorganization of the army), 6
June 1867, and accepted 20 July 1867. He was not quite ready to join, and
had 5 and 25 days granted, and then to 15 Oct. He was unassigned 20 April
1869, and on 15 Dec. 1870 was transferred to the Eighth U. S. Cavalry.

In January, 1871, he stood 71 in list of captains and 120 in list. He was
Captain of Co. D. In 1872 he stood 68 on list; 1882, 21 ; 1883, 17 ; 1884, 11 ;
1885, 8; 1886, 5.

In 1886 he was transferred (5 July) to Ninth Cavalry. Strangely
enough (there are two majors), he is the 2d Major and Guy V. Henry is the 1st
Major. " The whirligig of time," etc. Probably these two officers had never
met since they met at Hilton Head, Henry being then a Regular Army officer
with a volunteer appointment (Colonel Fortieth Massachusetts).

Randlett, Cornelius, Cody and Hynes were the only oflicers of the
Third New Hampshire who went into the Regular Army afterward. Cornelius
and Hynes are dead, Cody is out, and Randlett is the only one remaining
in the Regular Army ; and the time is near at hand for his retirement.

In July, 1889, iviaj. Randlett attended the reunion at Weirs, being on
leave from Ninth U. S. Cavalry, the battalion to which he Iselonged being
then stationed at Fort Duchesne, Utah.

SAMUEL ROBINSON.

Robinson was an original private in Co. I (Capt. Carlton). We find
him promoted to Corporal 15 March 1862, and to Sergeant 15 Oct. ; and in
this last grade he re-enlisted, receiving the usual furlough. Previous to
this, however (]\Iarch, 1864), for good conduct during the siege of Wagner,
he was favored with a furlough (October, 1863).

He received his death Avound on 13 May 1864, at Drewry's Bluft', Va.,
and died of his wounds at Point Lookout Hospital, 2 June. Previous to
this he was the recipient of a 2d Lieutenant's commission, but was unable
to be mustered. Whether, in the extreme liberality of the pension oflice,
coupled with the possible efforts of his heirs, the records Avill be amended
so as to make him a 2d lieutenant instead of a sergeant at death, is an un-
solved problem so far as the Avriter is concerned. It would be an act of
justice were it done; for Robinson was a good and faithful soldier, and
fought the battles of his country even unto death.

WALTER J. RICHARDS.

Richards Avas an original private of Co. H. He was promoted to
Corporal 23 July 1863, and to Sergeant 1 Sept. ; and in this last grade he re-
enlisted. Later, in March, 1864, he Avas made 1st Sergeant, vire'T>ayis, com-
missioned; and Avhen the tumult Avas all over, a commission was issued to
him as 1st Lieutenant, but too late for muster.

His whereabouts since the Avar is unknoAvn.

SAMUEL M. SMITH.

Smith was born at Hinsdale, N. H., 12 Nov. 1834. He Avas made the
original 2d Lieutenant of Co. I, Avith Capt. Carlton and 1st Lieut. Thomp-
son. Smith Avas eccentric, but not of that order that shirks from duty or
pales if an enemy is near.

As Lieut. Thompson Avas always on special duty, the company duties
devolA'ed entirely upon Capt. Carlton and Lieut. Smith; and 2d lieutenants
were shifted about from one company to another Avith ease and rapidity.

776 'THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Smith was not exempt from this. We flnd him rery available in this line.
In January, 18G2, he was with E; during- the latter part of the same month
with I ; about the middle of February was ordered back to E ; and during
May, at Edisto, he was ordered to A.

At the battle of James Island, Ifi June, he did his duty. In August, he
commanded Co. E; 1 Sept., was transferred to A ; 12 Sept., to 1st Lieuten-
ant and to K, continuing there till 8 Oct.

Smith covered himself with glory at Pocotaligo, 22 Oct. 1862. He was
detached for a special purpose, with a squad of men, to capture certain rebel
pickets, who might cause our forces trouble. How well he did it will be
seen in his official report (page 225).

When he was receiving verbal instructions as to this little matter, he
said, in his peculiarly quaint and slow way : " General, do you Avish me to
go in and slash and cat and Jiill and destroy? Is that the idea?" Upon
being assured that he would best please the General by taking the game
alive" and without mutilation, he cheerfully acquiesced, merely touching his
cap, saying, "All right. General, just as you say," and took his departure.
A very successful trip he made, too.

In January, 1863, he went on the lumber expedition to Florida. On 6
March (at Pinckney Island), he took K from Capt. Butterfield, discharged
for disability. He was relieved of the command (only) of K 31 March,
by Capt. Handerson (mustered in as Captain on that day). On 12 May
(Edisto), he left K and went to B, relieving Lieut. Fogg (resigned). He
continued in command of B to about the middle of June (St. Helena
Island), Avhen be was transferred to K (12th) and was discharged next day,
having resigned his commission. His discharge was 13 June 1863, S. 6.
337, D. S., and he left on the Arago next day, for New York and home.

This abrupt resignation was on account of the promotion of a lieu-
tenant ^ — his junior — to captain. Smith's blood was up, and he sent in two
resignations before he succeeded in obtaining a discharge. Gen. Gillmore
had just taken command of the Department, and didn't like to grant dis-
charges on the eve of active operations; but he was finally persuaded to
issue the order of discharge, at the solicitation of Col. Jackson, who was
only theoretically responsible for the cause of Smith's resignation. Col.
Jackson would not, of course, urge the acceptance of the resignation of so
brave an officer, save that he was satisfied the man's usefulness had de-
parted, having made up his mind to go home.

The records show that Smith re-entered the service the following-
Spring, as Captain, Thirty-second U. S. Colored Troops, his commission
being dated 18 March 1804. The regiment was organized at Camp AVm.
Penn, Penn., February and March, 1864, for a term of three years. This
regiment was in action at Honey Hill (November, 1864) and at Devaux
Neck, S. C. (December, 18G4), and was mustered out 22 Aug. 1865.

Previous to service in the Thirty-second U. S. Colored Troops, Smith
enlisted as a private (recruit) in the Fourth New Hampshire Volunteers.
Mustered in 18 Dec. 1863, assigned to Co. G, and was discharged therefrom
29 Feb. 1864, by order, presumably to accept the appointment in the Thirty-
second U. S. Colored Troops.

Smith practiced law, very successfully, in St. Louis, Mo., for several
years. He died there, 5 Feb. 1884, leaving a widow and two daughters
(at Keene, N. H., in 1890). "

WILLIAM A. SWALLOW.

Swallo-R' was a volunteer recruit of September, 1862, and was assigned
on his arrival to F. While his company (and others) were on Provost duty,
on Morris Island, in February, 1864, he held the responsible position of
" Assistant Jailer."

He was made Corporal 17 June 1864; in April, 1865, Quartermaster-
Sergeant, vice George R. James, promoted. His career in the new position
was short ; for he Avas among the number ordered to be mustered out in
June, 1865, because their terms would expire prior to 1 Sept. 1865. He was
succeeded by John Clark, also of F.

At Nashua, N. H., since the Avar.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 777

THOMAS SMITH.

Smith was a substitute recruit of 18G3. He arrived at regiment in
November, 1863, with the first group of his class, and was assigned to Co. H.
He Avas made Corporal, 31 Dec. ISC-l; Sergeant-Major, 1 May 18G5, rice
Holt, promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He Avas tlie last of seven sergeant-
majors, and was mustered out 20 July 1SG5. He apparently served as nurse
in Depot Hospital, Point of Roclis, in August and Septem1)er, 18G4.

His whereabouts since the war is unknown.

ALBERT D. SCOVELL.

Scovell was an original Co. I man. We find him mustered in the com-
pany as the ith Corporal, from which position he resigned about 1 July 18G2.
He was put into the regimental hospital, in June, 18G2, as a nurse, and
retained his connection therewitli till the end of the regiment's service. In
November, 18G3, however, he temporarily changed his position from nurse
to clerlv. His services at the James Island tight and upon Morris Island
were valuable, and many a poor fellow well remembers him. In "Virginia,
too, he was on hand. When the original men were mustered out (23 Aug.
1864), Scovell Avas made Hospital Steward, rice Kittredge (term expired),
and he held this position to the end.

About 1 March 18G5, at Wilmington, he was detached from the regi-
ment for special service, and assigned to the ]\Iarine Hospital (Dr. Kimball
there, too) as Chief Steward. This did not deprive the regiment of his
services, as it Avas near by. Here lie did yeoman service, for Avhich no
recompense could be made.

About 10 June 1865 (regiment already gone to Goldsborough) he ob-
tained a furlough of 30 days, and Avent liome, rejoining the regiment at
Goldsborough, about 15 July 1865. His place in the regiment Avhile absent
Avas at least a part of the time filled by Private George Bueltner, of Co. F.

Scovell Avas born in Walpole, N. H., 23 March 1840. He Avas in the
NcAv Hampshire Legislature of 1887, and Avas therefore in that memorable
action knoAvn as "The B. & M. R.R. fight." He has resided since the Avar
at Manchester, N. II.

DARIUS K. SCRUTON.

Scruton started as original 1st Sergeant of Co. K (Capt. Littlefleld) ;
and no mistake Avas made in the selection. He Avas methodical, stern (but
not severe), meant Avhat he said; and the boys really got so they liked him,
though at first he appeared too exacting. He possessed a schoolmaster-like
air that made him noticeable; and it Avas said that he Avas a genuine Yankee
sclioolmaster, and left that delightful occupation to engage in Avar. His
promotion to 2d Lieutenant AA^as early and deserved.

When Lieut. Miles, his immediate superior, resigned (in February,
1862), Scruton Avas almost at once ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant; and on
10 May, at Edisto Island, his commission arrived (no muster then reiiuired).
Scrutou's career as an officer Avas short. In the James Island fight (16 June
1862) he Avas severely Avounded in the arm. and Avas very soon thereafter
(21 June) granted a GO days' leave of absence, from 23d (Hunter's S. 0. 124).
The order directed him to report at its expiration to Department Head-
(juarters.

The circumstances of his going into the action at James Island may be
seen by consulting the Personal Sketch of Capt. W. J. Butterfield. Lieut.
Scruton failed rapidly, and the Avriter is credibly informed that at a point
Avhere amputation had lieen decided upon as a last resort, Scruton boldly
declared he'd rather die than lose his arm. He begged so hard for it to be
spared, that the physician yielded, and Scruton, as a result, yielded up his
life. He passed away at his home, in Rollinsford, N. H., 8 Aug. 1862. He
died the death of a soldier, leaving a Avidow, two sons and three daughters
to mourn his loss.

Lieut. Scruton Avas born in Barnstead, N.H., 30 July 1827. He enlisted,
prior to Third New Hampshire, in the three months' troops, but was appar-
ently never mustered in;. and Avas discharged therefrom by Gov. Berry, 30
Aug. 1861, as of 13 May. His funeral Avas in charge of the Masonic frater-
nity, from the church at Rollinsford.

778 THIRD NEW HAMrSIIIRE REGIMENT.

GEORGE STEARNS.

Stearns was the oi'ijrinal 1st Sersjeant of Co. F (Capt. Randlett"). He
was sliort aud slightly built, but so active an Orderly Sergeant as to early
attract attention.

On 19 Feb. 1802 his comrades presented him with a beautiful and costly
gold watch, the presentation being made with suitable ceremony. 30 Aug ,
ho was ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant (really as Otlicer of the Guard),
having been recommended for a commission. 20 Sept., wo find he went to the
hospital, sick, returning the 27tli to his company, but not yet lit for duty.
6 Oct., we find he Avent on duty. Ten days later (KUli) he received a com-
mission as 2d Lieutenant, dated 9 Aug.

The changes occurring in January, 18G3, gave him another promotion, to
1st Lieutenant, though the commission itself did not arrive till April ; and
he was mustered 17 April as of same date, vice Marsh, rcsi-i-ned, the com-
mission being dated 1 Jan.

On 28 June (St. Helena Island) he Avas sent to Co. C, from Co. F.
There is no data at hand showing Stearns to be otherwise than on duty
during the entire siege of Wagner. At the end of Septend)er, hoAvcver (the
siege ended 7 Sept.), we find him " sick in (piarters." This, apparently, was
the cause of a short leave of absence to St. Augustine, Fla., Avhich occurred
in November and December.

In January, 18(U, he Avas promoted to Captain, the commission bearing
date 8 Jan., c/re Ilanderson, resigned ; and consequently lie found himself
Captain of Co. K, and Avent to Broad Island, Avhere the company (and A aud
C) Avas cutting Avood, relieving Lieut. Wadlia, temporarily assigned, and
who at once left the company, returning to Morris Island and leaving
Stearns the sole olHcer Avith the company. Ilis muster as Captain Avas
20 Jan., as of same date. Stearns remained alone Avith the company till 2d
Lieut. Eldredge joined, early in February. When the regiment reunited at
Hilton Head, to be mounted, Capt. Stearns Avas one of the officers selected
to go home A\ith the re-enlisted men. From this pleasant service (!) —
equivalent to a leave — be rejoined Avitli the others at Gloucester Point, Va.,
latter part of April, and at once relieved Lieut. Lamprey of the command of
Co. K (2d Lieut. Eldredge had the property). He participated in the Vir-
ginia campaign, in all the actions in Avhich the regiment was engaged.

At the end of August, 1804, he is reported as " sick in quarters."
23 Sept. 1SG4, he served (Avith Liouts. Dodge and McCoy) on a Board of Sur-
A'ey on Co. A's property; and three days later (2(')th), on same kind of duty
on Co. E's property (Avith Lieuts. I'arker and Ackerman). At the end of
September he is again reported as " sick in quarters." In November, he
was discharged, for expiration of original term, by S. O. 322, D. Hdqrs.,
31 Oct. 1864.

After the Avar he Avas in Boston, Mass., the greater part of the time
till his death, Avhich occurred in that city. At one time, when Gen. J. G.
Foster, U. S. A. (his uncle) Avas on duty in Boston, Stearns Avas a clerk
under him.

He Avas born in Ncav York City, 1841; died in Boston, 11 Jan. 1881.
He left a AvidoAV.

MOODY A. SAWYER.

SaAvyer Avas our first Hospital Steward, Avas qualified for the position,
and did his duty. He Avas born in Concord, Vt., 30 April 183G, his parents
removing very soon after that event to Bristol, N. II. It is said thathcAvas
so skillccl in his particular department of our regimental hospital, that he
could distinguish the ditterence betAveen a Dover's poAvder and a quinine
pill, by the mere sense of touch, in the darkest night, and had enough mili-
tary obedience about him to administer to a complaining soldier either of
those two popular " confections " for an abrasion or for malaria, if ordered
to do so by his superior officer. He had a kind Avord for all Avho responded
to "surgeon's call." His kind heart did not exempt him from the efiects
of the climate, and the early spring of 1862 developed a greater quantity
of malaria A\'ithin him than was congenial or healthful.

Tim;i> NEW IIAMl'SHIKH l{E(;iMKNT. 779

JIi3 was witli the regiment 011 its '• excursion " to Hull's Ishiiid and
Ulntt'ton. 'J'he Ijattk; of .James Island (our first) found him at his post;
and there was no lack of opportunity on that occasion to display his skill
or his fortitude. He ably assisted Dr. Eaton in his almost herculean work
on that fateful day and the days immediately followin<<.

The crossing of .John's Island, and the severe though brief campaign
at .Tames Island, were the final blows for Sawyer's military service. He
was discharged 0 Sept. 1862, at Hilton Head, for disability (malaria and
chronic diarrhfjea), and left us for his Northern home, to recuperate, if
possible.

In 1892, Sawyer was a resident of Uoscobel, Wis.

.JOHN H. 'r];i;i)ir;K.

Tredick was the 0th Corporal of Co. I) at muster-in. Was made Ser-
geant in August, 1862, and 1st Sergeant in .March, l8(i:i. Did not re-enlist.
Was mustered 3 Feb. 1864, as 2d Lieutenant. He took part in the siege of
Morris Island, and participated in the little diversion to I'alatka (see ex-
tended description elsewhere). At Drewry's liluff, Va., May, 1864, he was
on hand.

During the latter part of May, or the first part of .Tune, 1864, for some
reason best known to himself, he tendered his resignation. This perforce
had to go to Gen. Butler ; and this latter officer was constitutionally opposed
to resignations, especially during a campaign. Before this resignation was
heard from, the regiment got into a fight (16 .June). Lieut. Tredick re-
ceived a mortal wound and was conveyed to Chesapeake Hospital, Hampton,
Va. (near Fort Monroe), where he died 6 .July. .Meantime, the resignation
had been acted upon, and Gen. Butler's S. O. IhO, dated ?, .July, dishonorably
discliarged the dead Tredick. This was so manifestly unjust (though not
so intended) to a man who had died of wounds received in action, that upon
a proper representation of the facts. Gen. Butler very promptly and prop-
erly revoked the order (18 .July, S. O. 10.5). It is very probable that Lieut.
Tredick was buried near the hospital where he died.

FRED H. TUTTLE.

He was a volunteer recruit of September, 1862, and assigned to Co. K.
He early showed himself worthy of promotion and (6 Sept. 186.3) was made
Corporal. So quickly did the vacancies occur, that he Avas made Sergeant
the same month. On 26 Aug. 1864 he was made 1st Sergeant (dra Watson,
term expired), and from that position he leaped up to 1st Lieutenant in 1865,
though we find him acting as 2d Lieutenant back as far as 17 Aug. 1864
(next day after a fight).

Tuttle was mustered as 1st Lieutenant 29 April 186.5, as of 28 April,
his commission being dated 4 .Jan. He was mustered for the unexpired
term of the regiment, vim Hazen, discharged. .\t the end of May he was in
command of Co. B, but was actually 1st I^ieutenant of F. Having a talent
for stafl' duty, he was detached 13 .June ^regiment at Goldsborough, \. C.)
as Assistant Commissary of Musters, Tenth Army Corps, by S. O. H:i, Dept.
N. C. Tliere is no evidence at hand showing that he did not serve as such
to the rnuster-out of regiment.

While on Morris Island Tuttle was detached during September, 1863,
as clerk or orderly for the Medical Director, Surgeon S. W. Gross, Folly
Island (till March, 1864). His duty as Assistant Commissary of Musters
(June and .July, 1865) took him to New Berne, Raleigh and other points, to
muster out convalescents in hospitals. He rejoined and came home with
the regiment. He was at Palatka (four companies), Fla., and in nearly
every action of the regiment.

Tuttle was born 14 March 184.3, at Georgetown, Mass. His address in
1890 was Rice Lake, Wis.

780 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

WILLIAM H. TRICKEY.

William H. Trickey was born in the town of Exeter, Me., 22 Jan. 1841.
He was one of those peculiarly-made-up characters in which the poAvers
within were developed by circumstances. That is to say, he was not of the
clashing, dare-devil sort, who shout themselves hoarse and walk right over
other people for the sake of having it known that they are ahead or on
top. He was, rather, one to be depended upon in time of trial, and could
be counted as one upon every occasion of duty, or danger, or both. His
path was where duty led, whether dangerous or otherwise.

He started as a private in Co. G, but was made a Corporal early in our
first December at Hilton Head. In about three years from that time he
was in command of the regiment; but of that the reader will learn more in
its proper place. In April, 1SG2, on Edisto Island, he was promoted to
Sergeant, in which position he served only about six weeks ; for we find
him at the end of May, 18G2, again promoted, and this time to be 1st
Sergeant of his company — an important position. He was in all the actions
andreconnoissances of his company and regiment, except as noted here-
after. In April, 1863, he received a 2d Lieutenant's commission in Co. I.

He was in the action of 10 July 18G3 (lower end of Morris Island), and
in the night assault on Wagner, 18 July. At this charge he was the sole
officer with the company (G), Capt. Emmons being " sick in quarters." Co.
O was the "color company," which brought Lieut. Trickey near the colors.
At the extreme latter part of the engagement {i.e., next prior to the actual
withdraAval of the regiment), a portion of the color company and the color
guard essayed to advance still further, and managed to get over the (ap-
parently) last ridge and a little way down the incline, when the unmistake-
able order to retreat was heard. Lieut. Trickey was with the brave squad,
and he and they — foolhardy though they were admitted to have been —
stand credited with having got nearer the fort than the main line of regi-
ment, though the " line" at that time was very, very crooked. During the
siege, Lieut. Trickey was practically in command of Co. G the greater part
of the time, owing to Capt. Emmons' sickness.

In January, "l8G4, he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He went to
Florida with the mounted men, and was one of the drum-head court which
tried and sentenced Miller of Co. F.

In Virginia, Lieut. Trickey was sick ; and when the regiment started
on its march to the Drewry's Bluff battles, 13-16 May 1864,"he essayed to
go with his company (E), but was reluctantly obliged to remain in camp.
On 2 Juue he took a conspicuous part and did himself great credit. The same
on 16 June.

The next action of importance was on 16 Aug. 1864, Avith bloody
results; but our hero was, probably fortunately for him, absent on leave.
This was for 30 days, from about 18 July, by Gen. Butler, at Bermuda
Hundred. A diary says that W. H. Trickey returned from leave on the
same day that the 1861 men Avere mustered out (23 Aug.) The Avriter and
other olficers Avere in Chesapeake Hospital at Hampton, Va. (each having
been Avounded 16 Aug.) ; and the Avriter distinctly recalls the fact that W. H.
Trickey called there, being on his Avay to the regiment; and Ave jocularly
told him it Avas of no use for him to return to the regiment, as he Avould
come right back, wounded. The prediction proA'ed true; for on 3 Sept. he
was Avounded in the shoulder by a minie ball Avhile being relieved and
passing betAveen our batteries. He Avas sent to the Hospital before named;
and his fellow officers congratulated ( ! ) him on his quick return. Here he
remained for about rive Aveeks, Avhen he Avas permitted to rejoin the regi-
ment, at his OAvn request, arriving Friday, 7 Oct., at Laurel Hill.

He commanded Co. E, from 29 Feb. to IS March, and from 17 May to
2 June — the retaking of our rifle-pits (see main story). He was again
Avonnded, very slightly, on 27 Oct. Trickey participated in all the engage-
ments thereafter," including the " engagment"( ! ) at Ncav York Harbor in
November, the taking of Fort Fisher and advance on Wilmington, and thus
on to the end of the Avar.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 781

On 25 Dec. 1864 we flud Capt. Trickey in command of the regiment
(Col. Bedel, a prisoner; Lieut. -Col. Randlett, on leave; no Major), and con-
tinued so until Lieut. -Col. Randlett returned from leave, 17 Feb. 1865.

The regiment was ordered, in January, 1865, to take all its fighting men
to Fort Fisher. Capt. Trickey was in command. Owing to the fact that a
large number of recruits had been recently received, it was thought best to
leave them in camp at Laurel Hill, with an officer (Lieut. John S. James),
together with the sick and others, and proceed to Fort Fisher with say only
six ofticers and 100 men. The headquarters of the regiment was also taken
along. Capt. Trickey found himself in the most important position he had
ever occupied, and battle imminent. He was equal to the occasion and did
himself honor. He took about 80 (of the 100) men, and went with them into
Fort Fisher. The manner of their going in is treated elsewhere. Though
only a Captain in rank, he practically Avas an Acting Major, Lieutenant-
Colonel and Colonel. Capt. Trickey's official report, a model of modesty —
is here inserted : —

Headquarters Third New Hampshire Vols.,

Near Fort Fisher, N.C, 18 Jan. 1865.
Capt. E. Lewis Moore, Asst. Adjt.-Gen.,

Second Brigade, Fir><t Division, Tioenty-fourth Army Corps.
Sir : In accordance with instructions received from the Brevet Briga-
dier-General Commanding, I have the honor to make the following report of
the part taken in the aftair of the 15th inst. by the Third New Hampshire
Volunteers: We left our position near Gen. Terry's Headquarters with six
ofticers and eighty men, at -t oO p.m. of same date, and proceeded to Fort
Fisher, where we arrived soon after dark. I was directed by Col. Abl)ott,
Commanding Brigade, to move my regiment to the extreme advance held by
the Second Division and open fire upon the enemy. Was thus engaged for
about an hour, having to a great extent silenced the enemy's fire. I was
then directed by Col. Abbott to take and hold with 20 men tlie next traverse
ill front — the remainder of my command being left in several traverses
to keep up the fire upon the enemy. We took the traverse as directed,
driving the enemy out. Thinking we could go farther, Ave charged and took
the next two, with a like result. After taking the third traverse, having
met Avith considerable resistance, I did not deem it prudent to go farther
Avith so fcAv men, and opened a vigorous fire upon the enemy, Avho Avere
rallying for the recapture of the traverses. We held the enemy in check
until the arrival of the Seventh New Hampshire Volunteers and Sixth Con-
necticut Volunteers, Av^ho charged and took the remainder of the Avork. I
then assembled my command, and under orders from Col. Abbott, moved to
the inside of the fort and collected the prisoners there; also assisted in
collecting others outside of the fort and sending them to the rear. xVfter
collecting all the prisoners in the fort, I sent them to the rear, remaining
Avith a small portion of my command until 4 a.m. of the 16th inst., Avhen I
Avas ordered to return to the position near Gen. Terry's Headquarters. Our
casualties Avere as foUoAA's : one man killed, and five wounded.

I am, A'ery respectfully, your obedient seiwant,

Wm. H. Trickey,
Captain Third Hew Hampshire Vols., Commanding Begiment.

(For Capt. Trickey's part in the action of 11 Feb. 1865, see main story.)
Upon Lieut. -Col. Randlett's return, he relieved Capt. Trickey from com-
mand of the regiment. He brought Avith him several commissions, among
them one for our hero as Major, dating back to 4 Jan 1865. Thus Ave have
seen him — first, as a private up to December, 1861; then made a Corporal,
and foUoAving through the various grades, to the Majority (the only case of
its kind in the regiment). The nearest approach to it is that of J. Homer
Edgerly, Avho Avent out as a private and Avas made a Major by brevet.

IVIaj. Trickey Avas soon in command of the regiment again ; for Lieut. -
Col. Randlett Avas made Provost Marshal of Wilmington, 2 March 1865.
The absent Colonel (the old Major) joined from exchange U April, at Wil-
mington, and nominally took command of the regiment, though it was gen-

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erally understood that Maj. Trickey had the real command. Col. Bedel was
a part of the time iu command of the Post of Goldsborough ; and that placed
Trickey again in command of the regiment. Trickey was slightly (acci-
dentally) wounded 4 April, at Wilmington, by the discharge of a revolver,
and again on 19 June.

He was mustered out with the regiment at Goldsborough, N. C, 20
July, and accompanied the regiment to Concord, for tinal discharge. He
then assumed the duties of civil life. He has always been very much inter-
ested in the aftairs of the Grand Army of the Republic, and has been largely
identified with that body in New Hampshire. He will long be kindly re-
membered by his comrades.

William H. Trickey never had a furlough as an enlisted man. Was
never detached from the regiment, either as an of3ficer or enlisted man, for
duty of any kind.

It is related of Trickey, that at Fort Fisher, closely following its sur-
render, and while matters were in a semi-chaotic state, he observed a rebel
officer who, from his general appearance, indicated that he had not yet
yielded entire submission to his captors — in fact, hadn't surrendered.
Capt. Trickey, iu his gentle and suave manner, sidled up to this gentleman,
and in terms more forcible than elegant kindly ort'ered to cut him in halves,
beginning at the point nearest the sky, if he did n't at once surrender. He
surrendered.

Col. Bedel said of him : " To the gallantry, energy and soldierly quali-
ties of Maj. Trickey, the regiment was largely indebted for the preservation
of discipline and subordination; and, considering the demoralizing effects
of details on provost and other extra duty, and the influx of substitutes and
bounty jumpers, it was evident that to his indomitable will and perseverance
the regiment was indebted for the preservation of any organization at all."

Maj. Trickey took up his residence, at the close of the war, in Wolf-
boro'. In the Fall of 1S67 he removed to Dover, where he remained till
1887. He was occupied as a shoemaker till 1874, when he entered the postal
service as postal clerk, I'unning on train from Boston to Maine, continuing
till 1887. In 1870-71, he was a member of the Legislature and also of the
Dover City Council. In 1872 he was Commander of the Department of New
Hampshire, G. A. R. Is a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.

In 1888, Trickey was a student at Tuft's College, Medford, Mass.,
from which he graduated in due course. He was, in 1892, located at Dan-
vers, Mass., as a Universalist divine, to which place he came from South
New Market, N. H., his first pastorate.

JOHN II. THING.

He was born in Ossipee, N. H., 13 June 1833. We find him the original
2d Corporal of Co. B. Ilis first promotion was at Annapolis, 11 Oct. 1861,
to Sergeant, taking the place of a sergeant reduced for frivolous reasons
(see Promotions and Reductions). His next promotion was 13 Sept. 1862,
to 1st Sergeant, ince Libby, made 2d Lieutenant. This position, by some
unfortunate or untoward circumstance, was taken from him early in the
next December, and he was relegated to the ranks, at the foot of the ladder,
which he must needs climb again. It is possible that his offence did not
merit the punisliment. Let us hope that it did not. There are many, however,
who are of the opinion that a different commanding officer of the company
would have produced a different result. On 25 Nov. 1863, at Morris Island,
the siege through, and the original commanding officer of the Company (B)
having been sent home in disgrace. Thing was made Sergeant, vice Giddings,
to 1st Sergeant. This practically atoned for his reduction. He held this
position till early in April, 1864, when he was made Sergeant-Major, vice
Lord, resigned (Lord never actually served as Sergeant-Major) . Thing kept
this position till his muster-out, in August, 1864, when all the 1861 men who
had not re-enlisted, then actually belonging to the regiment, where mustered
out. He was in all the actions of the regiment while he was with it, serving
with credit.

Since the war he has resided at Exeter, N. H., the greater part of the
time. In 1892, was at East Brentwood, N. H.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 783

JOHN HAYES THOMPSON.

John Hayes Thompson was born at Hampton, N. H., 2 May 1808. When
about four years of age, his parents moved to Holderness, where he passed
his boyhood, youth and the years of mature manhood until the autumn of
18G0. He married Charlotte Baker, the eldest daughter of James and Jane
Smith Baker, pioneers of the town.

Mr. Thompson was postmaster at Holderness nearly twenty years,
having taken the oath of office the 31st day of May 1838. He was one of
the selectmen of the town for several years, was tAvice elected representative
to the legislature, and was town clerk a number of years. He was also
Sheritt'of Grafton County six years. The opening of the war found Mr. and
Mrs. Thompson living at Plymouth, N. H., with their eldest daughter, Mrs.
Joseph Clark (later, Mr. Clark was a Captain in the Sixth New Hampshire).

Mr. Thompson was commissioned a Lieutenant in Co. I by his personal
friend, Gov. Nathaniel S Berry, August, ISfil. He died at Hilton Head, 2G
August 18()2. Seldom does the death of any one carry sorrow to so many
hearts as did that of Lieut. Thompson. By his many virtues and kindly
clisposition he was endeared to a large circle of friends, and was also known
and highly esteemed by a large number of citizens of the State. His disease
primarily was liver complaint, terminating in typhoid fever. His health had
been failing for a number of weeks ; but until within a few days of his death,
he expected to return to his home on a short leave of absence to recruit his
wasting energies. Fever intervened, and he rapidly sank under it. When
he became conscious that death was near, he arranged his business affairs,
dictated messages of love to his family, and calmly aAvaited the approach of
the grim destroyer. He regretted most that he could not live to see his
beloved country restored to peace. He died as he had lived, nobly and
hopefully. The body, under a special order of Gen. Hunter, was forwarded
by the Masonic brethren and reached Holderness in charge of W. W. Ballard
of Co. G, on 6 Sept.

A Masonic faneral was held on the 9th, in charge of Mt. Prospect
Lodge, of which he was a charter member. The services Avere held in St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, Rev. O. H. Jasper of Plymouth officiating. An
immense assemblage gathered to pay the last tribute of respect and afiection
to the good citizen, kind neighbor and devoted patriot. At the grave Col.
T. J. Whipple read the following resolutions : —

Hilton Head, S. C, Aug. 27, 1862.

On learning of the decease of Lieut. John H. Thompson, the Masonic
brethren were called together at an early hour, to take such action as they
might think proper in relation to his remains.

On motion, Lieut. -Col. J. H. Jackson was appointed chairman of the
meeting. On motion, Voted, To forward the remains of Brother Thomp-
son to his friends in New Hampshire. On motion, Bros. J. I. Plimpton,
G. W. Emmons and W. W. Ballard were appointed a committee to take
charge of the remains of our deceased brother and forAvard the same at as
early an hour as practicable. On motion, Dr. B. F. Eaton, Henry Hill and
G. E. Flanders were appointed a committee, to prepare and forAvard com-
miserations to Mrs. Thompson and the Lodge, to which the remains of our
brother are to be forAvarded.

The foUoAving resolutions Avere then passed : Besolfed, That in the death
of J. H. Thompson, of the Third Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, we
liaA^e lost an officer prompt in his duties, rigidly honest in the responsibili-
ties committed to his care, gentlemanly in his business transactions, and
highly esteemed by the entire regiment.

Besolred, That in this severely-afflictive Providence Ave tender our
kindest sympathies to the AvidoAV and family of our departed brother,
humbly praying that He who has taken aAvay may bring to the wounded
spirit and aching heart such reconciliation and comfort as God only can
give. Henry Hill, Secretary.

Then followed the impressive Masonic burial service, after which dust
was returned to dust, and all that was mortal of John H. Thompson passed

784 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

from sight. All the family of the deceased were present except his second
sou, Capt. Ai B. Thompson, 18th U. S. Infantry, in Gen. Thomas' division,
Tennessee.

Lieut. Thompson left a wife, who, Avhen Abraham Lincoln called for
seventy-five thousand volunteers to save the Union, sent her husband and
four sons to the front. Besides his wife, five sons and two daughters sur-
vived him. He lies in the family burying-ground on the banks of the Asgu-
nauc, in Ashland, formerly a part of Holderness.

DAVID WADSWORTH, Jr.

Wadsworth was of the squad enlisting at Nashua, and was therefore
part and parcel of Co. F. At muster-in, he was made 5th Sergeant. He
did efficient service at James Island and Pocotaligo (16 June, 22 Oct. 1802),
also was on the reconnoissances to Elba Island, Blufl'ton and Jehossee. On
20 July 1862, we find him ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant, and on 10 Jan.
1863 he received his commission (no musters required at that date). The
commission was dated 16 Nov. 1862, and he was assigned to Co. F.

When the regiment (eight companies) was lying in Stono Inlet, in April,
1863, waiting for orders to do something, and it being quite well estab-
lished that we were to land and go into camp, Lieut. Wadsworth Avas sent
on shore near Edisto, with his company, to skirmish the vicinity as a pre-
cautionary measure. There is no record of casualties of that day, and it is
fair to assume that no enemy was found.

About 12 May 1868 (eight companies on Botany Bay Island), he
obtained a leave of absence and went North on the Arago, returning there-
from 9 June, to St. Helena. After the regiment had reunited at St. Helena
Island, he received (26 June 1863) a 1st Lieutenant's commission, dated 13
May, and was mustered on it 29 June, as of 24 June, vice Stearns, promoted.
10 July, he commanded Co. D, in the attack on and capture of lower end
of Morris Island, Capt. Maxwell being temporarily sick. From that he
was relieved at once — probably same day, or next — by Maxwell himself.

He was with his company in the assault on Wagner, on the night of
18 July. On the night of 24 July he was sent out with a party to go in
boats up the creek reconnoitring. At the last moment there were not
boats enough for all, and Lieut. Wadsworth and some others of the Third
New Hampshire were left on the shore, and returned to regiment. A few
days later we find him sick, though he took an active part in the siege of
Wagner and was on duty the greater part of the time. In December, he
officiated at the execution of Kendall (for desertion), being in command of
the firing party, loading the guns himself and " mixing them up."

When the re-enlisted men went home on furlough, he was one of the
fortunate officers to go with them. From this delightful service he re-
joined Avith the others at Gloucester Point, Va. (see end). Presumably, he
then had his Captain's commission in his pocket, for we find him mustered
as Captain, 29 April 1864, as of 6 April (the actual date of the commission),
vice Randlett, promoted. This made him Captain of Co. F, his original
company, which was far more agreeable to him than to have been assigned
to some other. He participated in the campaign with his company, and
was wounded 16 May 1864. He did not participate 2, 9, 16 or 25 June,
being unable to do so. At the ends of July and August, 1864, he is reported
as sick in quarters, though he commanded Co. F in the 16 Aug. fight.

His health continuing bad, he was officially examined, 17 Sept., by a
Board, resulting in his discharge for disability. This by S. O. 263, Dept.
Va. and N. C., Army of the James, 24 Sept. 1864. His men parted with
him with regret.

Since the war Wadsworth has been for the greater part of the time
employed at the Jail, at Manchester, N. H.; as keeper, and proves very effi-
cient. In 1891, he had completed fourteen years of service therein. He at-
tended the reunion of 1889, his first visit to Weirs.

Born 4 Feb. 1838, at Worcester, Mass.

NoTK. — While at Camp Grant, Va., with the re-enlisted men, Wads-
worth had charge of the men of B, F and G, for purposes of drawing
rations and clothing.

LiKUT. Wm. Ladd Dodg

LiHUi. GKOitdi: 15. Bingham,
Quartermaster.

Lieut. Frank L. Mohkill

Capt. Thomas M. Jackson.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 785

JOHN E. WILBUR.

It is quite essential to this history that the Captain of Co. B should
have space devoted to him. John E. Wilbur either " got up, " or assisted
to get up, Co. B, the nucleus being brought together at Exeter. It is assumed
by some that Wilbur was at that time religiously inclined, and that that
alone was the chief factor in deciding that he was to be commissioned to
lead a company to Avar. Among the remarkably few good acts he performed,
the selection of Jonah Libby, Jr., as Orderly Sergeant, stands pre-eminently
prominent. Wilbur was early in trouble, and so remained almost without
intermission while he was in the service. At Long Island, Washington and
Annapolis, there was trouble in his company about the rations; and one
day, at Annapolis, the men resolved to " kick," and did so. The writer does
not willingly write aught to court a libel case, and will adhere to facts.

A diary of 24 Feb. 1862 says: "Wilbur under arrest for advising a
man to desert." 11 March, "Wilbur's case came up." On 8 Sept., by R."0.
19, Capt. Wilbur was restored to duty and his company and sword. Appar-
ently the Captain had been fully exonerated. 23 May 1862, another diary
says : " Wilbur's in another scrape — insulted Moody on guard." This sort
of thing continued with variations. In November, 1862, while the regi-
ment was on Hilton Head (rear of General Hospital), he was out with a
party of his men for some purpose not apparent, and took them over to
Pinckney Island in violation of existing orders. This was probably from
Battery Mitchel, near Sknll Creek, where our regiment furnished large
details (whole companies) during the winter, on weekly tours. Wilbur
was at once placed in arrest, and so continued to the end of his serAice.
He was tried by general court-martial ; and in order that the reader may
see a sample of an order promulgating a sentence, Capt. Wilbur's is
inserted : —

Hf-adqu,\kters Dkpartment of the South,
G. 0. 7. Hilton Head, Port Royal, S. C, 6 Feb. 1863.

At a General Court-Martial, convened at Hilton Head, 18 Dec. 1862, by
S. 0. 70 of 16 Dec. 1862, from Headquarters U. S. Forces, Hilton
Head : Col. Edwin Metcalf , Third Rhode Island Artillery, Presi-
dent. Capt. John E. Wilbur, Third New Hampshire Volunteers,
disobedience of orders.

While with detachment at Talbot's, on Skull Creek, for fatigue duty,
took several men of his command to Pinckney Island, outside the lines,
contrary to orders by Brig. -Gen. Terry, 22 Nov. 1862 ; also 24 Nov. 1862,
conduct prejudicial, etc.

While in arrest, by order Gen. Terry, spoke contemptuously and sneer-
ingly to Assistant Surgeon A. J. H. Buzzell of Third New Hampshire and
to other ollicers about his arrest and of possibility of being cashiered,
saying, " I have had about enough of the service. I would just as lief get
out of the service." — At Hilton Head, 4 Dec. 1862.

While in arrest, sent Sergt. James S. Kelsey of C, Third New Hamp-
shire, Avitli a pass, authorizing him, the said Kelsey, to pass the guards;
and directed the said Sergeant to go outside the entrenchments and picket
guards of said island with said pass, telling him that he might properly go
with said pass : all Avhich Avas in direct violation, etc. — At Hilton Read,
10 Dec. 1862.

Sentence, to be dismissed the military service of the United States.

Proceedings and findings in case of Capt. John E. Wilbur, Third New
Hampshire, approved. The sentence is, howeA-er, suspended until the
pleasure of the President of the United States can be made known.

By order Gen. Hunter.

Edw. W. Smith, Assistant Adjutant-General.

It will be observed that this order Avas dated 6 Feb. 1863. This Avas read
on parade on 9 Feb., and there was a general feeling of satisfaction. Capt.
Wilbur remained Avith the regiment, and though under arrest Avas under

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no restraint substantially. On 31 May, at Botany Bay (eight companies) , the
long expected approval of the President was received, "dated 10 May; and
John E. Wilbur stood dismissed the service of the United States, as of 6
Feb. : and Wilbur was a citizen. The order of the President was contained
in G. O. 120, W. D., 11 May.

Wilbur did not tarry long after this, but left for the North on the
Arago, 14 June 18()3. By dint of hard work and influence, he succeeded in
having his dismissal so modified as to permit his being re-commissioned,
and at one time it was actually expected he would return to his old company.
There were many prayers, vocal and silent, that such an event might never
take place. This modification was 10 Nov. 1863, and simply permitted the
Govei'nor of New Hampshire to re-commission him; but this, fortunately,
Avas never done. His dismissal was not revoked^ but the disability arising
therefrom was modified as shown. His whereabouts since the war is com-
paratively unknown.

Note. — 3 Dec. 1862, Lieut. -Col. Bedel, commanding the regiment, was
notified by Capt. Bacon (Gen Terry's Acting Assistant Adjutant-General)
to take Capt. Wilbur's sword and to notify him (Wilbur) that he was in
arrest for passing beyond the lines to Pinckney Island.

PIERCE L. WIGGIN.

Pierce L. Wiggin had the satisfaction of enlisting 60 men for the Third
New Hampshire, at Ossipee and vicinity, and of being made Captain of these
and the few others put with them to fill iTp, together forming Co. G. A tall,
well-formed man, with keen black eyes and hair of the same hue, he looked
decidedly military. His service was short ; for when we were on Edisto,
April, 1862 (his company on outpost), he resigned. A diary puts both his
and Adjt. Hill's same day — 8 April. He was discharged 14 April, receiving
the same 16 April ; and on the latter date turned over the company and prop-
erty to Lieut. Handerson (R. 0. No. 21).

He enlisted as a recruit in the First New Hampshire Cavalry, 14 April
1864, and was mustered out 15 July 1865.

He was born 26 Dec. 1835. After the war he went to South Carolina,
locating at Beaufort, Avliere he married Louise C. Jndd, 26 Dec. 1869. From
186'.) to 1877 he was Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit Court of South
Carolina. He was then elected Judge of the same Court, holding that position
until his death, at Beaufort, 3 Dec. 1879. A son was born 8 Jan. 1872, and
still survives, with the widow, at Beaufort.

JOSEPH C. WIGGIN.

He was the original 1st Sergeant of Co. G, under Capt. Wiggin (Pierce
L.) His first and only promotion was on Edisto Island 1 June 1862 (the
very day we left Edisto), to 2d Lieutenant, and assigned to Co. H in the
James Island fight. He was destined to have but one more fight.

Co. H was on Pinckney Island, on outpost duty, and Wiggin was its
only officer. The rebels swooped down upon the little band, at early morning,
21 Aug. 1862, resulting in the capture of almost every man present and in
the death of Lieut. Wiggin and others. Lieut. Wiggin was found a short
distance from the scene of the principal combat, dead, covered with wounds,
some dozen or more, probably made principally by bayonet thrusts. Evi-
dences of a terrible death struggle were apparent on every hand, and Lieut.
Wiggin certainly did not die willingly ; neither did he surrender to save his
life, as he might have done, and which would probably have been justifiable.
His death was the most tragic of any in the regiment and cast a gloom over
all, not easily dispelled.

Born in Tamworth, N. H., 24 Oct. 1826.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 787

CHARLES A. WHITE.

White saw service prior to enlistment in Third New Hampshire. He
entered the service first as a private in Co. A, Third Massachusetts Volun-
teer Militia, 16 April 18(51. The records say : Third Massachusetts Volunteer
Militia, Col. Wardrop; total, 444; Co. A, Capt. Harlow of Halifax: 49 men.
His service at the very beginning of the war is Avorthy of note. He was at
the Norfolk Navy Yard on the night of the 20th April ISGl, and assisted in
unloading the Pawnee of powder, prior to its destruction. He also assisted
in conducting to Gen. Butler a party of negroes — slaves of Col. Mallory of
Virginia — who were declared "contraband of war " by Gen. Butler. White
says these negroes had escaped from the enemy at Sewall's Point, opposite
Fortress Monroe, where they had been employed on the rebel fortiticatious.
White was mustered out of the Third Massachusetts 22 July 1861.

He enlisted at Manchester, 13 Aug. 1861, having been out of the ser-
vice less than a month. He was made 3d Sergeant of his company (A) at
muster-in. His promotions were as follows : to 1st Sergeant, 1 June 1863;
2d Lieutenant, Co. I, 1 Jan. 1864 (mustered 3 Feb.) ; 1st Lieutenant, Co. G,
24 May (mustered 3 June) ; Captain, Co. G, !) Nov. (mustered 1 March 1865).

On the taking of Port Royal (7 Nov. 1861), White and others were
selected to act in the capacity of orderlies to Gen. Sherman. This was
temporary, lasting for only a few days, it being an expedient to meet the
lack of a sutflcient number of staft" officers as assistants. During portions
of December, 1861, and January, 1862, he was detailed as clerk at Post Head-
quarters, at Hilton Head (Col. Fellows, Third New Hampshire, Commanding).

While his company (A) was on Broad Island, with C and K, he was a
part of the time Acting 2d Lieutenant, had command of his company, and
was Acting Post Adjutant, under Capt. Allen of C.

In March, 1864, we find him going home with the veterans (re-enlisted
men) under orders — equivalent to a leave of absence. He was assigned on
this " excursion " to the position of Acting Quartermaster, under Capt.
Randlett, Commanding Detachment. It is presumed the duties of this of-
fice Avere filled with White's usual efllciency and urbanity. He probably had
no forage left over or unaccounted for. This position was vacated when
these re -enlisted men were united with the regiment at Gloucester Point,
Va., in the latter part of April, 1864, and without a general order.

White was in the various engagements in Virginia in Avhich the Third
NeAV Hampshire had a part, up to, and including. 16 Aug. 1864, at which
date he Avas severely Avounded, nigh unto death. He commanded Co. G at
the time, and Avas the only officer Avith it. He AA'as at first Avounded slightly,
and started aAvay from the field; but almost immediately got his "second
Avind," and at once returned, only to meet his almost death wound. The
bullet Avent through the body and White Avas laid low. The Avriter (him-
self Avounded) saAV him lying in the group of Avounded, hastily gathered in
the Avoods, and could see no hope for Jaim. As we lay there (about mid-day)
the Avriter, being on slightly higher ground, could overlook the unfortunate
group. A slight shoAA'er (blessed rain I) almost took poor White's breath
away, he being utterly unable to protect his upturned face from its patter.
Others of the regiment Avere there, noted elscAvhere. White Avas sent to
Chesapeake (officers') Hospital, Hampton, Va., reaching there the 18th (eve-
ning). He had for companions, Capt. Wadlia, Adjt. Copp and the Avriter.
White's life hung in the balance for some time, the writer visiting him daily
so soon as he himself Avas able to get about. White was in an annex
(separate building). His Avife came to look after his comfort, and minis-
tered unto him only as can a tender Avife. White's first Avound Avas slight,
a mere contusion of the abdomen, troubling him for about a Aveek. The
second Avas caused by a minie ball through his right arm, above the elbow;
and not content Avith that, it proceeded to pass, Avith neatness and despatch
too, into his right side, and after caA^orting through both lungs, making its
exit and reaching daylight beloAv the left shoulder blade. This Avas enough
for one little bullet. Strange to say. White's Avound was dressed tempora-
rily on the Held, and not agahi till the night of the 19th, at the hospital.

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On 20 Oct. 18(14, a leave was gi-anted him aud he went to his homo iu
Boston. The usual extensions of time toolv him to the end of tlie year ; and
■vve And him returned to the hospital 2 Jan. ISCiS. He there remained until
about U Feb. 18G5, wlieu he started for the regiment, reaching its vicinity
about lt» Feb., near Fort Fisher, stopping at Gen. Terry's Headquarters.
Hetliere remained till 1 March, on some light, temporary duty, when he was
mustered as Captain. On the day of his muster-in as Captain, he was ap-
pointed Headquarters Commissary, Tenth Army Corps, by S. O. -16, from
Headciuarters Provisional Corps, Department of North Carolina, Gen. Terry,
Commanding. It may fairly be inferred that Capt. "White's health would
not admit of active service; and this position was assigned him in conse-
quence, and also in recognition of his services.

On 23 June 1865 (Gen. Terry to Richmond, and relieved by Gen. Ames),
Capt. Wliite was reappointed to the same position on Gen. Ames' Staft", by
S. 0. 76, Headquai'ters Tenth Army Corps, Raleigh, N. C, 23 June, and was
relieved from it a few days prior to the muster-out of the regiment, at his
own request, reaching the regiment 17 July 1805, at Goldsborough, N. C.

Capt. White was placed in charge of all the regimental and company
books, records, rolls, etc. (boxed), from Goldsborough, N. C, to Concord,
N. H., where they were turned over to the Mustering Officer, Capt. A. B.
Thompson, U. S. A. A small squad was detailed for the purpose of secur-
ing safe passage of these valuable packages, and the guard was under Capt.
White's orders. This ended his connection with the Third New Hamp-
shire. By G. 0. 67, W. D., 16 July 1867, White was brevetted as Major,
and as Lieutenant-Colonel, for "bravery and meritorious conduct on the
field of battle, to date 13 March 1865."

Since the war, AVhite was for a few years a clerk in the Second Audi-
tor's office at Washiligton. He afterward reached the Avild West. During
1871) and 1880 we find him a Brigadier-General of the Colorado National
Guard, commissioned by Gov. F. W. Pitkin. In 1883 he was Chief En-
grossing Clerk of the Colorado Senate. He was Mayor of Greeley, Colo-
rado, in 1888, entering upon his duties 16 April (same day as originally
enlisted), and serving one year. He was Postmaster of Greeley from 7 Feb.
188-1, to 16 April 1887. He attended the reunion at Weirs in August, 1889.

He was born at West Deering, N. H., 19 Sept. 1836. His post office
address is Greeley, Colorado.

ROGER W. WOODBURY.

Woodbury was the original 4th Sergeant in Co. A. He was, and re-
mained, a newspaper man, until he became a banker. At setting type,
Woodbury was an adept; and the faculty of newspaper writing naturally
followed." The Manchester Mirror proprietor knew this, and was loth to let
him enlist. Woodbury was bound to rise. He had available talents, and
they responded to all of the demands which early begun to be made upon
them by superior military authority. At Mineola, Long Island, N. Y., we
find him detached from his company and regiment, and serving as Brigade
Commissary Sergeant under Capt. Scull, Brigade Commissary on Gen.
Viele's Staff. He retained this position until January, 1863, serving at
Mineola, Washington, Annapolis, Fort Monroe and Hilton Head. At the
latter place the position was of greatly increased importance, involving the
locfipt :ind care of all the commissary stores in the vast depot, and the
issue of the same to the value of many millions of dollars.

In March, 1862, we find him with others of Co. A, laying the cases aud
setting the type for the first issue of the New South (15 March 1862), the
advent of which was hailed with delight. This service was, of course,
gratuitous and voluntary.

He Avas relieved from duty (see September, 1861) by S. O. 110, Gen.
Terry, 12 Jan. 1863, and returned to the regiment. While the seven com-
panies (including his own, A) were on Pinckney Island, early in 1863, we
find him acting for awhile as Sergeant-Major, in place of Dodge, absent on
recruiting service. Here he was ordered to act as 2d Lieutenant, 11 March

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1863, and did so till his muster-in as 2d Lieutenant (28 Aug. 18C3), his com-
mission being dated 14 June 1863. He was assigned to Co. B. He did not
serve with B, because at once detailed (relieving our Lieut. Morrill) as an
Aide to Col. Guss, commanding our brigade, on Morris Island. He was
relieved earlj' in October, and took command of Co. A. He was again pro-
moted, in January, 1864, to 1st Lieutenant of Co. C, but assigned to A. He
continued in its command, his commission being dated 4 Jan. 1864, being
mustered 20 Jan. into his new grade.

About this time his former experience in the Commissary Department
caused him to be called for a short period to the charge of the Post Com-
missary on Morris Island, on the Stall" of Col. W. W. H. Davis, Commanding.

He was with his company (A) on the expedition to Palatka, Fla. (from
Jacksonville), and on the trip was Acting Quartermaster of the detachment
(four companies), while Capt. Dearborn commanded Co. A. On return to
Jacksonville, Woodbury found an order awaiting him, by which he was ap-
pointed Acting Ordnance Officer, by Gillmore's S. O. 157, D.S. This contin-
ued till and during removal to Virginia, when (in May) he was assigned
Acting Ordnance Officer, Second Division, Tenth Army Corps, and so re-
mained till the expedition to Fort Fisher (see later on).

His duties as an Ordnance Officer were as dangerous as important ; for
the supply of ammunition to the dozen or more regiments of the division
when engaged in battle received his personal supervision. On one occasion
he probably saved the fortunes of the day, by being present and supplying
the other two divisions of the Corps in a heated engagement, whose ordnance
trains had fled far to the rear at the rtrst onslaught of the rebel attack. In
this special duty, Lieut. Woodbury actually participated in a greater number
of engagements than did his regiment. At the battle of the Mine Explosion,
in front of Petersburg, 30 July 1864, he was wounded (contusion of thigh)
by a spherical case shot, but continued in the saddle against the advice of
friends, and, in fact, did not go ott'duty.

Woodbury bad a 20 days' leave in October, 1864 (sick with fever and
ague) — Butler's S. O. 100, PJ Oct.

On 1 Jan. 1865, he was mustered as Captain of Co. B. His commission
was dated 28 Oct. 1864. Gen. Terry was to go to Fort Fisher, that is to
say, in that general direction, reaching there if he did not meet with too
much opposition. He looked about for suitable officers for his Staff. Hav-
ing known our friend Woodbury (Gens. Turner's, Foster's and Ames' Stafis),
he appointed him (S. 0. 1, Hdqrs. Expedition Forces. Steamer McChlhin. :^
Jan. Ls6d) to the same position (Acting Ordnance Officer) on his Kxiicdition
Corps Staft" (also Dr. Buzzell : see his Personal). He served Avilh distinction
in the memorable capture of Fort Fisher, where it was given to him to reach
the palisades surrounding the fort and effect a breach, exploding gunpowder
beneath; but the sacrifice proved unnecessary. He did his duty in the sub-
sequent operations against Wilmington, and was relieved only by the close
of the war.

In June, 1865, the war being over, Capt. Woodbury was sent North on
a 20 days' leave (S. 0. 98, Dept. N. C, 21 June), on surgeon's certificate of
disability. He did not return to the front, as the regiment was mustered out
during his leave. As the train bearing his old comrades passed through
Manchester without stopping, Capt. Woodbury waved his cap from the
station platform, and following only a train later, joined the party at Con-
cord, and was there discharged Avith the regiment.

Since the war Woodbury has continued to develop. Within a week
after his muster-out, his old employer of the Manchester Mirror made him
local reporter, where he remained until the next Spring, when he emigrated
to the young Territory of Colorado. There he first went to the gold mines,
after which he resumed type-setting. Within a year he became the editor
of a daily journal in Denver, and soon after one of the proprietors. Early
in the seventies he became sole proprietor of the Daihj Times, and made it
profitable, powerful and valuable. The character of the Bail;/ Timrs was
the counterpart of his own, and its individuality was marked amongst all
the papers of the far West. It enjoyed the credit of exercising a greater
influence on the public mind than any contemporary, which was due to its

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candor, trutlifuliiess and courage of its convictions. (Woodbury had tlie
honor of giving Colorado its popular name of the " Centennial State.")
Though Woodbury retired from the profession in 1882, and has since been
engatred in important private and public business, and financial enterprises,
nevertheless, he himself considers that it was in the editorial harness that
he did the most important work of his life.

The Times building, which he erected, is one of the handsomest in
Denver. His residence is excelled in beauty, comfort and elegance by none,
and equalled by few, if any.

He developed as a public speaker, and during three years of service as
President of the Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade Avas
frequently called upon for addresses before various organizations. He
founded the first free public library in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains
countrv. Under his administration was erected the Chamber of Commerce
building. He was President of the New England Society of Colorado, and
of so many other organizations as to demand his entire time through many
years. Of late he has endeavored to escape from many of these calls, but
with imperfect success. In educational matters he has been prominent;
and the Woodbury gold medal has now for many years been eagerly competed
for in the Denver High School. He was elected on the Republican ticket as
Regent of the State University for six years, and rendered such valuable
services there that, on his retirement, the new dormitory was named
" Woodbury Hall," in his honor.

In the Masonic fraternity he has long been prominent. For nearly
twenty years he was in official harness, during which time he held the high-
est honors Avithin the gift of his brethren, including those of Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons, andGrand Commander of the Grand Commaudery of Knights
Templars. He planned and organized the Masonic Temple Association of
Denver, which erected one of the finest edifices in the West. He possesses
a number of very beautiful jewels of great value, which have been at vari-
ous times presented him by the fraternity.

He was Brigadier-General of the Colorado National Guard, which,
with the office of Regent of the University, Avas the only public office he
ever held in the State of his adoption ; though uncjuestionably he might
have enjoyed the highest political preferment had he ever assented thereto.
He is now President of the Union National Bank, an institution with a capital
of one million dollars, and devotes most of his energies thereto. During
the summer months he spends a vacation at his mountain resort, at an alti-
tude of some 3,000 feet above Denver.

Few public movements in Denver fail to appeal to Gen. Woodbury for
the encouragement of name, advice, time or contribution. He has of course
become " Westernized " ; but he has never lost his love for New Hampshire,
nor tenderness in all that relates to the " Old Third."

He Avas born in FrancestoAvn, N. II., 3 March 1841.

jSj-QTE. — Capt. Woodbury actually served on the Staffs of Gen. Ames
and Gen. Terry at Fort Fisher, and the ncAvspapers of the period gave him
a place in both staff lists.

ANDREW JACKSON WADLIA.

Was born at Sanford, York Co., Maine, 18 Nov. 1828. He Awas named
in honor of Gen. Jackson, who was that same year first elected President.
His grandfather, Daniel, did valiant service in the War of the Revolution.
When Wadlia Avas but seven, his parents removed to Dover, Piscataquis Co.,
Maine.

In 1845, he ran aAvay from home and took to the deep sea, making
three voyages — - one to the West Indies. He then shipped (February, 1846)
for three years in theU. S. Navy,— Avar Avith Mexico being imminent,— and
Avent on board the Receiving Ship Pennsylvania, then lying at Norfolk, Va.,
Navy Yard.

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lu the early spring of the same year, the Schooner Flirt -was fitted out
as a despatch boat, Lieut. Sinclair. Commanding. With our hero as one of
lier crew, she was sent to the Rio Grande River, where Gen. Taylor was
then encamped with his army. This despatch boat did service between the
Rio Grande and New Orleans, Pensacola and other local seaports, particu-
larly looking out for Mexican prizes (war had been declared). In the Fall
of 1846 the Flirt returned to Norfolk, and Wadlia was again put on the
Pennsijlvania, where he remained during the winter.

In the spring of 1847 the Sloop-of-war Saratoga was fitted for service,
and Post Capt. David Farragut assigned to its command. Wadlia was one of
the crew and was assigned to an honorable position in the Captain's gig —
the same position as he had held on the Flirt. This position gave our hero
shore opportunities of great value. Another position on shipboard Avas
first rammer and sponger of a 64-pounder Paixhan gun (same as Columbiad),
the largest then in use by the navy. By the merest chance the Saratoga
was one day too late in arriving to participate in the battles of San Juan
and Vera Cruz, light winds and calms being wholly responsible. After this
the Saratoga was on Ijlockade duty until January, 1848, when she was
ordered to New York and her crew discharged.

Wadlia was now a citizen once more; but his experience had made him
a thorough seaman and had given him a love for the rolling deep that would
not be suppressed. He shipped again on a merchantman, and went to the
West Indies, South America, Europe, the Mediteranean and along the
American coast, until 1851. He then joined himself to the laud and to a
wife, and located at Wolfboro', N. H., earning his daily bread by car-
pentering.

Nothing of unusual importance struck our hero from 1851 till the
Civil War burst upon the people. He enlisted 31 July 1861, and was
mustered into Capt. Wiggin's company (G)' as 4th Sergeant. On arriving
at Hilton Head, and it becoming known that Wadlia had served previously
and was a man of energy and genuine Yankee gumption, he was early sought
out and detailed to assist in engineer work.

Later, by Gen. Sherman's S. O. 6, 18 Jan. 1862, he was ordered to
report for duty on the 20th to Capt. Q. A. Gillmore, Chief Engineer; and
was placed in charge of working parties on earthworks being erected for
the protection of the island. On the completion of these works, he was
sent to Daufuskie Island (al)out 12 Jan. 1862), to construct batteries on the
Savannah, to cut ofl" communication with Fort Pulaski, and thus assist in its
reduction. This work was arduous, difficult and exhausting, having to be
done mostly at night, rain or shine.

The works were on Bird and Jones' Islands (more particulars in the
main story — regiment there once). These islands were partially covered at
high tide. To mount guns on such foundations required much material,
heavy timbers, a large quantity of sand in bags, planks for gun platforms
and to cover magazines, all of which was prepared on Daufuskie, moved
by boats about four miles, and from Battery Vulcan carried three-fourths
of a mile on the shoulders of the men, through mud and water from one to
two and more feet deep, across Jones Island to the Savannah River.

On the night of 3 Feb. 1862 the work was very nearly completed.
Next morning the rebel Commodore (?), Tatnall, came down with his
mosquito fleet (so called because small and seemingly insignificant), and
sent his compliments at the new battery. This was responded to Avith the
six guns comprising the battery, mostly 22-pounder Parrotts, which had
been drawn over the mud on shifting plank tramways by willing but tired
hands. Things were lively for a few minutes. Almost every discharge
resulted in dumping the gun nearly off its platform by the recoil; and
while one set of men Avere forcing the kicker to its place, others Avere loading
and tiring those in position. Tatnall retired in a graceful manner, after
seeing a shot hit one of his fleet. Bird Island Avas almost directly opposite,
on the Georgia shore. Sergt. James E. Wilson of the U. S. Engineers Avas
in charge, and in a testimonial to Wadlia's worth says : " Having immediate
command of the Department to which Sergt. Wadlia Avas attached during

702 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

the operations on the Savannah and in tlie reduction of Fort Pulaski, I can
saj' he is the best and most fearless soldier I have met with in ten years in
the regular army."

On the completion of these tAvo batteries, the force of engineers was
removed to Tyhee Island, south side of entrance to the Savannah, where
batteries were being erected to reduce Fort Pulaski. Sergt. Wadlia was
assigned to mount 10-inch Columbiads and 13-inch mortars, weighing about
nine tons each. This had to be done in the night and under circumstances
very trying indeed ; but Sergt. Wadlia and his brave assistants were equal
to it, as the sequel showed. He was assigned, after preparations were
substantially completed, to Battery Burnside, and had charge of a relief
Avhich worked a 13-inch mortar. Added to this he had charge of remounting
such as kicked themselves over, which had to be done under tire and required
excellent judgment, a clear head, a mechanic's eye, quick movements and
every motion to count for something.

Lieut. -Col. James F. Hall, commanding officer of the Engineers before
Fort Pulaski (Gillmore was chief of all Engineer forces in the Department),
says in a certificate: "He [Wadlia] has been engaged in the Engineer
Department since November last [November, 1861] and has performed, to
the satisfaction of his commanders in the Department, difficult, dangerous,
and important duties. His skill and military energy on Tybee, before Fort
Pulaski, entitles him to the thanks of his commanding ofllcer." In this
Capts. F. E. Graef and James E. Place, both of the Engineer regiment, fully
concurred. Capt. T. B. Brooks, another Engineer officer, says by certificate,
in substance, that Sergt. Wadlia commanded a relief in the Burnside Battery,
against Pulaski ; and this battery Avas considered one of the most efficient.
This Captain goes on to say that Gen. Gillmore, both in his report and
verbally, made honorable mention of Sergt. Wadlia's services.

Shortly after the reduction of Fort Pulaski (11 April 1862) in June.
Sergt. Wadlia was sent with the Engineers to James Island and assisted in
mounting the guns on the batteries there for operations against Secession-
ville. This work was near home, as his regiment was close at hand.
Singularly enough, Sergt. Wadlia was relieved from this special duty and
returned to his regiment and company on the very morning of its first fight
(16 June 1862), and actually joined while the regiment was in motion and
on its Avay to its first struggle Avith the rebels.

He did not stay long'with the regiment — his worth in the Engineer
Department had become knoAvn ; and in a fcAv days after this little struggle
of the 16th, he was again detached and sent Avith others (in a schooner
towed by an ordnance-laden steamer) to Hilton Head and reported to the
Ordnance Department there. The excessive labors and exposure and fatigue
of the Pulaski campaign and the increasing heat of the summer told on our
hero, and he was taken sick in July, 1862, with congestive fever. Being
unable to obtain the treatment he desired at the General Hospital, Hilton
Head, he Avas permitted to join his company, then at Seabrook, on the bor-
der of Skull Creek (regiment on outpost duty then, and scattered). After
the return of the regiment (August, 1862) to Hilton Head (i.e., re-uniting),
Sergt. Wadlia still continued sick, and dangerously so. Meantime his com-
mission as 2d Lieutenant arrived, and he did a little duty as an oHicer at ir-
regular intervals. The Surgeon (Buzzell) Avould not permit him to go to
Pocotaligo Avith the regiment (21 Oct. 1862). After this latter event he Avas
Avorse in health than before, and was forced to go to the Regimental Hos-
pital, his comrades actually taking his tent doAvn from over his head. On
13 Dec. 1862 he was mustered (xworn) as 2d Lieutenant by Lieut. Myrick,
Third U. S. .Artillery, as of 1 Aug. 1862. On the same day he Avas dumped
on board the steamer for New York, Avithout attendants, and left to his
fate.

After a hard struggle with malarial fever, being threatened at one
time Avith loss of reason and paralysis of his right side, he sloAvly recovered
sufficiently to return. This was in May, 1863 ; and our hero had long over-
staved his leave, and was in danger of discharge therefor. On his arrival
at Hilton Head, early in June, he Avas at once ordered before the Examining

CaPT. RO<iEU W. WuODBUUY

(War).

CaPT. ROGEU W. WOODIJUltY

( Peaces.

Capt. Charles A. White.

Capt. RiTin kn W. IIouonTON.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 793

Board for overstajiug his leave. They never reported on his case. Wadlia
was too jjood an officer to be lost to the service for being unfortunately sick ;
and the writer very well reraembers the efforts of the officers of the regi-
ment (particularly Col Jackson) to have him retained in the service. By
the letter of the law (existing orders) he would have been discharged.

He rejoined the regiment at St. Helena in June (it having reunited
there from Botany Bay Island and Bay Point), pending the result of his
trial. His absence on a 20 days' leave had actually been prolonged to 168
days. He went on duty with Co. I, then at Bay Point (Co. E there, too),
and no more questions were asked. After arriving at Folly Island, he was
again detached for special duty by Gen. Seymour, who directed him (9 July
1863) to duty Avith a flotilla of large scows, in Avhich Avere the troops on the
morning of 10th, and then were used as a ferry between Folly and Morris,
after the troops had succeeded in landing on Morris. The ferry having
been established, Lieut. Wadlia at once rejoined the regiment on Morris,
about nightfall of the 10th. Though detailed, he had been substantially
with the regiment during the battle of the 10th.

The Engineer and Ordnance Departments again asserted their claims
on Wadlia, and he assisted in building the first batteries erected on Morris
Island by our forces, afterward known as the First Parallel. Lieut. Wadlia
was with the regiment (Co. I) in that memorable assault on Wagner, 18 July
1863, and did himself credit. Following the defeat, Wadlia was sent to
Pulaski for several 100 and 200-pouuder Parrott guns and their carriages,
for siege work. On his return, he mounted the gun so widely known as the
" Swamp Angel." The following particulars concerning this famous gun
will he of interest. He says : —

^- . . . . Col. Serrell of the Engineers came to my quarters and asked
me if I was willing to be detailed to mount a gun out in the marsh that
would throw shells into Charleston .... After a thorough explanation of
the work in hand, and the perils attending it, and an agreement that the
boat should be filled with timbers, so as to bring an even bearing and strain
on all parts, by the Engineers, I consented to undertake the task of loading,
transporting, unloading and mounting the gun. That night I visited the
works Avhere the mounting was to be done, and in a small boat traced the
windings of the creek, Avhich lay between the Battery and James Island,
out into Light-House Inlet, near Charleston Harbor, then back of the Inlet
and up the narrow, winding water course that led up to where the gun Avas
to be shipped, in the rear of the Left Batteries on Morris Island. The dan-
gers Avere enough to unsteady one's nerves.

" The gun AA'as a 200-pounder Parrott [erroneously reported to be a 300-
pounder. — D.E.], Aveighing about 18,000 pounds, and AA'as to be loaded on a
surf boat about 20 feet long and 8 feet beam, and taken several miles through
water courses barely sufficient to fioat it at high Avater. The boat Avould be
like an egg-shell under the gun, and if landed at the bottom of one of those
muddy creeks Avould have been a total loss, never to be regained, besides
being an irreparable loss at that especial time and possibly subject the loser
to dismissal from the service. At the time appointed, just before high tide,
a detail of men and the boat Avere ready. Long stringers Avere laid, one end
resting on the boat, the gun rolled on and ' chocked ' securely. The boat
moved cautiously out of the shalloAv creek into the deeper Avaters of Light-
House Inlet, Avhere it Avas held tAvo nights and tAvo days Avaiting for the
completion of the Avorks and the building of the landing at the battery.
The boat Avas loaded so the guuAvale was not more than six inches out of
water, and the boat had to be pumped out often and kept on an even keel in
smooth Avater. I 'stayed Avith him,' as the coAvboys say of the bucking
broncho, and literally ate and slept by that gun.

" When everything Avas in order, the boat AA'ith its precious freight Avas
tOAved by a small boat to the landing of the battery, the timbers laid as a land-
ing, and the gun rolled into the battery. This was the Avork of one night. The
night folloAving, the gun was mounted, and I reported to Headquarters and
was offered the command of the battery, Avith a detail from my regiment;
but declined on account of my health, which the marshes of the Savannah

794 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

had already ruined .... the command was given to the Ninth Maine . . . .
the siun on trial was found not elevated enough, and I again went with a de-
tail and removed the wheels from the chassis, and lowered the carriage to
the platform, Avhich gave the desired elevation — H8 degrees. This gun threw
long conical shells 8 inches in diameter. Owing to the weight of the pro-
jectile, the friction to be overcome to give it the spiral motion at such an
elevation, the strain was so great that after a short time the breach blew
out of the reinforce, throwing the gun, now nothing but a hollow tube, upon
the parapet in front. Two 10-inch sea-coast mortars were put in its place,
and were immediately dubbed the ' Marsh Hens.' The wrecked ' Swamp
Angel ' being now in the way, I Avas sent again with a detail of men ; and we
turned the gun parallel with the parapet [muzzle to the right. — D.E.J and
buried it therein, where it lay till the government removed it shortly
after 1870 ....

" A word as to the construction of the works .... the location was on
a wide extent of marsh, covered with Avater at high tide, between James and
Morris Islands, on the banks of an unfordable creek, which gave protection
from the enemy and made it convenient to transport material in boats.
The soft mud was tilled with small poles thrust down into it; then timbers
laid parallel, with short spaces between, with poles laid in the mud, and
bags of sand to All up even. Then timbers were laid across and spaces
tilled as before. A parapet 8 feet thick at bottom and 6 feet at top, and 6
feet high, was built on three sides of a square space. A platform was laid
in this enclosure, on which the gun was mounted. All the material was
taken from Morris Island about six miles [circuitous] .... this is my re-
membrance of the works, etc., as I saw them several times in the course of
construction." ♦

Lieut. Wadlia then goes on to state that Headley's History of the Re-
bellion is mistaken in its description of certain batteries, bnt notably as to
the " Swamp Angel."

Our hero was mustered as 1st Lieutenant 31 July 1863. At one time
in July, 1863, we find him on duty with D. He participated in the entire
siege, being in command of K on that memorable morning (7 Sept. 1863)
when the troops were ready to march in as a forlorn hope, and the fort
(Wagner) was found to have been evacuated during the night.

All this time Lieut. Wadlia's case was pending- — i.e., it had not been
decided as to whether he should be made a citizen or still continue to wear
shoulder straps. Data shows the embargo to have been removed from his
pay (no ofHcer could draw pay under such circumstances) in October, 1863;
for on the 16th, at Morris Island, he got paid the magnificent sum of
§1,047.66 (nearly a year's pay). This settled the question, but it was a long
time coming. Presumably he invited his brother officers into his cloth resi-
dence; and they all " drank from the same canteen."

Lieut. Wadlia appears to have been in command of K from some time
in September, 1863, to January, 1864, though he did not go with the company
to Broad Island. The latter part of the time Co. K (and A and C) was on
Broad Island, cutting wood. Lieut. Wadlia was relieved by Capt. Stearns,
on Broad Island, and returned to Morris Island, to G, about 23 Jan. 1864.
He went to Florida with the regiment, and Avhile there was on the drum-head
court-martial case (Miller shot).

In Virginia, he participated in the various battles, with Co. G, at
Drewry's Blufl', 13-16 May 1864. He was mustered as Captain 4 June and
was transferred to Co. E. He was wounded in the calf of the leg 16 Aug.
1864, at Deep Bottom, Va. (otherwise called Flussell's Mills and Mine Run),
while Avith his company (E) in the fore-front of the battle, being on the right
of the regiment.

He reached Chesapeake Hospital, Hampton, Va., probably next day.
Was in the hospital with Capt. (then Lieut.) White, Adjt. Copp and the Avriter.
The latter, after a few days, was permitted to room Avith Capt. Wadlia, who
had a beautiful apartment, so far as location Avas concerned ; for it looked
directly out on the Roads and Fort Monroe, Avhere all the shipping could be
seen and all arrivals and departures observed. After awhile, to the dismay

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 795

of Capt. Wadlia, gangrene got into his wound; and the edict went forth
that he must be removed to a tent outside, but near the main hospital, and
have separate treatment. Well does the Avriter remember the look of sorrow
as the gallant Captain was removed to his single ward — segregated, set
apart, for sufficient reason, from his fellow-sufterers. Gangrene is no
insigniticant foe, by any means. The writer, who had became very much
attached to his Captain (both in same company at time of wounds), took
occasion to visit him freciuently in his lonely tent ; and when the writer was
ordered to Annapolis, it Avas with great reluctance that he parted with his
friend. It appears that the first gangrenous attack was repelled only to
return and be fought again. Yet the Captain did not succumb.

Capt. Wadlia. had a sick leave (date unknown) as soon as he was
able to travel, and went home, reporting back to Washington, whence
he was ordered to the officers' hospital at .Vnnapolis (Naval Academy).
He was there discharged, for disability, 10 Feb. 1865, by S. O. 66, W. D.

After the v/ar Capt. Wadlia Aveut West, finally settling at Greeley,
Colorado, where, in 1890, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits He at-
tended the reunion at Weirs a few years prior and received a hearty Avel-
come.

Note. — Gen. Gillmore always spoke well of Wadlia and of his services
on the Savannah. His book, containing report of Siege and Reduction of
Fort Pulaski, page 58, Appendix C, says : —

7. Battery Burnside :

Sergt. James E. Wilson, Co. A, V. S. Engineers.
" P. Maguire, " " "

" Wadlie [blank here. — D.E.]
with a detachment of Eighth Maine Volunteers in three reliefs. [The
italics are mine. — D.E.]

Such is fame. Gen. Gillmore, indirectly, gave Sergt. Wadlia discredit
by failing to give him proper credit. Again his book, " Operations Against
Charleston, 1863," says on page 147 (really Brig. -Gen. Turner's report) : —

" The piece [referring to ' Swamp Angel.' — D.E.] Avas mounted under
the supervision of Lieut. Wadlie, Seventh NeAv Hampshire [fame again ; the
italics are mine. — D.E.], Avho deserves gi'eat credit for the accomplish-
ment of this Avork, done under so many difficulties."

Again, in the same book (really Col. Serrell's report), paire 285, par.
115: "On the night of the 17th of Aug. (1863) the Marsh Battery [this
Avas its official name. — D.E.] Avas ready for the gun, and Lieut. Wadlie [the
italics mine. — D.E.] Third Ncav Hampshire Volunteers, and Lieut. Parsons,
Volunteer Engineers, made their preparations to put the gun in place."

These are the credits Wadlia got, and Avith these he had to be content.

SOLDIERS' HOMES.

NATIONAL.

Branches.
Central . .
Northwestern
Eastern
Southern
Western
Pacific
Marion

Location. Members

Dayton, 0 4,548

Milwaukee, Wis 1,976

Togus, Me 1,533

Hampton, Va 2,670

Leavenworth, Kan 2,044

Santa Monica, Cal 652

Marion, Ind 770

Total

The total cared for during the year was, 23,521.

14,193

UNITED STATES HOME.

The United States Home for the Regular Army is located at Wash-
ington, D.C.

State.
California . . .
Colorado . . .
Connecticut . .
Illinois

STATE HOMES.

Location.

. . . Yountville

. . . Monte Vista ....
. . . Noroten Heights . .

Average
Members
... 324
... 25

. . . 248
. . . 846

Iowa

Marshalltown

. . . 347

Kansas ....

. . . Dodge City ....

... 46

Massachusetts . . .
Michigan ....
Minnesota ....
Nebraska ....
New Hampshire . .
New Jersey ....
New York ....

Ohio

Pennsylvania Erie . . .

Rhode Island Bristol . .

South Dakota Hot Springs

Vermont Bennington

Washington Orting . .

Wisconsin Waupaca

Chelsea 198

Grand Rapids 443

Minnehaha
Grand Island
Tilton . .
Kearney . .
Bath . . .
Sandusky .

Total . .
(AH for :

144

302

900

746

286

119

ending June 30, 1892.)

RKOINIKNTAL ROSTER.

ABREVIATIONS.

apptd.,

Appointed.

N.S.H.,

National Soldiers' Home.

Adjt..
A.Q.M.,

Adjutant.

N.H.S.H.,

New Hampshire Soldiers'

Assistant Quartermaster.

Home.

Asst.,

Assistant.

N.C.S.,

Non-Commissioned StafE.

b.,

Born.

O.D.,

Other Duty.

Capt.,

Captain.

O.S.,

Other Service.

Corp.,

Corporal.

O.T.,

Original Volunteer.

Com. Sergt.

, Commissary Sergeant.

Pi.,

Private.

Chap.,

Chaplain.

P.O. ad.,

Post office address.

Col.,

Colonel.

P.M.,

Principal Musician.

cap.,

Captured.

Q.M.S.,

Quartermaster-Sergeant.

d.,

Died.

R.Q.M.,

Regimental Quartermaster

des..

Deserted.

R.R.,

Representative Recruit.

disch.,

Discharged.

res..

Residence.

dis.,

Disability.
Drafted Recruit.

re-enl..

Re-enlisted.

D.R.,

ret'd.

Returned.

enl.,

Enlisted.

res'rt,

Resigned.

furl..

Furlough.

Sergt.,

Sergeant.

F. and S.,

Field and Staff.

S.M.,

Sergeant-Major.

Hosp. Stew.

,, Hospital Steward.

S.R.,

Substitute Recruit.

k.,

Killed.

sub..

Substitute.

k.a.,

Killed in action.

Surg.,

Surgeon.

Lt.-Col.,

Lieutenant-Colonel.

tr.,

Transferred.

Lt.,

Lieutenant.

u.s.s.c,

United States Signal Corps.

La.,

Leave of absence.

V.R.,

Volunteer Recruit.

Maj.,

Major.

V.R.C.,

Veteran Reserve Corps.

m.a.,

Missing in action.

wd..

Wounded.

Mus.,

Musician.

wds..

Wounds.

must..

Mustered.

Wag.,

Wagoner.

n.f.r.,

No further record.

Note.—

Tables to follow the Roster

.'jhow where

men died and where and he

wounded and other data that was deemed inexpedient to incorporate in the Roster.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Original.
Fellows, Enoch Q., Col. : b. Sandwich, age 3G, res. Sandwich, apptd. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. to date 26 June 62, l.a. April 62,

O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Centre Sandwich.
Jackson, John H., Lt.-Col. : b. Portsmouth, age 46, res. Portsmouth, apptd.

6 Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24 Feb. 64, to Col. 27

June 62, wd. 18 July 63, O.D., O.S., d. 10 April 90, Boston, Mass,
Bedel, John, Maj.: b. Indian Stream, age 39, res. Bath, apptd. 6 Aug. 61,

must, in 26 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Lt.-Col. 27 June 62, wd.

10 July 63, cap. 18 July 63, to Col. 6 Apr. 64, l.a. -Tan. 6"), CD., O.S.,

(1. 26 Feb. 75, Bath.
Hill, Alfred J., Adjt.: 1). Durham, age 57, res. Portsmouth, apptd. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 14 April 62, O.S., d. 1 April 89,

Portsmouth.
Nesmith, Arthur S., Q.M. : 1). P'ranklin, age 28, res. Franklin, apptd. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. to date 15 Nov. 62, l.a. 5 Sept. 62,

O.S., d. 18 Aug. 77, Franklin.
Moulton, Albert A., Surg.: b. Meredith, age 33, res. Concord, apptd. 22

Aug. 61. must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. to date 31 Oct. 62, l.a. 13

June 62, l.a. Aug. 62, d."26 April 90, Sanbornton.

(797)

798 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Eaton, Benj. F., Asst. Surg.: b. Grantham, age 30, res. Hanover, apptd.

22 Aug. 01, must, in 2G Aug. Gl, discb. 1 Oct. G2, O.S., d. 1 March 82,

Hartford, Vt.
Hill, Henry, Chap. : b. Claremont, age 42, res. Manchester, apptd. 22 Aug.

61, must, in 20 Aug. 01, must, out 23 Aug. 04, La. 31 Jan. 03, O.S.,

d. 1 Sept. S4, Chicago, 111.

Gain from within Begiment.
Libby, Alvan H., Adjt. (1st Lt. Co. A) : k.a. 18 July 63.
Copp, Elbridge J., Adjt. (2d Lt. Co. B) (Pr. Co. F) : disch. to date 16 Oct.

04, La. 1 Oct. 63, La. March 64, wd. 13 May 64, La. May 64, wd. 16

Aug. 04. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Jackman, Lemuel N., Adjt. (Sergt. Co. F) : must, out 20 July 65, O.D. P.O.

ad. Elgin, 111.
Plimpton, Josiah I., Maj. (Capt. Co. E) : k.a. 16 Aug. 04, La. 25 Feb. 63,

La. Dec. 63, to Lt.-Col. 29 April 04.
Randlett, James F., Maj. (Capt. Co. F) : must, out 20 July 65, wd. 13 May

04, La. May 64, to Lt.-Col. 30 Oct. 64, La. 26 Dec. 64, O.D., O.S.

P.O. ad. care A. G. O., Washington, D.C.
Trickey, Wm. H., Maj. (Capt. Co. C) (1st Sergt. Co. G) : must, out 20

July 05. P.O. ad. Danvers, Mass.
Hynes, John R., Q.M. (2d Lt. Co. A) : disch. to accept Capt. and A. Q.M.

Sept. 04, La. 11 Sept. 04, O.S., d. 31 Oct. 70, Manchester.
Bingham, Geo. B., Q.M. (Com. Sergt.) (Co. F) : must, out 20 July 65, La.

June 65, d. 28 Jan. 70, Lowell, Mass.

Gain from New Appointments.
Farrar, Daniel, Asst. Surg, (civil life) : b. Troy, age 20, res. Troy, apptd.

13 Aug. 02, must, in 13 Aug. 02, disch. for dis. 4 May 03, 6.D., d. 3

June 75, Leominster, Mass.
Buzzell, Andrew J. H., Asst. Surg, (civil life) : b. N.Y. City, age 31, res.

Dover, apptd. 29 July 02, must, in 21 Aug. 62, died of disease 27

March 05, to Surg. 17 Nov. 62, La. 24 Sept. 63, O.D.
Burnham, Chas. A., Asst. Surg, (from 2d N.H.) : b. Pembroke, age 25,

res. Haverhill, Mass., apptd. 18 Nov. 62, must, in 6 Jan. 63, disch.

for dis. 22 Sept. 64, arr. 5 Feb. 63, La. 4 July 64, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad.

260 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.
Kimball, Franklin B., Asst. Surg, (civil life) : b. Bridgton, Me., age 34,

res. Dover, apptd. 3 June 63, must, in 29 June 63, must, out 20 July

65, La. —March 65, to Surg. 22 May 65, O.D., d. 13 Dec. 89, Andover,

Mass.
Manter, Geo. W., Asst. Surg, (civil life) : b. Londonderry, age 40, res.

Manchester, apptd. 24 April 65, must, in 23 May 65, must, out 20

July 65, d. 7 July 70, Wellfleet, Mass.

NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF.

Original.

Jackson, Thomas M., S. M. : b. Portsmouth, age 21, res. Portsmouth,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must. in. 26 Aug. 61, disch. "for dis. 8 Aug. 63, to 2d

Lt. 28 Jan. 62, La. 21 June 62, to 1st Lt. 16 Oct. 02, to Capt. 12 June

63, wd. 18 July 63. P.O. ad. 2 E. 42d St., N. Y. City.
Miner, Geo. H., Com. Sergt. : b. Littleton, age 18, res. Hampton, enl. 19

Aug. 01, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 4 Oct. 04, term exp. 23 Aug. 64,

d. 21 Oct. 89, Oconto, wls.
Sawyer, Moody A., Hosp. Stew. : b. Concord, Vt., age 25, res. Concord,

enl. 20 Aug. 01, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 Sept. 62. P.O.

ad. Boscobel, Wis.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 799

Brainard, Chas. F., Q.M.S. : b. Elizabethtown, N.Y., age 33, res. Keene,
enl. 26 Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Aug. 63, to
1st Lt. 29 June 63, d. 13 May 81, Washington, D.C.

Wing, Harrison B., 1st P.M. : b. Fayette, Me., age 27, res. Manchester,
enl. 26 Aug. 61, must, in 2(> Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 Sept. 62. P.O.
ad. Portland, Me.

Gain from Within Regiment.
Copp, Elbridge J., S.M. (from Co. F) : to 2d Lt. 19 Jan. 63, to Adjt. 20

July ('.3. (See F. and S.)
Dodge, Wm. Ladd, S.M. (from Co. D) : disch. 16 Oct. 64, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb.

61, to 1st Lt. 29 May G-1. P.O. ad. Topsfleld, Mass.
Lord, Geo. F., S.M. (from Co. B) : resigned 5 April 64 (to Co. B).
Thing, John H., S.M. (from Co. B) : must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.

Exeter.
Holt, Marquis L., S.M. (from Co. E) : must, out 20 July 65, to 1st Lt. 19

May 65. P.O. ad. Neligh, Neb.
Smith, Thomas, S.M. (from Co. H) : must, out 20 July 65.
Hill, Varnum H., Q.M.S. (from Co. K) : disch. 19 May 64 to accept Capt.

and A. Q.M., O.S. P.O. ad. Boston, Mass.
James, Geo. R., Q.M.S. (from Co. D) : must, out 20 July 65, to 2d Lt. 24

April 65. P.O. ad. Hampton.
Swallow, Wm. A., Q.M.S. (from Co. F) : disch. 26 June 65. P.O. ad.

Nashua.
Clark, John, Q.M.S. (from Co. F) : must, out 20 July 65.
Bingham, Geo. B., Com. Sergt. (from Co. F) : to R. Q.M. 30 Nov. 64.

(See F. and S.)
Berry, Chas. H., Com. Sergt. (from Co. H) : must, out 20 July 65. P.O.

ad. Chelsea, Me.
Kittredge, Perry, Hosp. Stew, (from Co. B) : must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O.

ad. Concord.
Scovell, Albert D., Hosp. Stew, (from Co. I) : must, out 20 July 65, furl.

11 June 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Galvin, Michael E. A., 1st P.M. (from Co. C) : must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl.

Jan. 64, d. 14 Sept. 70, Savannah, Ga.
McEnry, Thomas, 2d P.M. (from Co. C) : must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.

Fulton, 111.

Transferred from Band.
Gove, Nathan W., 2d P.M. : disch. 19 Nov. 62, furl. 4 Aug. 62, disch. under

G.O. 126 W. D., 6 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Detroit, Mich.

BAND.

Origi)ial.
Ingalls, Gustavus W., Leader:!). Bristol, age 36, res. Concord, enl. 1

Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Worcester,

Mass.
Brown, David A.: b. Attleboro', Mass., age 22, res. Fisherville, enl. 9 Aug.

61, must, in 26 Aug. (!1, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Penacook.
Krebs, Carl: b. Germany, age 25, res. Concord, enl. 2 Aug. 61, must, in

26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, d. 1886, Danville, N.Y.

Hamilton, Henry S. : b. Lynn, Eng., age 25, res. Bow, enl. 8 Aug. 61, must.

in 2(; Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Dadmun, Josiah A.: b. Marlboro', Mass., age 21, res. Concord, enl. 1 Aug.

61, nuist. in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Concord.

800 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

Brown, Samuel F. : b. Seekonk, Mass., age 38, res. Fisherville, enl. 15

Aug. Gl, must, iu 26 Aug. 61, clisch. for dis. Feb. 02. P.O. ad. Pena-

cook.
Plummet, John W. : b. GeorgetOAvn, Mass., age 28, res. Lawrence, Mass.,

enl. 22 Aug. 61. must, in 26 Aug. 01, dlsch. for dis. 26 June 62. P.O.

ad. Woburn, Mass.
Caswell, John H. : b. Grafton, age 21, res. Concord, enl. 8 Aug. 61, must.

in 20 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept.' 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Concord. "
White, Chas. H. : b. Marlboro', Mass., age 27, res. Byfleld, enl. 20 Aug. 61,

must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. 50 Wall St.,

Boston, Mass.
Parkhurst, Phineas: b. Templeton, Mass., age 23, res. Templeton, Mass.,

enl. 7 Aug. 01, must, in 20 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, d. 7 Nov. 77,

Templeton, Mass.
Gove, Nathan W. : b. Chester, age 44, res. Concord, enl. 26 Aug. 61, must.

iu 26 Aug. 01, tr. to N.C.S. 1 Oct. 61, O.D., O.S. (See N.C.S.)
Baker, James A. : b. Holderness, age 21, res. Holderness, enl. — Aug. 61,

must, in 20 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.
Stark, Henry: b. Goftstown, age 19, res. GoftstOAvn, enl. Aug. 61, must, in

26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Goffstown.
Hughes, Francis M. : b. Windham, age 23, res. Holderness, enl. 6 Aug. 61,

must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Ashland.
Brown, Henry F. : b. Attleboro', Mass., age 24, res. Fisherville, enl. 15

Aug. 01, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Peuacook.
Burnham, Cyrus E. : b. Littleton, age 22, res. Littleton, enl. 20 Aug. 61,

must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Littleton.
Sanborn, Jacob R. : b. Exeter, age 23, res. Concord, enl. 13 Aug. 61, must.

iu 20 Aug. 01, disch. 1 Sept. 02. P.O. ad. Waltham, Mass.
Welcome, Philip : b. Canada, age 22, res. Concord, enl. 31 July 61, must.

iu 26 Aug. 01, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Bristol.
Lovejoy, George L. : b. Lancaster, age 22, res. Concord, enl. 1 Aug. 61,

must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62, d. 13 Sept. 89, Concord.
Linehan, John C. : b. Macroom, Ireland, age 21, res. Fisherville, enl. 15

Aug. 01, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Penacook.
Flanders, George E. : b. Hopkinton, age 35, res. Fisherville, enl. 15 Aug.

61, must, in 20 Aug. 01, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Penacook.
Mitchell, John C. : b. Bristol, age 21, res. Fisherville, enl. 15 Aug. 01,

must, in 20 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62.
Gove, Nathan M. : b. Derry, age 12, res. Concord, enl. 26 Aug. 01, must.

in 20 Aug. 61, disch. 1 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Detroit, Mich.

Transferred from Second New Hampshire.
Odlin, John W. : b. Concord, age 19, res. Concord, enl. 28 May 61, must, in
1 June 01, tr. 4 Oct. 01, disch. 1 Sept. 62, O.S., d. 10 March 89,
Concord.

Transferred from the Companies.
Lang, George B. : tr. from Co. I, re-tr. to Co. I, 1 Sept. 62.
Johnston, George C. : tr. from Co. A, re-tr. to Co. A 1 Sept. 62.
Baker, Amos D. : tr. from Co. A, re-tr. to Co. A 1 Sept. 62.
Briggs, George H. : tr. from Co. C, re-tr. to Co. C 1 Sept. 02.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. sQl

COMPANY A.

Clark, Rufus F., Capt. : b. Dover, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd.
22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. 14 Dec. 63, O.D., O.S., d. 19
Oct. 92, Roxburj', Mass.

Libby, Alvan H., 1st Lt. : b. Jay, Me., age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd.
22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, La. 1 May 62, to Adjt. 1 June. 62, O.S.
(See F. and S.)

Hynes, John R., 2d Lt. : b. Pittsfield, age 2.5, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd.
22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, to R.Q.M. (See F. and S.)

Houghton, Ruthven W., 1st Sergt.: b. Sharon, Vt., age 20, res. Manchester,
O.V., enl. 27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. to date 24 Oct. 64,
to 2d Lt. 16 Oct. 62, to 1st Lt. 15 April 63, La. 26 May 63, wd. 1
Sept. 63, to Capt. 20 Jan. 64, La. March 64, Avd. 1 July 64, La. 23 Aug.
64, O.D. P.O. ad. 523 W. 14th Ave., Denver, Col.

Morrill, Frank L., 2d Sergt. : b. Washington, age 20, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 13 July 64, to 1st
Sergt. 17 Oct. 62, to 2d Lt. 29 June 63, to 1st Lt. 15 June 64. wd. 1
July 64, O.D.

White, Chas. A., 3d Sergt. : b. Deering, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to 1st Sergt. 29
June 63, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb. 64, La. March 64, to 1st Lt. 3 June 64, wd.
16 Aug. 64, La. 28 Oct. 64, to Capt. 1 March 65, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad.
Greeley, Col.

"Woodbury, Roger W., 4th Sergt. : b. Francestown, age 21, res. Manchester,
O.V., enl. 27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to
2d Lt. 28 Aug. 63, to 1st Lt. 20 Jan. 64^ wd. 30 July 64, La. Oct. 64, to
Capt. 1 Jan. 65, La. 21 June 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Denver, Col.

Johnson, Thomas, 5th Sergt. : b. Canada, age 31, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 Julv 65, to ranks 23 June
62, re-enl. 21 March 64, des. 24 May 64, ret'd, O.D. P.O. ad. Man-
chester.

Chase, John N., 1st Corp. : b. Loudon, age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., enL

10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 23
June 62, furl. May 63. to 1st Sergt. 3 Feb. 64. P.O. ad. Manchester.

Baker, Amos D., 2d Corp. : b. Sanbornton, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 March 63, res'd

11 Oct. 61, to Band 9 May 62, to Co. Al Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Marl-
boro', Mass.

Moore, Thomas T., 3d Corp. : b. Goffstown, age 33, res. Mancliester, O.V.,
enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 2.^- Aug. 64, res'd 30
Nov. 61, O.D. P.O. ad. Derry Depot.

Johnston, Geo. E., 4th Corp. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 21, res. Manchester,
O.V., enl. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 28 Sept. 64, to
Band 18 April 62, to Co. A 1 Sept. 62, wd. 18 July 63, wd. 13 May 64.
P.O. ad. Washington, D.C.

Holland, Richard F., 5th Corp. : b. East Boston, Mass., age 26, res. Man-
chester, O.V., enl. 27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug.
64, res'd 30 Sept. 61, O.D. P.O. ad. Manchester.

Bowman, Eli E., 6th Corp. : b. Fairfield, Me., age 34, res. Bedford, O.V.,
enl. 30 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died "of dis. 9 March 65, res'd

10 Oct. 61, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64. wd. 13 May 64, wd. 2 June 64, cap. 7 Oct.
64, O.n., d. 9 March 65 en route to .\nnapolis, Md.

George, Samuel, 7th Corp. : b. Goft'stown, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 31 May 65, res'd

11 Oct. 61, to Corp. 4 Aug. 63, furl. Sept. 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, wd. 16
Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Hebronville, Mass.

Evans, John M., 8tli Corp. : b. Wales, age 33, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Sergt. 17
Oct. 62, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, O.S. P.O. ad. Manchester.

802 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Stokes, John F., 1st Mus. : b. Deerfleld, age 20, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
26 Jul}' (51, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. to date 20 July 65, re-enl. 20 Feb.
64, w-d. 18 July 63, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Togus, Me.

Hammett, \A^illiam E., 2d Mus. : b. Manchester, Eng., age 22, res. Man-
chester, O.V., enl. 26 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65,
to Corp. 11 Oct. 61, to Sergt. 4 Aug. 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, to 1st Sergt.

26 Aug. 64, to 2d Lt. 27 April 65, to 1st Lt. (not must.)

Bennett, William L., Wag. : b. New Hampton, age 34, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 25 Nov. 63,

O.D. P.O. ad. Bristol.
Abbot, Alba D., Pr. : b. Sharon, Vt., age 18, res. Claremont, O.V., enl. 31

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 26 Aug.

64, to ranks 11 Dec. 64, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, to Corp. 28 March 65, O.S.,

N.S.H.
Adams, Ira J., Pr. : b. Lyman, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 30 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, wd. 13 May 64, died of wds. 2 July 64.
Banfill, Haskell W., Pr. : b. Dalton, age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 14 Dec. 61.
Bachelder, John, Pr. : b. Goffstown, age 44, res. Suncook, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 May 62.
Bachelder, George W.,Pr. : b. Gilford, age 22, res. Lake Village, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., d. at Laconia,
25 Dec. 70.

Bailey, Frank, Pr. : b. Unity, age 23, res. Unity, O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61, must.

in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 28 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. No. Charlestown.
Bean, George W. M., Pr. : b. Meredith, age 26, res. Lake Village, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, O.D., died of dis. 20 Feb. 64^ Gilford.
Bigley, William H., Pr. : b. Dublin, Ire., age 42, res. Claremont, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 11

Oct. 61, to Sergt. 5 Aug. 63, furl. ab. 10 Nov. 63, re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, to

1st Sergt. 27 April 65, furl. 21 June 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Lubec, Me.
Bowen, Edwin G., Pr. : b. Lebanon, age 22, res. GoffstoAvn. O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Goflstown .
Buckman, Charles N., Pr. : b. Claremont. age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 25 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O.

ad. Pittsfleld.
Bridgham, George W^.,Pr. : b. Bangor, Me., age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 30 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of dis. 19 Oct. 62, Hilton

Head, S.C.
Brelsford, Samuel D., Pr. : b. Eiiglniid. nge IS, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, njust. out 20 July 65, re-enl. 22 Feb.

64, wd. 16 June 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64, d. 1876. Fall River, Mass.

Brown, William O. H., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 29 June 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 18 July 63, Ft. Wagner, S.C.
Cass, Harrison S., Pr. : b. AUenstown, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

8 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64.
P.O. ad. Dayton, 0.

Challis, Robert A., Pr. : b. Corinth, Vt., age 29, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.
Manchester.

Clough, Albert N., Pr. : b. Gilmanton, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
1 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 16 Oct. 64 P.O. ad. Man-
chester.

Coffee, William, Pr. : b. Lebanon, age 30, res. Norwich, Vt., O.V., enl. 12
Aug 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 17 Oct. 62,
to Sergt. 21 Jan. 64, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to ranks 11 Nov. 64, to Sergt.

27 April 65, O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 803

Colby, Daniel F., I'r. : b. Bristol, age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, died of disease 11 Feb. 62.
Constantine, George W., Pr. : b. Berlin, age 2.5, res. Charlestown, O.V.,

eul. 14 Aug. r>l, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 27 Jan. 65,

re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64, O.D.
Copp, Harrison J., Pr. : b. Rowley, Mass., age 41, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. y Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died" of disease 27 April 62, O.D.
Coty, Gideon, Pr. : b. Canada, age 31, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 30 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 28 Sept. 64, furl. May 63, wd. 18

July 63, wd. 13 May 64, O.S. P.O. ad. Bethel, Vt.
Cummings, Henry J., Pr. : b. Thetford, Vt., age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 27 Sept. 62. P.O.

ad. Lancaster.
Dane, Albert G., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, roust, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 4 Feb. 65, to Clorp. 18

April 62, wd. 10 July 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64.
Daniels, David R., Pr. : b. Candia, age 18, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 2 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 18 July 63, Fort Wagner, S. C.
Davis, Charles O. R., Pr. : b. Chelsea, Vt., age 21, res. Manchester, O.V.,

eul. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 30 June 63.
Derby, Charles H., Pr. : b. Charlestown, age 28, res. Charlestown, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 26 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1

Dec. 61, wd. 20 Aug. 63. P.O. ad. Claremont.
Dupray, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 28, i-es. Manchester, O.V., eul. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, d"es. 7 Nov. 64, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, O.D.
Eaton, Walter S., Pr. : b. Weare, age 21, res. Weare, O.V., enl. 24 Julv 61,

mu.st. in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. E. Weare.
Emery, Charles O., Pr. : b. Newbury, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 27

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64.
Evans, Frank, Pr. : b. Rockingham, Vt., age 20, res. Claremont, O.V., eul.

27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Nov. (!3, to Corp.

29 Jane 63, wd. 10 July 63. P.O. ad. Washington, I). C.
Person, Charles O., Pr.: b. Bedford, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 6

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. to date 20 July 65, to Corp. 23

Sept. 62, wd. 28 Aug. 63, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to ranks 11 Dec. 64, wd.

11 Feb. 65.

Flanders, \A/'illiam W., Pr. : b. Boscawen, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, nuist. out 23 Aug. 64, d. 20 Jan.

91, St. Charles, 111.
Flood, John, Pr. : b. New Haven, Conn., age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 30 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Fogg, George I., Pr. : b. Pittsfleld, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 18 July 63,

furl. Sept. 63, furl. Jan. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Chichester.
Furnald, James G., Pr. : b. Canterbury, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 19 July 61. must. in. 22 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 7 April 65, wd.

July 63, wd. 31 Aug. 63, re-eul. 12 Feb. 64, to Corp. 21 Feb. <;4, wd.

13 May 64, wd. 2 June 64, wd. 31 Aug. 64, O.D.
Gay, Thomas F., Pr. : b. Francestown, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 22 .\ug. 61, disch. for dis. 27 April 62. P.O.

ad. Pittsfleld.
George, Albert, Pr. : b. Manchester, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 31 Aug. 63,
furl.-^ — (enlisted 2d time, see Recruits A). P.O. ad. Manchester.

George, Alden G., Pr. : b. Deering, age 22, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 13
Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 26 Oct. 64, wd.—
May 64, cap. 16 June 64.

804 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Gibson, Charles O., Pr. : b. Weare, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

25 July Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 Oct. G2.
Gilbert, Charles, Pr. : b. Bridgewater, Mass., age 39, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, tr. to G 3 Sept. Gl. (See Co. G.)
Grannis, David H., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 25, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

29 July 01, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, died of disease 4 March G3, O.D., O.S.
Green, W^alter A., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 14 Dec. 61.
Gorman, Cyrus, Pr. : b. Middlesex, Mass., age 21, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 17 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 21 Sept. 64, wd. 13

May 64, O^D. P.O. ad. Hyde Park, Mass.
Goodwin, John W., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

20 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 2 July 62, -\vd. 16 June

62, to Corp. 24 June G2.

Hagan, John C, Pr. : b. Salem, Mass., age 25, res. Auburn, O.V., enl. 26

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Hanson, Thomas, Pr. : Waterborough, Me., age 34, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 24 Sept. 64, O.D. P.O.

ad. Biddeford, Me.
Hatch, Henry T., Pr. : b. Scituate, Mass., age 27, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 6 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Houseman, John, Pr. : b. Germany, age 42, res. Manchester, O.V.. enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 6 Jan. 62.
Hodgman, William S., Pr. : b. Litchfield, age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

9 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 .4ug. 61, must", out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Andover, Mass.
Holmes, Andrew J., Pr. : b. Jaffrey, age 26, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 15 Dec. 62. P O. ad. Con-
cord.
Huntress, W^ilbur H., Pr. : b. New Market, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65. Avd. 18 July

63, re-euL 20 Feb. 64, O.D., N.S.H., d. 23 June 87, Manchester.
Karney, Wm. M., Pr. : b. Scotland, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 18 July 63, O.D.
Lawrence, Geo. H., Pr. : b. Nantucket Island, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 25 July 63.
Leaf, Luke, Pr. : b. Three Rivers, Can., age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

2 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, m.a. 18 July 63, to Corp. 10 Oct. 61,

to Sergt. 29 June 63.
Lee, George W., Pr. : b. Craftsbury, Vt., age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl-

23 July (!1, must, in 22 A>ig. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, re-enl. 30 March 64.
Little, Samuel H., Pr. : b. Littleton, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 16

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, O.D.
Marshall, Nathaniel, Pr. : b. Derry, age 44, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 15 July 62, to Corp. 1 Oct.

61,' wd. 16 June 62.
Martin, Augustus, Pr. : b. Hooksett, age 18, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 6

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 28 Aug. 63.

P 6. ad. Manchester.
McEwen, James, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 28 Sept. 64, furl. Jan. and

Feb. 64, wd. 16 May 64, Avd. 16 June 64. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.
Mears, John, Pr. : b. Stockport, Eng., age 19, res. Francestown, O.Y., enl.

31 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. Jan. 63, re-
enl. 12 Feb. 64, wd. 13 May 64, furl. May 64. P.O. ad. Roxbury, Mass.
Newton, David H., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H. P.O. ad.

Manchester.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 805

Niles, Stephen W., I'r. : b. Waterville, Mc, age 28, res. Manchester, O V.,

enl. 29 July Gl, must, in 22 Aug. (U, must, out 28 Aug. G4, O.D. P.O.

ad. Boston, Mass.
Ormston, Joseph J., Pr. : b. England, age 33, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, k.a. 13 May 64.
Perry, Austin E., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 12 Feb.

G4, O.b. P.O. ad. Wakefield, Mass.
Plummer. William H., Pr. : b. Orange, age 18, res. Bedford, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 June 62.
Proudman, James D., Pr. : b. Dover, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 31

July Gl. must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to U. S. S. C. 13 Oct. 63, O.D., O.S.

P.O. ad. Meriden, Conn.
Ramsay, William H., Pr. : b. Cambridge, Mass., age 18, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to U. S. S. C. 13 Oct. 63,

O.D., O.S.
Reynolds, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. New Boston, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, k^a. 13 Oct. 64, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, wd.

13 May 64.

Rich, Thomas L., Pr. : b. Fort Covington, N.Y., age 19, res. Goffstown,

O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 17 Sept. 62.
Roberts. Charles, Pr. : b. Thetford, Vt., age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 13 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, des. 22 Aug. 61.
Sanders, John H., Pr.: b. Manchester, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

29 July Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Sept. 62.
Shaw, George H., Pr.: b. Slatersville, Mass., age 21, res. Weare, O.V., enl.

24 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 12 July 63.

P.O. ad. Holyoke, Mass.
Squires, Hiram C, Pr. : b. St. Albans, Vt., age 43, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 13 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Syms, Ruel S., Pr. : b. Litchfield, Me., age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

9 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 April 62, O.D.
Thomas, George S., Pr. : b. LoAvell, Mass., age 20, res. Providence, R. I.,

O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, des. 9 Nov. 64, re-enl. 12

Feb. G4, O.S.
Tibbetts, Collins P., Pr.: b. St. Johnsbury, Vt., age 22, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 2 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl.

20 Feb. 64, wd. — .\ug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Derry Depot.
Webster, George H., Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 23, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. to date 20 July 65, to Corp.

16 July 62, to ranks 5 Aug. 63, \o Corp. 11 Nov. 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64,

res'd 25 Aug. 64, to Wag^ 26 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Whipple, David H., Pr. : b. Gottstown, age 20, res. Gottstown, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 5 July 62.
White, Leander, Pr.: b. Jay, N. Y., age 27, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 28 Sept. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

O.D., d. 5 Sept. 90, Concord.
Whitmore, Norman F., Pr. : b. Weathersfleld, Vt., age 18, res. Claremont,

O.V., enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61. tr. to U.S.S.C. 29 Feb. 64,

wd. 10 July G3, to Corp. 5 Aug. 63, O.S., d. Beaufort, S.C.

Whitten, John R., Pr. : b. Malone, N.Y., age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.

EecrHits, Co. A.
Barton, Henry, Pr. : b. Croydon, age 28, res. Croydon, V.R., enl. 18 Aug.

G2, nmst. in 9 Sept. 62, died of wds. 18 Aug. 64, wd. 18 Aug. 64.
Brown, Henry, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 21 Nov.

G3, must, in 21 Nov. 63, died of disease 20 Dec. 64.

806 TIIIRT) NEW TIAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Carter, William H., Pr. : b. Goft'stown, age 18, res. Manchester, V.R.,
enl. 2 Oct. fil, must, in 2 Oct. 61, diecf of wds. 15 Dec. 64, re-enl. 12
Feb. 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64, O.D.

Chapman, George, Pr. : b. Loudon, Eng., age 22, res. Lebanon, S.R., enl.

12 Oct. 63, must, in 12 Oct. 63, died of disease 2!) Nov. 64, cap. 17 Oct.
64, sub. for Richard Walker of Lebanon.

Chickering, Alpheus, Pr. : b. Loudon, age 35, res. Manchester, S.R., enl.

19 Aug. 63, must, in I'J Aug. 63, des. 10 Nov. 64, \vd. 7 May 64, wd.
18 May 64, sub. for Silas B. Woodbury of Manchester.

Everington, George, Pr. : b. England, age 23, res. PJainfield, S.R., enl. 12
Oct. 63, must, in 12 Oct. 63, des. 2 Dec. 64, sub. for G. Sidney True
of Plainfield.

Feen, Garrett, Pr. : b. Germany, age 22, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 20 Nov.
63, must, in 30 Nov. 63, died of disease 1 June 64, "vvd. 13 May 64, cap.

13 May 64.

Field, George B., Pr. : b. Orange, Vt., age 28, res. Acworth, V.R., enl. 15

Aug. 62, must, in 20 Ang. 62. disch. 26 June 65, Goldsboro', Prov.

Ord. 73, H.Q. Dist. N.C.
Fontain, Edward, Pr. : b. Kingston, Can., age 18, res. Hanover, S. R., enl. 12

Oct. 63, must. in. 12 Oct. 63, died of disease 30 Nov. 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64,

sub. for D. H. Camp of Hanover.
Frank, Alexander, Pr. : b. Stockholm, Sweden,. age 23, res. Mason, S.R., enl.

2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, furl. 1 Nov. 64, ab. 20 July, 65, n.f.r.,

sub. for Otis Walters of .

George, Albert, Pr. : b. Manchester, age 19, res. Pittsfleld, V.R., enl. 16

Sept. 64, must, in 16 Sept. 64, must, ont 20 July 65, was an original

member of A, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Hart, John, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 23, res. Mason, S.R., enl. 2 Sept.

63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 13 May 64, des. 5

Jan. Go, ret'd, sub. for James Q. Conant of Mason.
Higgins, James, Pr. : age 22, res. Manchester, V.R., enl. 18 Dec. 61, must.

in 19 Dec. 61, must, ont 19 Dec. 64, must, out Chapin's Farm, O.D.
Hill, James W., Pr. : b. Holderness, age 15, res. Laconia, V.R., enl. 20

Feb. 62, must, in 28 Feb. 02, must, out 1 Mar. 65, to Mus. 4 May 62,

term exp. 28 Feb. 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Roxbury, Mass.
Harrington, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 17

Nov. 63, must, in 17 Nov. 63, des. 3 Sept. 64, ret'd, absent in arrest

20 July 65, n.f.r.

Hamilton, James, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 23, res. Claremont, S.R., enl.

12 Oct. 63, must, in 12 Oct. 63, des. 19 Apr. 64, sub. for E. H. Tenney

of Claremont.
Hilton, Peter, Pr. : b. Holland, age 20, res. Northfleld, S.R., enl. 20 Aug.

63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, died'of wds. 31 May 64, wd. 13 May 64, sub.

for James Foss of Northfleld.
Howland, George, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 24, res. New York, S.R.,

enl. 2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, des. 11 Sept. 64, sub. for C. H.

Chandler of .

Kennedy, John, Pr. : 1). Newburyport, Mass., age 25, res. Keene, S.R., enl.

12 Oct. 63, must, in 12 Oct. 63, tr. to V.R.C. 17 April 65, O.S., sub.

for George Dort of Keene.
Leavitt, Jona. D., Pr. : b. Chichester, age 32, res. Chichester, V.R., enl. 30

Aug. 61, must, in 80 Aug. 61, disch. 2 Nov. 64, furl. May 63, wd. 10

July 63, to Corp. 5 Ang. 63, wd. 13 May 64, term exp. 30 Aug. 64, disch.

Concord, O.S. P.O. ad. Chichester.
Lynch, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, disch. for dis. 16 June 65, wd. 13 May 64.
McDuffee, Samuel, Pr. : b. Bradford, Vt., age 44, res. AcAvorth, V.R., enl.

11 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, tr. to V.R.C. July 63, O.S. P.O. ad.

Lempster.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. S07

McDuffee, Samuel V., Pr. : b. Bradford, Vt., a-je 27, res. .\cworth, V.K ,

enl. 15 Auii'. (;2, iiuist. in 20 Aua;. (J2, tr. to Siijnal Corps 17 Sept. 153,

().D., O.Sr P.O. ad. Thetford, Vt.
McKinnon, Daniel B., Pr. : b. Rhode Island, ai?e 21, res. Concord, V.R.,

enl. 21 Nov. (!o, must, in 21 Nov. (53, died of wds. k; July (■)4. wd. 13

May (U.
Martin, Joseph, Pr. : b. Hooksett, asje 19, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 16 July

C3, must, in 16 July 63, disch. for dis. 2 Jan. CA, ^d. , N.S.H.

Neal. Ransom M., Pr. : b. Unity, age 23, res. Claremont, V.R., enl. 11 Aug.

62. must, in 30 Aug. 62, died of disease 30 Oct. 62.
Pervier, Amasa J., Pr. : b. Franklin, Vt., age 18, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

6 March 62, must, in 6 March 62, disch. for dis. 17 March 63, O.S.
Putnam, John G. P., Pr. : b. Italy, age 23, res. Claremont, V.R., enl. 23

Aug. 62, must, in 19 Sept. 62, disch. 20 June 65, cap. 16 Aug. 64, furl.

20 [March (;5, disch. Annapolis, Md., under G.O. 77 W.D. P.O. ad.

Claremont.
Ross, George H., Pr. : b. So. Gardner, Mass., age 23, res. Croydon, V.R.,

eul. IS Aug. 62, must, in 9 Sept. 62, disch. for dis. 16 March 63. P.O.

ad. So. Gardner, Mass.
Storin, Matthew, Pr. : b. Concord, age 15, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 4 Feb.

62, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 4 May 62, re-enl.

12 Feb. 64, O.D. P 0. ad. Pawtucket, R.I.
Sanders, George S., Pr. : b. Chichester, age 25, res. Chichester, V.R., enl.

s Aug. 62, must, in 8 Aug. 62, disch. 28 June 65, to Corp. 3 July 62,

d. — Aug. 88, Chichester.
Scott, William P., Pr. : b. Winchendou, Mass., age 42, res. Concord, V.R.,

enl. 13 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. and cap.

18 July 63, disch. Prov. Ord. 73, Goldsboro', N.C., O.D. P.O. ad.

Manchester.
Squires, Henry H.,Pr. : b. Cornish, age 25, res. Croydon, V.R., enl. 30 Aug.

62, must, in 30 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 7 Feb. 63.
Simonds, James P., Pr. : b. Franklin, age 38, res. Franklin. V.R., enl. 9

Nov. 63, must, in 14 Nov. 63, died of disease 7 Feb. 65.
Simpson, James, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 29, res. Canaan, S.R., enl. 12

Oct. 63, must, in 12 Oct. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, sub. for VVm. A. Flanders

of Canaan.
Smith, Thomas, 2d, Pr. : b. Bristol, Eng., age 23, res. Manchester, S.R.,

enl. 19 Aug. 63, must, in 19 Aug. 63, m.a. 7 Oct. 64, sub. for Dennis

Donnelly of Manchester.
Thompson, George, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 23, res. Wilton, V.R., enl. 21

Nov. 63, must, in 21 Nov. 63, des. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 8 March 64.
White, James E., Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 30, res. Sandwich, V.R., enl. 26

Aug. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, died of wds. 16 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64.
Whitman, Wm. F, Pr. : b. Hartland, Vt., age 28, res. Acworth, V.R., enl.

12 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, k.a. 31 Aug. 63.

Gain b)j Tranftfcr.
Hammond, Nathan H., Pr. : tr. from E, disch. for dis. 9 May 63, drowned

10 Dec. 64, in Connecticut River between Orford, N. H., and Fairlee,

Vt.
Baker, Amos D., Pr. : tr. from Band {an .original member of Co. A), tr.

Band to A 1 Sept. 62.
Johnston, George C, tr. from Band {an original member of Co. A), tr.

Band to A 1 Sept. 62.

808 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

COMPANY B.

Wilbur, John E., Capt. : b. Providence, R. I., age 41, res. Exeter, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, dismissed to date 6 Feb. 63.
Ayer. Henry H., 1st Lt. : b. Ballston, N. Y., age 42, res. Fisherville,

O.V., apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61^ k.a. 16 May 64, l.a. 18

June 62, to Capt. 16 Oct. 62, wd. 18 July 63, wd. 26 Aug. 63, l.a. 19

Sept. 63, O.D., O.S.
Fogg, Andrew J., 2d Lt : b. Epping, age 20, res. Exeter, O.V., apptd. 22

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61,"discli. for dis. 9 May 63, to 1st Lt. 12

Sept. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Libby, Jonah, Jr., 1st Sergt. : b. Danville, Me., age 30, res. Boston, O.V.,

enl. 15 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 64. to 2d

Lt. 12 Sept. 62, l.a. 9 Oct. 62, to 1st Lt. 15 April 63, l.a. 2 Julv 63, wd.

8 Sept. 63, to Capt. 20 Jan. 64, wd. 16 June 64, O.D., d. 31 March 77,

Auburn, Me.
Head, John M., 2d Sergt. : b. Pembroke, age 32, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 24

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. 24 March 64, to 2d Lt. 16 Oct. 62,

O.D., d. 3 Dec. 84, Exeter.
Flanders, John K., 3d Sergt. : b. Boscawen, age 22, res. Concord, O.V.,

enl. 22 July 61. must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 29 Aug. 63, to

ranks 11 Oct. 61, O.D.
James, Thos. H. B., 4th Sergt. : b. Deerfleld, age 23, res. Deerfleld, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to ranks 24

Sept. 61,'re-enl. 24 Feb. 64, Avd. 16 May 64, to Corp. 6 Sept. 64, furl.

Oct. 64, wd. 22 Feb. 65, to Sergt. 1 June 65, CD. P.O. ad. Lynn,

Mass.
Dunn, Francis A., 5th Sergt. : b. Kingston, age 30, res. Danville, O.V.,

enl. 25 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, dischT for dis. 1 Oct. 62, O.D.
Watson, Irving M., 1st Corp. : b. Limington, Me., age 37, res. Exeter, O.V.,

enl. 20 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61," must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 11

Oct. 61, furl. May 63. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Thing, John H., 2d Corp.: b. Ossipee, age 28, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 20

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 11 Oct.

61, to 1st Sergt. 13 Sept. 62, to ranks 1 Dec. 62, to Sergt.-Maj. 5 April

64. P.O. ad. East Brentwood.

Giddings, George H., 3d Sergt. : b. Exeter, age 27, res. Exeter, O.V., enl.

20 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to ranks 24 Sept.

61, to Corp. 11 Oct. 61, to Sergt. 17 Oct. 62, wd. Sept. 63, furl. Sept.

63, to 1st Sergt. 25 Nov. 63, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, wd. 16 May 64, to 2d

Lt. 6 June 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to 1st Lt. 18 Oct. 64, to Capt. 3 March 65,

O.D. P.O. ad. 409 Broadway, Cambridge, Mass.
Lamprey, Simon N., 4th Corp. : b. Hampton, age 23, res. Exeter, O.V.,

enl. 27 July 61, must. in. 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 17 Aug. 64, to Sergt.

13 Sept. 62. to 1st Sergt. 1 Dec. 62, to 2d Lt. 23 Nov. 63, to 1st Lt. 20

Jan. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Bryant, John S., 5th Corp. : b. Durham, age 26, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 23 May 65, to Sergt. 1

Dec. 62, re-enl. 24 Feb. 64, to 1st Sergt. 6 June 64, to 1st Lt. 23 May

65, O.D.

Clement, John W., 6th Corp. : b. Charlestown, Mass., age 35, res. Exeter,
O.V., enl. 29 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to
ranks 24 Sept. 61, to Corp. 5 Dec. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Exeter.

Morrison, Wm. J., 7th Corp. : b. Calais, Me., age 19, res. Exeter, O.V.,
enl. 23 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to ranks 24
Sept. 61, to Corp. 11 Oct. 61, to Sergt. 15 Oct. 62. P.O. ad. Boston,
Mass.

Blaisdell, John L., 8th Corp. : b. Danville, age 28, res. Danville, O.V., enl.
24 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 June 65, res'd
June 62, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, wd. 18 May 64. P.O. ad. Merrimacport,
Mass.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 809

Randall, John L., 1st Mus. : b. Deerfield, age 31, res. Deerfleld, O.V., enl. 22

Aug. CI, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 May 62, d. s March

68, Haverhill, Mass.
Gage. William H. H., 2d Mus. : b. Boscawen, age 16, res. Boscawen, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.

Denver, Col.
Dearborn, Charles A., Wag. : b. Chester, age 26, res. unl^nown, O.V., enl.

23 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 May 62.
Abbott, Samuel W., Pr. : b. Dorchester, age 22, res. Sunapee, O.V.. enl.

29 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, \vd. 10 July 63.

P.O. ad. Merrillon, Wis.
Abbott, Horace F., Pr. : b. Hanover, age 24, res. Newport, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 June 63.
Broadbent, John, Pr. : b. Hvde, Chester Co., Eng., age 35, res. Exeter,

O.V., enl. 29 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Dec. 62,

to Corp. 13 Sept. 62.
Batchelder, Albert F., Pr. : b. Chester, age 21, res. Deerfleld, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Con-
cord .
Blaisdell, Josiah T., Pr, : b. Danville, age 33, res. Danville, O.V., enl. 24

July (!1, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Newburyport, Mass.
Blaisdell, Samuel C, Pr. : b. Danville, age 26, res. Danville, O.V., enl. 30

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Berry, Woodbury, Pr. : b. Greenland, age 21, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Exeter.
Carver, Edward F., Pr. : b. Dorchester, Mass., age 31, res. Exeter, O.V.,

enl. 22 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.

So. Amesbury, Mass.
Colbath, Charles W., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 18, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 20 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64. P.O.

ad. Exeter.
Carlisle, James, Pr. : b. Exeter, age 39, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, v.'d. 13 May 64, O.D.
Carter, Gideon, Jr., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 18, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 31 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Colcord, Ezra G., Pr. : b. Brentwood, age 20, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Auij. 61, tr. Sig-nal Corps 29 Feb. 64, to Corp. 11

Oct. 61, O.D., O.S., d. (killed by Ku-Klux Klan) 66, Mississippi.
Caban, Samuel, Pr. : b. Exeter, age 24, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 Sept. 62, wd. 16 June 62. P.O.

ad. Kittery Depot, Me.
Caban, WiUiam, Pr. : b. Exeter, age 21, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.
Chase, James M., Pr. : b. New London, age 24, res. Concord, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch for dis. 7 July 65, to Corp. 1

Dec. 62, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 24 Aug. 64, to 1st Sergt. 1 June

65, to 2d Lt. (not mustered). P.O. ad. Manchester.
Clay, Alonzo, Pr. : b. Madbury, age 21, res. New Market, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, des. April 64, re-enl. 26 Feb. 64.
Currier, Joseph H., Pr. : b. Canterbury, age 32, res. Concord, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch.'for dis. 26 May 62, O.D., d. 17

March 85, Concord.
Currier, Adna S., Pr. : b. Concord, age 22, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 13 Sept. 62,

res'd 23 June 63, wd. 18 July 63, to Corp. 5 April 64.

810 THIRD NEW HAxMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Cushon, Joel A., Vv. : b. Lyman, aye 38, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

fil, must, in 22 Aug.'r.l, disch for dis. 16 May 62, O.S. T.O. ad.

Webster.
Casley, Edward W^., Pr. : b. Concord, Mass., aire 42, res. Concord, Mass.,

O.V., enl. 14 Ang. 61, must, in 22 Ang. 61, des. April 64, re-enl. 2&

Feb. 64, O.I). P.O. ad. Orilla, P. Ontario, Canada.
Donovan, Cornelius, Pr. : b. Providence, R. I , age 35, res. Exeter, O.V.,

enl. 22 -July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 15 July 63, d. 7 July

88, Providence, R. I.
Dudley, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Wolfboro', age 18, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must.''out 23 Aug. 64, furl. May 63, to

Corp. 7 July 63, wd. 16 May 64. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Dudley, Sereno G., Pr. : b. Brentwood, age 21, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 1) Ang.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.

Dearborn, Warren S., Pr. : b. Stafford, age 22, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 17

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, dischrto date 20 July 65, to Corp. -,

wd. 10 July 63, re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, to ranks 13 May 64, wd. 13 May 64.

P.O. ad. Kingston.
Davenport, Nathan, Pr. : b. Lewiston, Vt., age 37, res. East Kingston, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 7 Oct. 62.
Davis, Henry, Pr. : b. Kingston, age 27, res. Kingston, O.V., enl. 26 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61. disch. for dis. 22 Feb. 62. P.O. ad. Kingston.
Dowlin, Ira C, Pr. : b. Bradford, age 27, res. Newport, O.V., enl. 13 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Claremont.
Elliott, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 23, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 24 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62, to Corp.

23 June 63, Avd. 13 May 64. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Edminster, John H., Pr. : b. Cornish, age 18, res. Sunapee, O.Y., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 18 Oct.

62, furl. Sept. 63, to Sergt. 6 April 64.

Favor, Fred H., Pr. : b. Hill, age 19, res. Boscaweu, O.V., enl. 22 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 31 Oct. 62, wd. 16 June 62, d. 26

Dec. 83, Batavia, 111.
Farrand, Edward, Pr. : b. England, age 26, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 24 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 6l, disch. for dis. 10 May 62, d. 25 June 64,

Penacook.
Fieldsend, Joshua, Pr. : b. Hyde, Chester Co., Eng., age 22, res. unknown,

O.V., enl. 23 July 61, niust. in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.

P.O. ad. Epping.
Gage, Hiram, Pr. : b. Boscawen, age 45, res. Boscaweu, O.V., enl. 3 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Wilton

Jet., Iowa.
Gerah, James, Pr. : b. Cambridge, age 30, res. Chester, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 16 Dec. 62, wd. 16 June 62.

P.O. ad. Chester.
George, Ira P., Pr. : b. New Boston, age 21, res. Newport, O.V., enl. 26

Jaly 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 April 64, wd. 10 July

63, P.O. ad. Elkins, N. Mex.

Hall, Edward F., Pr. : b. Epping, age 37, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 26 July 61,
must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. 28 Oct. 64, des. 24 Feb. 64, ret'd, wd. 16
Aug. 64, tei-m expired 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Portsmouth.

Hall, Horace J., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 17, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,
must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 19 July 63.

Hall, Harris C, Pr. : b. Fremont, age 18, res. Danville, O.V., enl. 17 Aug.
61, nmst. in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 18 June 64, re-enl. 23 Feb. 64,
wd. 16 June 64.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGTMEl^T. 811

Hook, Albert, Pr. : b. Chichester, age — , res. Chichester, O.V., eiil. U

Aiiff. Gl, must, in 22 Aug", fil, must, out 20 July fi5, re-enl. 25 Feb.

04, ''age 23, O.D. P.O. ad. Loudon.
Henry. James B., Pr. : b. New York, age 24, res. Boquet, N.Y., O.V., enl.

5 Aug. Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to Reg. Army 13 Nov. 62, O.S. P.O.

ad. Manchester.
Haines. John M., Pr. : b. Chichester, age 20, res. Chichester, O.V., enl. 14

July Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 11 Oct.

Gl, res'd 7 July GH, furl. 18 Nov. G3, O.D., d. 5 Oct. 7.5, Charlestowu,

Mass.
Hinds, Simeon D., Pr. : b. Lowell, age 17, res. unknown, O.Y., enl. 5 Aug.

Gl, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, discli. for dis. 17 May 62. P.O. ad. Laconia.
Healey, George W., Pr. : b. Raymond, age 18, res. Raymond, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, mnst. in 22 Aug.'Gl, must. "out 20 July 65^ re-enl. 26 Feb. 64,

wd. 13 May 64, cap. 16 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. No. Prairie, Minn.
Jones, Edwin, Pr. : b. Strafford, age 35, res. Chester, O.V., enl. 6 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. fol- dis. 2 Aug. 62. P.O. ad. Chester.
Jackson, Andrew, Pr. : b. Dover, age 20, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 30 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. to date 20 July 65, re-enl. 24 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 6 June 64, to Sergt. 1 June G5, furl. June 65, a. on furl. 20

July 65.
Kimball. William H., Pr. : b. Newton, age 20, res. Newton, O.V., enl. 22

Julv 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to E 22 Sept. 61. P.O. ad. NcAvton.

(See Co. E.)
Kaye, Booth, Pr. : b. England, age 34, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, died ofdisease, 20 Aug. 63.
Kelley, Isaiah, Pr. : b. Plaistow, age 25, res. Plaistow, O.V., enl. 30 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61 .
Leavitt, William R., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 43, res. Exeter, O.Y., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 18 Feb. (;2.
Leavitt, Joseph W^., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 28, i-es. Exeter, O.V., enl. 26 Jvdy

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 11 Nov. 63, re-
enl. 13 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 14 Oct. 64, to 1st Sergt. 7 July 65, O.D. P.O.

ad. Charlestown, Mass.
Lord, George F., Pr. : b. Parsonfield, Me., age 19, res. Ncav Market, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, to Sergt. -Maj. 25 Feb. 64. tr. back

to B 5 April 64, term exp. 23" Aug. 64, O.D., N.'S.H. P.O. ad. Man-
chester. (See N.C.S.)
Locke, James J., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 21, res. Chichester, O.V., enl. 19

April 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 10 July 63, furl. May 63.
March, Isaac W., Pr. : b. Newburyport, Mass., age 41, res. Danville, O.V.,

enl. 24 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Nov. (12. P.O.

ad. Danville.
Marston, W^illiam S., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 20, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 23 July

Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr. to Signal Corps Oct. C>3, wd. 16 June 62,

O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Newburyport, Mass.
Moores, Samuel E., Pr. : b. Vienna, Me., age 18, res. Kingston, O.V., enl.

1 Aug. 61, must, iu 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64.
Moody, Alfred C, Pr. : b. Goffstown, age 25, res. Pittstield, O.V., enl. 29

Julv 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 24 Feb. 64,

to Corp. 12 April 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Deerfleld Centre.
Merrill, W^illiam H., Pr. : b. Hampstead, age 21, res. Danville, O.V., enl. 25

July Gl, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 12 July 62, wd. 16 June 62,

cap. IG) June i'>2.
Perkins, William B., Pr. : b. AlIenstOAvn, age 18, res. Epping, O.V., enl. 26

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to

Corp. 24 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 7 July 65, d. , Epping.

812 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Prescott, Joseph E., Pr. : b. Hampton Falls, age 39, res. Exeter, O.V., eul.

10 Aug. (;i, must, in 22 Aug. Gl, died of disease 29 Oct. 64, re-enl. 14

Feb. 64, to Corp. 24 Aug. 64.
Putney, Jacob B.,Pr. : b. Hillsborough, age 43, res. Hillsborough, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, tr.'~to V.R.C. 31 May 64, des. 1 Aug.

03, ret'd, O.D., O.S., d. , Cambridgeport, Mass.

Pease, Charles H., Pr. : b. So. New Market, age 18, res. New Market,

O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
Reynolds, Henry A., Pr. : b. Manville, R. I., age 22, res. Milford, Mass.,

O.V., enl. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd.

18 July 63, re-eni. 14 Feb. 64, wd. 13 May 64. P.O. ad. Providence,

R. I.
Riley, John, Jr., Pr. : b. Hooksett, age 18, res. Kensington, O.V., enl. 2

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 27 Oct. 64, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.
Rowell, Ambrose E., Pr. : b. Brentwood, age 26, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 1

Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 11 Oct.

61, re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, to'Sergt, 6 June 64, to ranks 4 Oct. 64. P.O. ad.

Brentwood.
Sleeper, William H., Pr. : b. Fremont, age 20, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Williamsburg, L.I., N.Y.
Silloway, Fred, Pr. : b. Kingston, age 26, res. Kingston, O.V., enl. 2 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Swett, John S., Pr. : b. Kingston, age 28, res. Kingston, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61^, died of disease 27 Aug. 62.
Swett, Gardner, Pr. : b. Newport, age 26, res. Newport, O.V., enl. 25 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch.'for dis. 7 Dec. 61.
Senior, William, Pr. : b. England, age 33, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Togus,

Me.
Smith, Jacob, Pr. : b. Raymond, age 44, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 28 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 6l', must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62. P.O. ad.

Exeter.
Seaver, Daniel P., Pr. : b. Kingston, age 22, res. Kingston, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 10 July 63, O.D.

P.O. ad. Newton Jet.
Stone, Jacob D., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 36, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 22 July 61,

nuist. in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 May 62, N.S.H., d. 30 May

Story, Joseph P., Pr. : b. Hopkinton, age 36, res. Canterbury, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Dec. 62.
Stevens, William H., Pr. : b. Londonderry, age 20, res. Derry, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 13 Oct. 63.
Tompkins, Eli, Pr. : b. Goshen, Conn., age 32, res. Newport, O.V., enl. 25

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 31 Oct. 64, to Corp. 13

Sept. 62, res'd 23 June 63, re-enl. 25 Feb. 64, wd. 28 Oct. 64, O.D.
Tuttle, James H., Pr. : b. Dui'ham, age 22, res. Durham, O.V., enl. 30 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to Corp.

29 June 64, O.D.
Weeks, Jeremiah, Pr. : b. Exeter, age 28, res. Exeter, O.V.,enl.22 July 61,

must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of disease 23 March 63.
Walton, William H., Pr. : b. Kensington, age 20, res. Kensington, O.V., enl.

23 July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, died of wds. 18 July 64, re-enl. 1 Jan.

64, wd. 18 June 64.
Wiggin, Daniel H., Pr. : b. New Market, age 18, res. Epping, O.V., enl. 26

July 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, des. about Nov. 64, re-enl. 24 Feb. 64,

wd. 13 May 64, furl. Ocf. 64. P.O. ad. Epping.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 813

Weymouth, Converse L., Pr. : b. Sangerville, age 43, res. Chester, O.V.,
eiil. 3 Aug. 61, must, hi 22 Aug. 61,clisch. for clis. 27 Jan. 65, re-enl.

13 Feb. 64, wd. 13 May 64, furl. 14 May 64, d. 9 Sept. 80, Chester.
^Vest. William, Pr. : b. Bradford, age 24, res. Bradford, O.V., enl. 25 July

61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Wag. — -, re-enl. 14
Feb. 64, O.S., d. 1 Oct. !»2, Hillsboro'.
W^alker, Joseph M., Pr. : b. Loudon, age 28, res. Chichester, O.V., enl.

14 Aug. 61, must, in 22 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., d. 7 April
65, East Concord.

Becraits, Co. B.
Amie, William, Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. to date 20 July 65, sub. for Horace L.

Bugbee of Cornish.
Ami, John, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 33, res. Hanover, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, O.D., sub. for Darwin J.

Babbitt of Hanover.
Army, Lewis. Pr. : b. New York, age 20, res. Orford, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 June 65, sub. for

Hazen E. Carr of Orford. P.O. ad. Worcester, Mass.
Buckminster, Henry M., Pr. : b. Lempster, age 18, res. Acworth, V.R.,

enl. 14 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, died of disease 24 Jan. 63.
Bell, Wilham, Pr. : b. Germany, age 33, res. Campton, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in ]4 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Samuel N. Stick-
ney of Campton.

Bennett, W^illiam, Pr. : b. Eastport, Me., age 19, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14
Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd,
to Corp. 12 July 65, sub. for Hiram W. Favor of Bristol.

Bow, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 7 Dec. 64,
must, in 7 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65.

Campbell, Freeman H., Pr. : b. Acworth, age 31, res. Marlow, V.R., enl.

18 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 12 June 65, wd. 16 Aug.

64. P.O. ad. Alstead.

Chase, James I., Pr. : b. Bath, Me, age 30, res. Bridgewater, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 13 May 64, disch.

under Prov. Ord. 73, sub. for George Fletcher of Bridgewater. P.O.

ad. Walden, Vt.
Clark, John, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 23, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 13 April 64, sub. for Edwin C. Merrill of

Bristol.
Cavender, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Enfield, R.R., enl. 7 Dec. 64,

must, in 7 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, N.S.H., d. 17 March, 91,

Togus, Me.
Davis, Oliver O., Pr. : b. Weare, age 34, res. Keene, V.R., enl. 10 Feb. 62,

must, in 28 Feb. (52, died of wds. 22 May 64, wd. 13 May 64, O.D.
Davis, Milton G., Pr. : b. Westminster, Vt. age, 18, res. AcAvorth, V.R.,

enl. 14 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 9 May 63.
Dodge, Asa M., Pr. : b. Providence, R.I., age 27, res. Acworth, V.R., enl.

14 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. by order 27 Oct. 63, O.D., O.S.,

d. 14 June 72, Acworth.
Dodge, David E. M., Pr. : b. Sniithfield, R.I., age 22, res. Acworth, V.R.,

enl. 14 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, died of disease 15 Dec. 62.
Davis, Salmon F. J., Pr. : b. Acworth, age 18, res. .Acworth, V.R., enl.

19 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. 25 Aug. (!5, to date 20 July 65,
at Concord. P.O. ad. Langdon.

Duncan, John B., Pr. : b. Acworth, age 18, res. .Acworth, V.R., enl. 29
Aug. 62, must, in 19 Sept. 62, died of wds. 28 Jan. 65, wd. 13 May 64,
wd. 15 Jan. 65, O.D.

814 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Duncan, Theron, Pr. : b. Acworth, age 44, res. Acworth, V.R., eul. 29 Aug.

02, must, iu 22 Sept. 62, k.a. 13 May 64, O.D.

Day, Robert H., Pr. : b. Pennsylvania, age 23, res. Wilton, V.R., enl. 21

Nov. 03, must, in 21 Nov. 03, must, oat 20 July 05, avcI. 13 May 64.

P.O. ad. 1703 North St., Philadelpbia, Pa.
Davis, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 21 Nov. 03,

must, in 21 Nov. 03, must, out 20 July 05, wd. 27 Oct. 04.
Diaz. Manuel, Pr. : b. Chili, age 23, res. Hanover, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 03,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 16 Aug. 04, sub. for M. C. Eaton of Hanover.
Eagleston, Hugh, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 22, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

03, must, in 14 Oct. 63, k.a. 13 May 04, sub. for David Dulohery of
Keene.

Finley. Theodore F., Pr. : b. Acworth, age 18, res. Acworth, V.R., enl. 15
Aug. 02, must, in 20 Aug. 62, died of disease 29 Oct. 62.

French, Antonio, Pr. : b. Canada, age 24, res. Hanover, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,
must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65 at Concord, cap. 10 Aug. 64,
sub. for Grosvenor S. Hubbard of Hanover.

Graham, John G., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 21, res. Acworth, V.R., enl. 25
Aug. 02, must, in 25 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, to Mus. 12 Sept. 62,
disch. by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D. P.O. ad. Good Thunder, Minn.

Gillis, John G., Pr : b. Maine, age 44, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 21 Nov. 63,
must, in 21 Nov. 63, died of wds. 22 Sept. 04, wd. 20 Sept. 64.

Howard. Melville C, Pr : b. Jamaica, Vt., age 38, res. Acworth, V.R., enl.
9 Aug. 02, must, in 20 Aug. 02, died of wds. 17 July 03, wd. 12 July 63.

Huntoon, Abdalonymus, Pr. : b. Unity, age 37, res. Unity, V.R., enl. 27
Ana. 02, must, in 1 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 10 July 64, disch.
by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D. P.O. ad. Unity.

Horton, Joseph E., Pr. : b. Taunton, Mass., age 18, res. Cornish, V.R., enl.
19 Aug. 02, must, in 19 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 13 May 64,
furl. May 04, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73. P.O. ad. 16 Gardner St., Bos-
ton, Mass.

Holt, Charles M., Pr. : b. Maine, age 24, res. Lebanon. V.K., enl. 20 Nov.
63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, des. 8"^Nov. 64, O.D.

Holden, William, Pr. : b. England, age 30, res. Swanzey, S.R., eul. 14 Oct.
63. must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. 26 June 05, Avd. 10 Aug. 04, disch. by
Prov. Ord. 73, N.S.H., sub. for Benj. F. Meade of Swanzey, d. 9
March 77, Togus, Me.

Johnson, William H., Pr. : b. England, age 20, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 20
Nov. 63, must, in 20 Nov. 03, disch. for dis. 10 June 05, wd. 18 May

04, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Pittsburg, Kan.

Jordan, Samuel, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 28, res. Plainfleld, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 03, must, in 14 Oct. 03, des. 24 July 04, wd. 13 May 04, furl.

, sub. for Almond French of Plainfield.

Kempton, EHsha M., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 31, res. Acworth, V.R., enl.

19 Aug. 02, must, in 20 Aug. 02, disch. for dis. 10 Nov. 63, to Corp.

13 Sepl;. 02, res'd 23 June 63, wd. 10 July 03. P.O. ad. Newport.
Kelsall, Edward, Pr. : b. England, age 30, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

03, must, in 25 Sept. 63, furl. 30 Oct. 04, a. 20 July 65, n.f .r.
Kittredge, Perry, Pr : b. Canaan, age 20, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 23 Aug.

01. must, in 23 Aug. 61, to Hosp. Stew. 15 Sept. 62, O.D. P.O. ad.
Concord. (See N.C.S.)

Lear, George A., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 22, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 9 Aug.

02, must, in 9 Aug. 02, disch. for dis. 19 Sept. 62.

Locke, Elbridge G., Pr. : b. Gilmanton, age 21, res. Chichester, V.R., enl.

s Aug. 02, must, in 8 Aug. 02, disch. 26 June 65, by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D.,

d. 2 Aug. 87, at Lake Village.
Langdon, Thomas, Pr. : b. New York, age 19, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, sub. for Chas.N. Kenyon,

of Cornish.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 815

Munroe, Porter, Pr. : b. Filchburg, Mass., age 37, res. Acworth. V.R., enl.

23 Aug. 62, must, iu 23 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, by Prov. Orel. 73,

O.D.
McGuire, James, Pr. : b. Waterforcl, Ire., age 39, res. Chichester, V.R., enl.

14 Oct. 62, must, in 14 Oct. 62, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 18 July 63,

des. 15 Aug. 64, ret'd, O.D.
McClusky, John, Pr. : b. Swanton, Vt., age 19, res. Bridgewater, S.R., enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 June

65, sub. for Thos. R. Spiller of Bridgewater.
Peck. Calvin D., Pr. : b. Maidstone, Vt., age 27, res. Acworth, Y.R., enl.

25 Aug. 62, must, in 25 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 19 Sept. 62.
Scott, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24. res. Dorchester, S.R., enl. 13 Dec.

64, must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. 22 Feb. 65, wd. 18 July 63, O.D., sub. for

James M. King of Dorchester.
Smith, Michael, Pr. : b. Massachusetts, age 20, res. Columbia, S.R., enl. 13

Dec. 64, must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. 16 March 65, sub. for E. George

Rogers of Columbia.
Thing, Frederick F., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 22, res. Concord, "V.R., enl. 15

Sept. 62, must, in 17 Sept. 62, disch. 17 Sept. 65. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Walker, William, Pr. : b. Newburyport, Mass., age 21, res. Chichester, V.R.,

enl. 11 Aug. 62, must, iu 11 Aug. 62, k.a. 16 Aug. 64.
W^atson, John, Pr. : b. Dorchester, Eng., age 31, res. Dorchester, Eng.,

S.R., enl. 2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sepi,. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, sub. for James

K. Whipple of .

Weymouth, Charles H., Pr. : b. Chelmsford, Mass., age 18, res. Concord,

V.R., enl. 9 Nov. 63, must, in 14 Nov. 63, died of wds. 20 April 65,

Avd. 11 Feb. 65.
Williams, Richard, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 6 Dec.

64, must, iu 6 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John Wilson of

Claremont.
Walcott, Henry, Pr. : b. England, age 28, res. Andover, S.R., enl. 6 Dec. 64,

must, in 6 Dec. 64, des. 13 March 65, sub. for G. M. Stevens of

Andover.
Wilson, John, Pr. : b. New Brunswick, age 22, res. New Hampton, S.R.,

enl. 6 Dec. 64, must, in 6 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for James

Gordon of New Hampton.
Williams, Henry, Pr. : b. England, age 20, res. Rumney, S.R., enl. 7 Dec.

64, must, in 7 Dec. 64, des. 12 June 65, sub. for Clinton B. Simpson

of Rumney.
Youngman, George F., Pr. : b. Lempster, age 20, res. Lempster, V.R., enl.

28 Aug. 62, must, in 1 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 10 July 63, wd.

16 May 64, furl. July or Aug. 64, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D., O.S.

P.O. ad. Lempster.

Gain hy Transfer.

Hebbard, Erskine W., Pr. : tr. from Co. K, disch. for dis. 2s July 62.
Lord, George F., Pr. : tr. from N.C.S., must, out 26 Sept. 64. (Orujinal B.)

COMPANY C.

Donohoe. Michael T., Capt. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 22, res. Manchester,
(».V., apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 July 62, to
accept Col. Tenth N.H.V., O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. 14 Beacon St., Boston,
.Mass.

Allen, Robert H., 1st Lt. : b. Ireland, age 26, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd.
22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 June 64, wd. 16
June 62, l.a. July 62, to Capt. 12 Sept. 62, La. July 63. P.O. ad. Rock-
ford, III.

816 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Cody, Walter, 2d Lt. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd. 22
Aug. (>1, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. to date 15 Nov. 62, wd. 16 June
G2,"l.a. July G2, to 1st Lt. 12 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Manchester.

Donohoe, Joseph J., 1st Sergt. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 19, res. Manchester,
O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 14 April 63, wd. 16
June 62, to 2d Lt. 12 Sept. 62, to 1st Lt. 31 March 63, disch. to accept
Adjt. Tenth N.H.V., O.S., d. 2!) Sept. 73, Lowell, Mass.

Kirwin, John, 2d Sergt.: b. Ireland, age 26, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20
July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 9 Dec. 64, to 1st Sergt. 13 Sept.
62, to 2d Lt. 16 April 63, wd. 28 Aug. 63, to 1st Lt. 19 Oct. 63, la.
March 64, to Capt. 3 June 64, l.a. Sept. 64. P.O. ad. Chicago, 111.

Connolly, Michael J., 3d Sergt. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 20 July 61, must. "in 23 Aug. 61, disch. to date 16 Oct. 64, to 1st
Sergt. 16 April 63, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb. 64, d. 17 May 76, Manchester.

Casey, Thomas, 4th Sergt. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, res'd 23 July 63,
to Corp. 1 Jan. 64, to Sergt. 20 Jan. 64, to 1st Sergt. 4 Feb. 64, O.D.
P.O. ad. Portsmouth.

Duffy, Hugh, 5th Sergt. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 22
July 61, must.'in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 Feb. 63. P.O. ad.
Manchester.

Byrns, Matthew, 1st Corp. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 27 Sept. 62, wd. 16
June 62.

Casey, John, 2d Corp. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 3 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 13 Sept. 62,
to ranks 23 July 63, to Sergt. 4 Feb. 64.

McClemens, John, 3d Corp. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.
20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Aug. 62, wd. 16 June

62, N.S.H., d. 6 Nov. 67, Togus, Me.

Crosbie, John, 4th Corp. : b. Canada, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. —

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 10 July 63, O.D.
Cadorath, Eugene, 5th Corp. : b. Canada, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

20 July (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 30 Dec. 62, to ranks by

G.C.M. 24 Jan. 62, wd. 16 June 62, cap. 16 June 62.
Eagan, John, 6th Corp. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enL

1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. 64, res'd 1 Dec. <!1,

wd. 13 May 64, furl. , term exp. 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H., d. 12 Oct.

si, Hampton, Va.
Healey, Timothy, 7th Corp. : b. Kenmare, Ire. age 22, res. Manchester,^

O.V., enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. (iC cl. of wds. 12 Dec. 64,

res'd 1 Dec. 61, re-enl. 25 Feb. 64, des. April 64, ret'd, wd. 16 Aug.

64, cap. 16 Aug. 64.
O'Connell, Robert, 8th Corp.: b. Ireland, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, niust. in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 18 Oct. 64, to ranks 1 Dec. 61,

wd. 13 May 64, to Sergt. 20 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Galvin, Michael E. A., 1st Mus. : b. Boston, Mass., age 21, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, to 2d P.M. 7 June 63, d. 14

Sept. 70, Savannah, Ga. (See N.C.S.)
McEnry, Thomas, 2d Mus. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., must.

in23.Vug. 61,to2dP.M. 22Nov. 63^ P.O. ad. Fulton, 111. (SeeN.C.S.)
Hackett, Edmund, Wag. : ta. Bombay, N.Y., age 26, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 10 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. by order 6 Sept. 62, O.S.

P.O ad. Guthrie, Ind. Ter.
Allen, George, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Manchester, O V., enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62.
Baker, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 21 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 18 July 63, wd. 1ft

May 64.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. si?

Barrett, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 32, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

(11, must, in 23 Aug. CI, k.a. 10 July 63, to Corp. 1 Dec. 61, res'd 25

Feb. 62.
Booth, John, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 24 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.
Briggs, George H., Pr. : b. Amesbury, Mass.. age 26, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 22 Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2."i Oct. 62, tr. to

Band 31 July 62, tr. Band to CI Sept. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Amesburv,

Mas?.
Bryant, David, Pr. : b. Sheflbrd, Can., age 33, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 6,2,

re-enl. 28 Feb. 6-t, O.D., d~7 17 June 8.5, Suncook.
Butler, William B., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. uuknoAvn, O.V., enl. 22 July

61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 30 Jan. 63.
Cameron. James, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 30, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 20

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. 64, to Corp. 1 Dec. 61,

wd. 16 June 62, res'd 11 Oct. 62. wd. 16 June 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64,

N.S.H. P.O. ad. Togus, Me.
Carroll, John, ist, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 24 Aug. 61.
Carr, Francis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. unknoAvn, O.Y., enl. 20 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Curran. John, ist., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Hopkinton, O.V., enl. 4 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62, O.S.

P.O. ad. 382 Hanover St., Boston, Mass.
Curran, John, 2d, Pr. : b. Manchester, age 19, res. Boscawen (Fisherville,

now Penacook), O.V., enl. 29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out

20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, des. —April 64, ret'd, to Corp. 1 March

65, O.b. P.O. ad. Boston, Mass.
Connelly, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 37, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63, d. De-Camp Gen.

Hosp., David's Island, N.Y., 22 May 63.
Crosbie, Augustine, Pr. : b. Canada, age 26, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., d. 24 April

90, Manchester.
Coffey, Jeremiah T., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 21

Aug. 61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Cooney, Stephen, Pr. : b. Cork, Ire., age 18, res. Concord (Fisherville, now

Penacook). O.V., enl. 25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 18

May 64, wd. 16 June 62, wd. 13 May 64.
Costello. Bryan, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must iu 23 Aug. 61, des. 15 April 64, re-enl. 26 Feb. 64.
Devine, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Boston, Mass., O.V., enl. 22 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 .A.ug. 64, wd. 13 May 64.
Duffee, John, ist, Pr. : b. Ft. Covington, N.Y., age 28, res. unknown,

O.V., enl. 20 July 61, must, iu 23 "Aug. 61, died of disease 21 Sept. 62.
Duffee, John, ad, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 26, res. Winchester, O.V. , enl. 14

Aug. t;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62.
Dunn, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 38, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 .\ug. 64, to Corp. 25 Feb. 62,

to ranks 17 June 64, O.D.
Eagan, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. unknown. O.V., enl. 22 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 22 July 63, wd. 16 June 62, O.S.
Ely, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 37, res. unknown. O.V., enl. 26 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 18 July 64.
Elliott, Thomas F., Pr. : b. England, age 32, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62.

P.O. ad. Manchester.

818 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Farry, Bernard, Pr. : b. Ireland, a.a,e 'do, res. Manchester, O.V., eul. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 28 Aug. 63, O-D.

P.O. ad. Manchester.
Foley, David, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. by G.C.M. 1 July 62.
Foley, Stephen, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 28 Sept. 63, wd. 12 Aug. 63.
Farley, Daniel, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 26 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 64.
Finn, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 32, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 16 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 Dec. 62.
Fitzgerald, David, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 30 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. "for dis. 27 Sept. 62, wd. 16 June 62.

P.O. ad. Highland Park, 111.
Fitzgerald, Francis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 22 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 17 June 64.
Fortune, Robert, Pr. : b. Paisley, Scot., age 34, res. unknown, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 May 64,

o.d.";n.s.h.

Garrity, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 31 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 24 June 62.
Gaining, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 March 62.
Glavin, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, to Corp. 19 Jan. 63,

furl. , wd. 18 July 63, wd. 13 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O.

ad. Manchester.
Hannahan, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 23 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, wd. 13 May 64, term

exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Henderson, James, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 42, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 1

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Hunter, James, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 24 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, to Corp. 11 April 63,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64, d. 9 Oct. 88, Manchester.
Henrick, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 34, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 25 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H.
Hubbard, Oliver, Pr. : b. Canada, age 32, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.

P.O. ad. Haverhill, Mass.
Kelleher, John, Pr.: b. Ireland, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 July

(;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 3 Sept. 61, O.S.
Keating, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, to Corp. 13 Sept. 62, furl.

— May 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Kearing, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 July

61. must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. by G.C.M. 1 July 62.
Killelea, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 22 July 61,

nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. , N.S.H. P.O.

ad. Nashua.
Kerby, Daniel, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 25 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 May 63, wd. 4 March 63, O.S.,

N.H.S.H. P.O. ad. Tilton.
Larkin, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 July

<;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 30 Nov. 64, to Corp. 7 Feb. 63, re-eul. 13

Feb. 64, to ranks 2 July 63, Avd. 13 May 64.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 819

Lee, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 27 Sept. 64, \vd. Ki June 62, wd. 1?.

May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Mahoney, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 6

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 3 Oct. 64, to Corp. 19 Jan. 63,

^y(h 26 Aug. 63, wd. 13 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H. P.O.

ad. Manchester.
Mahaney, Daniel, Jr., Pr. : b. Kinsale, Ire., age 19, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug 61, killed by accident 16 Jan. 65,

re-enl. 27 Feb. 64, killed by explosion Fort Fisher, O.D.
Mining, Thomas W., Pr. : b. Middlesex Co., Eng., age 18, res. Concord

(Fisherville, now Penacook), O.V., enl. 30 JuTy 6Cranst. in 23 Aug. 61,

must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Morrow, Matthew, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Lowell, Mass., O.V., enl

24 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Sept. 62.
Morrison, James, Pr. : b. Sherbrooke, Can., age 22, res. Canada, O.V., enl.

29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

O.D.
Murry, Robert P., Pr. : b. England, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, niust. out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Manchester.
Moore, David, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 28, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 2 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 27 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 3 March 65. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Mayers, James, Pr. : b. England, age 38, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.
Murphy, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 32, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63.
Mulligan, Michael P., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. unknown, O.V.,enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 3 July 63,

to ranks 7 June 64.
McCarthy, Daniel, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Mclntire, John, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 22, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

2 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 14 Nov. 64, des. 31

Aug. 63, ret'd, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, des. — April 64, ret'd.
O'Brien, Terrence, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 38, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20 Julv

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 Sept. 62, to Corp. 26 Aug. 64*,

wd.— ~, O.D., N.S.H., O.S., d. 23 Nov. 69, Togus, Me.
O'Grady, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 21

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
O'Connell, Timothy, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 24 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. 64, to Corp. 16 April 63, wd.

18 July 63, wd. 13 May 64, to ranks 7 June 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Penno, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 30, res. Claremont, O.V., enl. 13 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62, O.S.
Pelkey, Peter, Pr. : b. Woonsocket, R. I., age 23, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 18 July

63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, des.— April 64, ret'd. P.O. ad. Apponaug, R. I.
Quinlan, James, Pr. : b. Troy, N.Y., age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 62,

re-enl. 25 Feb. 64, des.— April 64, ret'd, to Sergt. 3 Dec. 64, to 2d Lt.

20 May 65, O.D., d. , R.I. (drowned).

Quinlan, Jeremiah, Pr. : b. Troy, N. Y., res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 3 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 2 Jan. 63, to

Sergt. 23 July 63, res'd 20 May 64.
Quinn, Edward, Pr. : b. Leitrim, Ire., age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

31 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.

820 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Sullivan, James, Tr. : b. Mitcliellstown, Ire., age 19, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aus. til, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July Go, to Corp. 25

Jan. ('.2, to Sergt. 7 Feb. 63, furl. —Sept. 63, re-enl. 26 Feb. 64, wd.

i:; Ma}' 64, to 1st Sergt. 23 June 65.
Sloden, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age '25, res. Manchester, ().V., enl. 31

.lulj- (il, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 12 Aug. 62.
Sherlock, Anthony, Pr : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 30 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Sheehan, Edward, Pr. : b. Ballingarry, Ire., age 20, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 20

Jan. (•.4, re-enl. 26 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, wd. 13 Oct. 64, to

ranks 1 March 65. P.O. ad. Lawrence, Mass.
Sheehan, Jeremiah, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 38, res. Boscawen, O.V., enl. 25

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 61, N.S.H.
Slattery, Martin, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 36, res. New Market, O.V., enl. 30 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Spellman, Martin, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Concord (Fisherville, now

Penacook), O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, wd. 16 Aug. 64,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64, disch. to date 23 Aug. 64.
Tonrey, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61. must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Nov. 62, d. 11 Nov. 86, Man-
chester.

Verville, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 37, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

(;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. 64, wd. 13 May 64, term esp.

23 Aug. 64, d. 29 March 83, St. Zepherin, Can.
Woodburn, George A., Pr. : b. Kilmarnock, Scot., age 26, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1

Dec. 61, wd. 16 June 62,res'd 16 Oct. '62, to Corp.— Nov. 62, to Sergt.

16 April 63, re-enl. 27 Feb. 64 (color bearer when killed).
Whittaker, Samuel, Pr. : b. England, age 37, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 27 Jan. 63, wd. 16 June

62, and cap.

Welch, James, Pr. : b. Roxbury, Mass., age 18, res. Manchester., O.V., enl.

1 Aug. (il, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must!^out 20 July 65, re-enl. 28 Feb. 64,

cap. —May 64, des. 22 Feb. 65, ret'd (see G.C.M.)
Wheelan, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. New Market, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 June 63.
Wolfandale, \A;'illiam, Pr. : b. England, age 43, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

2(; July <ll, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.I).
Waters, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 43, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 22 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 31 July 62, d. 24 Aug. 62, New

York City.

Eecntita, Co. C.

Allen, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Manchester, V.R., enl. s Aug.

62, must, in 8 Aug. (i2, disch. for dis. 21 Sept. 62.

Ames, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 21, res. Chichester, S.R., enl. 22

Dec. 64, must, in 22 Dec. 64, des. 11 April 65, sub. for H. B. Langley

of Chichester.
Allen, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Sandown, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,

must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July (i5, sub. for Amos S. Clark of

Sandown.
Alson, Charles, Pr. : b. Sweden, age 25, res. Freedom, S.R., enl. 23 Dec.

64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 6)5, sub. for Edwin Pease of

Freedom.
Burns, John, Pr. : b. Cork, Ire., age 24, res. Mount Vernon, S.R., enl. 2 Sept.

63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, des. 24 May 64, sub. for Chas. A. Reed of
Mount Vernon.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 821

Burns. \A/'illiam, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 21, res. Hudson, S.R., enl. 22

Dec. (i4, nmst. in 22 Dec. (34, des. 12 April (i5, sub. for David Clement,

Jr., of Hudson.
Bander, Philip, Pr. : b. Germany, age 23, res. Lyme, S.R., enl. 22 Dec. G4,

must, in 22 Dec. (U, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for P. E. Fairfield of

Lyme.
Bates, Charles H., Pr. : b. England, age 20, res. Ossipee, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

(')4, must, in 22 Dec. (U, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for Joseph F.

Brown of Ossipee.
Bates, James W., Pr. : b. Rhode Island, age 22, res. New Hampton, S.R.,

enl. 2o Dec. CA, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 20

I\Iarch 65, to ranks in June 65, sub. for Hosea Q. Veasey of NeAv

Hampton.
Blair, Joseph, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Barustead, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,

must, in 23 Dec. 6)4, des. 17 Jnne 65, sub. for William Proctor of

Barnstead.
Barney, George, Pr. : b. Canada, age 25, res. Pembroke, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Timothy Drew
of Pembroke, d. , Maiden, Mass.

Burke, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Langdon, S.R., enl. 9 Oct. 63,
must, in It Oct. 63, died of disease 20 June 64, sub. for Ebenezer Porter
of Langdon.

Crooke, Samuel, Pr. : b. England, age lit, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 20 Nov.

63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, died of wds. s July 65, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Coburn, Horace W., Pr. : b. Manchester, age IS, res. Rumney, V.R., enl. 4

Jan. 64, must, in 4 Jan. 64, died of disease 27 Jan. 65, to Mus. .

Campbell, John, Pr. : b. Tyrone, Ire., age 34, res. Gilraanton, S.R., enl. 2!t

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 27 Oct. 64, to Corp. 26 Aug. 64,

sub. for Geo. W. Foss of Gilmauton.
Crowley, John, Pr. : b. Bufialo, N.Y., age 22, res. Gilmanton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, killed by accident 16 Jan. 65 (Fort Fisher

explosion), sub. for John W. Lamprey of Gilmanton.
Carroll, William, Pr. : b. New York City, age 32, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 May 64, des.

5 Jan. 65, ret'd, sub. for Ira M. Adams of Alton.
Carrigan, Henry, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 23, res. Boston, Mass., S.R.,

enl. 2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, des. 24 July 64, wd. 13 May 64,

sub. for Jacob Bennett of .

Cosgrove, William J., Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 21, res. Plainfleld, V.R.,

enl. 24 Nov. 63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, died of disease 28 Aug. 64.
Chipperon, Lawrence, Pr. : b. Spain, age 25, res. Chesterfield, S.R., enl, 23

Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, disch. 18 Aug. 65, Concord, des. 17 April

65, apprehended, charge of desertion removed, sub. for Amos C.
Crouch of Chesterfield.

Cunningham, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. New Hampton. S.R., enl.

23 Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, des. 10 April 65, sul). for Stephen P.

Huckins of New Hampton.
Carroll, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Durham, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,

must, in 23 Dec. 64, des. 17 Jan. (;5, sub. for John S. Chesley of

Durham.
Dugan, Daniel J., Pr. : b. Sharon, age 22, res. Sharon, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64,

nuist. in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John B. Shedd of

Sharon.
Denny, Thomas, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Effingham, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

64, must, in 22 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for David H. Hobbs
of Effingham.

Doane, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,
must, in 23 Dec. 64, disch. by G.C.M. 15 April 65, des. 27 March 65,
ret'd, sub. for Chas. L. W. Thomas of Claremont.

S22 THIKi:) NEW HAMPSHIUE REGIMENT.

Desotelle, Israel, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Rye, S.R., enl. 22 Dec. 64,

must, in 22 Dec 64, disch. 23 Sept. 05, Concord, des. 17 -Ian. 65,

charge of desertion removed 31 Ang. 65, sub. for Chas. II. Jones of

Hye.
Dore, John, Pr. : 1). So. America, age 22, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 26 Dec. 64,

must, in 26 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for D. M. Gould

of Pelham.
Donnell, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Marlow, S.R., enl. 26 Dec.

64, must, in 26 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Benj. F. Kuiglit

of Marlow.
Davis, George, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Warner, S.R., enl. 27 Dec. 64,

must, in 27 Dec. 04, des. 17 Jan. 05, sub. for J. W. Clement of Warner.
Davis, Hiram W^., Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Orford, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. 17 Jan. 05, sub. for Samuel R. Morrison

of Orford.
DriscoU, Frank, Jr., Pr. : b. Ilarrisburgh, Pa., age 27, res. Walpole, V.R.,

enl. 31 Jan. 64, must, in 31 Jan. 65, must, out 20 July 65.
Earls, David, Pr. : b. England, age 29, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 6 (.)ct. 63,

must, in 6 Oct. 63, "des. 30 Nov. 04, wd. 13 May 64, sub. for James O.

Clarke of Manchester.
Engelmann, Otto, Pr. : b. Prussia, age 37, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,

must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George H. Currier

of Pelham.
Eagan, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Chichester, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. fs June 65, sub. for Joseph B. Cliflbrd of

Chichester.
Farrell, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 20 Nov. 63,

must, in 20 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 Aug. 64, des. 1 Dec.

64, ret'd.
Francis, Philip, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Lyme, V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65* wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Friley, John, Pr. : b. Bangor, Me., age 18, res. Lempster, S.R., enl. 10 Oct.

63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. l^May 64, sub. for Henry E. Huntley of
Lempster.

Farren, Patrick, Pr. : b. St. John, N. B., age 21, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. 04, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July (i5, des. 10 April 65,

ret'd, sub. for Joseph E. Marsh of Pelham.
Flannigan, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Plainfield, S.R., enl. 23 Dec.

(;4, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Benjamin Ward

of Plainfield.
Francis, William, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. New Hampton, S.R., enl.

23 Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. 04, des. 13 June 65, sub. for Warren P.

Gordon of New Hampton.
Flarity, Rodman, Pr. : b. St. John, N. B., age 21, res. Hillsborough, S.R.,

enl. 27 Dec. 64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. 17 May 65, sub. for David

Kimball of Hillsborough.
Foley, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Franklin, S.ll., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John C. Smith
of Franklin.

Foster, Charles, Pr. : b. Michigan, age 11), res. Plainfield, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 04, des. 19 April (15, sub. for Martin I). Rowell

of Plainfield.
Farren, Patricks., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Winchester, S.R., enl. 27

Dec. 04, must, in 27 Dec. 04, des. 10 April 65, sub. for Ira Gartine of

Winchester.
Grant, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Washington, S.R., enl. 10 Oct.

63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Chas. Trow of

AVashington.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 823

Gimber, William, I'r. : b. Germany, age 27, res. Weare, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

(;4, must, in 22 Dec. (!4, mnst. out 20 July (io, sub. for G. W. Muzzy

of AVeare.
Gentiley, Ferdinand, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Springfield, S.R., enl.

20 Dec. (14, must, in 2(5 Dec. (!4, must, out 20 July Go, sub. for Oliver

Nichols of Spriugtield.
Grant, Marathine, Pr. : b. Landaff, age 18, res. Landaff, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

(U. must, in 27 Dec. 154, disch. 25 June (55 by G.O. 37 H.Q. Dept.

N.C., sub. for Stephen S. Prescott of Landaft".
Hall, Charles, Pr. : b. Montpelier, Vt., age 89, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

4 Aug. (52, must, in 8 Aug. (52, died of disease 11 April (53, to Corp. 13

Sept.'"(;2.
Hazzard, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 24 Dec.

(54, must, in 24 Dec. r>4, must, out 20 July (55, O.D., sub. for William

H. Farwell of Claremont.
Harrison, Henry, Pr. : b. Germany, age 20, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 24

Dec. 0)4, must, in 24 Dec. (54, must, out 20 July (55, sub. for Jotham L.

Farwell of Claremont.
Haggaty, Thomas, Pr. : b. Pennsylvania, age 27, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 26

Dec. (54, must, in 2(5 Dec. G4, must, out 20 July (55, to Corp. 1 May (55,

sub. for Henry H. Darling of Keene.
Jones, Thomas, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 2(5 Dec. (54,

must, in 2(5 Dec. (54, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Charles Holton of

Keene. P.O. ad. Lansing, Mich.
Kavan, James, Pr. : b. Kerry, Ire., age 29, res. Keene, V.R., enl. 25 March

(52. must, in 25 March (52, disch. for dis. 9 May (53.
Kennedy, John, Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Enfield, V.R.,enl. 20 Nov. 03,

must, in 20 Nov. (53, cap. 7 Oct. 04, disch. 1 July 05 by G.O. 77,

Concord.
Keefe, David, Pr. : b. New York, age 23, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 03,

must, in 14 Oct. 03, must, out 20 July 05, to Corp. 10 June 05, O.D.,

sub. for Ambrose Hodgkiss of Keene.
King, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 20 Aug. 03,

must, in 20 Aug. 63, des. 11 April 04, sub. for Oilman Jones of Webster,
Kelley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Laconia, S.R., enl. 23 Dec. 64,

must, in 23 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for William H. Pepper

of Laconia.
Klein, Charles, Pr. : b. Germany, age 20, res. Conway, S.R., enl. 22 Dec. 64,

must, in 22 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Samuel Deering, Jr.

of Conway.
Kelley, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Warner, S.R., enl. 24 Dec. 64,

must, in 24 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Charles C. Benton of

Warner.
Knox, Frederick, Pr. : b. Germany, age 23, res. Nelson, S.R., enl. 24 Dec. 64,

must, in 24 Dec. 64, des. 19 April 65, sub. for George T. Beals of Nelson.
Lamouth, Louis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Charlestown, S.R., enl. 24 Dec.

04, must, in 24 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Russell W.

Robertson of Charlestown. P.O. ad. Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Lewey, Frank, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 20, res. Campton, S.R., enl. 24 Dec. 64,

must, in 24 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Edward H. Sanborn

of Campton. P.O. ad. E. CharlestoAvn, Vt.
Libbell, Henry, Pr. : b. Germany, age 25, res. Unity, S.R., enl. 21 Dec. 04,

must, in 24 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Lewis J. Bartlett

of Unity.
Long, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 27 Dec. 04,

must, in 27 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for J. W. Chase of

Webster.

824 TIIIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Marshall. Dustin, Pr. : b. Manchester, age 22, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

9 Aug. (!2, must, in 9 Aug. 02, must, out 20 July 05. to Corp. 25 July

G8. to ranks 29 May 64, to Sergt. 20 Aug. G-i, to 1st Sergt. 28 Oct. (34,

Avd. 1.". Jan. 05, furl. — Jan. 05, to 1st Lt.20 June 05, O.L)., d. 10 May

79, at AVorcester, Mass.
Morrissey. Patrick, Pr. : b. Tipperary, Ire., age 21, res. Gilmanton, S.R.,enl.

29 Sept. o;'), must in 29 Sept. 03, nmst. out 20 July 05, to Corp. 3 Dec.

04. to Sergt. 1 May 05, sub. for Chas. F. Swain of Gilmanton.
McLaughlin, Daniel, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Brookline, S.R.. enl. 1

Sept. 03, must, in 1 Sept. 03, des. "u Nov. 04, furl. —Nov. 04, O.D.,

sub. for Silas Lawrence of Brookline.
Munson, James, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 22, res. St. .John, N.B., S.R.,

enl. 2 Sept. 03, must, in 2 Sept. 03, des. 30 Nov. 04, wd. 13 May 04,

sub. for John Hanson of .

Morris, David, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 24, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 2

Sept. 03, must, in 2 Sept. 63, des. 5 Nov. 04, wd. 13 May 64, sub. for

Richard H. Senter of Merrimack.
Murphy, Thomas, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 22, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 10

Oct. 03, must, in 10 Oct. 63, disch. to date 20 July 05, O.D., N.S.H.,

sub. for Wm. D. Lear of Cornish. P.O. ad. Portland, Me.
Mahoney, Dennis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 37, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, tr. to First U.S. Vols. 10 June 04, O.D., d. 27

Feb. 05, St. Paul, Minn.
Mining, Thomas W., Pr. : b. Middlesex Co., Eng., age 18, res. Warner, S.R.,

enl. 10 Dec. 04, must, in 10 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05 (second

time in regiment), sub. for RoUand Kelley of Warner.
McCoy, Edward, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Franklin, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

04, must, in 22 Dec. 64, des. 11 April 65, sub. for Charles E. Chase of

Franklin.
Maxwell, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Unity, S.R., enl. 22 Dec. 04,

must, in 22 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Bela Graves of Unity.
Mullen, Francis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Newport, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

04, must, in 22 Dec. 64, des. 27 March 05, sub. for Martin L. Whittier

of NcAvport.
Mulligan, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Plymouth, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

04, must, in 22 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Henry M. Rogers

of Plymouth.
Moritz, Theodore, Pr. : b. Germany, age 26, res. Tuftonboro', S.R., enl. 22

Dec. 64, must, in 22 Dec. 04, disch. 1 June 65, Wilmington, N.C.,

])y G.O. 37, sub. for Samuel L. Gordon of Tuftonboro'. P.O. ad. St.

Louis, Mo.
McGuire, Frank W., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 20 Dec.

04, must, in 20 Dec. 64, des. 26 June 65, sub. for D. S. Fox of Pelham.
Montague, Fred H., Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. (!4, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John L.

Foster of Merrimack. P.O. ad. 26 McDonough St., Plattsburg, N.Y.
Mitchell, John, Pr. : b. England, age 24, res. New Hampton, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. 04, must, in 23 Dec. 04, des. 11 April 65, sub. for George W. S. S.

Gordon of New Hampton.
Murray, Edward B., Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Atkinson, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. (;4, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July (15, sub. for John L.

Little of Atkinson.
Miller, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Upper Gilmanton, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, des. 13 June (15, sub. for Harlon P. Ladd

of Upper Gilmanton.
O'Brien, Edmund, Pr. : b. Tipperary, Ire., age 24, res. Manchester, V.R.,

enl. 9 Aug. 62, must, in 13 Aug. 02, disch. 20 June 65, to Corp. 25

July 03, to ranks 1 Jan. 64, disch. Prov.Ord. 73, H.Q. Dist. N.C., O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 825

O'Conner, Bernard, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 20 Aug.

(;:>, must, iu 20 Aug. 63, k.a. 27 Oct. 64, sub. for Stephen C. Huntoon

of .

Owens. George W., Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. New Ipswich, S.R., enl.

17 Dec. 64, must, in 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 Jnly 6."), des. , ret'd,

O.D., sub. for George F. Stratton of New Ipswich.
Potter, Lewis, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 29, res. Manchester, V.R., enl. 2

Aug. 62. must, in 8 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 21 Sept. 62.
Potter, Joseph, Pr. : b. St. Albans, Vt., age 21, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

;i Aug. 62, must, in 13 Aug. 62, disch. 9 June 6."), wd. 26 Aug. 63, wd.

16 Aug. 64, disch. New Berne, N.C., G.O. 37, O.D.
Peacock, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 14, res. Sandwich, V.R., enl. .") Jan. 64,

must, in 5 Jan. 64, disch. .5 June Q5, to Mus. 21 Jan. 64, wd. 16 May

64, disch. Manchester, G.O. 37., N.S.H.
Quinn. Barney, Pr. : b. Madison, N.Y., age 14, res. Conway, V.R., enl. 7

Jan. 64, must, in 7 Jan. 64, must, out 20 July 6.5.
Riley, John, Pr. : b. Dublin, Ire., age 21, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 10 Oct.

63. must, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Grosvenor

Putnam of Claremont.
Smith, James', Pr. : b. Providence, R.I., age 18, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

2 Aug. 62, must, in 8 Aug. 62, died of disease 13 Nov. 62.
Smith, Peter, Pr. : b. Providence, R.I., age 18, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

s Aug. 62, must, in 8 Aug. 62, died of wds. 30 Aug. 64, wd. 18 July 63,

to Corp. 7 June 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Smith, John, ist, Pr. : b. NeM^ York, age 21, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 11 April 64, sub. for Elisha Plaisted of

Keene.
Smith, William, Pr. : b. New Orleans, La., age 22, res. Concord, V.R., enl.

20 Nov. 63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, k.a. 7 Oct. 64.
Sprague, William, Pr. : b. Wilmington, Del., age 23, res. Manchester, S.R.,

enl. 6 Oct. 63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, des. 7"Nov. 64. wd. 16 Aug. 64, to

Corp. 2(') Aug. 64, O.D., sub. for Geo. W. Dodge of Manchester.
Sullivan, Michael, Pr. : b. Northfleld, Vt., age 21, res. Claremont, S.R.,

L'ul. 9 Oct. 63, must, in 9 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, des. 2 Dec. 64,

refd, des. 22 Feb. 65, ret'd, sub. for Joseph B. Perkins of Claremont.
Smith, Charles, Pr. : b. British America, age 21, res. Lyme, S.R., enl. 10

Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 64,

sub. for David C. Fales of Lyme.
Theney, James, Pr. : b. Dublin. Ire., age 26, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. 20 Oct. 65, to Corp. 29 May 64, to

Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, furl. 7 Feb. 65, sub. for Sylvester E. Russell of

Springfield.
"Welch, Stephen, Pr. : b. Kilkenny, Ire., aire 19, res. Manchester, V.R., enl.

6 Aug. 62, must, in 8 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, to Wag. 13 Nov. 62,

disch. by Prov. Ord. 73, H.Q. N.C., O.D.
W^ilson, James, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 21, res. Manchester, S.R., enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Sergt. 1

March 65, sub. for John Haley of Manchester.

Gain by Transfer.
Briggs, George H., Pr. : tr. from Band (an original me.mher of Co. C), tr.
Band to C 1 Sept. 62.

826 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

COMPANY D.

Dunbar, Chas. F., Capt. : b. Boston, Mass., age 'M, res. Haiiii)toii, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. fil, must, in 23 Aug. (U, disch. is June 02, l.a. — June

(;2, 0.1)., O.S., d. 18 April 89, Hanipton.
Cornelius, Wm. H., 1st Lt. : b. Portsmouth, age 3(i, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. (11, disch. for dis. 14 March 03,

O.D., O.S., d. 15 Sept. 07, New Orleans, La.
Dearborn, Orrin M., 2d Lt. : b. Hampton, age 20, res. Hampton, O.V., apptd.

22 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. 11 Feb. 0.5, to 1st Lt. 10 Oct.

(;2, \.a. — Aug. 63, to Capt. 1 April 64, l.a. — Jan. 65, O.D.
Dunbar. Jefferson C, 1st Sergt. : b. Boston, Mass., age 27, res. Hampton,

O.V., enl 13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, ilisch. for dis. 31 July 62,

O.S., d. 22 Sept. "77, Hampton.
Marston, David P., 2d Sergt.: b. Hampton, age 19, res. Hampton. O.V.,

enl. 13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 March 62, d. 30

Nov. 76, Hampton.
Perkins, George, 3d Sergt.: b. Hampton, age 25, res. Hampton, O.V., enl.

20 ]\Iay 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, O.D.
Rand, Ezekiel C, 4th Sergt. : b. Ipswich, Mass., age 20, res. Portsmouth,

O.V., enl. 25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 2 Nov. 61, to ranks 1

Nov. 61. P.O. ad. GoSstown.
Akerman, Joseph W., 5th Sergt. : b. Kensington, age 20, res. Kensington,

O.V., enl. 23 April 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis.. 28 July 63,

to 1st Sergt. 1 Aug 62, to 2d Lt. 1 April 63, l.a. 30 April 63, O.D., d.

4 July 92, Haverhill, Mass.
Dow, Abram, 1st Corp. : b. Hampton, age 30, res. Hampton, O.V. , enl. 13

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. <;i, disch. for dis. 5 Nov. 62, to Sergt. 22

Feb. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Seabrook.
Lane, William E., 2d Corp. : b. Hampton, age 22, res. Hampton, O.V., enl.

7 May 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, mustT out 23 Aug. 04, to Sergt. 14

March 02. P.O. ad. Hampton.
James, John S., 3d Corp. : b. Hampton, age 21, res. Hampton, O.V., enl.

11 :May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must." out 20 July 05, to Sergt. 5 Nov.

02, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to 2d Lt. 6 June 64, to 1st Lt. 28 Nov. 64, to

Capt. 2 May 65, l.a. 16 June Go, O.D. P.O. ad. Hampton.
Wiggin, Leonard G., 4th Corp.: b. Portsmouth, age 21, res. Portsmouth,

O.V., enl. 25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 31 May 04,

res'd 29 Sept. 02, wd. 10 May 64, O.D.
Tucker, John A., 5th Corp.: b. Kingston, age 23, res. Greenland, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to ranks 22

Feb. 62, wd. 10 June 62, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, to Wag. 20 May 64, O.D.,

d. 1 Dec. 86, .

Tredick, John H., 6th Corp. : b. Portsmouth, age 28, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

enl. 29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 6 July 64, to Sergt.

1 Aug. 02, to 1st Sergt. 1 Aprir63, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb. 64, wd. 10 June 64.
Entwistle, Thomas, 7th Corp. : b. Manchester, Eng., age 21, res. Portsmouth,

O.V., enl. 25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 05, to

ranks 1 Dec. 01, to Corp. 1 Aug. 02, wd. 10 July 63, furl. — Sept. 63,

re-enl. 29 Feb. 64, wd. '16 May 64 and cap. (escaped), furl. — Feb.

05, to Sergt. 12 June 65*. P.O. ad. Portsmouth.
Mallon, John M., 8th Corp. : b. Boston, Mass., age 23, res. Amesbury, Mass.,

O.V , enl. 11 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 16 March 63.

P.O. ad. Exeter.
James, George R., Wag. : b. Hampton, age 23, res. Exeter, O.V., enl. 11 May

61. must, in 23 "Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 05, re-enl. 29 Feb. 64. to

Q.M.S. 19 May 04, furl. , O.D. P.O. ad'. Hampton. (See N.C.S.)

Abbott, Leander J., Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 18, res. Great Falls, O.V., enl. 22

July 01, must, in 28 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 22 June 02.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 827

Burton, George W., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 22, res. Greenland, O.V., enl.

13 Ma_y (11, must, in 2:5 Aug. (!1, must, out 23 Aug. (3-1, O.D.

Blake. Wm. H., Pr.: b. Hampton, age 18, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 15 May

61, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, must. W 23 Ang. (54, furl. 18 Sept. (53, O.D.
Brown, Charles, ist, Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 28, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. (U, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Dec. 62.
Brown, Charles A.. Pr. : b. Ne\*ton, age 30, res. Newton, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 31 May 64, furl. — May 63, wd.

10 July 63, O.D., O.S.
Blaisdell, Joseph P., Pr. : b. Lowell, age 19, res. Seabrook, o.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. (U, died of wds. 25 May 64, to Corp. 2 Oct.

63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, wd. 14 May 64.
Burley, James W., Pr. : b. Strathara, age 23, res. Stratham, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, musf. out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Bristol.
Bickford, Jackson C, Pr. : b. New Durham, age 19, res. New Durham,

O.V., enl. 20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.S.

P.O. ad. Middleton.
Brown, Benjamin, Pr. : b. Pittsfleld, age 38, res. Hampton Falls, O.V., enl.

6 Aug. 61. must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

O.D."^
Burke, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Kittery, Me., O.V., enl. 26 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must. out. 23 Aug. 64, furl. — June <)3, des.

, O.D.

Crane, George T., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 19, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 June 65, to Corp.

14 karch 62, to Sergt. 3 Feb. 64, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, wd. 16 June 64.
Currier, Julius C, Pr. : b. Newton, age 23, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
Clifford, Charles, Pr. : b. Saco, Me., age 23, res. Greenland, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 21 Sept. 63.
Clay, Charles R., Pr. : b. Lee, age 18, res. Lee, O.V., enl. 15 Aug. 61, must.

in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 31 Jan. 64, O.S., d.

1 March 77, Lee.
Comings, Joseph T., Pr. : b. Salem, age 21, res. Lee, O.V., enl. 15 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Ang. 61, disch. for dis. 19 June 65, re-enl. 16 Feb. 64,'^furl.

64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, cap. 16 Aug. 64, O.D., d. 13 June 67, Lee.

Dearborn, Hale B., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 21, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 17

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64,

O.D.
Dow, Jonathan N., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 28, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 20

May 61, must, in 23 Ang. 61, died of disease 20 Feb. 62, to Sergt. 1

Nov. 61.
Dow, Alfred N.,.Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 19, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl. 14 May

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 21 June 62. P.O. ad. Seabrook.
Dow, George W., Pr. : b. Salisbui'y, Mass., age 23, res. Salisbury, Mass.,

•O.V., enl. 16 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Nov. 62.
P.O. ad. Salisbury, Mass.
Dow, Lowell M., Pr. : b. Salisbury, Mass., age 18, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl.
16 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 29 Sept.

62. P.O. ad. East Salisbury, Mass.

Dudley, Charles A., Pr. : b. Brentwood, age 25, res. Brentwood, O.V., enl.

13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Fel). 63. P.O. ad.

Grafton.
Doag, George P., Pr. : b. Durham, age 20, res. Dui'ham, O.V., enl. 9 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 Nov. 63, wd. 18 July 63. P.O.

ad. Dover.

S2S THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Dearborn, Samuel W., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 26, res. Hampton, O.V. , enl

2-.', Xuii. i;i, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Hampton.
Eaton, Charles W.. Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 23, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl. 13

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 23 Jan. 67 to date 20 July 65, furl.

- — ^63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, d. 4 July 68, Seabrook.
Eaton, John H., Pr. : b. Reading, Mass., age 23, res. Lynn, Mass., O.V.,

enl. 11 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 31 Aug. 61.
Edgerly, Joseph, Pr. : b. Durham, age 26, res. Durham, O.V., enl. 16 Aug.

(il, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Oct. 62. P.O. ad. New

Market.
Fair, James, Pr. : b. Thomaston, Me., age 21, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 13

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.
Foster, Robert E., Pr. : b. New Market, age 23, res. New Market, O.V.,

enl. k; .\ug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 Sept. 62.
Fowler, James P., Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 27, res. Seabi'ook, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Nov. 62, d. 22 April 64,

Seabrook.
Godfrey, Washington H., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 23, res. Hampton, O.V.,

enl. 13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, raustrout 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O.

ad. Boston, Mass.
Gibson, George W., Pr. : b. Billerica, Mass., age 22, res. Seabrook, O.V.,

enl. 20 .May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease Jan. 65, wd. 16

June 62, cap. 16 May 64.
Goss, George W., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 21, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 11

Mav 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 May, 65, re-enl. 1 Jan.

64, "to Corp. 3 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 24 Aug. 64, wd. 25 Aug. 64, O.D.
Gilman, John S., Pr. : b. Raymond, age 21, res. Raymond, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Hampton.
Gates, Warren G., Pr. : b. Ashby, Mass., age 28, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 20 Nov. 63.
Green, John L., Pr. : b. Sanbornton, age 41, res. Hampton Falls, O.V., enl.

30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 March 62.
Gyman, Nicholas, Pr. : b. Halifax, N. S., age 29, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl.

9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, discii. for dis. 5 Nov. 62, O.S., d.

20 Aug. 90, Seabrook.
Hobbs. John F., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 22, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 23 April

(;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 15 March 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

to Corp. 7 June 64.
Horton, W^illiam, Pr. : b. England, age 35, res. England, O.V., enl. 13 May

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 26 Aug. 61.
Horrocks, William, Pr. : b. England, age 27, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl. 25

July 61, must. in. 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Feb. 64, furl. — Sept.

63. P.O. ad. Highlandville, Mass.

Johnson, Harrison E., Pr. : b. Newton, Mass., age 18, res. Portsmouth,

O.V., enl. 2(; July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 64, 0.1).
Johnson. Charles E. Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 22, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

enl. 26 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Oct. 62, to Corp.

22 Feb. 62, to ranks 29 Sept. 62, O.S.
Kimball, Daniel, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 18, res. Boston, Mass., O.V.,

(111. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 8 July 62.
Knowlton, Warren, Pr. : b. Danbury, age 22, res. Danbury, O.V., enl. 15

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 26 March 62.
Knowles, ^A^illiam R., Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 36, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl.

8 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 2S Feb.

64, to Corp. 24 Aug. 64, f url. — July (;.■;, N.H. S.H. P.O. ad. Sea-
brook.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 82f>

Littlefield, William W., Pr. : b. Kennebunk, Me., age 33, res. New Market,

O.V., enl. 15 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp.

5 Nov. 62, re-enl. 29 Feb. (U.
Littlefield, James H., Pr. : b. Bicldeford, Me., age 19, res. New Market, O.V.,

enl. IS May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 Dec. 62. P.O. ad.

Bostou, Mass.
Levering, Moses, Pr. : b. Lee, age 18, res. Lee, O.V., enl. 15 Aug. 61, must.

in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, wd. 5 June 64.

P.O. ad. Lawrence, Mass. '.

Long, Perry, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res Durham, O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61, f

must, in 23 Aug. 61, d. of wds. 3 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 April 63, wd. 12 _ ;

July 63, res'd 1 Oct. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to Corp. 7 June 64, wd. 16

June 64.
Layn. David T., Pr. : b. Lee, age 18, res. Lee, O.V., enl. 13 Aug. 61, must.

in 2;l Aug. 61, d. of wds. 27 June 64, wd. 13 May 64.
Marston, George W., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 29, res. Hampton, O.V.. enl. 13

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, mustt out 20 July 65, furl. — May 63,

re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, O.D.
Maclinn. George T., Pr. : b. Danville, Vt., age 22, res. Bristol, O.V., enl. 25

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. "for dis. 3 Dec. 62. P.O. ad.

Groton.
Marks, Sardine, Pr. : b. Reading, Vt.,age 21, res. Charlestown, O.V.,enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug.>,l, k.a."l3 May 64, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, O.D.
Moore, Joseph F., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 20, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 13 Julv 63,

furl. — Sept. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, des. April 64, ret'd, O.D. P.o'. ad.

Portsmouth.
Mendum, John, Pr. : b. Lee, age 34, res. New Market, O.V., enl. 1 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Durham.
McGroty, Hugh, Pr. : b. RoUinsford, age 19, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl. 22

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 25 March 65, wd. 16 June 62,

wd. 16 May 64, cap. 16 May 64, terra exp. 23 Aug. 64, d. 1 Sept. 88,

Berwick, Me.
McGroty, James, Pr. : b. Dover, age 21, res. So. Berwick, Me., O.V., enl.

29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 Dec. 62. P.O. ad.

Dover.
McDavitt, Henry, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B.,age 19, res. Hampton Falls, O.V.,

enl. 13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 May 65, re-enl.

14 Feb. 64, wd. — May 64, to Corp. 19 May 64, O.D., N.S.H. P.O.

ad. Lynn, Mass.
Neal, James, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 19, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Oct. 62.
Odiorne, George W., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 22. res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl.

i;'. Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must." out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb.

64, wd. — .May 64, to Corp. 9 Auy;. 64, to Sergt. 24 Aug. 64, to 1st Sergt.

1 March (;5, O.D. P.O. ad. Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Perkins, David W., Pr. : b. Chester, age 21, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 21

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, to Corp. 22 Feb. (;2, to

Sergt. 1 .\pril 63, to 1st. Sergt. 3 Feb. CA, O.D.
Palmer, Joseph E., Pr. : b. Hampton, age 22, res. Hampton, O.V., enl. 18

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 15 May 64.
Perkins, John W., Pr. : b. Newburyport, Mass., age 24, res. Seabrook, O.V.,

enl. i:'. May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 21 April 65, re-enl.

1 Jan. 64, wd. 14 April 65.
Pevear, Daniel E., Pr. : b. Hampton Falls, age 22, res. Hampton Falls,

O.V., enl. 13 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O.

ad. Hampton Falls.

^SO THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Pevear, Samuel L., Pr. : b. Hampton Falls, age 21, res. Hampton Falls,
O.V., enl. 31 Julv 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. 20 July 65, New
York, re-enl. 16 Feb. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Hampton Falls.

Parks. William B., Pr. : b. New Market, age 23, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,
enl. 27 July 61, must, in 23 xVug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.

Plaisted, James W., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 21, res. Stratham, O.V., enl.
25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July (!5, to Corp. 1 Oct.
62, furl. — May 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to 1st Sergt. 19 May 64, to 1st
Lt. 24 April 65, to Capt. (not mustered), O.D.

Randall, Charles D., Pr. : b. Durham, age 18, res. unknown, O.V., enl. —
Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must. out. 23 Aug. 64 P.O. ad. Red-
wood City, Cal.

Rowe. Charles, Pr. : b. Kensington, age 28, res. Kensington, O.V., enl. 20
April 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 April 63,
furl. — Nov. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.

Smith, Charles W., Pr. : b. Brentwood, age 28, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl.

19 May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 Dec.
t;i, to Sergt. 7 June 64, O.D.

Sawyer, George E. H., Pr. : b. Fremont, age 22, res. Hopkintou, O.V., enl.

15 May (il, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 28 Aug. 62.
Shorey, Nathaniel, Pr. : b. Rochester, age 21, res. Somersworth, O.V., enl.

20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 19 Feb.
64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 24 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 27 April 65. P.O.
ad. E. Rochester.

Stoodley, Thomas E., Pr. : b. Kittery, Me., age 19, res. Portsmouth, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Elliot, Me.
Simpson, Rufus, Pr. : b. Greenland, age 19, res. Greenland, O.V., enl. 1

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.

P.O. ad. Gloucester, Mass.
Wilson, Joseph, Pr. : b. Bangor, Me., age 20, res. Seabrook, O.V., enl. 11

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 10 July 63, wd. 16 June 62.
W^heeler, George W., Pr. : b. New Castle, age 19, res. New Castle, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Aiiburndale, Mass.
Watson, James O., Pr. : b. New Market, age 25, res. New Market, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 July 62.
Whittier, George A., Pr. : b. Newton, age 18, res. Newton, O.V., enl. 2

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64,

to Corp. 21 March 65. P.O. ad. Lawrence, Mass.
Whittier, Edmund S., Pr. : b. Newton, age 19, res. Newton, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Young, Joseph H., Pr. : b. Wakefield, age 27, res. Rye, O.V., enl. 9 Aug.

CI. uuist. in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Ncav-

buryport, Mass.

Becruits, Co. D.

Allen, William, Pr. : b. Barnstead, age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, nuist. in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, sub. for Chas. C. Bean of

Barnstead.
Arlin, Emri, Pr. : b. Concord, age 26, res. Concord, D.R., enl. 19 Aug. 63,

must, in 19 Aug. 63, k.a. 13 May 64 (only drafted man in regt.),

deserted, apprehended.
Battis, John, Pr. : b. Cuba, W. I., age 22, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept. 63,

must, in 29 Sept. 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub.

lor John S. Thing of Alton.
Burns, James, Pr. : b. Philadelphia, Pa., age 25, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, tr. to V.R.C., wd. 16 June 64, O.S., sub.

for John M. Jenness of Alton.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 831

Brown, Charles, 2d, Pr. : b. Valparaiso, Chili, age 38, res. Plainfield, V.R.,
enl. 17 Nov. fiS, must, in 17 Nov. G.'?, drowned 11 Jan. <j5, Avd. 27 Oct.
lU.

Clay, George W., Pr. : b. Barrington, age 19, res. New Market, V.R., enl.
L'7 Aug. (il. must, in 27 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63.

Carroll, Charles, Pr. : b. Croydon, age 42, res. Claremont, V.I?., enl. 24 Aug.

62, must, in 29 Aug. 62, discli. 26 June 65, by Prov. Ord. 73, Golds-
boro', O.D. P.O. ad. Claremont.

Carroll, Van Buren, Pr. : b. Croydon, age 28, res. Croydon, V.R., enl. 30

Aug. 62, must, in 30 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June Go' by Prov. Ord. 73,

Goldsboro', O.D. P.O. ad. Croydon.
Claymaums, Charles, Pr. : b. Saxony, Germany, age 29, res. Alton, S.R.,

cul. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 14 Mav 64, sub. for Ezra

I)oll)y of Alton.
Coursin, Robert, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 25, res. Hanover, V.R., enl. 18 Nov.

63, must, in 18 Nov. 63, disch. for dis. 5 June 65.

Duffey, William, Pr. : b. Bradford, age 22, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept. 63,

must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 16 Aug. 64, Avd. 16 June 64, sub. for Martin

X. B. Lang of Alton.
Dodge, Wm. Ladd, Pr. : b. So. Boston, age 19, res. Hampton, V.R., enl. 26

Aus:. 61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, disch. to date 16 Oct. 64, to Sergt.-Maj.

20 Jan. 63 (see N.C.S.), O.D. P O. ad. Topsfleld, Mass.
Eaton. Robert, Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 44, res. Seabrook, V.R., enl. 2 Jan.

64, must. In 2 Jan. 64, disch. for dis. 20 May 65, wd. 13 May 64. P.O.
ad. ^Manchester.

Gerald, Frank E., Pr. : b. Concord, age 15, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 28 Feb.

62, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 4 May 62, re-eul.
13 Feb. 64. P.O. ad. Amesbury, Mass.

Hogan, Patrick, Pr. : b Nova Scotia, age 21, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 17
Nov. 63, must, in 17 Nov. 63, disch. for dis. 11 July 65, N.S.H.

Mills, George H., Pr. : b. Concord, age 15, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 5 Feb.
i;2, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 4 May 62, re-eul.

13 Feb. 64., O.D. P.O. ad. Concord.

Mclver, Murdough, Pr. : b. Stornaway, Scot., age 21, res. Orford, V.R., enl.

28 Jan. 64, must, in 26 Feb. 64, must, out" 20 July 65, wd. 16 Aug. 64.

McCormick, Robert, Pr. : b. New York City, age 27, res. Keenc, S.R., enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Henry
Graves of Keene.

Mullaholland, John, Pr. : b. France, age 21, res. Canaan, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for George
Tilton of Canaan.

Malmgrist, Gustave A., Pr. : b. Sweden, age 20, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14

Oct 6)3, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, N.S.H , sub. for Ichabod

C. Bartlett of Bristol.
McCoy, John, Pr. : b. Vermont, age. 21, res. Lebanon, V.H., enl. 12 Nov.

6.!, must, in 12 Nov. 63, mustV out 20 July 65.
McDonald, Donald, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 21, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 17 Nov.

i;3, nuist in 17 Nov. 63, died of wds. 16 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 64,

cap. 16 June 64.
O'Brien, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age .30, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, died of wds. 30 Oct. ()4, wd. 1 Oct. 64, sub. for

Oliver Graves of Keene.
Ormstindorf, John, Pr. : b. Germany, age 30, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 17 Nov.

63, uuist. in 17 Nov. 63, died of disease 15 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

cap. i;l May 64.
Plummer, Daniel E., Pr. : b. Newington, age 18, res. Newington, V.R.,

enl. 27 Aug. 61, must, in 27 Aug. 61, disch. 31 Aug. 61, disch. by civil

authority. Concord.

832 THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Paul, Leon, Pr. : b. Canada, ase 22, res. Plainflekl, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. C^,

must, in 14 Oct. 03, must, out 20 July 65, cap. 2 Oct. (34. sub. for

Prancis W. Stickney of Plainflekl.
Powers, James, Pr. : b. Maine, age 25, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. f.;3,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. 24 May 65, cap. 16 June 64, disch. by W. D.

telegram, Goldsboro', sub. for Geo. S. Fowler of Bristol.
Prince, Jerome, Pr. : b. Woonsocket, R. I., age 21, res. Lyme, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, tr. to V.R.C. 28 Jan. 65, wd. IS May 64,

O.S., sub. for Geo. P. Amsden of Lyme. P.O. ad. Milford, Mass.
Ray, Jacques, Pr. : b. France, age 26, res. Campton, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Jason Clark of

Campton. P.O. ad. Portsmouth.
Ranney. William, Pr. : b. Newfoundland, age 24, res. Claremont, 8.R., enl. 14

Oct. 6:5, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 3 Sept. 64, O.D., sub. for John G.

Ilarviinan of Claremont.
Ridden, Thomas, Pr. : b. Canada, age 25, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. (53,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 17 Nov. 64, wd. 13 May 64, O.D., sub. for

James A. Webster of Bristol.
Smith, John, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 21, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 12 Nov. 63,

nmst. in 12 Nov. 63, des. 1(3 July 64, wd. 13 May 64, furl. .

Shepherd, Joseph, Pr. : b. Lancashire, Eng., age 24, res. Plainflekl, S.R., enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, k.a. 16 June 64, sub for Martin V. B.

Gore of Plainflekl.
Swan, Andrew, Pr. : b. Lawrence, Mass., age 21, res. Swanzey, S.R., enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. 17 July 65, wd. — May 64, furl.

, disch. Concord, N. H.,sub. for Menzeus E. Stratton of Swanzey.

Schnider, George, Pr. : b. Germany, age 30, res. Lebanon, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, k.a. 14 May 64, sub. for C. H. Damon of

Lebanon.
Tucker, William, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 32, i-es. Bridgewater, S.R.,

enl. 14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 30 June 64, O.D., sub. for

Daniel Brown of Bridgewater, d. 88, Greenland.

Vanson, Charles, Pr. : b. Bennington, Vt., age 22, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. to date 20 July 65, wd. 13 May 64,

sub. for Luther Stone of Keene.
Watson, George E., Pr. : b. Pittsfleld, age 17, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 3

Sept. 61, must, in 3 Sept. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64,

to Corp. 21 March 65, d. 28 Jan. 70, Concord.
Walker, Charles, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Plainfield, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, sub. for Byron Sanborn

of Plainflekl.
Wesber, James, Pr. : b. Dracut, Mass., age 36, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. fordis. 13 Sept. 64, sub. for Gilbert
DoUoft'of Bristol. P.O. ad. Nashua.

White, John C, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Bridgewater, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

(;;5, must, in 14 Oct. 63, cap. 2 Oct. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub.

for Joseph Adams of Bridgewater.
Williams, Robert, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 25, res. Plainflekl, S.R., enl. 14

Aug. 63, must, in 14 Aug. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 24 Aug.

64. to Sergt. 4 Oct. 64, sub. for Merritt F. Colby of Plainfleld.

Gain by Transfer.

Webber, George H., tr. from K, disch. for dis. 29 July 62, to Mus. ,

O.D., O.S.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Plimpton. Josiah I., Capt. : b. Cambridge, Mass., age 35, res. Milford, OV.,
apptd. 22 Aug. Gl, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, to Maj. 30 Aug. G2, O.D. (See
F. and S.)

Ela, Richard, 1st Lt. : b. Concord, age 21, res. Concord, O.V., apptd. 22 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, li.a. 13 May 64, to Capt. 1 June 62, l.a. 22 Nov.

62, O.D.

Jackson, George W., 2d Lt. : b. Gardner, Mass., age 25, res. Concord, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, discli. 16 Dec. 61, d. 26 July

1)0, Concord.
Flanders, Daniel J., 1st Sergt. : b. Wheelock, Vt., age 27, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 6 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2 July 63, to 2d Lt.

31 May 62, to 1st Lt. 18 April 63, l.a. —May 63, O.S. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Nutting, George P., 2d Sergt.: b. Ashburnham, Mass., age 25, res. New

Ipswich, O.V., enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11

March 63, to 1st Sergt. 11 Oct. 62, d. 20 March 74, Memphis, Tenn.
Osgood, Abner W., 3d Sergt.: b. Nelson, age 17, res. Milford, O.V., enl.

23 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 10 Oct. 62, to ranks

8Novt61.
Bullock, Philip M., 4th Sergt. : b. Warren, age 27, res. Hanover, O.V., enl.

16 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 June 62, d. 9 Jan.

92, Lawrence, Mass.
McDonald, Converse D., 5th Sergt. : b. Clinton, Me., age 38, res. Plymouth,

O.V., enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2 -Nov. 62

(was a color bearer), O.D., d. 15 April 85, Plymouth.
Hazen, Charles S., 1st Corp. : b. Princeton, Mass., age 21, res. Milford,

O.V., enl. 23 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. to date 17 Dec. 64, to

Sergt. 23 June 62, to 2d Lt. 24 Nov. 63, wd. 13 May 64, l.a. 23 Aug.

64, O.D. P.O. ad. Dublin.
Abbott, Warren S., 2d Corp. : b. Concord, age 23, res. Concord, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, N.Y., to ranks

27 Sept. 61, to Corp. 11 Oct. 62, to ranks 1 May 64, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64.

P.O. ad. Snncook. •
Scales, Royal, Jr., 3d Corp. : b. Canterbury, age 29, res. Canterbury, O.V.,

enl. 31 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 Julv 65, to Sergt. 11

Oct. 62, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, O.D.
Millett, William F., 4th Corp. : b. So. Andover, Mass., age 24, res. Hudson,

O.V., enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, res'd

19 Nov. 62, w-d. 13 May 64, to Corp. 26 May 64, O.D.
Abbott, George H., 5th Corp. : b. Loudon, age 23, res. Loudon, O.V., enl.

r. Aui:-. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 13"May 64, to Sergt. 12 Nov. 61,

to 1st Sergt. 12 March 63.
Hoyt, Jason R. C, 6th Corp. : b. Concord, age 32, res. Penacook, O.V.,enl.

1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to ranks 16 Aug.

62, wd. 16 June 64. P.O. ad. Loudon.
York, Albert, 7th Corp.: b. Skowhegan, Me., age 24, res. Mount Vernon,

O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to ranks

25 March 62, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to Corp. 26 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 15 Oct.

64, to 1st Sergt. 10 Jan. 65, wd. 15 Jan. 65, furl. 8 June 65, O.S.
Fife, George, 8th Corp. : b. Pembroke, age 28, res. Northwood, O.V., enl.

3 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 12

March 63, wd. 13 May 64.
Cutter, James R., 1st Mus. : b. Hubbardston, Mass., age 20, res. Nashua,

O.V., enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 3 Sept. 61.
Davis, Horace L., 2d Mus. : 1). Holderness, age 20, res. Canaan, O.V., enl.

22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.

834 THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Donley, Michael P., Wag. : b. Trim, Ire., age 24, res. New IpsAvich. O.V.,
eul. 1 Aug. C>\, must, iu 23 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 27
Sept. (51, to Sergt. 19 Nov. G2, re-enl. 13 Feb. 04, to 1st Sergt. 20 May
64, to 2d Lt. 16 July 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Ist Lt. 24 Feb. 6.j, to Capt.

19 May 6."., O.D. P.O. ad. East Rindge.

Asquith, Daniel, Pr. : b. England, age 42, res. Merrimack, O.V., eul. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 June 62.
Abbott, John, Pr. : b. Lyme, age 21, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 27 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. to date 20 July 65, wd. IS July 63, re-enl.

15 Feb. 64, wd^ 16 June 64, des. , ret'd., O.D.

Brown, Horatio H., Pr. : b. Burrillville, R. I., age 20, res. North Weare,

O.V.. enl. 18 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61. must, out 20 July 65, wd.

IC) June 62, re-enl. 17 Feb. 64, to Corp. 26 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 10 Jan.

65.
Brown, Daniel H., Pr. : b. Deering, age 38, res. Bennington, O.V., eul. 2

Aug. 61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, des. 1 July 63, furl. 9 May 63.
Burdick, Rodney W., Pr. : b. Murray, N.Y., age 25, res. Amherst, O.V.,

enl. 2 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, furl. — Sept.

63, re-eni. 15 Feb. 64, to Corp. 18 July 64, to 1st Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, to

ranks 10 Jan. 65, to Sergt. 9 July 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Amherst.
Barrett, Cyrus A., Pr. : b. Washington, age 28, res. Deering, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64,

O.D. P.O. ad. Francestown.
Buss, Joseph, Pr. : b. Nashua, age 43, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 5 March 63.
Benson, George W., Pr. : b. Hooksett, age 27, res. Deerfield, O.Y., eul.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 18 July 64, to Corp. 19

Nov. 62., wd. 13 May 64.
Bartlett, Stephen H., Pr. : b. Concord, age 19, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 7

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 18 Feb. 62.
Burnham, Matthew F., Pr. : b. Mount Vernon, age 28, res. Concord, O.V.,

enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 Jan. 63. P.O.

ad. Mount Vernon.
Buxton, John R., Pr. : b. Philadelphia, Pa., age 32, res. Concord, O.V., enl.

20 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., N.S.H.
Bickford, Noah E., Pr. : b. Vermont, age 38, res Vermont, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 61.
Briley, Thomas, Pr. : b. England, age 34, res. Bristol, R.I., O.V., enl. 6

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Brown, Jeremiah, Pr. : b. Loudon, age 18. res. Loudon, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

61, nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 14 Nov. 62.
Burns, John B., Pr. : b. Milford, age 18, res. Milford, O.V., enl. 30 July

(•)], must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. to Corp. 1 May 64,

O.D. P.O. ad. 1050 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind.
Burrows, James, Pr. : b. Tyngsboro', Mass., age 27, res. Tewksbury, Mass.,

O.V., enl. 16 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 30 Sept. 64,

re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, wd. 14 May 64.
Carr, George D., Pr. : b. Londonderry, age 30, res. Hudson, O.V., enl. 2 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, d. of wds. 28 June 62, wd. 16 June 62 and cap.
Chase, Valentine M., Pr. : b. Weare, age 19, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, d. of wds. 24 July 62, wd. 16 June 62

and cap.
Drew, Charles H., Pr. : b. Pembroke, age 21, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 26

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to Co. H 1 Jan. 62 (see Co. H). P.O.

ad. Washingtonville, N.Y.
Dimick, Asa. Pr. : b. Lyme, age 22, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 26 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, wd. 15 May

64, O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 835

Dolan, Hugh, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 22, res. Merrimack, O.V., enl. 14

Au-i". (31, must, in 23 Aug. 61, clisch. for dis. 7 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. 157

Mouroe St., Springfleld, Mass.
Dolan, Peter H. B., Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 18, res. Merrimack, O.V., enl.

;> Aug. (11, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 13 June

62, to Sergt. 30 Nov. 63. P.O. ad. 3741 No. 5tli St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Davis, Thomas S., Pr. : b. Epping, age 24, res. Epping, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 xUig. 64.
Dickey, James M., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 21, res. Deerfleld, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 23 June 62,

res'd 8 Feb. 63, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, Avd. 14 May 64, wd. 31 May 64, to

Corp. 10 Jan. 65, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Exeter.
Foss, John, Pr. : b. Concord, age 21, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 1 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, discli. for dis. 3 Sept. 61.
Fogg, Stephen F., Pr. : b. Deerfleld, age 23, res. Deerfleld, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 25 March 62,

to 1st Sergt. 13 June 62, res'd 11 Oct. 62, to Corp. 9 Feb. 63, to Sergt.

18 July 64. P.O. ad. Springvale, Me.
Fontaine, Lewis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 22 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 64.
Gardner, James M., Pr. : b. at sea, age 23, res. Merrimack, O.V., enl. 31

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Dec. 62.
Hadley, Stephen, ad, Pr. : b. Canaan, age 25, res. Canaan, O.V., enl. 26 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 9 Sept. 64, wd. 13 May 64, wd. 16 Aug.

64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Lebanon.
Hadley, Andrew J., Pr. : b. Hanover, age 27, res. Hanover, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 20 May

64, O.D. P.O. ad. Enfield.
Howe, John M., Pr. : b. Hopkintou, age 22, res. Canterbury, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 July 62. P.O. ad.

AUenstown.
Hoxie, Benjamin, Pr. : b. Maine, age 20, res. Groton, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 20 Feb. 64 (killed at Olustee, Fla.), O.D.
Hilliard, Roswell M. C, Pr. : b. Pittsfleld, age 22, res. Loudon, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63, wd. 7 Jan.

63. P.O. ad. Russellville, Ala.
Heath, Tyler, Pr. : b. Holderness, age 19, res. Canaan, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, wd. , k.a. 15 May 64, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.

Heath, Benj. H., Pr. : b. SandAvich, Mass., age 23, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13

Feb. 64, Avd. 16 Aug. 64, furl.— Oct. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Sandwich, Mass.
Hix, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Francestown, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 2 May 64, wd. 18 July 63, re-
enl. 1 Jan. 64.
Herrick, John E., Pr. : b. Wilton, age 20, res. Wilton, O.V., enl. 15 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 18 July 63, d. 20
May 65, Antrim.

Holt, Marquis L., Pr. : b. Nelson, age 16, res. Mason Village, O.V., enl.
1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 18 Au<r.

62, furl. — Sept. 63, re-enl. 15 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 20 May 64, to 1st
Sergt. 18 July 64, to Sergt. -Maj. 24 Aug. 64, O.D. (See N.C.S.)

Hennessey, Peter, Pr. : b. Brooklyn, N.Y., age 20, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

26 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 8 Nov. 64, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 18 July 64, O.D.
Halligan, Luke, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Milford, O.V., enl. 6 Aug. 61,

must, in 2:5 Aug. 61, died of disease between 18 July and 8 Aug. 63,

wd. 18 July 63 and cap.

836 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Ineson, Benjamin, Pr. : 1). Euglaud, age 25, res. Merrimack, O.V., enl. 15

Aug. (il, must, in 2:5 Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Lowell, Mass.
Jones, George L., Pr. : b. Milford, age 18, res. Milford, O.V., eul. 2 Aug. 61,

must, in 2:5 Aug. 61, k.a. 9 June 64, wd. 16 June 62, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64,

wd. 13 May 64.
Johonnet, Emerson L., Pr. : b. New Boston, age 25, res. New Boston,

O.V., enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to

Corp. 30 Nov. 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Goffstown.
Kenniston, Horace B., Pr. : b. Norwich, Vt., age 29, res. Deering, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 24 May 64, to Corp. 12 Nov.

61, re-euL 1 Jan. 64, to ranks 1 May 64, O.D.
La Clair, Emery, Pr. : b. St. Albans, Vt., age 23, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

23 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. to date 31 Dec. 64,

re-eul. 15 Feb. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Lear, Henry A., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 18, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 27 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. (;4, wd. 27

Oct. 64, d. 17 Sept. 67, Concord.
Marshall, Harrison L., Pr. : b. Bradford, age 41, res. Greenfield, O.V.,

enl. s Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63, O.S., d.

14 Aug. 76, Little Rock, Ark.
McDaniel, Samuel, Pr. : b. Concord, age 21, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 27

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 1 April 65, wd. 16 June 62,

re-enl. 18 Feb. 64, wd. 15 May 64, O.S., d. 30 Aug. 76, Concord.
Prew, Charles, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 17, res. AVilton, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must. In 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 25 Aug. 63,

re-enl. 1 Jan. 64. P.O. ad. Sterling, Mass.
Palmer, Robert F., Pr. : b. Chicago, 111., age 21, res. Boav, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 4 Jan. 62.
Pettigrew, Henry J., Pr. : b. Barnstead, age 23, res. Deerlield, O.V., enl.

10 Aug. (U, must, in 23 Aiag. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb.

64, to Corp. 6 May 65, to Sergt. 9 July 65, O.D., d. 1 1 Nov. 67, Deerfleld.
Pettingill, Andrew J., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 21, res. Epsom, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 18 July 63, re-enl.

1 Jan. 64, to Corp. 26 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 10"jan. 65, to ranks 14 June 65.
Quimby, David M., Pr. : b. Raymond, age 18, res. Deeriield, O.V., eul. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 20 Aug. 62.
Robinson, Rody, Pr. : b. Concord, age 19, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 April 65, w^d. 7 Jan. 63, wd.

26 Aug. 63, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, O.D., N.S.H. P.O. ad.

National Military Home, Wis.
Richardson, Henry J., Pr. : b. W Tnwnsend, Mass., age 20, res. Milford,

O.V., eid. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl.

1 Jan. 64. P.O. ad. Windham.
Richardson, William S., Pr. : b. Limington, Me., age 30, res. Milford, O.V.,

enl. 22 .lulv 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. 9

May i;3. P.O. ad. W. Scarboro', Me.
Robinson, Charles, ist, Pr. : b. Mason, age 45, res. New Ipswich, O.V., enl.

.'.1 July (!1, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 Feb. 62.
Robinson, Charles, 2d, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 19, res. New Ipswich,

O.V., enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl.

— Feb. 64, N.S.H.
Robinson, Dana D., Pr. : b. Deerfleld, age 18, res. Deerfleld, O.V., enl. 7

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64,
wd"; 15 May 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Groveland, Mass.
Ryan, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 17, res. Milford, O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61,
must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, wd. 13
May 64, wd. 15 Jan. 65, furl. , N.S.H., O.S. P.O. ad. Milford.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 837

Roby, Walter S., Pr. : b. Boscawen, age 18, res. Peuacook, O.V., enl. 20 July

C.l, must, in 23 Aug. (51, died of disease 20 Dec. C,2.
Rattray, Thomas, Pr. : b. Hamilton, Can., age 19, res. Concord, O.V., enl.

2 Aug. (51, must, in 2o Aug. (31, k.a. 13 May (54, wd. 10 July r,3, re-eul.

15 Feb. (54, O.D.

Sargent, Moses, Pr. : b. Concord, age 39, res. Loudon, O.V., enl. 15 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 04, O.D. P.O. ad. Loudon.
Stark, Harrison A., Pr. : b. Lyme, age 21, res. Lyme, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a." 2 June 64, re-eul. 1 Jan. 64, \vd. 16 May 64.
Small, Samuel, Pr. : b. Loudon, age 28, res. Loudon, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 2:5 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 12 March 63, wd.

16 June 64 and cap.

Small, Charles H., P. : b. Northwood, age 26, res. Nortliwood, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 7 Nov. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Stevens, Tristram B., Pr. : b. Loudon, age 35, res. Loudon, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61. must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, Avd. 16 June 62.

P.O. ad. Loudon.
Stephens, Edward R., Pr. : b. So. Boston, Mass., age 38, res. Concord,

O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 61.
Smart, William S., Pr. : b. Concord, age 35, res. Hopkinton, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 Jan. 63. P.O. ad.

Boscaweu.
Shaw, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Freedom, age 25, res. Portsmouth, (J.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Wag. ,

re-enl. 16 Feb. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Ossipee.
Stevens, Ransom D., Pr. : b. Vermont, age 21, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, O.D.
Scales, Charles F., Pr. : b. Concord, age 19, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 17

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Wag. , O.D.,

O.S.
Tilton, Charles F., Pr. : b. Deertield, age IS, res. Deerfield, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 Oct. (52, d. 18 Oct. 79, Deer-
field.
Thomas, John O., Pr. : b. Nottingham, age 33, res. Deerfield, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 May 62, d. — Aug. 62,

Deerfield.
W^oods, Francis N., Pr. : b. Greenfield, age 31, res. Fi'ancestown, O.V., enl.

31 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 7 Nov. 64, wd. 13 May 64, term

exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Suucook.
W^hite, Charles S., Pr. : b. Francestovvn, age 44, res. Francestown, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 24 June 05, des. 9 June 64,

ret'd, disch. under S.O. 300 W.D. of 13 June 65.
Weeks, Andrew M., Pr. : b. Epsom, age 18, res. Epsom, O.V., enl. 22 Jaly

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 21 Aug. 64, Avd. 18 July 03, y\d.

2 June 64.
W^allace, Charles B., Pr. : b. Upton, Mass., age 26, res. Nottingham, O.V.,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 7 Nov. 64,"\vd. 16 Mav 64, term exp. 23

Aug. 04, furl. , O.D. P.O. ad. Greenfield.

Welch, Benjamin, Pr. : b. Gilmanton, age 28, res. Gilmanton, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Watson, Warren J., Pr. : b. Nottingham, age 18, res. Nottingham, O.V., enl.

9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 14 Sept. 64, re-enl. 13

Feb. i-A, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Wescott, Charles H., Pr. : b. Andover, age 20, res. Dorchester, O.V., enl.

27 Julv 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 March 65, wd. 18

July (53, re-enl. 23 Feb. 64, wd. 14 May 64. P.O. ad. Davisville.
York, Alfred, Pr. : b. Cornville, age 24, res. Milford, O.V., enl. 31 July 61,

uuist. in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 16 Feb. 62.

838 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Eecruits, Co. E.
Brown, Franklin J., Vv. : h. Nantucket, Mass., age 21, res. Claremont, S.R.,

enl. 10 Oct. (!;5, must, iu 10 Oct. G3, disch. 12 May 65, Avcl. 16 May 64,

disch. by telegram from W. D. at Coucord, N. H., 0. D., sub. for

Frederick A. Briggs of Claremont. P.O. ad. Nantucket, Mass.
Dumars, Peter, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Lowell,

Mass.
Desmond, John, Pr. : b. Sag Harbor, N.Y., age 25, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 12 April 64, sub. for John A. Collins

of Alton.
Dobbel, John, Pr. : b. Odeuse, Denmark, age 26, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl.

2;» Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 16 May 64, sub. for John D.

Hodgdon of Barnstead.
Demary, Peter, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Lisbon, V.R., enl. 24 Nov. 63,

must, in 24 Nov. 63, disch. 25 July 65, wd. 16 May 64, \vd. 16 Aug. 64,

disch. Washington, D.C. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.
Emery, Edward, Pr. : b. New York, age 18, res. Nelson, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

63, must, iu 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65. P.O. ad. W. Chazy, N.Y.
Easton, George, Pr. : b. Philadelphia, Pa., age 21, res. Barnstead, S.K., enl.

29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, to Corp. 1 May 64,

O.D., sub. for Levi H. Hanson of Barnstead.
Flanders, Joseph A., Pr. : b. Concord, age 18, res. Danbury, V.R., enl. 9

April 64. must, in 9 April 64, discli. 3 July 65, Portsmouth Grove,

R. I., to Mus. . P.O. ad. Boston, Mass.

Frydenland, Alfred E., Pr. : b. Copenhagen, Denmark, age 21, res. Gilmanton,

S.R., enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, iu 29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to

Corp. 9 July 65, O.D., sub. for Joseph W. Sargent of Gilmanton.
Freeman, Henry, Pr. : b. New York City, age 26, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 30 April 65, wd. 16 June 64 and cap.,

sub. for Stephen C. Wentworth of Alton.
Goss, Orville, Pr. : b. Canaan, age 28, res. Canaan, V.R., enl. 16 Aug. 62,

must, in 5 Sept. 62, disch. for dis. 10 March 65, to Corp. 19 Nov. 62,

wd. 10 July 63, wd. 13 May 64, to Sergt. 8 Sept. 64, Sergeant's warrant

revoked 6 March 65, as of 28 Feb. P.O. ad. So. Westminster, Mass.
Greenwood, Lewis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 38, res. Plainfield, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, disch. for dis. 31 March 64.

Henderson, William, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 20, res. Laconia, V.R., enl.

8 Feb. 62, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 1 March 65, wd. 10 Jiily 63,

term expired 28 Feb. 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Merrimack.
Hadley, Abel, Pr. : b. Canaan, age 31, res. Canaan, V.R., enl. 1 Sept. 62,

must, in 1 Sept. 62, died of disease 16 Sept. 63.
Hilliard, Timothy, Pr. : b. Hill, age 23, res. Grafton, V.R., enl. 26 Aug. 62,

must, iu 5 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 13 May 64, disch. by Prov.

Ord. 73 Goldsboro', O.D.
Holt, Edward B., Pr. : b. Nelson, age 16, res. Keene, V.R., enl. 23 Dec. 63,

must, in 23 Dec. 63, disch. 25 May 65, wd. 13 May 64, disch. by G.O.

37, H.Q. N.C., at Wilmington, d. 5 April 88, Washington, D.C.
Hingley, Samuel J., Pr. : 1). Truro, N.S., age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. 6.3, must, in 29 Sept. 63. disch. for dis. 1 July 65, wd. 13 May

64, sub. for Chas. L. Chesley of Barnstead.

Hergrives, James, Pr. : b. Lancashire, Eng., age 34, res. Barnstead, S.R.,
enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, wd. 16 May 64, furl. 24 June 64,
absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub. for Daniel Bunker of Barnstead.

Hildenfrant, Anton, Pr. : b. Baden, Germany, age 29, res. Barnstead, S.R.,
enl. 2i» Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63. des. 7 Aug. 64, wd. 14 May 64,
furl. 64, sub. for Sewell J. Cilley of Barnstead.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 839

Jarverin, Zeb, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 20, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 20 Nov.

()3, must, iu 20 Nov. 63, des. 20 Jan. Gn.
Jones. Elbridge P., Pr. : b. Milford, age 18, res. Milford, V.R., enl. 31

March (54. must, in 31 March (U, disch. for dis. 13 Dec. CA. P.O. ad.

Nashua.
Jarvis, Rupert, Pr. : b. Annapolis, N.S., age 21, res. Barustead, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. (VA, must, in 29 Sept. ()3, disch. 2fi Oct. 65, wd. 13 May 64,

N.S.H.. sub. for Jethro N. Locke of Barnstead.
Kemp. Oscar, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 31, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept. 63,

must, in 29 Sept. 63, died of disease 24 Sept. 64, wd. 3 Sept. 64, O.D.,

sub. for Otis F. Kej-es of Alton.
Leggacy, Tennans, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 30, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 12

Nov. 63, must, in 12 Nov. 63, k.a. 16 May 64.
Miller, James, Pr. : b. Leith, Scot., age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, must, in 29 Sept. 63. disch.'^S June 65, Avd. 13 May 64, disch. by

G.O. 77 W.D., Pt. Lookout, sub. for Joseph O. Berry of Barnstead.
McCaffrey, James, Pr. : b. Kingston, Can., age 21, res. Barnstead. S.R.,

enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 12 April 64, sub. for Hanson

C. Canney of Barnstead.
McCabe, John, Pr. : b. New York City, age 22, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 14 April 64, sub. for Samuel E. Jones of
Alton.

Martin, James, Pr. : b. Fayal, Portugal, age 21, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29
Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, disch. to date 31 July 65, wd. 18 May

64, furl. , disch. 2 Aug. 65, to date 31 July, Manchester, N.H.,

N.S.H., sub. for Richard Roberts of Alton.

Meile, James, Pr. : b. Switzerland, age 25, res. New Castle, S.R., enl. 10

Aug. 63, must, in 10 Aug. 63, des. 28 Sept. 64, sub. for Jacob Hubbley

of New Castle.
Philbrick, John W., Pr. : b. Goftstown, age 19, res. Canaan, V.R., enl. 11

Aug. 62, must, in 5 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 15 May 64, wd. 11

Feb. 65, des. , ret'd, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73 Goldsboro', O.D.

P.O. ad. Canaan Centre.
Pettingill, David, Pr. : b. Weare, age 43, res. Antrim, V.R., enl. 22 March

64, must, in 22 March 64, tr. to V.R.C. 9 Jan. 65, wd. 13 May 64, O.S.

P.O. ad. Concord.
Robinson, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 May 64, O.S.
Wescott, Albert C, Pr. : b. Wilmot, age 18, res. Dorchester, V.R., enl. 2 Sept.

62, must, in 3 Sept. 62, disch. for dis. 20 May 65, wd. 16 May 64.

P.O. ad. Bristol.

Gain by Transfer.

Gove, Charles H., Pr. : tr. from II, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 1 Jan. 62,
furl. 4 Aug. 62, re-enl. 18 Feb. 64, des. 8 Nov. 64, ret'd. P.O. ad.
' Ilillman, Mich.
Kimball, William H., Pr. : tr. from B, tr. to V.R.C. 15 July 63, O.S.

COMPANY F.

Randlett, James F., Capt. : b. New Market, age 27, res. Nashua, O.V.,
apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, l.a. 27 Dec. 62, l.a. — March
64, to Maj. 29 April 64, O.D. (See F. and S.)

Burnham, Chas. S., 1st Lt. : b. Pelham, age 25, res. Nashua, O.V., apptd.
22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 6 Dec. 63, to 1st Lt.
16 Oct. 62, l.a. 4 July (53, O.D. P.O. ad. Waltham, Mass.

Marsh, Henry A., 2d Lt. : b. Amherst, jNLass., age 21, res. Nashua, O.V.,
apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 30 Dec. 62, wd. 16 June
62, l.a. 6 Aug. 62, to 1st Lt. Ki Oct. 62. I'.O. ad. Nashua.

840 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Stearns, George, 1st Seigt. : b. New York City, age 21, res. Nashua, O.V.,

eiil. 2 Aug. (U, must, in 215 Aug. Gl, discli. 31 Oct. (U, to 2cl Lt. 15 Oct.

r.2, to 1st Lt. 17 April (>S, La."— Dec. 03, to Capt. 20 Jan. 64, l.a. —

March 04, O.D., d. 11 Jan. 81, Boston, Mass,
Moore, Horatio T., 2d Sergt. : b. Putney, Vt., age 22, res. Clareniont, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 01, inustT in 23 Aug. 01, died '^of wds. 19 June 62, wd. 16

June (;2.
Nottage, Thomas, Jr., .'id Sergt.: b. Quincy, Mass., age 30, res. Nashua,

O.V., enl. 30 July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 18 Sept. 62,

d. 8 Jan. 79, Nashua.
Flanders, King H., 4th Sergt. : b. Wheelock, Vt, age 3.5, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 8 Auir. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, tr. to V.R.C. 31 May 04, yvd. 16

June 62, furl. — May 63, O.S., d. 11 April 91, Fitchburg, Mass.
Wadsworth, David, Jr., 5th Sergt.: b. Worcester, Mass., age 23, res.

Nashua, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24

Sept. 04, to 2d Lt. 19 Jan. 63, l.a. 12 May 03, to" 1st Lt. 29 June 03, l.a.

— March 04, to Capt. 29 April 04, wd. 10 May 04. P.O. ad. Man-
chester.

Sager, Zeri S., 1st Corp. : b. Berkshire, Vt., age 22, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 22 Nov. 61, O.S.
Button, Eugene J., 2d Corp. : b. Essex, N.Y., age 22, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 10 May 04, to Sergt. 1 July 02,

to 1st Sergt. 17 Oct. 02, to 2d"Lt. 29 June 63, wd. 18 July 03, to 1st

Lt. 20 Jan. 04.
Farmer, Joseph E., 3d Corp. : b. Greenfield, age 35, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

:'.o July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 May 02, d. 20 Feb.

80, Burlington, Vt.
Akerman, Joseph, 4th Corp. : b. NeAvburyport, Mass., age 25, res. Nashua,

O.V., enl. 29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 05, to

Sergt. 17 Oct. 02, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, to 2d Lt. 6 June 04, wd. 10 Aug.

04, to 1st Lt. 28 Nov. 04, to Capt. 24 Feb. 05, O.D., d. 21 July 79,

Nashua.
McCoy, James E., 5th Corp. : b. Pelliam, age 19, res. Pelham, O.V., enl. 1

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July Q5, to Sergt. 17 Oct.

62,"to 1st Sergt. 30 June 63, re-enl. 16 Feb. 64, wd. 16 June 64, to 2d

Lt. 19 June 64, wd. 27 Oct. 64, to 1st Lt. 30 Oct. 64, to Capt. 3 March

65, O.D. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.
Gay, George H., 6th Corp.: b. Chelsea, Mass., age 25, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 28 Feb.

o;!, wd. 2.5 Aug. 03, wd. 18 Ma3^04, to 1st Sergt. 19 June 04.
Harris, Wesley T., 7tli Corp.: b. Nashua, age 25, res. Nashua, O.V. , enl.

0 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 23 Aug. 64, res'd 14 Sept. 63,

furl. 29 Jan. 04, O.D. P.O. ad. Wakefield, Mass.
Duffee, Ross C, 8th Corp.: b. Ireland, age 29, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. 19 Jan. 64,

wd: 13 May 64, to Sergt.' 17 June 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua. '
Day, John E., 1st Mus. : b. Nashua, age 23, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 15 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 21 Feb. 64, des.

— April 64, ret'd, to Corp. 23 Oct. 64, to Sergt. 14 Dec. 64, O.D.
Veasey, Joel, 2d Mus.: b. Clareraont, age 25, res. Claremont, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, nuis't. out 23 Aug. 04. P.O. ad. Honey

(Jrove, Texas.
Rhodes, Joel H., Wag. : b. Hopkinton, Mass., age 39, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 27 July 01, "must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch for dis. 9 Aug. 02, O.D.
Allen, George A., Pr. : b. Hancock, age 37, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Feb. 02, O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 841

Austin, Albert J., Pr. : b. Dracnt, Mass., age 20, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

IS Ana-. <>1, must, in 23 Au";. fil, must, out 20 July Go, re-enl. 13 Feb.

(U, wd. 16 Alio-. 04, to Corp. G May G5, O.D. P.O. ad. Somerville,

Mass.
Bickford, John W., Pr. : b. Waltliain, Mass., age 29, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 10 Sept. 62.
Blood, Stillman, Pr. : b. Hollis, age 31, res. HoUis, O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. Gl, must, out 15 Mav 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, des. 7 Nov.

G4, ret'd, O.D., d. 8 Jan. 79, Hollis.^
Barnard, John P. W., Pr. : b. Springfield, Vt., age 31, res. Claremont, O.V.,

enl. IG Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 July 62.
Bingham, Arthur, Pr. : b. Nashua, age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 22 Aug. Gl,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., d. 13 July 78, Nashua.
Curby, Abram, Pr. : b. New Haven, Vt., age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 2

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 20 Sept. 64, wd. 13 May 64, terra

exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. West Brookfield, Vt.
Courivou, Frank, Pr.: b. Canada, age 28, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., N.S.H. P.O. ad.

Togus, Me.
Chase, James L., Pr. : b. Merrimack, age 18, res. Hollis, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 14 April 64, wd. 15 June 62, re-enl. 13 Feb.

64, O.D. P.O. ad. Groton, Mass.
Chase, Charles F. , Pr. : b. Merrimack, age 23, res. Hollis, O.V., enl. 9 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. by order 10 July 63, to Corp. 23 June

62, res'd 9 July 62 (com. in Third S. C. Colored), O.D., O.S. P.O. ad.
Derry Depot.

Caldwell, Nathan, Pr. : b. Hudson, age 18, res. Pelham, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

(U, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 24 Aug. 64, to ranks 5 Oct. 64, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd, O.D. P.O.

ad. Lowell, Mass.
Conrey, Leonard, Pr. : b. Mollis, age 23, res. Hollis, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

must, in 2;'. Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. South

Merrimack.
Crowley, Dennis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 40, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

Gl, must, in 23 Aiig. Gl, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
Courtney, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 20 Sept. 64 (twice in regt. and com-
pany), wd. 16 Aug. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Cobb, Norman E., Pr. : b. Bridgewater, Vt., age 28, res. Nashua, OV.,

enl. 13 Aug. 61, must, in 2.3 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13

Feb. 64, furl. 21 June 65, O.D., d. 10 Nov. 87, Bedford.
Coffay, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 14 Aug. Gl,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64.
Copp, Elbridge J., Pr. : b. Warren, age 17, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, to Sergt-Maj. 1 Feb. 62 (see N.C.S.)
Donlan, John, Pr. : b. King's Co., Ire., age 30, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 27

May 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. "for dis. 23 Feb. 63, d. 10 Sept. 64,

Nashua.
Doherty, Charles, Pr. : b. Londonderry, Ire., age 34, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

G Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 Sept. 62, N.S.H.
Damon, Joseph A. W., Pr. : b. Lancaster, Mass., age 25, res. Nashua,

O.V., enl. 6 Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to Reg. Army 17 Nov. 62.
Doherty, John O., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 39, res. Hollis, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. Gl,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 15 Sept. 62.
Davis, Nathaniel C, Pr. : b. Nasluia, age 18, res. Windham, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Nov. 62, N.S.H. P.O.

ad. Nat. Home, O.

842 THIRD NEW IIAMrSHIRE REGIMENT.

Davis. Caleb, I'r. : b. Canterbury, age 18, res. Ilollis, U.V., eiil. 9 Auji'. t!l,

iiuist. in 2S Auii. GI, must, out '2H Aug. Hi, \vd. 10 Aug. 64.
Duplez, Edgar, Pr. : b. Sciota, N.Y., age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 9 Aug.

Gl, must, in 2.S Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 10 Oct. G.S, \vd. Ki June G2,

wd. 28 Aug. 68, O.D.
Douglass, Jerome B., Pr. : b. Springfield, Vt., age 24, res. Claremont, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 28 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 June 64, furl.

prior to May. 64.
Early, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 80, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 1 Aug. Gl,

must, in 2;'. Aug. 61, disch.' for dis. 9 July G2.
Everett, Josiah S., Pr. : b. Newry, Me., age 21, res. Windham, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July (Jo, to Corp. 17 Oct.

62, to ranks 6 Sept. 63, re-enl. 16 Feb. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Boston,
Mass.

Everett, Franklin, Pr. : b. Newry, Me., age 23, res. Pelham, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, died of wds. 12 Feb. 65, re-enl. 13 Feb.

64, to Corp. 19 June 64, to Sergt. 24 xVug. 64, wd. 11 Feb. Go.
Enness, John F., Pr. : b. Portugal, age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 14 Aug,

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 25 June 64, Avd. 16 May 64, wd.

IG June G4.
Emerson, George W., Pr. : b. Keeue, age 44, res. Claremont, O.V., enl. 29

July Gl, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, must, ont 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Flynn, Bernard, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 26, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 11 Nov. 62, d. 16 Jan. 63, Nashua.
French, James, Pr. : b. Nashua, age 37, res. So. Andover, Mass., O.V., enl.

1 Aug. Gl, must, in 2/3 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Aug. 62, wd. 16

June 62, N.S.H., O.S., d. 5 June 84, Western Soldiers' Home.
Gould, George A., Pr. : b. Hopkinton, age 26, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Guelow, Daniel, Pr. : b. Greenfield, age 30, res. Greenfield, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 61.
Green, Warren, Pr. : b. Dracut, Mass., age 23, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 14 Sept.

63, O.D.

Green, Albert, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 21 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July G5, to Corp. 24 Sept. G3, re-
enl. 23 Feb. G4, to ranks 23 Oct. 64, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd, O.D.

Grimes, Francis J., Pr. : b. Milford, age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July Go, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, to

Wag. 24 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Gilbert, John, Pr. : b. New York City, age 40, res. Windsor, Vt., O.V., enl.

14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, O.D.
Gordon, Henrick P., Pr. : b. Tyngsboro', Mass., age 19, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. — Aug. Gl, must, in — Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O.

ad. Nashua.
Hall, Chas. T., Pr. : b. Pepperell, Mass., age 20, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 6

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, furl. 19 Jan. 64,

re-enl. 23 Feb. 64, to Corp. 4 Aug. 64, res'd 25 Feb. 65, O.D. P.O. ad.

Nashua.
Hosmer, Francis, Pr. : b. Concord, Mass., age 23, res. Lowell, Mass., O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. —

Sept. 63.
Hardy, Wm. F., Pr. : b. Hudson, age 22, res. Hudson, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

(;i, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Hayden, Alfred P., Pr. : b. Groton, Mass., age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

14 Aug 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 July

62, to Sergt. 30 June 63, Avd. 30 June 63, wd. 25 Aug. 63, furl. 18 Oct.

63, O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 843

Ingram, Henry, Vr. : h. Vermont, aije 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aue:. (U, must.'out 20 July f.5, re-eul. 2G Feb. CA, wd.

in Aus;. 04, furl. — Oct. CA, to Corp. 1 July G5, O.D. P.O. ad. Boston,

lAIass.^
Johnson, Augustus, Pr. : b. Benninotou, age 35, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

(I Aug. (U, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61, O.S.
Jackman, Lemuel N., Pr. : b. Pembroke, age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, to Corp. 12 July 62, re-enl. 16 Feb. 6i,

to Sergt. 1 March 64, to Adjt. 26 Jan. 65, O.D. (See F. and S.)
Jennings, Amos E., Pr. : b. Chester, Vt., age 40, res. Unity, O.V., eul. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 10 Oct. 64, re-enl. 13 Feb.

64, wd. 16 Aug. 64 and cap.
Kimball, John B., Pr. : b. Piermout, age 24. res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 10 Nov. 62.
King, John L., Pr. : b. France, age 31, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 19 July 65, re-enl. 18 Feb. 64, disch. N.Y.,

O.D. P.O. ad. Newport Centre.
Kendall, Walter B., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 19, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

17 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 64, re-enl. 21 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 6 June 64.
Lay, Charles, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can. age 27, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

61. must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, O.D.
McGowen, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 37, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 27 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 23 May 64, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad.

72 Green St., Worcester, Mass.
Mygatt, Revingstone H., Pr. : b. Troy, age 23, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.
McCabe, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Nashua, O.V., eul. 1 Aug. 61,

must. In 23 Aug. 61, disch. 29 Sept. 64, Avd. 13 May 64, term exp. 23

Aug. 64, N.S.H.
McCoy, Adolphus, Pr. : b. Pelham,age 19, res. Pelham, O.V., enl. 1 Aug. 61,.

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for'dis. 9 July 62. P.O ad. Lowell, Mass.
McCombs, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 23 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 29"july 63.
Mann, Charles W., Pr. : b. Upton, Mass., age 26, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 15

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must. out. 20 July 65, re-enl. 21 Feb. 64.
Miller, George W., Pr. : b. Alstead, age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 3 Sept. 62, wd. 16 June 62,

N.S.H.
McConihe, Lewis A., Pr. : b. Portsmouth, age 18, res. Windham, O.V., enl.

8 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 6 Nov. 63, Avd. 25 Aug.

63, to Corp. 6 Sept. 63, res'd 14 Sept. 63. P.O. ad. Haverhill, Mass.
Nichols, Fred A., Pr. : b. Lynn, Mass., age 19, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 17 June 64, furl. — May

63, re-eul. 21 Feb. 64, to Corp. 1 March 64, Avd. 16 June 64, O.D.
Norcross, Joseph F., Pr. : b. Boylstou, Mass., age 41, res. Nashua, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Wag. ,

O.D., d. 26 Jan. 80, Nashua.
Pierce, Hiram, Pr. : b. Moira, N.Y., age 23, res. Litchfield, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. 63, wd.

10 July 63. P.O. ad. Walpole, Mass.
Philbrook, Chas. W., Pr. : b. Clielmsford, Mass., age 19, res. Pelham, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, uuist. in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 29 Sept. 64, wd. 15 May 64,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.(X ad. Lowell, Mass.
Peabody, Ezra B., Pr. : b. New Boston, age 41, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

12 Auir. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 Nov. 62, wd. 16

June 62, furl. 20 Sept. 62. P.O. ad. Milford.

844 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Parkhurst. William C, Pr. : b. Townshend, Vt., age 34, res. Claremont,

O.V., eiil. IS Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, desr23 Sept. Gl, O.S., d. 25

Jan. 90, Springfield, Mass.
Scanlan, Michael, Pr. : b. Kerry Co., Ire., age 27, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

29 July Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 Sept. G2.
Shea, Corneille. Pr. : b. Loudon, age 24, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Sept. 62.
Stetson, Fred B., Pr. : b. Worcester, Mass., age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 18 May 64, to Corp. 17 Oct. 62.
Shipley, George L., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 27, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 2 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. tW dis. 17 Oct. 61. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Swallow, George E., Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

6 Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 2 Dec. 62. /

Selingham, Frank W., Pr : b. Woodstock, age 21, res. Woodstock, O.V.,

t'ul. 19 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24 Oct. 62, O.D.,

O.S. P.O. ad. Woodstock.
Shea, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 13 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 2 Nov. 62.
Smith, George H., Pr. : b. Mount Vernon, age 19, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

22 Auu. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb.

64. P.O. ad. Lebanon.
Scott, Ard, Pr. : b. Charlestown, age 31, res. Claremont, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 21 Nov. 64, to Corp. 1 Dec. 61,

re-enl. 21 Feb. 64,"to Sergt. 17 June 64, to 1st Sergt. 24 Aug. 64, cap.

1 Oct. 64.

Toothaker, Jotham S., Pr. : b. Orono, Me., age 28, res. Claremont, O.V.,
enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Dec. 62, O.D.,
O.S. P.O. ad. Claremont.

Willard, Nathaniel L., Pr. : b. Georgia, Vt., age 36, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

2 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. Gl', must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
"Waters, John, Pr : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D., N.S.H.
Wyman, George L., Pr. : b. Goftstown, age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

O.D. P.O. ad. 100 West St., W. Manchester.
W^yman, Charles A., Pr. : b. Hudson, age 19, res. Hudson, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Lowell,

Mass.
Welch, Wm. H., Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 29 Sept. 64, wd. Ki May 64, term

exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Willoughby, Varnum, Pr. : b. HoUis, age 32, res. Nashua, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61 , must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 15 July 63, O.S., d. 3 Oct.

90,^IIollis.
Williams, William, Pr. : b. Leicestershire, Eng., age 32, res. unknown, O.V.,

(Mil. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 62.

IlcrrnUs, Co. F.

Adams, Theophilus B., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 18, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 6
Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 9 May 63.

Alexander, Daniel S., Pr. : b. Middlesex, Vt., age 20, res. Claremont, V.R.,
enl. 8 Aug. 62, must, in 9 Sept. 62, died of wds. 16 May 64, Avd. 15
May 64, O.D.

Andrews, George W., Pr. : 1). Liverpool, Eng., age 22, res. Andover, S.R.,
enl. 15 Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for
James L. Kenniston of Andover. P.O. ad. Cortland, So. Dakota.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 845

Armstrong, Charles, I'r. : b. Eui^land, age 25, res. Sullivan, S.R., enl. 15

Dec. CA, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 25 Feb. 65,

to Sergt. 1 July 65, sub. for John Lock of Sullivan.
Anderson, George, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. NeNvport, S.R., enl. 15

Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, sub. for Anthony Page of

Newport.
Allen, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Henniker, S.R., enl. 17 Dec. 64.

must, in 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 May 65, to ranks

19 June 65, sub. for John W. Morse of Henniker.
Burke, Leonard O. F., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 17, res. Chelsea, Mass., V.R.,

enl. 7 March 62, must, in 17 March 62, disch. 24 April 65, \vd. 18 May

64, to Corp. 24 Aug. 64, term exp. 17 March 65, O.D., d. 14 Sept.

75, at sea.
Berry, Lorenzo W., Pr. : b. Sweden, Me., age 29, res^ Nashua, V.R., enl. 7

Aug. (;2, must, in 14 Aug. 62, k.a. 13 May 64, O.D.
Barrett, Townes, Pr. : b. Hudson, age 42, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 8 Aug. 62,

must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 16 Aug. 64, disch. by Prov.

Ord. 73 Dept. N.C., O.D.
Brown, William E., Pr. : b. Woodstock, age 22. res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 12

Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, furl. 29 Jan. 64, wd.

16 May 64. to Corp. 6 May 65, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73 Dept. N.C.,

O.D. P. 0 . ad . B righton , Me .
Bingham, George B., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 23, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 14

Aug. 62, must, in 18 Aug. 62, furl. 4 Jan. 64, to Cojb. Sergt. 23 .Vug.

64, O.D. (SeeN.C.S.)
Bateman, James. Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Antrim, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, des. 15 Jan. 65, sub. for Abram A. Ransey of

Antrim.
Blake, James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must. 14 Dec. 64, des. 15 Jan. 65, sub. for John W. Colby of Webster.
Brady, Francis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Swanzey, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for Thayer

Thompson of Swanzey.
Baker, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Holdcrness, S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Joel Hodge of
Holderuess.

Bernasconi, Robert, Pr. : b. Switzerland, age 21, res. Hillsboro', S.R., enl.
15 Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 1 March

65, sub. for Wm. G. Gould of Hillsboro'.

Butler, James D., Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Sullivan, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 25 Feb. 65, sub.

for George L. Mason of Sullivan.
Burke, Dennis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Brookline, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 16 Dec. 64, des. 25 March 65, sub. for William B. Rockwood

of Hrookliue.
Burns, Henry, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Hinsdale, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 16 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, sub. for Samuel E. Perham of

Hinsdale.
Beldean, Lewis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Northumberland, S.R., enl. 16

Dec. (J4, must, in 16 Dec. 64, died of disease 18 July 65, sub. for Wayne

Cobleigh of Northumberland.
Boyd. James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Deertield, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Cyrus N. Giles of

Deertield. P.O. ad. Delano, Minn.
Bueltner, George, Pr. : b. Germany, age 27, res. Meredith, S.R., enl. 16 Dec.

64, must, in 16 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sul). for George S.

Beckford of Meredith.

846 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Blackington, David P., Vr. : b. Viri^inia, age 28, res. New Boston, S.R., eul.

17 Dec. M, must, in 17 Dec. VA, des. jljune 65, sub. for Jacob Langclell

of New Boston.
Brankley, John, Vr. : b. Italy, age 35, res. Franklin, S.R., enl. 17 Dec. 6-1,

must, in 17 Dec. 64, des. 5 June 65, sub. for D. S. Gilchrist of Franklin.
Chamberlain, Albert G., Pr. : b. Barre, Mass., age 22, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.

5 Aug. 62, must, in U Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, to Corp. 28 Feb. 63,

res'd 22 Feb. 64, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73 Dept.

N.C., O.D., N.S.H.
Courtney, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 Jan. 65, to

Sergt. 15 Feb. 65 (twice in regt. and co.), sub. for Newton McClure

of Merrimack.
Campbell, James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Lempster, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, sub. for Ozias M. George of

Lempster.
Crague, Henry, Pr. : b. Canada, age 24, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 16 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for Preston T.

Smitli of Concord.
Cooney, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Winchester, S.R., enl. 16 Dec.

64, must, in 16 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Daniel J. Emerson

of Wincliester.
Clark, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 26, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64, must.

in 16 Dec. 64, to Sergt. 15 Feb. 65, to Q.M.S. 2 July 65 (see N.C.S.),

0.1^., sub. for George 11. Cross of Keene.
Carroll, James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Atkinson, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 16 Dec. 64, des. 5 June 65, sub. for Amos H. Noyes of Atkin-
son .
Dinsmore, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Entield, V.R., enl. 18 Nov.

63, nnist. in 18 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65.

Donihoe, Daniel, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 26, res. Somersworth, S.R., enl. 8 Dec.

64, must, in 8 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Luther L. Hanson
of Somersworth.

Dunn, John, Pr. : b. England, age 20, res. Windham, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in 13 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Wm. A. Dinsmore

of Windham.
Dubrough, William, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Prentiss A.

Mayuard of Keene.
Davis, James, Pr. : b. England, age 24, res. Barnstead, S.R., eul. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 .July 65, to Corp. 25 Feb. 65, to Sergt.

6 May 65, sub. for Jethro N. Jenkins of Barnstead.
Dumont, Juluis, Pr. : b. France, age 34, res. New Market, S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Napoleon B.

Treadwell of New Market.
Eberhard, Charles, Pr. : b. Germany, age 20, res. Sanbornton, S.R., enl. 14

Dec. 64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Jeremiah

B. Calef of Sanbornton.
Eagan, Luke, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Hampton, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John Brown, Jr., of

Hampton.
Flanders, George W., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 27, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 6

Aug. (!2, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 25 March 63, wd. 22 Oct.

62." P.O. ad. Manchester.
Farnsworth, Charles H., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 18, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 7

Aug. 62, must. in. 14 Aug. 62, k.a. 10 July 63.
Fulton, Charles C, Pr. : b. Concord, age 19, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 13

Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, died of wds. 20 Feb. 65, wd. 19 Feb. 65

(by accident), O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. . 847

Finley, James, Fr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Pittsfleld, S.R., enl. 1+ Dec.

(U, must, in U Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 6.5, des. i June G;"), ret'd, sub.

for K. B. Batchelder of Pittsfleld.
Ferragallino, Castrunio, Pr. : b. Italy, age 25, res. Hillsboro', S.R., enl. 17

Dec. (U, must, in 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George

W. Burnhara of Hillsboro'.
Foss, Edwin J., Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Acworth, S.R., enl. 17 Dec.

64, must, in 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for George

Walker of Acworth.
Goodhue, David, Pr. : b. Connecticut, age 23, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 17

Nov. 68, must, in 18 Nov. 63, discli. 26 June 65, wd. 16 May 64, furl.

, discli. by G.O. 77 W.D. under sentence.

Gadman, Theophile, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

r.4, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Marvin T.

Tottingham of Keene.
Graw, John D., Pr. : b. Germany, age 19, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 16 Dec.

64, must, in 16 Dec. 64, died of disease 20 March 65, sub. for 0. H.

Fitz of Webster.
Gleason, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Durham, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 16 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 March 65, sub.

for Lafayette Hall of Durham.
Harvey, George D., Pr. : b. Brunswick, Me., age 19, res. Nashua, V,.R.,

enl. 6 Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 13 May 64,

disch. by Prov. Ord. 73 Dept. N.C., O.D.
Hall, James H., Pr. : b. Pepperell, Mass., age 19, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.

9 Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, disch. by Prov. Ord.

73, Dept. N.C., O.D. P.O. ad. Nashua.
Handley, George W., Pr. : b. Dexter, Me., age 31, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.

14 Aug. 62, must, in 18 Aug. 62, k.a. 18 May 64.
Harvey, Andrew, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Plainfleld, V.R., enl. 18 Nov.

63, must, in 18 Nov. 63^ furl. 5''March 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.
Hennessey, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Acworth, S.R., enl. 14

Dec. 64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Hiram N.
Heywood of Acworth.
Hagan, Charles, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Benj. F. Harvey
of Concord.

Hubbard, Stephen, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 15

Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, died of disease 26 June 65, sub. for John

W. Chaftin of Claremont.
Harris, James, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 22, res. Andover, S.R., enl. 16

Dec. 64, must, in 17 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, n.f.r., A.G.O., sub. for

Ira Lovering, Jr., of Andover. P.O. ad. Lynn, Mass.
Harney, George, Pr. : b. England, age 26, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 17 Dec.

64, must, in 17 Dec. 64, des. before joining co., n.f.r., A.G.O., sub.

for George C. Blanchard of Concord.
Hodgdon, Enos F., Pr. : b. Barnstead, age 18, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 29

March 64, must, in 29 March 64, died of wds. 17 June 64, wd. 16 June

64, O.I).
Jones, John, Pr. : b. England, age 20, res. Orford, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 July 65, O.D.,

sub. for Henry J. Cushman of Orford.
Jones, George W., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Bath, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

nuist. in 15 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, sub. for Albert Sawyer of Bath.
Kelley, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Acworth, S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Francis S.

True of Acworth.

848 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Kelley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 04,

must, iu 14 Dec. 64, des. 3 June G5, sub. for John Dow of Barnstead.
Kelley, Lawrence, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 15 Dec.

04, must, in 15 Dec. 04, furl. 5 March 05, absent 20 July 05, sul). for

Chas. E. Cook of Alstead, d. 1 Jan. 92, Lynn, Mass.
Kimball, Lewis, Jr., Pr. : b. Piermont, age 20, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 9

Aug. 02, must, in 14 Aug. 02, tr. to Fourth U.S.C.T. 20 July 04,

O.D.,O.S. P.O. ad. Winthrop, So. Dakota.
Levy, Edward, Pr. : b. Germany, age 30, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 21 Nov.

Cu',, must, in 21 Nov. 03, cap. 13 May 64, fnrl. 15 Dec. 04.
Long, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Keeue, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64, must.

iu 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Walter H. Spalter of

Keene.
Linden, James, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 21, res. Windsor, S.R., enl.

15 Dec. 04, must, in 15 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Chas.

A. Wood of Windsor.
Lawson, Gideon, Pr. : b. Canada, age 23, res. Acworth, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 15 Dec. 64, disch. 7 'July 65, wd. 22 Feb. 05 (disch. by tel.

from W.D., at Phila.), O.D., sub. for Alexander Graham of Acworth.
Morgan, Charles W., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 19, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 6 Aug.

02, must, in 14 Aug. 02, disch. 20 June 65, w^d. 13 May 64, disch. by
Prov. Ord. 73 Dept. N. C. P.O. ad. Nashua.

Milliken, Albert H., Pr. : b. Cavendish, Vt., age 21, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.
8 Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, tr. to V.R.C. 23 May 64, wd. 18 July
63, furl. March 64, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.

Merrill, Josiah B., Pr. : b. Hudson, age 42, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 8 Aug. 62,
must, in 14 Aug. 62, died of disease 24 Oct. 62.

Miller, Henry, Pr. : b. Canada, age 27, res. Plainfleld, V.R., enl. 19 Nov. 63,
must, in 19 Nov. 63, executed 16 April 64, des. April 64, apprehended.

Miller, Henry, Pr. : b. Germany, age 23, res. Acworth, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,
must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 6 May 65, re-
voked 8 May 65, sub. for Benj. S. Eaton of Acworth.

Marcelle, Frank, Pr. : b. Canada, age 19, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 20 Nov. 03,
must, in 20 Nov. 63, des. 9 Nov. 64, wd. 18 May 64.

Moore, Charles, Pr. : b. Beekman, N.Y., age 22, res. Newcastle, S.R., enl.
10 Aug. 63, must, in 10 Aug. 63, des. 20 Aug. 64, furl. — May 63, wd.
18 May 04, sub. for Nathan White of New Castle.

McTavish, Hugh, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 30, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 18 Nov.

03, must, in 18 Nov. 03, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 March 65,
furl. 12 June 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Bark Lake, Ont.

McKenley, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. NeAv Market, S.R., enl.

8 Dec. 04, must, in 8 Dec. 04, died of disease 0 June 65, sub. for

Thomas B. Robinson of New Market.
Mack, Michael, Pr : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Centre Harbor, S.R., enl. 8 Dec.

(U, must, in 8 Dec. 64, des. 3 June 65, sub. for Chas. E. Smith of Centre

Harbor.
Maier, Lewis, Pr. : b. Germany, age 22, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 17 Dec. 64,

must, iu 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Edwin P. Baitlett

of Cornish.
O'Brien, James, Pr. : 1). Ireland, age 22, res. Surry, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64, must.

in 14 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05, to Corp. 22 March 05, O.D., sub. for

.lolm Kingsbury of Surry.
Pushee, Jesse C, Pr. : b. Lyme, age 42, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 14 Aug. 02,

must, in 18 Aug. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 30 June 63, furl.

04, to Sergt. 24 Aug. 04, to 1st Sergt. 1 Oct. 04, to 1st Lt. 2»

April 65, O.D., d. 28 Oct. 74, Nashua.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 849

Price. Thomas, Pr. : b. Philadelphia, Pa., age 22, res. Barnstead, S.R.,

onl. 2'J Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July G5, wd. 16 Aug.

64, des. 7 Nov. 64, ret'd, to Sergt. 1 Jan. 65, to 1st Sergt. 6 May 65,

to 1st Lt. 20 July 65, not must., sub for Jonathan G. Downs of Barn-
stead.
Patch, John, Pr. : b. Waterboro', Me., age 28, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 2"J Sept.

6.'!, must, in 211 Sept. 63, died of disease 19 Aug. 6-1, cap. 13 May 64,

sul). for Samuel Getchell of Alton.
Ross. Chester A., Pr. : b. Sidney, Me., age 21, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 6

Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 27 Oct. 64, disch.

by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D.
Remick, Carl A. B., Pr. : b. Altenburg, Ger., age 22, res. Barnstead, S.R.,

enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, died of , cap. 16 May 64, d.

Andersonville, sub. for Joshua C. Pickering of Barnstead.
Riss, Carl, Pr. : b. Spain, age 22, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in

29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for Henry J. Dolby of

Alton.
Roberts, Samuel, Pr. : b. Suftblk, Eng., age 24, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

6,3, must, in 29 Sept. 63, disch.^for dis. 21 Dec. 64, wd. 16 May 64, sub.

for Seth E. Rollins of Alton.
Riley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 19 June 65, sub.

for Winslow B. Potter of Alstead.
Ryan, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Swanzey, 8.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Orion E. Pearson

of Swanzey.
Ring. John, Pr. : b. Frankfort, Ger., age 30, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, k.a. 13 May 64, O.D., sub. for Frank P.
Sawyer of Alton.

Hitter, Carl, Pr. : b. Germany, age 27, res. Landgon, S.R., enl. 17 Dec. 64,

must, in 17 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John C. Brown of

Laugdon.
Smith, John H., Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 30, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 8 Aug.

62, uuist. in 14 Aug. 62, died of wds. 3 July 64, wd. 13 May 64.
Smith, Charles D., Pr. : b. Corapton, Can., age 24, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.

S Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 22 Feb. 64,

wd. 16 Aug. 64, O.D.
Swallow, William A., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 40, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 13

Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, wd. 23 Aug. 63, to Corp. 17 June 64, furl.

— Nov. 64, to Q.M.S. 27 April 65, O.D. (see N.C.S.)
Stockwell. Albert H., Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 19, res. Nashua, V.R., enl.

13 Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 18 May 64,

disch. by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D. P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.
Smith, John, 2d, Pr. : b. Hesse-Cassel, Ger., age 26, res. Alton, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, died of disease 17 Sept. 64, cap. 16

May 64, sub. for George H. Straw of Alton.
Smith, John, 3d, Pr. : b. Toronto, Canada, age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, tr. to V.R.C. 12 April 65, Avd. 13 May

64, OS., sub. for John 0. Emerson of Barnstead.

Schmidt, William, Pr. : b. Hesse-Cassel, Ger., age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R.,

enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. S April 64, sul). for Ebcnezer

J. Hayes of Barnstead.
Sladden, Richard, Pr. : b. Kent, Eng., age 28, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 6;;, must, in 29 Sept. 63, disch. for dis. 14 Nov. 64, wd. 18 May

64, sub. for Jolin F. Holmes of Barnstead.
Smith, Charles, Pr. : b. Prussia, age 21, res. Enfield, V.R., enl. 18 Nov. 63,

must, in 18 Nov. 63, died of disease 13 Sept. 64, cap. 16 May 64.

850 Tlllin) NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

Towns, James B. F., Pr. : b. jManchester, age 13, res. Manchester, V.K., enl.

12 Feb. (i2, must, in 28 Feb. (i2,niust. out 2() July Go, toMus. 4 May (!2,

re-enl. 13 Feb. CA, furl. 21 June 65, O.D.
Wolfe, John D., Tr. : b. France, age 25, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 21 Nov.

(;3, must, in 21 Nov. G3, died of disease 4 Sept. 64, cap. 16 May 64.

COMl'ANY G.

W^iggin, Pierce L., Capt. : b. Ossipec, age 25, res. Ussipee, O.V., apptd. 22

Aug. 61 , must, in 23 Au^•. 61, discli. to date 14 April 62, O.S., d. 3 Dec.

79, Beaufort, S. C.
Emmons, George W., 1st Lt. : b. Walpole, age 29, res. Lebanon, O.V., apptd.

22 Au^. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 18 Sept. 63, l.a. 9 Oct. 62, to

Capt. 2 April 62. P.O. ad. Boston, Mass.
Handerson, Henry C, 2dLt. : b. Chesterfield, age 33, res. Keene, 0."V., apptd.

22 Auij. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 18 Sept. 63, to 1st Lt. 10 May

62, wd. 16 June 62, to Capt. 31 March 63, 0 D., d. 12 June 74, Keene.
Wiggin, Joseph C, 1st Sergt. : b. Tamworth, age 34, res. Sandwich, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 21 Aug. 62, to 2d Lt. 31

May 62.
Knowles, Amasa M., 2d Sergt. : b. Eaton, age 23, res. Effingham, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. (Jl, disch. for dis. 11 March 62. P.O. ad.

Lynn, jMass.
Moulton, Orville R., Md Sergt.: b. Jefferson, age 25, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

enl. 30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24 Sept. 62.
Wadlia, Andrew J., 4th Sergt. : b. San ford. Me., age 33, res. Wolf borough,

O.V., enl. 31 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 10 Feb. ^65,

to 2d Lt. 15 Oct. 62, l.a. 8 Dec. 62, "to 1st Lt. 31 July 63, to Capt. 3

June 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, l.a. bet. Sept. 64 and Jan. 65, O.D., O.S.

P.O. ad. Greeley, Col.
Emery, William H., 5th Sergt.: b. New Hampton, age 18, res. Sandwich,

O.V., enl. 18 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, res'd

7 Dec. 61, .to Corp. 4 Dec. ()3, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, wd. 15 May 64, O.S.

P.O. ad Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Gove, John, 1st Corp. : b. Epsom, age 44, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 27 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 Aug. 61. P.O. ad. Concord.
Cassady, Thomas, 2d Corp. : b. Sligo, Ire., age 22, res. Lancaster, O.V., enl.

31 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, res'd 7 April

62, Avd. 16 June 62, to Corp. 16 Oct. 62, re-enl. 29 Feb. 64, to ranks 1
May 64, wd 16 May 64. P.O. ad. Lancaster.

Jones, Edwin R., :!d Cor}) : 1). Lancvister, age 18, res. Lancaster, O.V., enl.

;'.0 .lulv (il. uuisl. in 23 Auix. (H, disch for dis. 18 Xwu;. 62, to Corp. 8

.)unc(i2.
Peavey, Joseph A., 4tii Corp : 1). Ossipee, age 18, res. Ossipec, O.Y., enl.

22 July (;i, must, in 23 .Vug. 61, died of disease 29 Nov. 61.
Knowles, Thomas H., 5th Corp.: b. Eaton, age 21, res. Effingham, O.V.,

enl. 27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 6 June 62. P.O.

ad. Lynn, Mass.
Emerson, Hollis D., 6th Corp. : b. Canada, age 38, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl.

2 -Vug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. (!1, disch. 20 Oct. 64, wd. 16 June 62, to

Sergt. 14 Oct. 62, to ranks 15 May ()3, des. 28 June 63, ret'd, Avd. 14

May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, furl. — Feb. 65, d. 21 April 83, Ossipee.
Burbank, William H., 7th Corp. : b. Haverhill, age 19, res. Sandwich, O.V.,

enl. 29 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Sergt. 7

Dec. 61, to 1st Sergt. 3 July 63, re-enl. 30 Jan. <)4, wd. 16 May 64, to

2d Lt. must. 4 Oct. (14, must, revoked by W.D. P.O. ad. Piermont.
Piper, William C, 8th Corp. : b. Tamworth, age 23, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl.

2 Auir. 61, nmst. in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to ranks 11 Nov.

(;i. re-enl. 31 Jan. 64, O.D".

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, 851

Morse, John W., 1st Mus. : b. Lisbon, age 28, res. Lancaster, O.V., enl. 2'J

July CI, must, in 2;5 Aug. (Jl, disch. 6 Oct. f5i, Avd. 22 Oct. ()2, ^vc\. Ki

Aug. (i4, terra exp. 2;] Aug. (U. P.O. ad. North Lisbon.
Kelley, Martin V. B., 2d Mus. : b. Moultouboro', age 18, res. Sandwich,

O.V., enl. 1 Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 2-t Aug. Gl.
Hoyt, Adolphus E., Wag.: b. Providence, R.I., age 21, res. Ossipee, O.V.,

enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 29 July G2. P.O. ad. Boston,

Mass.
Allen, Joseph H., Pr. : b. Brookfield, age 28, res. Wakefield, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, died of wds. 15 May 64, re-enl. 1 Jan.

G4,Vd. 14 May 64, O.D.
Brown, Charles H., Pr. : b. Moultouboro', age 18, res. Moultouboro', O.V.,

enl. 30 July Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 8 Sept. 62.
Bickford, George R., Pr. : b. Wakefield, age 18, res. Wakefield, O.V., enl.

19 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. G4, wd. 16 June 64,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Dorchester, Mass.
Brown, John F., Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 25, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 14 Aug. Gl,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July Go, furl. — May 63, des. 24 June

63, ret'd, re-enl. 29 Feb. G4, to Corp." 17 Oct. 64, to Sergt. 28 Dec. 64.

P.O. ad. Effingham.
Ballard, 'William 'W. 'W., Pr. : 1). Tamworth, age 39, res. Tamworth, O.V.,

enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 1 Jan. 63, furl. —

Aug. 62, O.S.
Blanchard, James, Pr. : b. Philadelphia, Pa., age 27, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

enl. 15 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 14 May 62, to

Corp. 7 Dec. 61 (same person as James F. BroAvn, recruit — executed).
Bennett, Frederick T., Pr. : b. Lennoxville, Can., age 18, res. Guildhall, Vt.,

O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Oct. 61.
Blake, Granville, Pr. : b. Milan, age 18, res. Milan, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 22 May 64, to Corp. 1 Aug. 63,

wd. 16 May 64, O.D.
Baker, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Compton, Can., age 35, res. Orford, O.V., enl. 9

Aug 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 5 Sept. 64, wd. 16 June

62, cap. 16 May 64.
Chesley, Harra A., Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 19, res. Wolfboro', O.V., eni.

27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 22 March 65, wd. 16 May 64,

cap. 16 Aug. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Philadelphia, Pa.
Chick, Fenno, Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 21, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 14 Auir. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. Gl, died of disease 18 Oct. 64, re-enl. 19 Jan. 64, to

Corp. 26 Aug. 64.
Clement, John H., Pr. : b. Moultouboro', age 19, res. Moultouboro', O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 3 Sept. 61. P.O.

ad. Exeter.
Chick, John E., Pr. : b. Wakefield, age 19, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 30 Aug. 63, to Corp. 14 Dec. 62,

wd. 26 Aug. 63.
Clough, Ira, Pr. : b. Parsonrteld, Me., age 27, res. Parsonfield, Me., O.V., enl.

K; Aug. Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.1^C. 15 May 64, to Corp. 10

Dec. Gl, to Sergt. 1 Jan. 62, wd. 1(! June 62, to ranks 1 .\ug. 63, O.D.,

O.S., d. 20 Nov. 88, Freedom.
Chesley, Joseph, Pr. : b. Derby, Vt., age 37, res. Dummer, O.V., enl. .". Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. (Jl, died of wds. 29 Nov. 64, wd. 16 June 62. cap.

16 Aug. 64.
Craigie, Peter, Pr. : b. lionsay, Scot., age 32, res. Orford, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, nmst. in 23 Aug. (il, must, out 20 July <;5, re-enl. 19 Feb. 64, w'd.

7 Oct. 64.
Corson, James T., Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 22, res. Le])auon, Me., O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must. out. 20 July 65, wd. 16

June 62, wd. 18 July 63, re-enl. 20 March 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64.

852 TIIIIID NE\Y HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Cameron, John H., Pr. : b. Glasgow, Scot., age 27, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

eul. 12 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1

Aug. 63, re-enl. 22 Jan. 64, to ranks 1 May 64, to Corp. 29 March 65,

to Sergt. 16 May 65, O.D. P.O. ad. No. Lisbon.
Day. Orland, Pr. : b. Sweden, Me., age 19, res. Gorliam, O.V., enl. 9 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Sept. 64, furl. 15 May 63, wd. 13 May

64. term exp. 23 Aug. 64, d. 3 Dec. 85, Fryeburg, Me.
Eastman, Lucian, Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 32, res. Taraworth, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 2 June 64.
Edgell, Charles H., Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 23, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl.

;'.(» July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Dec. 62, to Corp. 1

June 62, to Sergt. 16 Oct. 62. P.O. ad. Tamworth.
Eastman, Clark, Pr. : b. Parsontield, Me., age 23, res. Parsonfield, Me.,

O.V., enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 5 June 64, wd.

13 May (U.
Ellis, George A., Pr. : b. Rochester, N. Y., age 21, res. Wakefield, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 July 64, furl.

, to Corp. , wd. 28 Oct. 63, re-eul. 1 Jan. 64, to ranks 1 May 64,

O.D., d. 14 Dec. 90, Boston, Mass.
Ford, Lorenzo, Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 18, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 62, furl. ,

re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, disch. at Worcester, Mass., O.D.
Fergerson, John R., Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 18, res. Moultonboro', O.V., enl.

30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 15 July 63, O.S. P.O. ad.

Trego, Md.'
Fobs, Frank N., Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 23, res. Moultonboro', O.V., enl. 23

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Dec. 62, O.S. P.O. ad.

Haverhill, Mass.
Fogg, Charles, Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 23, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 16 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, died of disease 6 Dec. 62.
Farrington, James W., Pr. : b. Chatham, age 37, res. Gorham, O.V., enl. 27

July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to v':R.C. 15 May 64, O.D., O.S.
French, Asa P., Pr. : b. Plymouth, age 22, res. Effingham, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Axig. 61, disch. for dis. 8 May 62, O.S., N.H.S.H.

P.O. ad. Franklin.
French, Lorenzo D., Pr. : b. Porter, Me., age 26, res. No. Parsontield, Me.,

() v., enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 July 62.

P.O. ad. Hiram, Me.
Grant, James M., Pr. : b. Tuftonboro', age 44, res. Tamworth, O.V., eul. 23

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24 Oct. 62.
Glidden. Lowell, Pr. : b. Effingham, age 25, res. Wolfboro', O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 Aug. 62, to

ranks 1 Aug. 63, re-enl. 29 Feb. 64.
Glidden, Frank, Pr. : b. Epping, age 18, res. Effingham, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Gilman. Albert, Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 23, res. Tannvorth, O.V., eul. 1 Aug.

01, uui.st. in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 9 Sept. 64, furl. — Sept. 63, to Corp.

r.) Nov. 63, to Sergt. 28 Dec. 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, term exp. 23 Aug.

04, O.D., d. 31 Maj"65, Wilmington, N. C.
Gains, Oscar, Pr. : b. Saranac, N.Y., age 18, res. Lancaster, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, des. 4 Sept. 61.
Griggs, Julius H., Pr. : b. Orford, age 22, res. Orford, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, nmst. in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to Co. H (see Co. H). P.O. ad. Mas-

sena, N.Y.
Hodgkins, Samuel F., Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 18, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl.

30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 27 Aug. 61.
Hawkins, Edwin D., Pr. : b. Wenham, Mass., age 20, res. Tamworth, O.V.,

enl. 12 .Vug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 Nov. 61, O.S.

P.O. ad. Stoneham, Mass.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE RECxOIENT. 853

Hilton, Charles A., Pr. : b. Parsonfleld, Me., age 18, res. unknown, O.V.,

enl. 1!) Aug. (11, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 27 Aug. ni.
Hall, Frank H., Pr. : b. Lvnie, age 20, res. Lyme, O.V., enl. 12 Aug. (31, must.

in 2:5 Aug. CI. disch. 2G Oct. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. <U, O.D. P.O. ad.

Lyme.
Hammond, Nathan H., Pr. : b. Orford, age 18, res. West Fairlee, Vt., O.V.,

enl. 8 Aug. (il, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, tr. to Co. A 3 Sept. 61 (see Co. A).
Knox, George, Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 22, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Oct. 6-1, term. exp. 23 Aug. 64.
Kimball, William F., Pr. : b. Lymau, age 24, res. unknoAvu, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. r,l, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 15 Nov. 62.
Kane, Charles H., Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 19, res. Lancaster, O.V., eul.

lit Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch^for dis. 18 Oct. 61, d. 8 Jan. 62.
Ladd. Josiah A., Pr. : b. Moultouboro', age 19, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 1

Auu'. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 23 Aug. 62, to Corp. 1

Dec. 61.
Liudsey, Nelson B., Pr. : b. Canada, age 36, res. Lancaster, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 July 62.
Moulton, Albion, Pr. : b. Shelburne, age 21, res. Tamworth, O.V., eul. 31

July 61, must, iu 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 26 Sept. 64, to Corp. 21

April 62, res'd 27 May 63, not accepted, re-enl. 30 Jan. 64, wd. 16 May

t;4, wd. 16 Aug. 64, O.D.
Moulton, David J., Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 22, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 31 INIay

62, to Sergt. 3 July 63. P.O. ad. Middleboro', Mass.
McCrillis, James, Pr. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 18, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl.

16 Aug. 61, nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, des. —April 64, to Corp. 3 July 63,

wd. 18 July 63, res'd 16 Dec. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64. P.O. ad. Northwood.
Meads. James W., Pr. : b. Goffstown, age 18, res. Wakefield, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease, 12 Jan. 65, re-enl. 1 Jan.

64, cap. 7 Oct. 64.
Mclntire, George W., Pr. : b. New Bruuswick, age 20, res. Berlin, O.V., eul.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 64, to Corp. 7 Aug. 62, to

Scrgt. 3 July 63, re-enl. 17 March 64, to ranks 16 May 65.
Miles, Thomas, Pr. : b. Shrewsbury, Eug., age 22, res. uukuowu, O.V., eul.

i;i Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to'Co. E, Third U.S. Art., 9 Dec.

62, wd. 16 June 62, O.S.

Niles, Amasa, Pr. : b. Havei'hill, age 19, res. unknown, O.V., enl. l'.> Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 9 Nov. 61.
Peavey, Benjamin F., Pr. : b. Tuftonboro', age 30, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl.

22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. 15 May

63. P.O. ad. Moultouboro'.

Paris, Albert, Pr. : b. Low^ell, Mass., age 21, res. Wolfboro', 0.^^, eul. 29
July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 6 Oct. 64, to Corp. 14 Oct. 62,
furl. , to Sergt. 1 Aug. 63, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.

Parrott, Horace S., Pr. : b. Lynn, Mass., age 32, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 2
Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Dec. 62. P.O. ad.
Centre Sandwich.

Page, George A., Pr. : b. St. Johnsbury, Vt., age 22, res. EHlngham, (_).V.,
enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 31
May 62, res'd 20 Nov. 63, O.D.

Paine, De Witt C, I'r. : b. Milan, age 20, res. Milan, O.V., enl. 30 July 61,
nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, disch. by order 11 May 65, des. — Sept. 61, ret'd,
disch. under President's Proclanuation.

Pilbro. White, Pr. : b. Columbia, age 18, res. Colebrook, O.V., enl. — Aug.
61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 19 May C,r,, Avd. 10 July 63, re-
enl. 26 Feb. 64, wd. 2 June 64.

854 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Paradise, Abram, I'r. : b. Canada, asje 18, res. uiikuowu, O.Y., eiil. 9 Auii'.

(U. must, in 2:5 Ang. (!1, died of wds. 2:i June (;2, \vd. l(i June (32.
Phelps. George M., Pr. : b. Orford, age LS, res. Orford, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

CI, must, in 28 Aug. (U, died of wds. 2.S Oct. CA, wd. 10 July fi8, re-enl.

U Fel). (14, wd. 16 May G4, and cap.
Piper, George E., Pr. : b. Meredith, age 17, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. 30 July

(;i, must, in 2:5 Aug. (!1, k.a. 18 July 03, O.D.
Sceggell, George O., Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 21, res. Ossipee, O.Y., enl. U

Aug. (51, must, in 23 Aug. (!1, disch. 27 Sept. (U, to Corp. 3 July OS,

wd. IS July 03, wd. 13 May 04, term exp. 23 Aug. ('.4. P.O. ad.

Ossipee.
Sceggell, John L.. Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 20, res. Ossipee, O.V.. enl. 12 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 14 Dec. 01, d. I'.i Jan. 81,

Ossipee.
Styles, Moses, Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 18, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. (il, must, out 20 July 05, re-enl. 1 Jan. 04, to Corp.

15 Feb. 65, to ranlcs 14 Jmie 05, O.D.
Speed, John C, Pr. : b. Dundee, Can., age 24, res. Orford, O.V. , enl. 8 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 6 Oct. 64, to Corp. 16 Dec. 63, wd.

K; Aug. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Benton.
Trotter. Grant, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 18, res. Haverhill, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 04, wd. 1(! June 62, O.D.

P.O. ad. Mt. Vernon, So. Dakota.
Trickey, William H., Pr. : b. Exeter, Me., age 20, res. Wolfboro', O.V.,enl.

2i> July (51, must, in 23 Aug. 61, to Corp. 1 Dec. 61, to Sergt. 16 April

62, to 1st Sergt. 31 May 62, to 2d Lt. 13 June 63. to 1st Lt. 20 Jan. 64,

to Capt. 12 July 64, La. 18 July 64, wd. 3 Sept. 64, wd. 27 Oct. 64, to

Maj. 17 Feb. 65, wd. 4 April 65, O.D. (See F. and S.)
Townsend, Edward, Pr. : b. Wilton, Me., age 18, res. Wakefield, O.V., enl.

3 Ang. <;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 15 Feb.

64, wd. 21 Sept. 64, wd. 2t) Oct. 64. P.O. ad. Ray, Neb.
Tallman, James H., Pr. : b. Orford, age 20, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 14 Sept. 61.
Tyler, William H. H., Pr. : b. Lyme, age 21, res. unknoAvn, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 May 64,

wd. 2 June 04, wd. 16 May 64, d. 8 May 88, Manchester.
Varney, James R., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 25, res. Efflngham, O.V., enl. 12

Ang. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 1 Dec. 01,

to Sergt. 14 Dec. 62, to" ranks 28 Dec. 03, wd. 16 Aug. 64. P.O. ad.

North Parsonfleld, Me.
Vittum, David P. S., Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 30, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, mustr out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

O.D. P.O. ad. Conway.
Wiggin, Charles, Pr. : b. Wakefield, age 36, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl. 30

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 10 July 62, wd. 16 June 62.
Watrous, Edgar H., Pr. : b. Suffleld, Conn., age 31, res. Sandwich, O.V.,

enl. 10 .\ug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, umst. out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1!)

March 64, O.D.
W^entworth, Charles H., Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 20, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 65, furl. — Sept. 63,

re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, O.D. P.O ad. New Market.
Wentworth, Marshall P., Pr. : b. Ossipee, age 23, res. Ossipee, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. 01, umst. in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.

P.O. ad. Ossipee.
Willson, William, Pr. : b. Three Rivers, Can., age 19, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 Aug. 62, wd. 16

June 62.
Wilkins, Calvin O., Pr. : b. Royalston, Mass., age 24, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

enl. 31 July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Dec. 62.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 855

"Wentworth, Frederick A., Pr. : b. Lancaster, age 18, res. Lancaster, O.V.,

enL 10 Aug. Gl, must, in 2;5 Aug. 61, died of disease 26 Aug. 62.
York, George T., Pr. : b. Sandwicli, age 27, res. Sandwicli, O.V., enl. 16

Aug. (il, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. :51 .Ian. 64,

O.b. P.O. ad. Dover.
York, Isaac I., Pr. : b. Wentwortli's Location, age 28, res. Colebrook, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13

Pel). 64, O.D.

Becruita, Co. G.

Atmore, George W., Pr. : b. Naugatuck, Conn., age 21, res. Naugatuck,
Conn., S.R., enl. 19 Aug. 63, must, in 19 Aug 63, died of disease 22
Sept. 64, Avd. 16 May 64 and cap., des lo Feb. 65, ret'd, sub. for John
Haley of .

Burgess, Benj. D., Pr. : b. Brookline, age 21, res. Brookline, V.R., enl. 27
March 62, must, in 27 March 62, disch. 26 April 65, \vd. 27 Aug. 64,
fnrl. 31 Oct. 64, terra exp. 27 March 65. P.O. ad. W. Townsend, Mass.

Brown, James F., Pr. : b. Philadelphia, age 29, res. Bradford, V.R., enl. 2
Dec. 63, must, in 2 Dec. 63, executed 26 Dec. 64, des. 25 June 63, ret'd
(see James Blanchard, original, and see G.C.M. cases).

Broyhan, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 14 Aug.
63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 14 April 64, sub. for Samuel P. Moore of
Merrimack.

Bare, Jacob, Pr. : b. Switzerland, age 23, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 8 Oct.

63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, died of wds. 13 July 64, wd. 16 May 64 and
cap , sub. for Daniel P. Quimby of Springfield.

Bartlett, Blasias, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 37, res. Claremont, S.R., enl.

8 Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, wd. 13 May 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.,

sub. for Joseph M. Blanchard of Claremont.
Brown, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Bedford, S.R., enl. 1 Sept. 63,

must, in 1 Sept. 63, disch. 5 Aug. (\o, cap. 16 May 64, sub. for John

E. Vose of Bedford.
Conners, Henry, Pr. : b. British America, age 24, res. British America,

S.R., enl. 1 Sept. 63, must, in 1 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for

David W. Trowe of .

Douglass, James, Pr. : b. Edinburgh, Scot., age 20, res. Cornish, S.R., enl.

s Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63,"wd. 16 Aug. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.,

sub. for William E. Westgate of Cornish.
Engleblom, Oscar, Pr. : b. Sweden, age 27, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 8

Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, disch. by order, 29 Oct. 64, to Corp. 1

May 64, to Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, com. 2d Lt. Second U.S.C.T. 6 Oct. 64,

O.S., sub. for Albion B. Stone of Claremont.
Evans, Alrick, Pr. : b. Canada, age 27, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 8 Oct. 63,

must, in 8 Oct. 63, m.a. K; June 64, wd. 16 May 64, sub. for George

B. Pratt of Keene.
Edwards, James W., Pr. : b. Springfield, Mass., age 23, res. Concord, S.R.,

enl. 19 Aug. 63, must, in 19 Aug. 63, died of disease 30 Oct. 64, sub.

for Asa C. Eastman of Concord.
Fuller, Oliver, Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 20, res. Bow, V.R., enl. 21 Aug. 62,

must, in 28 Aug. 62, disch. ])y order 7 Feb. 63, disch. by Sec. War, at

Hilton Head. P.O. ad. Concord.
Forney, Christopher, Pr. : b. England, age 36, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 8

Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 6;5, des. 12 July 64, sub. for Oren F. Hill of

Springfield.
Goodwin, Elisha J., Pr. : b. Tamworth, age 18, res. Great Falls, V.R., enl.

:".0 Jan. 62, must, in 2H Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 6,5, re-eul. 11 Feb.

(;4, O.D.
Graw, John, Pr. : b. Germany, age 25, res. Claremont,, S.K., eul. s Oct. 63,

must, in 8 Oct. 63, des. 5 Jan. ()5, wd. prior to Aug. 6 1, des. .30 May

64, ret'd, sub. for Geo. C. Grannis of Claremont.

S:,G THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Gunch, Edwin, Pr. : b. Now York Citj', aj^e 20, res. Canaau, S.R., enl. s Oct.

63, must, iu 8 Oct. 63, discli. for dis. 28 Oct. 64, N S.H., sub. for P.urns

Edwards of Canaan, d. 4 April 84, Southern Soldiers' Home.
Genrich, Frederick, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 27, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 8

Oct. 68, must, in 8 Oct. 63, disch. 31 July 65, sub. for G. W. McDuffle

of Keene.
Hickey, William, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 24, res. Plainfleld, V.R., enl.

19 Nov. 63, must, in 19 Nov. 63, des. 25 June 64.

Hoffman, Charles, Pr. : b. Poland, age 23, res. Enfield, S.R., enl. 8 Oct. 63,
must, in 8 Oct. 6;'., des. 8 Nov. 64, sub. for Eli H. Sargent of Spring-
field.

Healey, Samuel F., Pr. : b , age , res. unknown, V.R., enl. ,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Oct. 61.

Hoyt, Charles, Pr. : b. Haverhill, Mass., age 21, res. PittsHeld, S.R., enl.

20 Aug. 63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Chas.
H. Morrill of Pittsfield.

Heck, Joseph, Pr. : b. Germany, age 25, res. Boscawen, S.R., enl. 19 Aug.

63, must, in 19 Aug. 63, died of disease 4 Dec. 64, cap. 16 .lug. 64,
sub. for Fred Clifford of Boscawen.

Hall, Charles, Pr. : b. Belgium, age 21, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 19 Aug. 63,
must, in 19 Aug. 63, disch. to date 20 July 65, wd. 13 May 64, des. 24
Aug. 64, ret'd, sub. for Timothy Sweauey of Concord.

Judd, Sylvester, Pr. : b. Dvimmerston, Vt., age 20, res. Charlestown, S.R.,
enl. 8 Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for John
Miller of Charlestown.

Joslin, Horace, Pr. : b. Stoddard, age 25, res. Keene, V.R., enl. 18 Feb. 62,
must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. , re-enl. 18 Feb.

64, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Keene.

Kendall, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 21, res. Plainfleld, S.R., enl. 8

Oct. 63, must, iu 8 Oct. 63, executed 17 Dec. 63, des. 28 Nov. 63, ret'd,

sub. for Geo. W. Austin of Plainfleld.
Kelley, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 31, res. St. John, N. B., S.R., enl. 20

Aug. 63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, disch. for dis. 18 July 65, wd. 16 Aug.

64, sub. for Albert Morse of .

Leonard, Elias, Pr. : b. England, age 24, res. Orange, V.R., enl. 19 Nov. 63,

nuist. in 19 Nov. 63, k.a. 16 May 64.
Lull, Fernando G., Pr. : b. Springfleld, age 18, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 8

Oct. 63, must, iu 8 Oct. 63, died of disease 31 May 64, sub. for Jona-
than G. Laugley of Springfield.
Lavallette, Henry, Pr. : b. Strasbourg, France, age 21, res. Keene, S.R.,

enl. 8 Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct 63, des. 18 Aug."^64, to Corp. 24 Dec. 63,

wd. 13 May 64, sub. for James McKnight Of Keene.
McCaffrey, William J., Pr. : b. Canada, age 18, res. Great Falls, V.R., enl.

30 Jan. 62, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 18 Feb. 64,

wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 16 May 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Plattsburg, N.Y.
Robinson, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

63, must, in 27 Nov. 63, des. 14 April 64. '
Ryan, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Lyme, V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

uuist. in 25 Nov. 63, des. 14 April 64.
Ritcher, Otto, Pr. : b. Germany, age 26, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 8 Oct. 63,

must, in 8 Oct. 63, m.a. 16 Aug. 64, sub. for Jonathan Sanborn of

Springfield.
Roberts, Richard, Pr. : b. Canada, age 28, res. Charlestown, S.R., enl. 8 Oct.

63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, des. 30 Nov. 64, wd. 13 May 64, sub. for Chas.

E. Richardson of Charlestown.
Sessions, George T., Pr. : b. , age 19, res. unknown, V.R., enl. 14 Oct. 62,

must, in , tr. to First U.S. Art. 23 Dec. 62.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 8o7

Sherman, Joseph, Pr. : b. New York, age 35, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 19

Nov. (;;;, must, in 19 Nov. 6:1, des. 28 Oct. 64, wcl. 16 Aug. 64.
Thomas, John, Pr. : b. Cumberland, Eng., age 22, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 6:1, must, in 29 Sept. 63, absent 20 July 65, sul). for David Lamper

of Alton.
Van Munster, Albert, Pr. : b. Hanover, Ger., age 23, res. Barustead, S.R.,

enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1

May 64, wd. 13 May 64, to Sergt. 2 Sept. 64, cap. 7 Oct. 64, sub. for

Chas. S. Grace of Barnstead.
Webster, Daniel S., Pr. : b. Cincinnati, 0., age 22, res. Gilmanton, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. 14 Nov. 64, furl. 64, cap 16

May 64, sub. for John F. Folsora of Gilmanton.
Whalen, John, Pr. : b. Derbyshire, Eng., age 21, res. Barnstead, S.R., enl.

29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des^ 1 May 65, to Corp. 64, wd.

13 May 64, sub. for Sewell N. Lougee of Barnstead.
White, John, Pr. : b. Hanover, Ger., age 24, res. Alton, S.R., enl. 29 Sept.

63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, must, out 20 .July 65. cap. 16 May 64, sub. for

Samuel E. P. Oilman of Alton.
Wilson, John, Pr. : b. Norway. Me., age 24, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 8 Oct. 63,

must, in 8 Oct. 63, des. 25 Jan. 65, sub. for James Hayes of Keene.
Wungart, De Lewis, Pr. : b. Germany, age 22, res. Enfleld, V.R., enl. 18 Nov.

63, must, in 18 Nov. 63, died of disease 26 Oct. 64, cap. 17 May 64.
Weed, William O., Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 44, res. Tamworth, V.R., enl. —

Aug. 61, must, in — Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 Oct. 61, to Corp. —

Aug. 61.

Transferred to Company.

Hazeltine, John L., Pr. : tr. from K, died of disease 9 Dec. 61, to Mus. .

Gilbert, Charles, Pr. : tr. from A, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.

Nicholson, Nathaniel E., Pr. : b. Conway, age 33, res. Bartlett, enl. 12 Nov.
62. must, in 17 Nov. 62, disch. for dis. 30 Oct. 64, tr. from Seventeenth
N.H. 20 Jan. 64, re-enl. —March 64, wd. 16 May 64, OS. P.O. ad.
Centre Bartlett.

COMPANY H.

Dow, Robert C, Capt. : b. Gofl'stown, age 40, res. Manchester, O.V., apptd.

22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 21 June 62, O.D. P.O. ad.

Danville, Vt.
Maxwell, William H., 1st Lt. : b. Pictou, N.S., age 25, res. Manchester,

O.V., apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. to date 14 Dec.

64, to Capt. 12 Sept. 62, l.a. — May 63, wd. 16 June 64, La. 3 July 64,

O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Langley, John F., 2d Lt. : b. Nottingham, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 3 July 62, to 1st Lt. 26

May 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Amherst. "
Hopkins, Henry F., 1st Sergt. : b. Vermont, age 34, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 April 63, to 2d

Lt. 13 Sept. 62, l.a. 3 Nov. 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Lawrence, Mass.
Fifield, Stephen S., 2d Sergt.: b. Candia, age 25, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, mast, in 23 Aug. 61, must, "out 23 Aug. 64, res'd , O.D.

P.O. ad. Candia.
French, Charles F., 3d Sergt.: b. Bedford, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 May 63, res'd

31 Dec. 61, cap. 21 Aug. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Marion, Ind.
Eastman, Henry B., 4th Sergt. : b. East Concord, age 23, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 13 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, di.sch. for dis. 6 Nov. 63,

res'd 31 Dec. 61, wd. 1 Sept. 63, O.S., N.S.H., d. 13 May 82, Louis-
ville, Kv.

858 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Kelsea. James H., 5tli Sergt. : b. Lisbon, age 24, res. Lisbon, O.V., enl. 5
Aui,^ ()], must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 21 July 63, to 1st Sergt. 14
Jan. 63.

Paige, Henry C, 1st Corp.: b. Gotfstown, age 22, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 0 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 March 63, cap.

21 Aug. 62, d. 18 April 66, Manchester.
Harvey, Charles, 2d Corp. : b. SteAvartstown, age 26, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 6 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 March 63, to

Sergt. 1 Jan. (i2, cap. 21 Aug. 62. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Wheeler, George N., 3d Corp. : b. Amherst, age 31, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

2.-. July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 May 62. res'd 1 Jan.

(;2, O.D.
Dow, Newton, 4th Corp. : b. Bradford, Vt., age 23, res. , R.I., O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 24 Sept. 62.
Dearborn, Stephen, oth Corp. : b. Candia, age 27, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62, to Sergt. 1 Jan. 62.
Burnham, George W., 6th Corp. : b. Littleton, age 20, res. Littleton, O.V.,

enl. 22 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 26'Aug. 63, to Sergt. 20 Aug.

(12, cap. 21 Aug. 62.
Sherman, Charles, 7tli Corp. : b. Lisbon, age 22, res. Landaff, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 Nov. 62, wd. 16 June

62, cap. 21 Aug. 62. P.O. ad. Lisbon.
Clough, George, 8th Corp. : b. Epping, age 23, res. Epping, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, dfschT Concord 22 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June

62, cap. 21 Aug. 62, to ranks 21 May 63, Avd. 15 May 64, term exp. 23

Aug. 64, O.S. P.O. ad. Brentwood Corner.
Gove, Charles H., 1st Mus. : b. Derry, age 17, res. Concord. O.V., enl. 20

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, tr. to Co. E 1 Jan. 62 (see Co. E).
Colby, Beniah, Wag. : b. Hill, age .55, res. Franklin, O.V., enl. 23 Aug. 61,

must, in 2:i Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 7 May 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Hancock.
Adams, Thomas, Pr. : b. Bedford, age 28, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 27 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, O.D.

PO. ad. Bedford.^
Adams, George W., Pr. : b. Bedford, age 20, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 21 Aug. 62.
Adams, Eben H., Pr. : b. Henniker, age 21, res. Henniker, O.V., enl. 17

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, cap. 21 Aug. 62,

to Corp. 1 Nov. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 1 March

64, to ranks 1 Jan. 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Hillsboro'.
Adams, Samuel, Pr. : b. Bedford, age 18, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 20 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 June 62. P.O. ad. Bedford"?
Atwood. Daniel N., Pr. : b. Chelsea, Mass., age 21, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July Go, wd. 16 June 62,

to Wng. 20 Jan. 63, to ranks 1 April 63, des. 28 July 63, ret'd, re-enl.

31 Jan. 64, Avd. 16 May 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 22 June 65, O.D.
Bartells, Jacob, Pr. : b. Germany, age 44, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 11 Nov. 61.
Brooks, John, Pr. : b. Pittsfield, age 19, res. Pittsfield, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 19 June 64, wd. 16 June 62, to

Corj). 25 Nov. 63, re-enl. 31 Jan. 64, wd. 16 June 64.
Briggs, America, Pr. : b. Paris, Me., age 36, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 18 May 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, re-enl. 1 Jan.

64.
Blood, Albert, Pr. : b. Nashua, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 March 63, cap. 21 Aug. 62,

O.S. P.O. ad. Manchester.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 859

Blake, Lanson, Pr. : b. Auburn, age 22, res. Auburn, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. fil,

must, in 2o Aug. (51, must, out 20 July G.5, to Wag. 1 April Cui, re-enl.

l.") Feb. 64, O.D., d. 3 April 82, Danvers, Mass.
Bickford, Edward, Pr. : b. Alton, age 20, res. Duubarton, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

(U, must, in 2:! Aug. Gl, desr 11 April 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, re-eul. 25

Feb. 64, O.D.
Burnham, Charles F., Pr. : b. Epping, age 21, res. Eppiug, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62,

O.D. P.O. ad. Epping.
Butterfield, William, Pr. : b. Bedford, age 19, res. Bedford, O.V.. eul. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 Nov. 62, cap. 21 Aug.

62, OS. P.O. ad. AVindham.

Brady, John, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 19, res. Littleton, O.V., enl. 23 July

(U, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, re-enl. 25

Feb. 64.
Campbell, John N., Pr. : b. Bedford, age 18, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 26 July

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 12 Mai-ch 63, Avd. 16 June 62.
Campbell, Andrew J., Pr. : b. Bedford, age 18, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. (;i, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 7 Sept. 62.
Cole, John S., Pr. : b. New Boston, age 43, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61, d. 61.

Carr. Thomas M., Pr. : b. Hillsboro' Bridge, age 20, res. Hillsboro', O.V.,

enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k. a. 27 Oct. 64. wd. 16 June 62,

to Corp. TNov. 63, to Sergt. 3 Dec. 63, re-enl. 17 March 64, furl.—

Aug. 64.
Cotter, Edward, Pr. : b. Canada, age 25, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, nuist. in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Auij. 64, to Corp. 1 Oct. 62,

furl. — May 63, wd. 18 July 63, to Sergt. 1 Nov. 63, wd. 16 May 64.

P.O. ad. Hillsboro' Bridge.
Calahan, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 2i), res. Littleton, O.V., eul. 23 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, O.D.

P.O. ad. Marshall, Texas.
Davis, John B., Pr. : b. Franklin, age 36, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12

Ang. <!1, must, in 23 x\ug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 Nov. 62, cap. 21 Aug. 62.
Dugan, Jeremiah, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Lawrence, Mass., O.V., enl.

15 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 Nov. 62, cap. 21

Aug. 62, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Davis, William, Pr. : b. Gibralter, age 22, res. Littleton, O.V., enl. 20 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Sept. 64, to Corp. 8 May 63,

to Sergt. 1 July (i3, to 1st Sergt. 26 Aug. 63, wd. 26 Aug. 63, furl.

63, to 2d Lt. 23 Feb. 64, O.D., d. 31 Jan. 74, Lexington"^ Mich.
Downs. Nathaniel P., Pr. : b. Madison, age 23, res. Tamworth, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 28 Aug. 61, k.a. 21 Aug. 62.
Emery. Alonzo D., Pr. : b. Auburn, age 18, res. Auburn, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 June 62, O.S. P.O. ad. Bristol.
Foster, Lewis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 26, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

UHi.st. in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 12 Nov. 62.
Foster, W^illiam H., Pr. : b. Johnson, Vt., age 41, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 13 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 June 62.
Ferren, Frank, Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 6 June 63, cap. 21 Aug. 62.
Gracey, William, Pr. : b. Melbourne, Can., age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 25 Julv 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. 1

Jan. (;2, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, O.D., N.S.H. , d. 7 Nov. 71, Togus, Me.
Gracey. David, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 45, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

Gl, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 1 June 62.

860 TIIIKD NEW HAMrSIIIRE REGIMENT.

Gannon, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Deertield, O.V., cnl. 2i) July 61,

iiiiKst. in 23 Aui;. 01, discli. 9 Nov. 04, Concord, des. 20 May 03, ret'd,

uil. i:. May 0+,'term exp. 23 Aug. 04,N.S.1I., d. 10 Oct. 8.5, Togns, Me.
George. Albert Q., Tr. : b. Haverhill, age 18, res. Goffstown, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. ,cap. 16 June 02.

Gardner. Levi, Pr. : b. Dundee, Can., age 21, res. Mancliester, O.V., enl. 16

.\ug. 01. must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-eni. 31 Jan. 64.
Goodwin, William H., Pr. : b. Newbury, age 20, res. Lisbon, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 Dec. 02, wd. 10 June

62. '^ P.O. ad. Wells River, Vt.
Harris, Charles E., Pr. : b. Bethlehem, age 23, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, died of disease 30 Nov. 64, wd. 10 June

02, re-enl. 25 Feb. 64.
Hill, William H., Pr. : b. Guilford, Ct., age 31, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 23 Aug. 04, to Corp. 1 Jan.

62, to Sergt. 20 Aug. 63, wd. 1 Sept. 63, furl. — Sept. 63, to ranks 3

Dec. 63, 6.D. P.O. ad. Woodsville.
Halladay, Franklin, Pr. : b. Worcester, Mass., age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of disease 30 Sept. 62.
Hardy. William E., Pr. : b. Greenfield, age 33, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61, N.S.H., O.S.,

(1. 28 May 89, Manchester.
Harvey, Enoch T., Pr. : b. London, age 40, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 20

Aug. 01, must, in 28 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 17 March 63, cap. 21 Aug.

02, O.D. P.O. ad. Salisbury.
Hunt, Josiah F., Pr. : b. Kingston, age 21, res. Kingston, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 5 Nov. 02, cap. 21 Aug. 02.
Hyde, Ira D., Pr. : b. Canada, age 44, res. Stark, O.V.,eul. 30 July 01, must.

in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 12 March 62.
Jefferson, Daniel, Jr., Pr. : b. Lisbon, age 23, res. Lisbon, O.V., enl. 20 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, died of Avds. 1 Dec. 62, wd. 21 Aug. 62 and

cap.
Kingsbury, Isaac H., Pr. : b. Danville, Vt., age 28, res. Littleton, O.V., enl.

30 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 May 63, wd. 10 June

02, to Corp. 1 Nov. 62.

Knox, William H., Pr. : b. Cohoes Falls, N.Y., age 20, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 20 July 02, N.S.H.

P.O. ad. Gardiner, Me.
Knowlton, William H., Pr. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 31, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 17 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aiig. 61, disch. for dis. 20 Sept. 62,

wd. 16 June 62. "P.O. ad. Bala, Kan.
Luce, Daniel, Pr. : b. Stowe, Vt., age 32, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 12 March 02. P.O. ad. Sutton.
Lockling, John, Pr. : b. St. Albans, Vt., age 18, res. Bedford, O.V., enl.

31 July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, des. 11 April 04, cap. 21 Aug. 02,
re-enl. 25 Feb. 04.

Lawrence, Walter A., Pr. : b. Barrington, age 19, res. Goffstown, O.V.. enl.

:'. Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01,' died of wds. 24 June 62, wd. 10 June

02.
LaMudge, Alexander, Pr. : b. New York, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

14 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, k.a. 20 Aug. 63, to Corp. 20 Aug. 03,

0.1).
Lockwood, Albert N., Pr. : b. Nor walk, Ct., age 29, res. Nor walk, O.V., enl.

19 Aug. 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, des. 7 Nov. 64, wd. 18 July 63, re-enl.

18 Feb. 04, to Corp. 5 July 04, d. 14 Dec. 82, Hartford, Ct.
Metcalf, Alden E., Pr. : b. Dempster, age 21, res. Marlow, O.V., enl. 25^

July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, cap. 21 Aug. 02,

re-enl. 1 Jan 04, des. 2 June (U, vet'd, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Westport,

Ct.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 861

Morrison, Daniel S., Pr. : 1). Granville, N.Y., age 19, res. ^Manchester, O.V.,
enl. aO Jnly 61, mnst. in 23 Aug. 01, disch. for clis. 31 March 63, d. -i
June 89, Greeley, Col.

McDuffie, Leroy, Pr. : b. Auburn, age 23, res. Auburn, O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61,
must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 Jnly 65, cap. 21 Aug. 62, to Corp. 9
.Vug. 63, to Sergt. 1 Nov. 63, re-enl. 31 Jan. 64, wd. 15 Jan. 65.

Morgan, Charles, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 34, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 15
Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, died of wds. 26 Aug. 62, wd. 21 Aug. 62.

McQuestion, Jerome B., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 31, res. Manchester, O.V.,
enl. 17 Ang. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2 Nov. 62, to
Corp. 1 -Tan. 62, to Sergt. 1 Aug. 62, cap. 21 Aug. 62, to ranks 1 Nov. 62,
d. 29 March 60, ^Manchester.

Murdough, George, Pr. : b. Acworth, age 42, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 22
O.D. Aug. 61, must. in. 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, furl. — Sept.

63, d. 92, Acworth.

Nichols, William H. H., Pr. : b. Bedford, age 20, res. Bedford, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 Oct. 62, wd. 21 Aug.

62, N.S.H., O.S. P.O. ad. Manchester.
O'Neil, James, Pr. : b. St. John, N. B., age 36, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

13 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, died of disease 11 April 64, cap. 21

Aug. 62, des., ret'd, re-enl. 31 Jan. 64.
Parker, Timothy, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 15

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 20 March 63, cap. 21 Aug.

62. P.O. ad. Holbrook, Mass.
Parker, James W., Pr. : b. Lisbon, age 22, res. Lisbon, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 26 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64. P.O.

ad. Lisbon.
Perry, Charles S. K., Pr. : b. Haverhill, Mass., age 37, res. Haverhill,

Mass., O.V., enl. 15 Ang. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 12

March 62, N.S.H.
Perry, Ira B., Pr. : b. Chichester, age 19, res. Chichester, O.V., enl. 20

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62.

P.O. ad. Chichester.
Parkhurst, George W., Pr. : b. Amherst, age 19, res. Amherst, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 30 Mav 65, wd. 16

June 62, furl. — May 63, to Corp. 1 Sept. 63, re-enl. 31 Jan. 64, wd.

16 Aug. 64, to ranks 1 Jan. 65. P.O. ad. Bedford.
Page, David A., Pr. : b. Goffstown, age 19, res. GolTstown, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 05, Avd. 16 June 62,

cap. 21 AugT62, wd. — Aug. 63, to Corp. 25 Nov. 63, re-enl. 18 Feb.

64, wd. 13 May 64, to Sergt. 1 Jan. 05. P.O. ad. Manchester.

Ring, Charles O., Pr. : b. Searsport, Me., age 18, res. Pittstield, O.V., enl.

30 July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 01, k.a. 21 Aug. 62.
Richards, Walter J., Pr. : b. Goftstown, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, cap. 21 Aug. 62,

to Corp. 26 July 63, to Sergt. 1 Sept. 63, furl. 20 Jan. 64, re-enl. 27

Feb. 04, to 1st Sergt. 1 March 04, to 1st Lt. 20 July 65, but not must.,

d. 16 April 79, Manchester.
Roach, James C, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 9

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 June 63, cap. 21 Aug. 62.
Robinson, W^illiam, Pr. : b. Candia, age 26, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 19 Aug. 61,

must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 12 Oct. 65, cap. 21 Aug. 62, to Corp. 1 Nov.

6.!, re-enl. 6 Feb. 04, des. 11 April 64, ret'd, d. 3 April 70, Candia.
Stevens, Albert H., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

27 Julv 61, must, in 23 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

wd. 16 Aug. 64, N.S.H. , d. 10 May 74, Togus, Me.
Simmons, Volney T., Pr. : b. Norfolk, N. Y., age 32, res. Manchester,

O.V., enl. 30 July 01, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.,

N.S.H., d. 30 Aug. 82, Manchester.

8G2 THIRD NEW HAMrSIIIRE REGIMENT.

Smith, John A , Vr. : b. Waldcii, Vt., aire 30, res. Northwood, O.V., enl. 8

Au^-. (!1, must, in 2:! Aiiij. C>1, k.n. 25 Aug. 63, cap. 21 Aug. ()2, to

Corp. 21 May 03, res'd 7 Aug. (!3.
Smith, Donald, Fr. : b. Scotland, age 37, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 6.5, re-enl. 18 Feb. M, dcs.

— April 64. rct'd, to Corp. 31 Dec. CA, O.D., d. 24 Mav 85, Providence,

R. I.
Todd, William, Pr. : b. Pembroke, age 29, res. Manchester, O.V.,enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 Jan. 62, cap.

21 Aug. 62, res'd 9 Feb. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, must.

out Manchester. P.O. ad. 764 Broadway, So. Boston, Mass.
Thurber, Freeman N., Pr. : b. Burke, Vt., age 18, res. Manchester, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 23 July 62, wd. 16

June (12. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Turner, George A., Pr. : b. Candia, age 25, res. Candia, O.V., enl. 22 Aug.

61; must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 62, cap. 21

Aug. 62, re-enl, 1 Jan. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Candia.
Wallace, James S., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Hooksett, O.V., enl. 2

Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, des. 6 Aug. 62.
Wallace, Joseph H., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 21, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
Williams, Hanson T., Pr. : b. Manchester, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

3 Aug. 61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62.
Woods, Patrick, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 19, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 14 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, disch. 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62.
Ward, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 28, res. Boston, Mass., O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. (il, de"s. 27 Aug. 61.
Witham, Joseph, Pr. : b. Nottingham, age 18, res. Nottingham, O.V., enl. 7

Aug. 61 , must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, des. 6 Aug. 62, ret'd,

O.S. P.O. ad. W. Epping.
Welsh, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 22 Aug.

61, must, in 23 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, cap. 21 Aug. 62, N.S.H.

P.O. ad. Augusta, Me.

Bernnts, Co. H.

Avery, Charles, Pr. : b. St. John, N. B., age 21, res. New Boston, S.R., enl.

10 Dec. 64, must, in 10 Dec. (i4, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub. for James

M. ^yaldo of New Boston.
Andrews, James, Pr. : b. England, age 25, res. Hebron, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

uuist. in 13 Dec. 64, disch. 16 June 65 by G.O. 37 H.Q. Dept. N.C.,

Wihnington, sub. for Zebina E. Woodbury of Hebron.
Adams, John, Pr. : b. England, age 28, res. Swanzey, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

nuist. in 13 Dec. 64, des. an route to regt., sub. for Josiah Parsons of

Swauzej'.
Brooks, Plummer, Pr. : b. Pittsneld, age 18, res. Pittslield, V.R., enl. 28 Dec.

63, must, in 28 Dec. 63, died of disease 4 April (\'), furl, before leaving

Concord,
Bush, David N., Pr. : b. New York, age 20, res. Bedford, S.R., enl. 1 Sept.

i;;'>, must, in 1 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp.

31 Dec. 64, sub. for Leonard J. Brown of Bedford.
Berry, Charles H., Pr. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 21, res. Claremont, S.R., enl.

9 Oct. 63. must, in 9 Oct. 63, to Corp. 25 Nov. 63, to Com. Sergt. 3 Dec.

64 (see N.C.S.), N.S.H., sub. for EdAvin Leet of Claremont.
Butler, John, Pr. : b. Fremont. Me., age 23, res. Fremont, Me., S.R,, enl. 2

Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, died of disease 2(1 Aug. 64, sub. for A.

H Foster of .

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 863

Bazinet, George. Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 21, res. Brookline, S.R., enl. I

Sept. do, must, in 1 Sept. (j3, died of disease 2:» March G.">, Avd. K! May

<i4, cap. 7 Oct. (i-i, sub. for Simon Lawrence of Brookline.
Burnell, John, Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Loudon, S.R., enl. 20 Aug. (!;'.,

must, in 20 Aug. (lo, des. ;'>0 June (U, sub. for Jonathan W. Bartlett of

London.
Bailey, George, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 22, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. t>

Oct. (i8, must, in (1 Oct. (iH, must, out 20 July fi.i, wd. 2 June ^U, dos.

27 Oct. CA, ret'd, sub. for Samuel A. Gilman of Manchester.
Bancho, William, Pr. : b. Englaud, age 2.s, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

Co. must, in 24 Nov. 63, died of wds. 5 July G-t, wd. K! June (U.
Brown, Thomas, Pr. : b. Halifax, N.S., age 22, res. Dunbarton, S.R , enl. !t

Dec. G-t, must, in U Dec. G4, must, out 20 July G."), sub. for L. P. Hadley

of Dunbarton.
Burke, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 27, )-es. Plainrteld, S.R.. enl. li Dec. G4,

must, in ;» Dec. G-1, must, out 2o July G."), sub. for Francis A. Spencer

of Plainfleld.
Brady. Charles, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 24, res. Rumney, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

(14, must, in 10 Dec. G4, des. 16 Jan. 6.5, sub. for Paul White of Rumney.
Benton, Robert, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 21, res. Richmond, S.R., enl. 10

Dec. 64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 6.5, absent 20 July

G.5, sub. for Henry Wheeler of Richmond.
Brown. Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 38, res. Hinsdale, S.R., enl. 13 Dec.

G4, must, in 13 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Jonathan Howe
, of Hinsdale.
Brown, Thomas H., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Hillsboro', S.R., enl. 17

Dec. 64, must, in 17 Dec. (;4, des. 20 March 65, sub. for Jonathan

Dan forth, Jr., of Hillsboro'.
Colburn, Sanford, Pr. : b. Albany, Vt., age 20, res. Claremont, V.R., enl. 19

Sept. 62, must, in 19 Sept. 62, tr. to V.R.C. 3 Jan. 64, wd. 10 July 63,

( ).!)., O.S. P.O. ad. Cornish Flat.
Cotwell, Joseph, Pr. : b. New York, age 20, res. New York, S.R., enl. 1 Sept.

(;."., must, in 1 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for David B. Tobie

of . P.O. ad. Mossy Rock, Wash.

Crowsan, John, Pr. : b. Portland, Me., age 23, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. G

Oct. 63, nuist. in G Oct. 63, des. 31 May 64, sub. for D. W. Lane of

Manchester.
Chappell, James, Pr. : b. England,, age 19, res. Halifax, N.S., S.R., enl. 2

Sept. 63, must, iu 2 Sept. 63, died of disease 11 Sept. 64, sub. for

George Langdell of .

Campbell, James. Pr. : b. North America, age 28, res. Pembroke, S.R., enl.

20 Aug. 6;*.. must, in 20 Aug. (i3, died of disease 24 Oct. 64, Avd. 7 Oct.

G4, sul). for Chas. Emery of Pembroke.
Clifton, George R., Pr. : b. Germany, age 36, res. Boscawen, S.R., enl. 19

Ang. 6:'), must, in 19 Aug. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Sergt. 1 Jan. i'>'>,

sub. for M. G. Dnstin of Boscawen. P O. ad. Griunell, loAva.
Collins, William, Pr. : b. Clare Co., Ire., age 35, res. Bristol, S.R., enl. 9

Oct. 63, must, in 9 Oct. 63, tr. to V.R.C. 28 Jan. 65, wd. 16 June M,

wd. 16 Aug. 64. O S., sub. for Chas. B. Dow of Bristol, d. 9 Aug. 66,

Lowell, Mass.
Casey. John, Pr. : b Boston. .Mass , age 37, res. Boston, Mass., S.R., enl.

2 Sept. 63, must, iu 2 Sept. 63, disch. for dis. 30 May (;5, wd. 16 May

i;4, N.S.H., sub. for Frank W. Preston of .

Condon, Lewis, Pr. : b. Switzerland, age 32, res. Tuftonboro', S.R., enl. 8

Dec. 64, must, in 8 Dec. 64. nnist. out 20 .July i;5, sul). for Joseph H.

Piper of Tuftonboro'.
Clark. James H., Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 23, res. Epsom, S.R , enl. 9

Dec. (;4, must, in 9 Dec. 64, must. out. 20 July Ho, O.D., sub. for

.lames W. Lovejoy of Epsom.

S64 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Clark, John, Vr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Stratford, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. (U,

must, in 10 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July (>.">, sub. for Wm. H. Pearl of

Straflbrd.
Cass, Frank, Pr. : 1): Ireland, age 22, res. Nashua, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George McClure of

Nashua.
Cole, James. I'r. : b. Canada, age .So, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in i;} Dec. 04, must" out 20 July 65, sub. for Fred C. Dow of

Concord.
Donnelly, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Weare, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

04, must, in 10 Dec. 04, des. 21 March 65, sub. for Addison K. May of

AVeare.
Ford, John N., Pr. : b. Braintree, Vt., age 35, res. Canaan, V.R., enl. 9 Aug.

02, must, in 0 Sept. 62, k.a. 27 Oct. 04.

Ford, Elisha H., Pr. : b. Braintree, Vt., age 25, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 9
Sept. 02, must, in 9 Sept. 02, disch. 22 June 65, from Hosp.
Manchester, N.H. P.O. ad. W. Randolph, Vt.

Gerrie, Louis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Mount Vernon, S.R., enl. 2 Sept.

03, must, in 2 Sept. 63, furl. — July 04, n.f.r., sub. for Arthur W.
Trow of Mount Vernon.

Gates, Edward, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 19 Aug. 03,
must, in 19 Aug. 03, k.a. 10 May 04, sub. for Warren C. Flanders of
Concord.

Gibson, Charles, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Portsmouth, S.R., enl. 12 Dec.

04, must, in 12 Dec. 04, tr. to Sixteenth N.Y. Lt. Bat. 4 Feb.. 65 (was
deserter from Sixteenth N.Y. Lt. Bat.), sub. for Nathan Dame, Ports-
mouth.

Harris, George C, Pr. : b. Cambridge, Mass., age 25, res. Concord, V.R.,
enl. 9 Aug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 15 Jan. 63, to 1st
Sergt. 12 Sept. 62.

Hall, Tracy L., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 23, res. Claremont, V.R., enl. 26 Aug.

02, must, in 22 Sept. 62, disch. 26 June 65, to Corp. 25 Nov. 63, wd. 16
.Tune 04, disch. by Prov. Ord. 73, O.D. P.O. ad. Keene.

Hennessey, Morris, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. Manchester, V.R., enl. 7

Dec. 03, must, in 7 Dec. 03, k.a. 16 Aug. 64.
Hern, William, Pr. : b. Halifax, N.S., age 20, res. Halifax, N.S., S.R., enl.

2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 31 Dec.

64, sub. for Luke S. Lynch of New Boston.
Hearn, Edward A., Pr. : b. Canada, age 23, res. Winchester, S.R., enl. 17

Dec. 64, must, in 17 Dec. 64, disch. 5 July 65, disch. at — -, sub.

for Oliver S. Howard of Winchester. P.O. ad. San Jose, Cal.
Jones, Harry, Pr. : b. Maine, age 24, res. Plainfleld, V.R., enl. 20 Nov. 63,

must, in 20 Nov. 63, died of wds. 14 June 65, Avd. 16 Aug. 64.
Jones, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Nelson, V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, furl. — Aug. 64.
Kelly, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Hillsboro', S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, nnist. in 14 Doc. 64, disch. 25 May 65, wd. 11 Feb. 65, disch. Little

York, Pa., sub. for John T. Garney of Hillsboro'.
Killam, Alonzo, Pr. : b. Braintree, Vt., age 25, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 6

Sept. 02, must, in 6 Sept. 62, k.a. 16 May 64.
Kelley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Langdon, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 10 Dec. 64, des. 6 March 65, sub. for Robert C. Huntley of

Langdon.
Lucas, Charles, Pr. : b. Germany, age 34, res. Nelson, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

03, must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D.

Lisle, Richard, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 20 Aug.
03, must, in 20 Aug. 63, furl. — July 04, n.f.r., sub. for Wm. W.
Austin of Webster.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 865

Lyman, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. South New Market, S.R., enl.

15 Dec. (U, must, in 1.") Dec. (M, must, out 20 July 6.5, sub. for Asa F.

Sanborn of So. New Market.
Lynch, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, i-es. Northfleld, S.R., enl. 19 Aug.

63, must, in 19 Aug. 63, des. 31 May 64, sub. for Jesse W. Moore of
Northfleld.

McGuinness, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 36, res. Webster, S.R., enl. 20
Aug. 63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, disch. to date 20 July 6.'), cap. 16 Aug.

64, disch. :', Aug. 6."., Concord, N.H., N.S.H., sub. for Isaac C. Waldren
of Webster.

Munson, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 2."), res. Bedford, S.R., enl. 1

Sept. (!:;, must, in 1 Sept. 63, des. 3 Sept. 64, sub. for David P. Barn-
ard of .

Matthews, William J., Pr. : b. Eastport, Me., age 30, res. Deering. S.R.,

enl. 1 Sept. 63, must, in 1 Sept. (53, des. 4 Aug. 64, wd. 18 May 64,

sub. for Horace G. Monahan of Deering.
Mack, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 14 Dec. 64,

must, in 14 Dec. 64, des. en route to regt., sub. for Wm. Evans of

Alstead.
Morris. Patrick, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 21, res. Dunbarton, S.R., enl.

1") Dec. 64, must, in 1.5 Dec. 64, absent 20 July 6;5, n.f.r., sub. for

Samuel U. Brown of Dunbarton.
Murphy, James J., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Langdon, S.R., enl. 16

Dec. 64, must, in 16 Dec. 64, des. 6 March 6-5, sub. for Henry Wiley

of r>angdon.
Malloy, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 34, res. Barnstead,. S.R., enl. 1.5 Dec.

(;4, must, in 1.5 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 6.5, sub. for C'lias. H. Dow

of Barnstead.
McGowan, John, Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Windham, S.R., enl. 16 Dec.

64, must, in 16 Dec. (■>4, must, out 2(i July 65, O.l)., sub. for Isaiah

Dinsmore of Windham.
Noyes, W^illiam, Pr. : b. Addison Corners, Can., age 36, res. New Market,

V.R.. enl. 25 Nov. 63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, des. 31 Dec. 64, to Corp. 5

April 64, Avd. 16 May 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64.
Norton, James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Sutton, S.R., enl. 6 Oct. 63

must, in 6 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 31 Dec. 64, sub. for

John C. Morey of Sutton.
O'Keefe, Timothy C, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 34, res. Ossipee, S.R., enl. 13

Dec. 64. must, in 13 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for

Wentworth II. Carney of Ossipee. P.O. ad. Peterboro'.
Parsons, Edgar V., Pr. : b. Dayton, 0., age 23, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 19

Aug. 63. must, in 19 Aug. 63, des. 3 May 64, sub. for John A. Kendall

of Concord.
Pedrue, Lewis, Pr. : b. Canada, age 24, res. Hampton, S.R., enl. 8 Dec. 64,

must, in s Dec. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub. for Samuel J. Phil-
brick of Hampton.
Papino, George, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Tuftonboro", S.R., enl. s Dec.

CA, nmst. in cS Dec. (■)4, must, out 20 July (15, sub. for Isaiah S.

Wiggin of Tuftonboro'.
Perry, George, Pr. : b. Liverpool, I3ng., age 2s, res. New Boston, S.R., enl.

15 Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. (U, must, out 2() July <;5, sut). for John K.

Dodge of New Boston.
Quinn, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. l)unl)arton, S.R., cul. 15 Dec.

(;4. must, in 15 Dec. 64, disch. 15 June 65, Wilmington, by G.O. 37

Dept. N.C., sub. for Chas. W. BroAvn of Dunbarton.
Quigley, Peter, Pr. : b. Dublin, Ire., age 26, res. Manchester, S.R., enl.

6 Oct. 63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, des. 2S March iio, furl, about March 65,

O D., O S., sub. for Jacob V. Upton of Manchester.

866 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Rock. Henry C, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 22, res. Salisbury, S.R., enl. 20

Aiisi-. (;;!, must, in 2() Aug. ()3, must, out 20 July 6.5, 6.D., sub. for

James S. ShaAv of Salisbury.
Roach, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. New York, S.R., enl. 20 Aug. (53,

nnist. in 20 Aug. (!3, died of wds. 7 Oct. 64, \vd. 7 Oct. 64, sub. for

Hugh S. Warren of - — -.
Real. John, Pr. : b. Quebec, Can., age 21, res. Amherst, S.R., enl. 2 Sept. 63,

must, in 2 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July (;.">, to Corp. .") July 64, to Sergt.

1 Jan. 6."), sub. for Geo. E. Parker of Amherst. P.O. ad. Cambridge,

Mass.
Roberts, James, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Lisbon, V.R., enl. 24 Nov. 63,

must, in 24 Nov. (')3, disch. 14 May 6."), wd. i;! Mav 64, to Corp. ."> Aug.

64, N.S.H.
Read, John N.. Pr. : b. Canada, age 24, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. 22 June 6.5, sub. for John N. Reed of Con-
cord.
Rogers, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Wihnot, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 1(5 Dec. 64, disch. 15 June 65, disch. by GO. 37, Dept. N.C.,

sub for Chas. F. Trussell of Wihnot.
Riley, Hugh, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Plainfleld, S.R., enl. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 15 Dec. 64, des. tn route to regt., sub. for Abel B. Williams

of Plainfleld.
Risk, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Warner. S.R., enl. 16 Dec. (;4,

nmst. in 16 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George Upton of

Warner.
Riley, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age is, res. Hudson, S.R., enl. 16 Dec. 64,

must, in 1<; Dec. 64, des. 23 March G3, sub. for Alphonzo Robertson of

Hudson.
Sadler, George, Pr. : b. England, age 23, res. Nelson. V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

must, in 25 Nov. 63, des. 5 Nov. 64.
Smith, George, Pr. : b. Rochester, N.Y., age 21, res. Portsmouth, "V.R.,enl.

5 Jan. 64, must, in 5 Jan. 64, died of wds. 21) Oct. 64, Avd. 7 Oct. 64.
Soukson, Amos Peter, Pr. : b. Germany, age 38, res. New York, S.R., enl.

20 Aug. 63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for

Delhvyn Breed of .

Smith, William, 4th, Pr. : b. France, age 24, i^s. Newbury, S.R., enl. 20

Aug. 63, must, in 20 Aug. 63, des. 1 Sept. 64, sub. for Austin Goings

of XewlMiry.
Smith, Thomas, Pr. : b. NeAv York, age 21, res. Concord, S.R.. enl. 19 Aug.

63, must, in 19 Aug. 63, to Corp. 31 Dec. 64, to S.M. 1 May 65, O D.

(see N C.S.), sub. for W. E. Tomkins of Concord.
Smith, Henry, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Webster, S.R., enl 20 Aug. 63,

must, in 20 Aug. 63, des. 10 May 64, sub. for Chas. F. Sanborn of

Webster.
Smith, William, 5th, Pr. : b. Yarmouth, N.S., age 25, res. Langdon, S.R.,

enl. 9 Oct. 63, must, in 9 Oct. 63, disch. 8 June 65, wd. 14 May (14,

disch. by (i.o. 77 W.D., Pt. Lookout, N.S.H., sub. for James Willard

of Langdon.
Scott, Thomas, Pr. : b Ireland, age 2;i, res. Tuftonlxiro', S.R., enl. 8 Dec.

(14, must, in S Dec. 64, des. 25 Jan. 65, sub for Philip D. Blaisdell of

Tuftonboro'.
Saunders, Charles W., Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. .Vcworth, S.R., enl. 14

Dec. 64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for James W.

Fish of .\cworth.
Thomas, Francis, Pr. : b. Leicester, Eng., age 28, res. Charlestown, S.R.,

enl. 8 Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 22

June Go, sub. for Samuel I. Walker of CharlestoAvn.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. Sfw

Thompson, Nicholas, Pr. : b. SAveden, a.ije :'>2. res. Claromoiit, S.R., enl. 9

(tct. fio, must, in 9 Oct. G3, must, out 20 July (;5, sub. for Thomas

Dean of Claremont.
Thompson, John, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 23, res. Hinsdale, S.R., enl. 13

Dec. (U, must, in 13 Dec. (>i, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Samuel

Crowninshield of Hinsdale.
Thompson, John, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 25, res. Swanzey, S.R., enl. 13

Dec. (U. must, in 13 Dec. 04, des. en route to regt., sub. for James C.

K\ans of Swanzej'.
Vincent, Rupert, Pr. : b. South Africa, age 21, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. (>

( let. 03, must, in 0 Oct. G3, died of Avds. 5 Dec. CA. des. 24 Aug. 04,

ret'd, cap. 7 Oct. 04, sub. for Horace D. Heath of Manchester.
Williams, Thomas, Pr. : b. Wales, age 22, res. Chichester, V.R., enl. 19 Aug.

03, must, in 19 Aug. 03, died of disease 21 Oct. 64, wd. 13 May 64,

cap. 30 June 64.
Whitmore, Peter, Pr. : b. Canada, age 25, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 9 Oct.

03, must, in 9 Oct. 03, des. 4 July 05, Avd. 10 Aug. 04, sub. for Lucius
E. Jones of Claremout.

Wilson, George, Pr. : b. England, age 31, res. Plainfield, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.
(io, must, in 24 Nov. 03, died of disease 14 May 65, to Corp. 1 March

04, res'd — Nov. 04, to Corp. 14 May 65.

Williams, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Ossipee, S R., enl. 8 Dec. ()4,

must, in 8 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for J. Q. Roles of

Ossipee.
Weed. James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 26, res. Svpanzey, S.R., enl. 9 Dec. ('4,

luust. in 9 Dec. 0)4, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 22 June 65, sub. for

Benj. H. Richardson of Swanzey.
Wilson, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Warner, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, des. 5 Jan. 65, sub. for John C. Bean of Warner.
Woods, Charles, Pr. : b. England, age 29, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05, sub. for Samuel K. Ehvell of

Langdon.
Wilson, James, Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Stratham, S.R., enl. 13 Dec.

04, must, in 13 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 65, discli. at • , sub.

for Chas. W. Jones of Stratham.
Wagner, Edward, Pr. : b. Germany, age 22, res. Gilsum, S.R., enl. 13 Dec.

04, must, in 13 Dec. 04, des. 25 June 65, sub. for George N. HayAvard

of Gilsum.
Wilson, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25. res. Concord, S.R., enl. 14 Dec.

64, must, in 14 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for W. D. Ladd of

Concord.

Gain by Transfer.
Drew. Charles H., Pr. : tr. from E, des. 5 Aug. 62 (case in full elsewhere).
Griggs. Julius H.. Pr. : tr. from G, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 27 Feb. 04.

• MPANY I.

Carlton, Ralph, Capt. : b. New Durham, age ?2, res. Farmingtou, O.V.,

apptd. 22 Aug. 61, nuist. in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62, l.a. i4 March 02.
Thompson, John H., 1st Lt. : b. New Hampton, age 53, res. Ilolderness,

O.V.. apptd. 7 .\ug. 01, nmst. in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 26

Aug. 02.
Smith, Samuel M., 2d Lt. : b. Hinsdale, age 20, res. Keene, O.V., apptd.

22 .\ug. 01, must, in 24 .\ug. 01, disch. 13 June 0:'., to 1st Lt. 12 Sept.

02, O.S., d. 5 Feb. 84, St. Louis, Mo.
Dow, Henry S., 1st Sergt. : h. Bath, age 20, res. Bath, O.V., enl. 30 July

(U, must, in 24 .\ug. 01, discli. 7 Oct. 04, to 2d Lt. 10 April 02, l.a.

23. July 04, O.D., d. (; Feb. 75, Detroit, Mich.

868 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Place, Leonard F., 2d Sergt. : b. New Hampshire, age 44, res. Rochester,

O.V., enl. .".1 July (;i,'iiuist. in 24 Aus. 61, disch. 22 July 63, to 2d Lt.

15 Oct. 62, to 1st Lt. 13 June 63, O.I).
Hitchcock, John H., 3d Sergt. : b. Sandy Hill, N.Y., age 33, res. Richmond,

O.V., enl. 30 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, dismissed 3 March 6.5, to 1st

Sergt. 2.5 Nov. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb. 64, La. 23 Aug.

(14, O.I). P.O. ad. Wiuchendou, Mass.
Richardson, Richard B., 4th Sergt.: b. Reading, Mass., age 39, res. Peter-

boro', O.V., enl. 1 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Aug. 64,

res'd 15 June 62, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.D., d. 23 May 68, Peterboro'.
Parker, John M., 5th Sergt.: b. Kingston, age 24, res. Fitzwilliam, O.V.,

enl. 26 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 31 Oct. 64, to 1st Sergt. 15

Oct. 62, furl. — Sept. 63, to 2d Lt. 24 Nov. 63, to 1st Lt. 20 Jan. 64,

O.I). P.O. ad. Fitz William Depot.
Burley, Daniel S., 1st Corp. : b. New Market, age 19, res, Middleton, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr. to Signal Corps 29 Feb. 64, to

Sergt. Is'Oct. 62, O.D., O.S. P.O. ad. Newburyport, Mass.
Durant, Charles J., 2d Corp.: b. Upton, Mass., age 24, res. Farmington,

O.V., enl. 27 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 16 Oct. 62,

to Sergt. 15 June 62, wd. 16 June 62.
Locke, John C, 3d Corp.: b. Barrington, age 33, res. Dover. O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 15 March 62.
Scovell, Albert D., 4th Corp.: b. Walpole, age 21, res. Walpole, O.V., enl.

S Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, res'd 1 July 62, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to

llosp. Stew. 24 Aug. 64 (see N.C.S.), O.D. P.O. ad. Manchester.
Hawkins, Marshall P., 5th Corp.: b. Troy, age 23, res. Fitzwilliam, O.V.,

enl. 19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 28 Nov. 63, to 1st Sergt

11 April 62, to 2d Lt. 15 Oct. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Minneapolis, MinnT
Hill, Charles P., 6th Corp. : b. Winchester, age 19, res. Winchester, O.V.,

enl. 8 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 3 Aug. 65, to ranks 3 June

63, wd. 10 July 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, disch. as of 20 July 65, O.D. P.O.

ad. Hillsboro'.
Young, Joseph D., 7th Corp. : b. New Hampshire, age 26, res. New Dur-
ham, O.V., enl. 15 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 13

June 62.
Jenness, Freeman, 8th Corp.: b. Rochester, age 26, res. Rochester, O.V.,

enl. 14 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 10 July 63, to ranks 22

Nov. 61.
Smith, George H., Wag. : b. Thetford, Vt., aire 26, res. Nashua, O.V., enl.

24 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 15 May 62, O.S. P.O.

ad. Farmington.
Atherton, Arlon S., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 19, res. Richmond, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 21 June

62,''to Sergt. 15 Sept. 63,' re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, to 1st Sergt. 21 June 64, to

2d Lt. 16 July 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64 and cap., l.a. 24 Sept. 64, to 1st Lt.

1 March 65, l.a. 12 March 65, to Capt. since war, O.D. P.O. ad.

Wakefield, Mass.
Buss, Martin J., Pr. : b. East Dorset, Vt., age 22, res. Bellows Falls, Vt.,

O.V., enl. 23 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 27 Aug. 64, to Corp.

23 March 63, wd. 28 Aug. 63, to Sergt. 25 Nov. 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64. PrO. ad. Marlboro'.
Brown, Bartholomew, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 32, res. Rochester, O.V., eul. 24

Aui;. 61, must, iu 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. U! June (12,

N.S.H., d. 17 Oct. 89, Nat. Home, Togus, Me.
Barrows, Benjamin F., Pr. : b. Swanzey, age 19, res. Riclimond, O.V , enl.

19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61 , died of Avds. 15 July 62, Avd. 16 June 62.
Bell, George, Pr. : b. Milton, Vt., age 23, res. Winchester, O.V. , enl. 10 Aug.

61, must, iu 24 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 14 Feb. 64, O.D. P.O.

ad. W. Westminster, Vt.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 869

Bolles, Henry R., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 2], res. Richmond, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 2-i Aug. 61, killed by accident 23 April 62.
Bridge, Mitchell, Pr. : b. St. Albans, Vt. , age 20, res. Winchester, O.V., enl.

7 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 18 Feb. 62.
Brown, George, Pr. : b. Barrington, age 19, res. Barrington, O.V., enl. 20

Auu'. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65^ re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

O.D.
Blaisdell, Daniel G., Pr. : b. Rome, Me., age 21, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

20 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 25 Feb.

64, Avd. 13 May 64, to Wag. 25 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Rochester.
Bowen, Edwin N., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 18, res. Richmond, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must^ out 20 July 65, wd. 16 June 62, to

Corp. 6 July 62, furl. 20 Jan. 64, to Sergt. 3 Feb. 64, re-enl. 24 Feb. 64.

to 1st Sergt. 25 Aug. 64, wd. 21 Sept. 64, to 1st Lt. 6 May 65. P.O.

ad. Fitz'ivilliam Depot.
Burnham, John E., Pr. : b. New Hampshire, age 21, res. Farmington, O.V.,

enl. 30 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died'of disease 25 Sept. 62.
Burgess, Myriclc, Pr. : b. Ashburnham, Mass., age 23, res. Ashburnham,

Mass., O.V., enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61. tr. to Reg. Army 19

Dec. 62, wd. 16 June 62, O.S. P.O. ad. W. Chesterfield.
Card, Abram A., Pr. : b. New Castle, age 84, res. Farmington, O.V., enl.

19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.
Farmington.

Chapman, James M., Pr. : b. Windsor, age 21, res. Bellows Falls, Vt., O.V.,
enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June
62, to Corp. 15 Oct. 62, wd. 10 July 63. P.O. ad. Turner's Falls, Mass.

Corlter, Henry, Pr. : b. Albany, N.Y., age 18, res. Keene, O.V., enl. 25 July

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 25 Feb. 64.

Coy, William H., Pr. : b. Manchester, Eng., age 25, res. Harrisville, O.V.,
enl. 19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 8 Nov. 64, to Corp. 15 Jan.

62, to Sergt. 16 Oct. 62, to ranlis 23 July 63, re-enl. 29 Feb. 64. P.O.
ad. Peterboro'.

Colomy, Jacob, Pr. : b. New Durham, age 37, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 30

July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 15 May 62, O.S. P.O. ad.

Durham.
Colcord, Benjamin F., Pr. : b. Old Town, Me., age 25, res. Rochester, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr.to Signal Corps 28 Oct. 63, O.D.,

O.S. P.O. ad. Beresford, Fla.
Choate, Wilbur H., Pr. : b. Massachusetts, age 21, res. Rochester, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June

62, wd. 10 July 63, wd. 16 May 64, O.D.
Clark, James F., Pr. : b. Rochester, age 26, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 16

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 16 June 62,

wd. 13 May 64. P.O. ad. Farmington.
Dame, Joseph VJ., Pr. : b. Farmington, age 20, res. Rochester. O.V., enl.

20 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 6i, died of Avds. 30 Aug. 64, re-enl. 1 Jan.
64, wd. 13 May 64.

Davis, George H., Pr. : b. Keene, age 29, res. Winchester, O.V., enl. 1 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must! out 20, July 65, wd. 16 June ()2, to Corp.
4 June 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to Sergt. 1 May 64, wd. 13 May 64, wd. 18
May 64, furl. — June 65. P.O. ad. Winchester.

Ellis, John E., Pr. : b. Athens, Vt., age 20, res. Waterford, Vt., O.V., enl.

7 .\ug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. ()1, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 13 July 63.

1*.0. ad. Wincliester, Vt. '
Estes, Charles H., Pr. : b. Maine, age 18, res. Farmington, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. 15 Marcli 64, Avd. 16 June

62, wd. IS July 63, wd. 26 Aug. 63, O.S.

870 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Felch, George W., Vr. : h. Fit/.^villialn, age 20, res. Fitzwilliam, O.V., eiil.

21t July (U, imist. in 24 Aug-. 61, discli. for dis. U Dec. Gl, O.S.
Finney. Charles H., Pr. : b. AVhiting, Vt., age 21, res. Marlboro', O.V.

enl. 21 .\ng. CI, innst. in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Fiske, William A., Rr. : b. Chicopee, Mass., age 21, res. Keene, O.V., enl.

20 Aug. (!1, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

O.D.
Foss, Richard H., Pr. : 1). Rochester, age 43, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. (14, ^\d. 10 July 63,

\vd. 16 May 64, \\d. 16 June 64.
Garland, John F., Pr. : b. Great Falls, age 27, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 12

.Vug. (;i, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Gerrish, George L., Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 23, res. Lebanon, Me., O.V.,

enl. l.-> Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2 Noy. 63, \vd. 16

June 62.
Gerrish, John L,., Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 21, res. Lebanon, Me., O.V.,

enl. 15 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 15

Oct. 62, to Sergt. 26 June 64. 1\0. ad. Alton.
Hall, Edwin F., Pr. : b. Exeter, age 21, res. Doyer, O.V., enl. 20 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, to Corp. 21

M"arch 65. P.O. ad. Epping.
Harkness, Joseph E., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 1!), res. PTtzwilliam, O.V.,

enl. 26 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 13 July

63, re-enl. 22 Feb. 64, ^yd. 13 May 64, to Corp. 25 Aug. 64, res'd 25

April 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Rudolph, S. Dak.
Hammond, Elijah H., Pr. : b. Winchester, age 3S, res. Winchester, O.V.,

enl. 16 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 Noy. 62. P.O.

ad. Winchester.
Hammond, Arthur, Pr. : b. Winchester, age 18, res. Winchester, O.V., enl.

29 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

to Corp. 25 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 25 April 65.
Hammond, Lorenzo D., Pr. : b. Winchester, age 21. res. Winchester, O.V.,

enl. 9 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 29 Jan. ('>2. P.O.

ad. Winchester.
Hill, Horace J., Pr. : b. Royalston, Mass., age 20, res. Jattrey, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 26 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O.

ad. 74 Belmont St., Worcester, Mass.
Horton, James O., Pr. : b. Warwick, Mass., age 19, res. Hinsdale, O.V.,

enl. 10 .\iig. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D.
Howard, David M., Pr. : b. liochester, age 18, res. Farmington, O.V., enl.

17 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 3 June

63, to ranks 5 June 63.

Howard, Elbridge W., Pr. : b. Rochester, age 22, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.
12 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 27 Feb.

64. P.O. ad. Rochester.

Hussey, Walter S., Pr. : b. New Hampshire, age 21, res. Rochester, O.V.,

enl. 29 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 2 March 63, to

Corp. 1 June 62. P.O. ad. Rochester.
Jewett, Charles, Pr. : b. Peterbpro', age 34, res. Peterboro', O.V., enl. 9

-Vug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must. out. 23 Aug. 64 (reg't'l armorer),

O.i). P.O. ad. Peterboro'.
Lewis, Alonzo A., Pr. : b. Chesterfleld, age 19, res. Westmoreland, O.Y.,

enl. 5 .Vug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 1 Jan.

64, to Corp. 21 March 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Cardift", Tenn.
Lewis, Freeman A., Pr. : b. Winchester, age 19, res. Winchester, O.V., enl-

:'.0 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 62, to Corp. 11 April 62.
Lang. George B., Pr. : 1). Concord, age 19, res. Concord, O.V., enl. 24 Aug.

61, must, in 24 .Vug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, tr. to Rand 1 Oct. 61, tr.

back to I 1 Sept. 62, O.D.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 871

Mansfield, Patrick, I'r. : b. Pittsfleld, Mass., ajje 18, res. Bellows Falls, Vt.,

O.V., enl. 20 Aus;. (51, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, ovit 20 July 65, \vd.

18 July 63, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, wd. 10 May 64, O.U., N.S.H., d. 30

Sept. 84, Soldiers' Home, Dayton, 0.
Monks, George W., Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 21, res. Worcester, Mass.,

O.V., enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Mellish, Walter, Pr. : b.Boston, Mass., age 20, res.BelloAvs Falls, Vt., O.V.,

enl. 19 Aug. 61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 6.'), to Corp. 23

July 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 25 Aug. 64, to 2d Lt. 25 April 65,

to ist Lt. 19 May 65. P.O. ad. SomervilleV Mass.
Morse, Hiram, Pr. : b. Randolph, age 20, res. Barrington, O.V., enl. 8 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 21 July 62, wd. 16 June 62.
Murphy, Hiram P., Pr. : b. Somersworth, age 23, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, i-e-enl. 1 Jan. 64,

to Corp. 12 Feb. 64, to Sergt. 25 Aug. 64, to 1st Sergt. 1 May 65, O.D.

P.O. ad. Dorchester, Mass.
McCrillis, David, Pr. : b. Lebanon, age 28, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 19

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
McCrillis, Daniel, Pr. : b. Maine, age 26, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64. P.O.

ad. Dover.
Nash, John J., Pr. : b. Pcterboro', age 23, res. Chesterfield, ( ).V., enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must.^out 20 July 65, re-enl. I Jan. 64, wd. 19

June 64, O.D.
Otis, Frederick, Pr. : b. Dover, age 19, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 9 May 63, N.S.H., d. 10 April 79,

Nat. Home, Togus, Me.
Otis, Francis S., Pr. : b. Rochester, age 20, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. ,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July do, wd. 11 June 62, to Corp. 15

Oct. 62, wd. 18' July 63, res'd 7 Sept. 63, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, wd. 16 Aug.

64, to Corp. 1 June 65.
Pearl, Abram, Pr. : b. Rochester, age 45, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died "of Avds. 16 June 62, wd. 16 June (52, and

cap.
Pelkey, David, Pr. : b. Rutland, Vt., age 39, res. Swanzey, O.V.,enl. 7 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Wag. , to ranks -,

O.D. ftwice in regt. — see " Unassigned"), d. 90, Swanzey.

Pelkey, David H., Pr. : b. Clarendon, Vt , age 22, res. Richmond, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 4 Sept. 65, furl. , wd. 18

July 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, disch. N.Y.
Plummer, Jerry L., Pr. : b. Gilford, age 23, res. Swanzey, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 7 Jan. 64, wd. 16 June 62.
Priest, Alanzon, Pr. : b. St. Johnsbury, Vt., age 23, res. Waterford, Vt.,

().V., enl. 7 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 11 March 65,

re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.
Pugsley, Frank, Pr. : b. Shapleigh, Me., age 29, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

17 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61, O.S. P.O.

ad. Rochester.
Rewitzer, Enos, Pr. : b. Bamberg, Bavaria, age 32, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

25 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 19 July 62, O.S.
Ricker, Joseph, Pr. : b. Durham, age 18, res. Middleton, O.V., enl. 5 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. (!4, to

Corp. 27 June 05.
Rice, Denzil S., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 25, res. Richmond, O.V., enl. 17 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, furl. 20 Jan. 64, re-enl.

25 Feb. 64, to Corp. 21 June 64, wd. 27 Oct. 64, to Sergt. 1 May 65.

872 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Robinson, Samuel, Pr. : b. Rochester, age 20, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 2i)
.luly c.l, must, in 24 Aug. C>1, died of wds. 21 June 64, to Corp. 15
March (12, to Sergt. 1.*) Oct. 02, furl. — Sept. 03, furl. 9 Jan. 04, to 1st
Sergt. ;; Feb. (;4,"re-enl. 12 Feb. 04, Avd. 13 May 04, to 2d Lt. 24 May
(U (not mustered).

Sarles, William N., Pr. : b. New York, age IS, res. Rochester, O.V., enl. 14
Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, must, out 20 July 05, wd. 10 June 02,
re-enl. 14 Feb. 04, wd. 13 May 04, to Corp. 22 March 65, res'd 1
June 05.

Sanborn, Asa F., Pr. : b. Wakefield, age li), res. Wakefield, O.V.. enl. 13
Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, died of disease 27 Nov. 01.

Smith, Libbeus, Pr. : b. New Hampshire, age 21, res. Farmington, O.V.,
ful. 25 July 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, k.a. 13 May 64, wd. 10 June 02, to
Corp. 15 Sept. 03.

Smart, John, Pr. : b. Barrington, age 20, res. Barrhigton, <).V., enl. 3 Aug.

01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, des. 211 Aug. 01.

Stevens. Charles R., Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 20, res. Lebanon, Me., O.V.,

enl. 20 Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 04, to Corp.

15 Sept. 03.
Trowbridge, George T., Pr. : b. Swanzey, age 20, res. Swanzey, O.V., enl.

10 Aug. (il, must, in 24 Aug. 01, k.a. 13 May 04.
Wallingford, John, Pr. : b. Berwick, Me., age 23, res. Berwick, Me., O.V.,

enl. 17 Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, disch. for dis. 7 Sept. 02, d. 15

Nov. Sit, Nat. Home, Togus, Me.
Wallingford, Amos, Pr. : b. Berwick, Me., age 24, res. Berwick, Me:, O.V.,

enl. 1!) Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, must, out 23 Aug. 04. P.O. ad.

K. Rochester.
Wright, WiUiam H., Pr. : b. Norwich, Mass., age 25, res. Surry, O.V.,

enl. 21 Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 05, re-enl. 1

Jan. 04, to'Corp. 20 June 04, to Sergt. 21 March 65.
Wyman, Emery R., Pr. : b. Mount Holly, Vt., age 34, res. Keene, O.V.,

enl. 19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 01, died of wds. 10 May 04, wd. 13

:\Iay 04.
Weeks, William L., Pr. : b. Worcester, Mass., age is, res. Winchester,

O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 01, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 04, wd.

10 July (i3, des. 27 March 04, ret'd. P.O. ad. Bristol, Ct.
Willard. Parkman D., Pr. : b. Franklin, Vt., age 23, res. Alstead, O.V.,

enl. 30 July 01, must, in 24 Aug. 01, died of disease 0 Jan. 04, furl.

29 Dec. 03.
White, Moses E., Pr. : b. Wiliuot, age 20, res. Bellows Falls, Vt., O.V.,

enl. 23 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 22 Aug. 63, to Corp. 21

June 02, wd. 18 July 03, to Sergt. 23 July 03.
Watson, Oliver, Pr. : b. Sandwich, age 35, res. Sandwich, O.V., enl. —

Aug. (il, must, in — Aug. 61, tr. to Co. K. (See Co. K.)
Yelden, John, Pr. : 1). Charleston, Vt., age 23, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

13 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Axig. 61, died of wds. 10 June 02, wd. 10 June

02, and cap.

BccruUx, Co. I.

Ash. R. Manson, Pr. : 1). Lisbon, age 24, res. Lisbon, V.R., enl. 11 Aug. 02,
must, in 21 Aug. 02, disch. 15 June 65, to Corp. 1 May 64, to ranks 1
Feb. 65, disch. under G.O. 77 W.D. P.O. ad. Storm Lake, Iowa.

Blood, Josiah S., Pr. : b. Whitefield, age 21, res. Whitefleld, V.R., enl. 11
Aug. 62, nuist. in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, wd. 13 July 63, to
Corp. 1 May 65, disch. Wilmington by G.O. 37 H.Q. Dept. N.C., O.D.
P.O. ad. Lowell, Mass.

Brown, Orlando, Pr. : b. Biddeford, Me., age 18, res. Carroll, V.R., enl. 18
Aug. 02, must, in 21 Aug. 02, disch. for dis. 7 Dec. 04, wd. 13 May 64.
P.O. ad. Elk River, Minn.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE RECxIMENT. 873

Blood, Charles M., Rr. : b. Whitelield, age 20, res. Lancaster, V.R., enl. 25

Aug. 62, must, iu 20 Sept. 62. discli. 26 June 65, furl. 27 Dec. 63,

(lisch. Wilmington by G.O. 87 Dept. N.C., O.D. P.O. ad. Lowell,

Mass.
Bahn, Harvey. I'r. : b. Prussia, age 23, res. l)ul)lin, V.R.. enl. 25 Nov. 615,

nuist. in 25 Nov. 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, n.f.r.
Brady, Joseph, Pr. : b. England, age 29, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 63,

mast, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, wd. 13 May 64, sub. for

George Walker of Cornish.
Bordelino, Jacob, Pr. : b. Germany, age 33, res. Wilmot, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George E.

Sliephard of Wilmot.
Brannon, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Samuel E. Savoy

of Alstead.
Bowen, Sidney B., Pr. : b. Richmond, age 18, res. Troy, V.R., enl. 20 March

(hj, must, in 20 March 65, must, out 20 July 65. P.O. ad. Richmond.
Clark, Ezra D., Pr. : b. Bradford, Vt., age 29, res. Whitetteld, V.R., enl. 12

Au---. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 18 Mav 65, disch. by G.O. 77 W.D.,

O.D. P.O. ad. Whitefield.
Colby, Amos C, Pr. : b. Lisbon, age 44, res. Whitelield, V.R., enl. 11 Aug.

62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. fordis. 9 May 63, d. 30 Dec. 82, Lincoln.
Clark. Azariah L., Pr. : b. Bradford, Vt., age 44, res. Whitelield, V.R., enl-

12 Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 31 May 65, furl. —Jan. 65,

disch. by G.O. 77 W.D., Ft. Monroe, O.D. P.O. ad. Whitefield.
Campbell, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 23, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 10

Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for :\Iilton

Blake of Keene.
Caulatt, Emile, Pr. : b. France, age 25, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 63,

must, in 10 Oct. 63, died of Avds. 22 May 64, wd. 13 May 64. sub. for

William M. Stowell of Claremont.
Corsy, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 26, res. Dublin, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. 27 Feb. 65, sub. for George W. Mason of

Dublin.
Clement, Lucius H., Pr. : b. Campton, age 20, res. Troy, V.R., enl. 20

March 65. must, in 20 March 65, died of disease 4 July C>5, O.D.
Davis, William Y., Pr. : b. Chichester, age 40, res. Concord, V.H.. enl. 21

Jan. 62, must, in 28 Feb. 62, died of disease 25 Aug. 62, to .Mus. 4

May 62.
Day, George, Pr. : b. Boscawen, age 13, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 13 Jan. 62,

must, in 28 Feb. 62, disch. for dis. 25 Sept. 62, to Mus. 4 May 62.
Dorr, Gotfried, Pr. : b. Germany, age 21, res. Wilton, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sub. for George

R. Perkins of Wilton.
Davis, Charles. Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64^

must, in 10 Dec. 64. des. 27 Feb. 65, sub. for S. Horace Perry of Keene.
Davis, Thomas, Pr. : b. England, age 24, res. Gofl'stown, S.R., enl. 12 Dec.

64, must, in 12 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Hezekiah Blais-

dell of Goftstown.
Donovan, John, Pr. ; b. Ireland, age 23, res. Peml)rokc, S.R., enl. 12 Dec.

64, must, in 12 Dec. 64, des. 1 March 65, sul). for Uenj. Jenuess of

PL'ml)roke.
Dean. William, Pr. : b. New Brunswick, age 27, res. Upper Gilmanton, S.R.,

enl. 23 Dec. 64, nmst. in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for

Henry W. Oilman of Upper Gilmanton.
Eastman, William, Pr. : b. Whitefield, age 40, res, Whitefield, V.R., enl. 12

Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65 at Wilmington by

G.O. 37 Dept. N.C., d. 18 July 65, Whitefield.

.STi THIUD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Ferris, John, Pr. : li. England, age 35, res. Brookline, S.R., eul. 1 Sept. 03,

must, ill 1 Sept. <j.i, must, out 20 Julv C>r,, sub. for Lerov A. Wallace

of .

Fowler, Andrew J., Pr. : b. Bath, N.Y., age 2(5, res. Lancaster, V.R , enl. U

Aug. (52, must, in 21 Aug. (12, tr. to Sig. Corps 2S Oct. C:}, O.D., O.S.

P (). ad. Whitetield.
French. Gsorge, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 18, res. Peterboro', V.R., enl. (>

Jan. ('.;;, must, in 6 Jan. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 25 Aug. 64.
Flannagan, John, Pr. : h. England, age 22, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64.

must, in 13 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Chas. L. Russell of

Keene.
Flood, James A., Pr. : b. England, age 23, res. Hudson, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

(-.4, must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. 12 July 65, sub. for W. H. Webster of

Hudson.
Glines, Freeman F., Pr. : b. Carroll, age 25, res. AVhitefleld, V R., enl. 10

Aug. 62. must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 21 Sept. 62.
Gilbert, Daniel W.. Pr. : b. Canandaigua, N.Y., age 33, res. Eaton, V.R., enl.

28 Jan. 64, must, in 28 Jan. 64, died of wds. 25 Aug. 64 (twice in regt.,

see Co. K.), wd. 16 Aug. 64, and cap.
Grace, Martin, Pr. : h. Ireland, age 23, res. Wilraot, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64,

must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Minot Stevens of

Wilmot. P.O. ad. Albany, N.Y.
Green. John, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64, must.

in 13 Dec. 64, des. 12 July 65, sub. for John Chapman of Keene.
Hoyt. Nathan B., Pr. : b. North wood, age 44, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 12 Aug.

62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. for'dis. 8 June 64, Avd. 10 July 63. P.O.

ad. .Vugusta, Me.
Horton. Montraville P., Pr. : b. Mount Holly, Vt., age 30, res. Carroll, V.R..

enl. 13 Aua-. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65. wd. 10 July 63,

disch. bv G.O. 77 W.D., at Pt. Lookout, O.D. P.O. ad. Orange City,

Fla.
Holmes, Robert R.. Pr. : b. Thornton, age 23, res. Carroll, V.R., eul. 18 Aug.

62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, died of wds. 29 May 64, wd. 13 May 64.
Harris, Lewis, Pr. : b. Connecticut, age 18, res. Plainfield, V.R., enl. 20 Nov.

63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, d. 29 Dec. 92, So. Brain-
tree, j\Iass.

Healey, Christopher, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 18, res. Fitzw-illiam, V.R., enl. 1
Jan. 64, must, in 1 Jan. 64, must, out 20 July 65.

Halcrow, Thomas, Pr. : b. St. John, N. B., age 35, res. New Castle, S. R.,
enl. 10 Aug. 63, must, in 10 Aug. 63, must, out 20 July 65, des. 18
April 64, ret'd, sub. for James Davidson of New Castle.

Harrold, Joseph, Pr. : b. Island Pond, Vt., age 21, res. Keene, S.R., enl.
10 Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, des. 18 April 64,
ret'd, O.D., sub. for Benj. F. Thompson of Keene. P.O. ad. Coaticook,
Can.

Hanning, Henry, Pr. : b. England, age 24, res. Grantham, S.R., enL 9 Dec.

64, must, in 9 Dec. (!4, des. 1 March 65, sub. for Lyman B. Hayward
of Grantham.

Hoyt. Henry, Pr. : b. England, age 25, res. Danbury, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64,

nuist. in 10 Dec. 64, k.a. 15 Jan. (15, sub. for John Buttrick of Dan-

l)ury.
Hines, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Stratford, S.H., enl. 10 Dec. 64,

must, in H) Dec. 64, des. 1 March 65, O.S., sub. for Joseph Hill of

Strafl'ord. P.O. ad. Lynn, Mass.
Hall, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Pembroke. S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 65, disch. at , sub. for

George T. Vose of Pembroke.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ,S75

Hall. Edward. I'r. : b. Eiiglaiicl. age 2(), res. Colebrook, S.R., enl. 18 Dec. (i+,
must, ill i;{ Dec. 64, des. IJan. Ho, sub. for Charles Tucker of Cole-
brook.

Henderson, Martin. Tr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Keene. S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,
must, in i;5 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July (55, sub. for Chas. W. Wilcox of
Keene.

Haskell, Ezekiel, Pr. : b. Troy, age 44, res. Troy, V.R., enl. 20 March 6.5,
must, in 22 March Go, must, ont 20 July 65, () S., d. 23 Sept. 84, Troy.

Ingerson, James, Pr. : b. Jeffeison, age 44, res. WhiteQeld, V.R., enl. 13
Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug 62, k.a. 13 July 63.

Jardon, William, Pr. : b. England, age 21, res. Entield. V.R., enl. 20 Nov.
63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, k.a. ISMay 64.

Johnson, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. :Manchester, S.R , enl. 6
Oct. 63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, des. 13 April 64, sub. for Reuben W.
Johnson of Brookline.

Justice, Robert, Pr. : b. England, age 33, res. Hillsboro", V.H., enl. 14 Nov.

63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65.

Jones, Edward, Pr. : b. Prussia, age 20, res. Lebanon, V.R.. enl. 24 Nov. 63,

must, in 24 Nov. 63, des. 4 Aug. 64, wd. 18 May 64, furl. 64.

Jackson, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Boscawen. S.R., enl. 29 Nov.

64, must, in 29 Nov. 64, must, out 20 July 65, des. 1 Jan. 65, ret'd, sub.
for Alfred F. Elliott of BoscaAven.

James, John, Pr. : b. Scotland, age 24, res. Franklin, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, des. 1 Jan. 65, sub. for Joseph G. Judkins of

Franklin.
King, Marshall H., Pr. : b. Whitefield, age 18, res. Carroll, V.R., enl. 18

Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, died of disease 9 Nov. 62.
Kisling, John, Pr. : b. Germany, age 23, res. Colebrook, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for George S. Leavitt

of Colebrook.
Kelley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Nelson, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64, must.

in 10 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 65 at Smithville, N. C, sub for

Chas. A. Tarbox of Nelson.
Kraft. William, Pr. : b. Germany, age 22, res. Lebanon, S.R.. enl. 12 Dec.

64, must, in 12 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 65, disch. at , sub.

for Allen W. Bingham of Lebanon.
Kelley, John, 2d, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Dublin, S.H., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. 28 Feb. 65, sub. for James A. Mason of Dublin.
Lougee, Horatio P., Pr. : b. Parsonfleld, Me., age 44, res. Whitefield, ^'.R.,

enl. 9 Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 3 May 63.
Lindsey. Horace M., Pr. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 25, res. Whitefield, V.H.,

enl. 11 Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, disch. for dis. 15 Dec. 62. P.O.

ad. Carroll.
Lang. William W., Pr. : b. Whitefield, age 23, res. Whitefield, \'.R., enl. 14

Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, died of disease 9 Dec. 63, ^v^\. 18 July 63.

and cai>.
Livingstone, George P., Pr. : b. Nashua, age 15, res. Nashua, V.H.. enl. 21

Jan. 63, must, in 17 Feb. 63, disch. 15 May 65, to Mus. 15 April 63,

des. 9 Nov. 64, ret'd, disch. by G.(>. 77 W.D. at Galloupe's Island,

Boston, Mass., O.S., d. 26 Oct. 85, Manchester.
Lang, Henry, Pr. : b. Germany, age 30, res. Germany, S.R., enl. 2 Sept. 63,

must, in 2 Sept. 63, des. 11 April 64, sub. for Joseph Howard of .

Lee, John. Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Keene, S.K., enl. 13 Dec. 64, must.

in 13 Dec. 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r., sul). for Andrew J. Williams of

Keene.
Ladegard, Niels, Pr. : b. Denmark, age 26, res. Lebanon, S.H., enl. 13 Dec.

64, must, in 13 Dec. 64, disch. 15 June 65 at Wilmington, N. C, by

(J.O. 77 W.D., sub. for John P. Mason of Lebanon.

,S7(; THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Moulton. James, Vv. : b. BoMicl, ;Me., aije 2',i, res. Lancaster, V.R., enl. 8

All-'-. (52, must, ill 21 Aug. ()2, discli. for dis. 21 Sept. (52, d. 12 Sept.

so, W. Concord, Vt.
Moulton. John W., Pr. : b. New Planipshire, a.i^e 2!), res. Lancaster, V.R.,

enl. 12 Aug. G2, must, in 21 Aug. ()2. discii. for dis. 21 Sept. 62.
Morse, John M., Pr. : b. Randolph, age 2S, res. Jetterson, V.R.,enl. 13 Aug.

(;2, must, in 21 Aug. G2, tr. to Sig. Corps 3 Nov. 03, 0.1)., () S. P.O.

ad. Lancaster.
McLeod. Daniel. Pr. : b. Prince Edward Island, age 2!l, res. Boston, Mass.,

S.R., enl. 2 Sept. 03. must, in 2 Sept. G3, must, out 20 July 65, \vd.

16 Aug. 6-t, to Corp. 1 May 65, O.D., sub. for Elijah Putnam of .

Mclntire, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. New Boston, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Almon Lufkin

of New Boston.
Meyer, Wilhelm, Pr. : b. Germany, age 26, res. Andover, S.R., enl. 10 Dec

64. must, in 10 Dec. 64, disch. 13 June 65 at Wilmington by GO. 37

Dept. N. C, sub. for David B. Thurston of Andover.
Mahoney, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Richmond, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Henry R.

Martin of Richmond.
Maloy, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Gilsum, S.R., enl. 10 Dec. 64,

must, in 10 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Daniel Smith of

Gilsum. P.O. ad. San Francisco, Cal.
Martin, Samuel, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 28, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 10 Dec.

64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, disch. to date 20 July 65 at Wilmington, N.C.,

N.S.H., sub. for Samuel W. Dinsmore of Alstead. P.O. ad. Chicago,

111.
McGee, Henry, Pr. : b. Canada, age 24, res. Alstead, S.R., enl. 12 Dec. 64,

must, in 12 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Ingalls B. Wood

of Alstead.
Nixon, Robert, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Fitzwilliam, V.R., enl. 5 Jan. 64,

must, in 5 Jan. 64, must, out 20 July 65, \vd. 13 May 64, wd. 16 June

64, O.D.
O'Neal, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Gilsum, S.R., enl. lo Dec. 64,

must, in 10 Dec. 64, des. 1 March 65, sub. for Aaron D. Hammond of

Gilsum.
Persons, Joseph, Pr. : b. Lyndeboro', age 43, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. !)

.\ug. 62, must, in 14 Aug. 62, disch. 26 June 65, by G.O. 77 W.D., O.D.

P.O. ad. Bushoug, Kan.
Peck, Christopher, Pr. : b. New Jersey, age 25, res. Goshen, S.R., enl. 10

Dec. 64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, disch. 28 June 65, disch. by G.O. 77 W.D.

Portsmouth Grove, R.I., sub. for Benj. F. Lear of Goshen. P.O. ad.

Aspen, Col.
Potter, Charles M., Pr. : b. Canada, age 22, res. Hinsdale, S.R., enl. 13 Dec.

64, must, in 13 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Thomas W.

Sabin of Hinsdale.
Quell, John, Pr. : b. Portugal, age 34, res. Stoddard, S.R., enl. 2 Dec. 64,

must, in 2 Dec. 64, des. 24 June 65, sub. for Martin V. B. Morse of

Stoddard.
Quinn, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Plainfleld, S.R., enl. 5 Dec. 64,

must, in 5 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Samuel W. Emmons

of Plainlield.
Richardson, Edward W., Pr. : b. Brockport, N.Y., age 14, res. Conway, V.R.,

enl. 7 Jan. 64, must, in 7 Jan. 64, must, out 20 July C>^>, to Mas. 21 Jan.

64.
Rose, John, Pr. : b. St. Catherines, Can., age 19, res. Portsmouth, S.R., enl.

10 Dec. 64, must, in 10 Dec. 64, disch. by G.C.M. 17 Jane 65 at

Wilmington, N.C, sui). for Lewis W. Brewster of Portsmouth.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 877

Smith, James, Pr. : b. Nelson, age 18, res. Peterboro', V.R., eiil. (i Jan.

()3, must, in 6 Jan. (Jo, ninst^ out 20 July 6."), -vvd. Ifi Aug. (U, to Corp.

1 May Go. P.O. ad. Wellsville, Mo.
StuU, Henry, Pr. : b. Germany, age 30, res. New Hampton, S.R., eul. 10 Dec.

(!4, must, in 10 Dec. 6-i, des. 1 March C5, sub. for Valorus A. Seavey

of New Hampton.
Summers, Joseph, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 2.">, res. New Boston, S.R.,

enl. 12 Dec. 64, must, in 12 Dec. 64, des. 28 Feb. 6.5, sub. for C. B.

Cochran of New Boston.
Titus, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Lynn, Mass., age 27, res. Whitefleld, V.R., eul.

12 Aug. 62, must, in 20 Aug. 62, disch. 17 July 65 by G.O. 77 W.I).

ISIanchester, N.H. P.O. ad. Whitefleld.
Tebo, Samuel, Pr. : b. Canada, age 24. res. Concord, S.R., enl. 1'.) Aug. 63,

must, in 10 Aug. 63, k.a. 28 Oct. 64, sub. for John B Palmer of Concord.
Thompson, Samuel M., Pr. : b. Lyman, age 28, res. Troy, V.R., enl. 20 March

(;.■■.. must, in 2() March 6."'), must, out 20 July 65. P.O. ad. Dexterville,

Wis.
Valentine, James H., Pr. : b. Australia, age 22. res. Plaistow, S.R., enl. 23

Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. (54, must, out 20 July G5, sub. for James Litch

of Plaistow.
Wessals, Henry, Pr. : b. Hanover, Ger., age 22, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25

Nov. 63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, des. 17 Dec. 64.
White, Almon B., Pr. : b. Marlboro', age 29, res. Whitefleld, V.R., enl. 11

Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, died of wds. 26 June 64, to Corp. 25 Nov.

63, wd. 13 May 64, O.D.
Williams, Thomas, Pr. : b. England, age 23, res. Lebanon, S.R., enl. I'.l Nov.

63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, "wd. 13 May 64, sub. for

George W. Towle of .

\A^illiams, William, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 28, res. Orange, V.R., enl. 19

Nov. 63, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 1 Feb. 65.
Witham, Amos R., Pr. : b. Palmyra, Me., age 21, res. Manchester, S.R., enl.

6 Oct. 63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, tr. to vTr.C. 17 April 65, wd. i;'. May 64,

0 S., sub. for Byron H. Richardson of Manchester. P.O. ad. 19 Porter

St., Cambridgeport, Mass.
Wilson. John, Pr. : b. England, age 18, res. Hampton, S.R., eul. 15 Dec. 64,

must, in 15 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for David A. Bean of

Hampton.

(kfin by Transfer'.

Lang, George B., Pr. : tr. from Band (must, out 23 Aug. 64) (an original
memlier of Co. Ij, tr. Band to I 1 Sept. 62.

COMPANY K.

Littlefield, Israel B., Capt. : b. Barnstead, age 3!), res. Dover, O.V., apptd.

22 Aug. (U, must, in 24 Aug. 61, dischT for dis. 1 April 62, O.S., d. 1

Jan. 89, Dover.
Butterfield, Welbee J., 1st Lt. : b. Topsham, Vt., age 33, res. Dover, O.V.,

ai)ptd. 22 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. "for dis. 4 March 63, l.a.

10 Aug. 62, to Capt. 12 Sept. 62, d. 28 Nov. 91, Dover.
Miles, William H., 2d Lt. : b. Madbury, age lit, res. Madbnrv, O.V., apptd.

22 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 5 Feb. 62, O.S. P.O. ad.

Haverhill, Mass.
Scruton, Darius K., 1st Sergt. : b. Farmiugton, age 34, res. Salmon Falls,

O v., enl. I Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 8 Aug. 62, to

2d Lt. 10 May 62, wd. 16 June 62, l.a. 21 June 62, O.S.

,S7S TIin?D NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Campbell, Nathaniel J., 2d Sergt. : b. Hillsboro', age 84, res. Sfcrattbrd, O.V.,
eiil. .■) Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, to ranks 8 May
(;8, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, O.D.

Smith, Lorenzo D., 3d Sergt. : b. Effingham, age 23, res. Somersworth, O.V.,

enl. 24 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to ranks 4

Aug. 63, Avd. 13 May 64, O.D. "P.O. ad. E. Rochester.
Allen, Charles H., 4th Sergt.: b. Dover, age 25, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 23

July 61, must, in 24 "Aug. 61, disch. 22 Sept. 64, furl. 62, furl. —

May 63, wd. 14 May 64, to ranks 24 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64,

O.S. P.O. ad. Concord.
Leonard, Wilbur W., 5th Sergt. : b. Minerva, N.Y., age 23, res. Sunapee,

O.V., enl. 20 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 1 May 62.
Brown, John W., 1st Corp. : b. Straflbrd, age 22, res. Straflbrd, O.V., enl.

27 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. "26 Sept. 64, to ranks 1 May 64,

wd. 14 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Centre Straflbrd.
Ladd, Lewis, 2d Corp. : b. Tuftonboro', age 22, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, res'd 3 May 63, O.D.

P.O. ad. Farmington.
Clements, Charles C, 3d Corp. : b. Kollinsford, age 18, res. Rollinsford,

O.V., enl. 26 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to

ranks 23 Sept. 61, to Corp. 1 July 63, wd. 18 July 63, to Sergt. 4 Feb.

64, wd. 16 May 64. P.O. ad. Fitchburg, Mass.
Brown, Jared P., 4th Corp. : b. Straflbrd, age 21, res. Straflbrd, O.V., enl.

5 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Sergt. 3 May

63, furl.— Sept. ()3. P.O.'ad. Centre Straflbrd.
Robinson, John, 5th Corp. : b. Rochester, age 18, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 24

July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 22 Sept. 63, res'd 14 Oct.

61, wd. 26 Aug. 63.
Cassidy, James, 6th Corp. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 2'.) July

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 20 May 6)4, wd. l(i June 62, res'd

3 May 63, wd. 13 July 63, re-eul. 12 Feb. 64, wd. 18 May 64.
Gilbert, Daniel W., 7th Corp.: b. Canandaigua, N.Y., age 31, res. Concord,

O.V., enl. 8 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disclu for dis. I'J Jan. 63

(twice in regt., see Co. I), O.D.
Burns, Charles M., Sth Corp. : b. Massachusetts, age 25, res. Dover, O.V.,

enl. 2(1 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61.
Prescott, James P., 1st Mus. : b. Madbury, age 34, res. Barrington, O.V., enl.

23 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 13 Oct. 62.
Spencer, George W., 2d Mus. : b. Claremont, age 17, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

18 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to ranks 12 Nov.
61, to Mus. 1 Nov. 62, O.D. P.O. ad. Chicago,lll.
Hyde, James M.,Wag. : b. Great Falls, age 22, res. Somersworth, O.V., enl.

24 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 26 Dec. 64, wd. 13 May 64,
term exp. 23 Aug. 64.

Andrews, Charles J., Pr. : b. Hillsboro', age li), res. Manchester, O.V., enl.

12 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr. to FMrst U. S. Art. 15 Nov. 62, to

Corp. 17 Oct. 61, res'd 1 Dec. 61, O.S.
Armstrong, John A., Pr. : b. Bedford, age 19, res. Bedford, O.V., enl. 10

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 16 May 64, to Corp. 7

May 63. re-enl. 12 F^eb. 64", wd. 13 May 64.
Beers, Elbridge G., Pr. : b. Merrimack, age 19, res. Cornish, O.V., enl. 12

Aug. 61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 28 July 62.
Burbank. Enoch, Pr. : b. Boscawen, age 23, res. Boscawen, O.V., enl. 2!)

.Inly 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 17 Aug. 62.
Brock, William, Pr. : b. Alexandria, age 22, res. Alexandria, O.V., enl. 26

Julv 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Wag. 1 March

63, "re-enl. is Feb. 64, O.D. P. O. ad. Orange.

THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 87i)

Bracken, Edwin, Pr. : b. Sweden, Me., age 28, res. ^Manchester, O.V., eiil.

17 Aug. Gl, mnst. in 24 Aug. (U, tr. to V.R.C. 17 April Go, re-enl. 2G

Feb. G4, to Corp. 23 May g4, wd. IG Aug. G4, and cap., U.S. P.O. ad.

So. Paris, Me.
Brown, Albert, Pr. : b. Barrington, age 21, res. Barrington, O.V., enl. 3

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug.^Gl, disch. for dis. G Nov. 63, wd. 29 Aug. (;3,

O.I)., d. 10 May G.J, Barrington.
Brown, Charles H., Pr. : b. Barrington, age 29, res. Barrington, O.V , enl.

17 Aug. Gl, must, in 24 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 4 Oct. 61.
Burnham, John I., Pr. : b. Madbury, age 28, res. Barrington, O.V., enl. 8

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 Sept. 62, O.S. P.O.

ad. Dover.
Ball. Joseph H.. Pr. : b. Dover, age is, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 13 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 7 June 64, re-enl. 20 Feb. G4, wd. IG

May 64, and cap.
Bolo, George N., Pr. : b. Dover, age 18, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 14 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 19 Feb. 64, 0.8. ^P.O.

ad. Canibridgeport, Mass.
Blye, Woodbury C, Pr. : b. Epping, age 20, res. Epping, O.V., enl. 29 July

61, must, in 24 Aug. Gl, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 25 Nov. 62, res'd

3 May 63, wd. io Aug. 63, furl. —Sept. 63, re-enl. 11 Feb. 64, to

Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, furl. —June 65. P.O. ad. Haverhill, Mass.
Colby, Dudley, Pr. : b. .Cornish, age 27, res. Franklin, O.V., enl. 26 July (il,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Hancock.
Chamberlain, Daniel J., Pr. : b. No. Berwick, Me., age 21, res. Milton, O.V.,

enl. 24 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 13 May 64, to Corp. 3 May 63,

re-enl. 19 Feb. 64, O.D.
Clements, Oliver M., Pr. : b. RoUinsford, age 20, res. RoUinsford, O.V.,

enl. 20 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 8 Nov. 64, furl. 64, wd.

13 May 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Lynn, Mass.
Conway, Thomas, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 31, res. Dover, O.V., enl.

31 July Gl, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a.lG June 62.
Corson, Aaron F., Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 28, res. Rochester, O.V., enl.

18 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 20 Nov. 62, to Corp.
2 Dec. 61. P.O. ad. Gonic.

Davis, Henry S., Pr. : b. Nottingham, age 30, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 23 July

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Mus. , O.D., N.S.H.

P.O. ad. Nat. Home, Togus, Me.
Downs, Stephen. F., Pr. : b. Milton, age 22, res. Milton, O.V.. enl. 31 July

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 15 May 64, furl. —April 62, O.D.
Dorr, Samuel E., Pr. : b. Milton, age 18, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 31 July 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 14 Dec. Gl.
Dearborn, Nathaniel, Pr. : b. RoUinsford, age 38, res. RoUinsford, O.V.,

enl. 12 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. Gl, disch. for dis. 3 Nov. 62.
Dustin, Adrian C, Pr. : b. Bethel, Me., age 19, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 13

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug, 61, must, out 2.". Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad.

Dorchester, Mass.
Durgin, William H., Pr. : b. Plaintield, age 18, res. Plainfield, O.V., enl. 12

Auii-. Gl, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 28 Sept. 62.
Edgerly, J. Homer, Pr. : b. Dover, age 18, res. Dover, O.V.,enl. 25 July 61,

nmst. in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to 1st Sergt. lo May 62, to

2d Lt. 29 June 63, to 1st Lt. 20 Jan. 64, La. — March 64, to Capt.

30 Oct. 64, l.a. — Nov. (i4, O.D. P.O. ad. 14 Whitniore St., Dor-
chester, Mass.
Estes, Leonard, Pr. : b. Keuncbunk, Me., age 26, res. Dover, (^.V., enl. 6

.\ug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64, wd. 11 Aug. 63.

P.O. ad. Dover.

8S0 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Eldredge. Daniel, Vr. : b. CUatliani, Mass., age 20, res. Lebanon, O.V., eul.

2 Aag. ()1, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr. to V.R.C. to date 21 May Go, to

Corp. 3 May 63, to Sergt. 1 July 63, wd. 18 July 63, to 2d Lt. 3 Feb.

64, to 1st Lt. 12 July 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, l.a. 3 Oct. 64, to Capt. 4 Jan.

{<:, (declined), CD., O.S. P.O. ad." 36 Bromfleld St., Boston, Mass.
Frizzell. William H., Pr. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 21. res. Laconia, O.V., enl.

20 Aug. 61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Oct. 61. P.O. ad.

Grand Island, Neb.
Fitzgerald, John J., Pr. : b. Dover, age 22, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of wds. 21 Mav 64, wd. 16 June 62, wd. 13

May 64.
Fry, Augustus, Pr. : b. Dover, age 18, res. Dover, O.V.. enl. 13 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, re-enl. 1!) Feb. 64, O.D
Farrell, Thomas, Pr. : b. Dover, age 18, res. Dover, O.Y., enl. 14 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 24 Aug. 64, Fort INIouroe, wd. 13 May 64,

term exp. 23 Aug. 64, N.S.H.
Gammon, Charles, Pr. : b. Scarboro', Me., age 21, res. Durham, O.V., enl.

24 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 6."), to Corp. 4 Feb.

64, re-enl. i;> Feb. 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, furl. — Sept. 64, to Sergt. 13 Dec.

64. P-0. ad. Gorhara, Me.
Gale, Lloyd G., Pr. : b. Salisbury, Mass., age 23, res. Chester, O.V.,enl. 12

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 8 Nov. 64, to Corp. 3 May 63, furl.

18 Jan. 64, wd. 13 May PA, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Ames-
bury, Mass.
Hall, Jeremiah W., Pr. : b. Barrinaton, age 2;t, res. Barrington, O.V., enl.

2'.t July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 6.5,\vd. 12 July 63,

re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, to Corp. 2."') June 6."'), (_).D. P.O. ad. Rochester.
Hanlon, Joseph, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 3 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 8 Dec. 62, original right general

guide, O.S. P.O. ad. Dover. •
Huckins, Azariah W., Pr. : b. Strafford, age 20, res. Strafford, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 19 Aug. 62.
Houstin, Harrison, Pr. : b. Plymouth, Me., age 26, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 14

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Oct. 61. P.O. ad. Tilden,

Me.
Hubbard, Stephen, Pr. : b. Milton, age 22, res. Milton, O Y., enl. 19 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 8 July 62.
Hazeltine, John L., Pr. : b. Newbury, Vt., age 18, res. Lebanon, O.V., enl.

1(1 Auu'. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61 (see Co. G), tr. to Co. G 1 Sept. 61.
Hebbard. Erskine W., Pr. : b. Brunswick. Me., age 19, res. Exeter, O.V.,

enl. 5 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61 (see CoTb), tr. to Co. B 1 Sept.

61. P.O. ad. Memphis, Teun.
Hill, Varnum H., Pr. : b. Grafton, age 18, res. Manchester, O.V., enl. 24

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61 (see N.C.S.), to Q M.S. 19 Jan. 63. P.O.

ad. Boston, Mass.
Jackson, George W., Pr. : b. Boston, Mass , age IS, res. Lebanon, O.V., enl.

6 Auir. 61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 6.5, wd. 16 June 62,
re-enl. I'.i Feb. 64, to Corp. 1 March 65, to ranks 23 June 6,"), O.D.

Jordan, Lewis B., Pr. : b. Manchester, Vt., age 18, res. Plainfleld, O V., enl.

7 .Vug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 6 Dec. 61.
Johnson, James P., Pr. : b. Seabrook, age 19, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 22

July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64.
Knox, Hosea B , Pr. : b. Milton, age 29, res. Milton. O.V., enl. 19 Aug. 61,

must in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 17 Oct. 61, OS. P.O. ad Milton.
Lord, Charles L., Pr. : b. Milton, age 18, res. Milton, O V., enl. 19 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Berwick, Me.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 881

Macklin, Hugh, Vr. : b. Armagh, Ire., age 29, res. Dover, O.V., eul. 20 Aug.

61, must, in 2i Aug. GI,"des. 11 April CA, to Corp. 15 Feb. G3, res'd 3

May 03, re-enl. 11 Feb. 64.
Moulton, Charles W., Pr.: b. Portsmouth, age 21, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 11

Feb. 64, to Corp. 1 March 65, to Sergt. 1 May 65, d.* 14 March 72,

Portsmouth.
Nute, Martin L., Pr. : b. Milton, age 22, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 29 July 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 25 March 64, O.D., d. 25 May 64,

Milton.
Newton, Daniel W., Pr. : b. Franklin, age 23, res. Franklin, O.V., enl. 6

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61. disch. 8 Nov. 64, Avd. — Mav 64, term

cxp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Franklin.
Palmer. Joseph, Jr., Pr. : b. Durham, age 28. res. Durham, O.Y., enl. 3 Aug.

61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 28 June 62.
Peavey, Eliphalet B., Pr. : b. Strattbrd, age 26, res. Stratford, O.V., eul. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 4 Oct. 61, O.S.
Pinkham, Joshua, Pr. : b. Dui-ham, age 18, res. Durham, O.V., enl. 6 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Durham.
Parkinson. John W.. Pr. : b. Dover, age 19, res. Dover, O.V.. enl. 20 Aug.

61. must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 24 Sept. 64, term exp. 23 Aug. 64.

P.O. ad. Elk Rapids, Mich.
Place. John, Pr. : b. Somersworth, age 18, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 31 July 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 24 Sept. 64, wd. 18 July 63, wd. 2 June 64.

term exp. 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. 1310 Savery St., Philadelphia. Pa.
Riley, James, Pr. : b. Dover, age 20, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 23 July 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 27 Aug. 61.
Richardson, Frederick L., Pr. : b. VVoburn, Mass., age 19, res. Barrington,

O.V., eul. 30 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O.

ad. Mad bury.
Rehill, James H., Pr. : b. Dover, age 18, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 6 Aug. 61, must.

in 24 Aug. 61, des. 20 Nov. 64, Avd. 16 June 62, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, to

Corp. 26 Aug. 64, furl. 64, d. 17 Dec. 90, Dover.

Smith, Thomas B., Pr. : b. Somersworth, age 18, res. Somersworth, O.V.,

enl. 3 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 29 Nov. 62, O.S.,

N.H. S.H.
Scruton, Clark, Pr. : b. Dover, age is, res. Straftbrd, O.V., enl. 5 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65 (original left general guide),

wd. 18 July 63, re-enl. 19 Feb. 64, to Corp. 4 March 65, res'd 20 June 65.

P.O. ad. 69 Greenwich St., N. Y. City.
Sherry, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Dover, O.V., enl. 8 Aug. 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 6 Feb. 63. P.O. ad. Dover.
Smith, Jared, Pr. : b. Waterbury, Vt., age 36, res. Plainfleld, O.V., enl. 17

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64. P.O. ad. Eden,

^'t
Stokes, Benjamin, Pr. : b. Freedom, age 30, res. Dover, O.V., eul. 29 July 61,

must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 24 Sept. 6)4, to Corp. 7 May 63, res'd 5 Sept.

(j;j, wd. — May 04, term exp. 23 Aug. 64, N.H. S.H. P.O. ad. Tilton.
Spaulding, Alanson, Pr. : b. Washington, age 22, res. Hanover, O.V., enl.

1 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 12 June 65, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64,

wd. 27 Oct. 64, disch. by G.O. 77 W.D., O.D. P.O. ad. So. Berwick.

Me.
Smith, Alphonso P. R., Pr. : b. Peterboro', age 18, res. Chester, O.V., enl.

19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 A\ig. 61, k.a. l;'. May 64, re-enl. 19 Feb. 64.
Twombly, James L., Pr. : b. Milton, age 21, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, nuist. in 24 Aug. 61. must, out 23 Aug. 64, to Corp. 10 Sept. 63.

P.O. ad. Milton.

882 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Tibbetts, Isaac, Pr. : b. Lebanon, Me., age 28, res. Somerswortb, O.V., enl.

2'J July 61, must, in 24 Aug. Gl, died of Avds. 16 Sept. 63, to Corp. 21

Jan. 63, res'd 3 May 63, ^xd. IS July 63.
Tewksbury, Sumner P., Pr. : b. Milford, Mass., age 18, res. Plainfleld, O.V.,

enl. 6 Aug. 61, must, in 2i Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 11 March 62, O.S.

P.O. ad* berry Depot.
Thomas, Richard, Pr. : b. Liverpool, Eng., age 23, res. Portsmouth, O.V.,

enl. 26 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, toCorp. 23 Sept. 61, to ranks 1

Dec. 61, re-enl. 1 Jan. 64, absent sick 20 July 65, n.f.r., O.D.
Tarbox, George A., Pr. : b. Limerick, Me., age 21, res. Epping, O.V., enl.

3 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. <;i, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 11 Feb. 64.

P.O. ad. Epping.
Vibbert, Luke R., Pr. : b. East Hartford, Ct., age 39, res. Durham, O.V., enl.

I Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 8 Nov. 64, re-enl. 26 Eeb. 64, des.

II April 64, ret'd, O.D. P.O. ad. Voluntown, Ct.

AA^ay, George, Pr. : b. Bedford, age 18, res. unknown, O.V., enl. 17 Aug. 61,
must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 7 May 63, to Sergt.

1 Sept. 63, re-enl. 12 Feb. 64, wd. 16 May 64, wd. 16 Aug. 64, to Ist
Sergt. 1 May 65, furl. — June 65. P.O. ad. W. Boylston, Mass.

Warren, Frederick A., Pr. : b. South Berwick, Me., age 19, res. Dover, O.V.,

enl. 23 July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64 (original

center guide), wd. 16 June 62. P.O. ad. 12 Bell Ave., Lynn, Mass.
Willey, James W., Pr. : b. Durham, age 20, res. Durham, O.V., enl. 31 July

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, des. 11 April 64, re-enl. 25 Feb. 64.
Willey, Samuel, Jr., Pr. : b. Madbury, age 30, res. Madbury, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, died of disease 9 Aug. 62.
Wing, John L., Pr. : b. Winthrop, Me., age 37, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 5

Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. 8 Nov. 64, Avd. 10 May 64, term

exp. 23 Aug. 64, O.S.
Warren, Paul C, Pr. : b. South Berwick, Me., age 28, res. Dover, O.V., enl.

9 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 23 Aug. 64.
Willey, Henry E., Pr. : b. Durham, age 19, res. Durham, O.V., enl. 12 Aug.

61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, k.a. 16 June 64, to Corp. 16 March 63.
Wiggin, Charles E., Pr. : b. Vassalboro', Me., age 30, res. Milton, O.V.,

enl. 19 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, disch. for dis. 14 Feb. 63, to Corp.

2 Dec. 61.

Weber, George H., Pr. : b. Claremont, age 20, res. Claremont, O.V., enl.

21 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, tr. to Co. 1) 1 Nov. (;i (see Co. D),

O.S., d. 30 Jan. 72, Claremont.
W^entworth, William W., Pr. : b. Milton, age 29, res. Milton, O.V., enl. 29

July 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, re-enl. 19 Feb. 64,

des. 11 April 64, ret'd, wd. — May 64, N.S.H. P.O. ad. Dover.
Warner, Philip A., Pr. : b. North Hampton, age 23, res. North Hampton,

O.V., enl. 10 Aug. 61, must, in 24 Aug. 61, must, out 20 July 65, to

Corp. 14 Oct. 61, res'd 16 March 63, re-enl. 13 Feb. 64, to Corp.

1 May 64, res'd 4 July 64, furl. —Feb. 65, O.D. P.O. ad. North

Hampton.

BecruUs, Co. K.

Adams, John, Pr. : b. Cork, Ire., age 21, res. Haverhill, V.R., enl. 11 Feb.

(;5, must, in 11 Feb. 65, des. 25 June 65.
Albach, Lawrence, Pr. : b. Germany, age 21, I'es. Lisbon, V.R., enl. 24 N»v.

63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, wd. 18 May 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.
Baker, \A^illiam, Pr. : b. New York, age 35, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, k.a. 27 Oct. 64.
Boynton, Francis, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 21, res. Manchester, S.R.,

enl. 14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, disch. for dis. 4 June 65, wd. 18

Mav 64, sub. for AVm. W. Coburn of Manchester.

THIRD NEW IIAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. ,SS3

Bradley, William, I'v. : b. Ft. Fairfleld, Me., age 21, res. FraukUn, S.R., enl.

19 Aug. 63. must, in 19 Aug. 63, died of disease 21 Sept. CA, sub. for

Sylvanus Kimball of Franklin.
Bigman, Herman, Vv. : h. Germany, age 20, res. Lisbon, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

('>:'>. must, in 24 Nov. 63., des. 16 Aug. 64.
Cooke, Alexander, I'r. : b. Malone, N.Y., age 36, res. Orford, V.R., enl. 18

.Ian. 6."i, must, in IS Jan. 6.5, must, out 20 July 65, O.D.
Cummings, Patrick, Tr. : b. Waterford, Ire., age 23, res. Plymouth, V.R.,

enl. 11 Feb. 65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, must.'out 20 July 65.
Clifford, Edgar, Pr. : b. Alexander, N. Y., age 28, res. Bedford, S.R., enl. 1

Sept. 63, must, in 1 Sept. 63, des. 29 Oct. 64. to Corp. 23 May 64, \vd.

16 Aug. 64, sub. for Joseph G. Ilolbrook of Bedford.
Dearborn, Lewis C, Pr. : b. , age 18, res. Milton, V.R., enl. 18 Aug. 62,

must, in 19 Aug. 62, must, out 20 July 65.
Delaine, John, Pr. : b. Quebec, Can., age 20. res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 2 Sept.

63, must, in 2 Sept. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for Amos B.

Hobbs of Pelham.
Elliott, Robert, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

i;:;, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, O.D., sub. for Allen L. French

of Merrimack.
Evealdt, Henry, Pr. : b. Philadelphia. Pa., age 27, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 2

Sept. 63. must, in 2 Sept. 63, died of disease 16 Dec. 64, cap. 16 Aug.

i'A. sub. for Calvin Cobiirn of Pelham.
Evans, Edward, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Merrimack, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, mustT out 20 July 65, wd. 13 May 64, des. 30

Sept. 64, ret'd, sub. for George F. Spaulding of Merrimack.
Fanton, Charles W., Pr. : b. England, age 15, res. Effingham, V.R., enl. 8

Jan. 64, must, in 8 Jan. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Mus. .

Foster, Zephram. Pr. : b. Quebec, Can., age 22, res. Canaan, V.R., enl. 1

Feb. 65, must, in 1 Feb. 65, must, out 20 July 65. P.O. ad. Spring-
field, Mass.
Gitlars, Martin, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 41, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25 Nov. 63,

must, in 25 Nov. 63, k.a. 11 Feb. 65, des. 16 Aug. 64, ret'd.
Hamilat, Albert, Pr. : b. Aberdeen, Scot., age 26, res. Plymouth, V.R., enl.

11 Feb. 65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, must, out 20 July (('>.
Hill, James, Pr. : b. Waterford, Ire., age 21, res. Haverhill, V.R., enl. 11

Feb. 65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, must, out 20 July 65.
Herron, WiUiam H., Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 22, res. Lempster, S.R., enl.

10 (^ct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. 8 Nov. 64, sub. for Alden A. Honey

of Lempster.
Hart, Robert, Pr. : b. New York, age 21, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 14 Oct. 63,

must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, sub. for John B. Miller of Concord.
Irvin, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 29, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 63, must.

ni 10 Oct. ^]>^, k.a. 16 Aug. 64, to Corp. 23 May 64, sub. for IraE. Chase

of Keene.
Jackson, George, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 37, res. Claremont, S.R., enl.

10 Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 6;'., disch. by order 7 July 65, at New York,

des. s Nov. r,4, ret'd, to Corp. 1 May 65, to ranks 23 June (!5, sub.

for Orlando I). Whitmore of Claremont.
Knapp, Charles W., Pr. : b. Maine, age 21, res. Stark, V.R., enl. 11 Feb. 65,

must, in 11 Feb. 65, disch. for dis. 22 May 65.
Kennedy, James W., Pr. : b. Dublin, Ire., age 21, res. Haverhill, Y.R., enl.

1 1 Fel). 65, must, in 11 Fel). 65, des. 11 June 65.
Kelley, Daniel, Pr. : b. Dundalk, Ire., age 32, res. Laugdon, S.R., enl. 10

( )ct. (.3, must, in 10 Oct. (!3, des. 2 April 64, sub. for George Whitney

of Laugdon.
Lee, John, Pr. : 1). Liverpool, Eng., age 29, res. Haverhill, Y.R., enl. 11 Feb.

65, nuisl. in 11 Feb. 65. nnist. out 20 July 65.

8S4 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Lallanc, Alcide, Vr. : b. France, age 22, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 03,

must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. i Aug. 04, avcL 18 May G-i, sub. for Francis

E. Freeman of Cornish.
Maxfield, Sylvanus, Pr. : b. Xew York, age 25, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 25

Xov. (•..!, must, in 25 Xov. 03, disch. 5 June 65 by G.O. W.D., O.D.
Mitchell, Edward, Pr. : b. Bridgewater, Mass., age 20, res. Cornish, S.R.,

enl. 10 Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. 7 Nov. 64, sub. for Frank E.

Edminster of Cornish.
Munroe, Thomas, Pr. : b. Island Pond, Vt., age 23, res. Keene, S.R., enl.

10 Oct. 03, must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. 2 April 64, sub. for George Clark

of Keeue.
Morgan, Robert, Pr. : b. Belfast, Me., age 32, res. Lerapster, S.R., enl. 10

Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 03, des. 8" Nov. 04, des. 25 April 64, ret'd 11

May 64, sub. for Freeman S. Gordon of Lempster.
McNeal, Andrew, Pr. : b. Dublin, Ire., age 22, res. Manchester, S.li.. enl.

14 Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. 8 Nov. 64, sub. for Ami D. Car-
penter of Manchester.
Monahan, Barney, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Hillsboro', S.R., enl. 24 Dec.

04, must, in 24 Dec. 64, des. 8 March 65, sub. for Edward Kimball of
Hillsboro'.

McGay, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 20, res. Laugdon, S.R., enl. 24 Dec. 64,

must, in 24 Dec. 64, des. 6 June 65, suIjT for Joseph B. Russell of

Langdon.
Mullen, John, Pr. : b. Pennsylvania, age 23, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 26 Dec.

64, must, in 26 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Fayette P. Willis

of Keene.
Murray, James, Pr. : b. England, age 23, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 27 Dec.

64, must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. 13 June 05, sub. for George A. Ayers of

Claremont.
McKee, Charles, Pr. : b. Quebec, Can., age 38, res. Colebrook, V.R., enl. 22

March 65, must, in 22 March 65, des. 15 June 65.
Morse, William S., Pr. : b. Sharon, Vt., age 40, res. Shelburne, V.R., enl.

22 March 05, must, in 22 March 65, died of wds. 7 July 05.
Nichols, William G., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 23, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 0

Oct. 63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, disch. Manchester, N.H., by G.O. 77 W.D.,

23 May 65, to Corp. 6 July 04, sub. for Noah S. Clark of Manchester.
Newbold, George W., Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Winchester, S.R., enl.

17 Dec. 04, must, in 17 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 05, to Corp. 24 June

05. sub. for Aurelius B. Turner of Winchester.

Neal, Robert H., Pr. : b. Canada, age 19, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 27 Dec. 04,

must, in 27 Dec. 04, des. 9 March 05, sub. for E. M. Marsh of Pelham.
O'Brien, James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Plainfield, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 63,

must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. 5 Feb. 64, sub. for Elias Frpeman of Plainfield.
Oliver, Robert E., Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 22, res. Plaintield, S.R., enl. 10

Oct. 63, must, in 10 Oct. 63, des. 8 Nov. 64, sub. for William C. True

of Plaiufleld.
Parker, Corwin J., Pr. : b. Merrimack, age 18, res. Merrimack, V.R., enl.

24 Feb. 02, must, in 28 Feb. 62, must, out 20 July 05, re-enl. 25 Feb.
04, to Sergt. 25 June 65, O.D. P.O. ad. Manchester.

Quinland, William, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Rumney, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

64, must, in 22 Dec. 04, nuist. out 20 July 65, sub. for Charles L. Harris

of Rumney.
Quigley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 32, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 24 Dec.

64, must, in 24 Dec. 64, des. 9 April 05, sub. for Charles V. Pillsbury

of Springfield.
Ramsdell, George E., Pr. : b. Kensington, age 29, res. Kensington, V.R., enl.

13 Sept. 02, must, in 17 Sept. 02, disch. for dis. 0 Nov. 63, wd. 31 Aug.

63. P.O. ad. Newburyport, Mass.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 885

Rooney, Edward T., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Haverhill, V.R., enl. 7

March Co, must, in 7 March (io, must, out 20 Jul}' 05, wd. , to Corp.

23 June 65, N.8.H., O.S.
Rogers. James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 33. res. Newton, S.R., enl. 14 Nov. 64,

must, in 14 Nov. 64, disch.6 June 65, by G.O. W.D., Galloupe's Island,

Boston Harbor, sub. for Richard Peaslee of Newton.
Rooney, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Pelham, S.R.,enl. 21 Dec. 64,

must, in 21 Dec. 64, must, out" 20 July 65, sub. for II. A. Spauldiug of

Pelham.
Radford, Charles, Pr. : b. England, age 30, res. Springfield, S.R., enl. 22

Dec. 64, must, in 22 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for James M.

Philbrick of Springfield.
Roberts, George, Pr. : b. England, age 25. res. Sanbornton, S.R., enl. 23 Dec.

64. must, in 23 Dec. 64, dischTlo June 65, at Raleigh. N.C., by G.O. 77

W.D., sub. for Thomas D. Wallace of Sanbornton.
Rogers, Edward, Pr. : b. Canada, age 20, res. Swanzey, S.U., enl. 27 Dec.

(;4, must, in 27 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for James H. Olcott

of Swanzey.
Regan. James, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Cornish, S.R., enl. 27 Dec. 64,

must, in 27 Dec. 64, des. 2 April 65, sub. for Edwin R. Shedd of

Cornish.
Riley, Michael, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 30, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 10 Oct. 63

must, in 10 Oct. 63, k.a. 18 ]May 64, sub. for George A. Keyes of

Claremont.
Stead, James W., Pr. : b. Kent, Eng., age 22, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 6

Oct. 63. must, in 6 Oct. 63, died of wds. 14 July 64, wd. 18 May 64,

sub. for Geo. C. Barr of Manchester.
Smith, Thomas, Pr. : b. London, Eng., age 25, res. Plymouth, V.R., enl. 11

Feb. 65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 23 June 65.
Sheridan, Francis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age ID, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 6 Oct.

63, must, in 6 Oct. 63, des. 13 Aug. 64, Avd. 18 May 64, sub. for Milton
W. Spencer of Manchester.

Sherman, William, Pr. : b. Eastport, Me., age 26, res. Haverhill, Y.R., enl.

11 Feb. 65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, must, out 20 July 65.
Smith, Edward, Pr. : b. New York, age 23, res. Pelham, S.R., enl. 22 Dec.

64, must, in 22 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 23 June 65, res'd
25 June 65, sub. for D. A. Greeley of Pelham.

St. Dennis. Thomas, Pr. : b. St. Regis, N. Y., age 21, res. Orford, V.R.,

enl. 18 Jan. 65, must, in 18 Jan. 65, must, out 20 July 65. P.O. ad.

Canton, N.Y.
Tuttle, Fred H., Pr. : b. Georgetown, Mass., age 10, res. Milton, V.R., enl.

11 AuiT. 62, must, in 19 Aug. 62, must, out 20 July 65, to Corp. 6 Sept.

63, to Sergt. 23 May 64, to^lst Sergt. 26 Aug. 64, to 1st Lt. 2'J April

65, O.D. P.O. ad. Rice Lake, Wis.

Thomson, Thomas, Pr. : b. Holland, age 29, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 14

Oct. 63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, wd. 18 May 64, cap. 29 June 64, absent

20 July 65, n.f.r., O.D., O.S., sub. for William Howe of Manchester.
Wilson, John, ist. Pr. : b. Canada, age 28, res. Lebanon, V.R., enl. 20 Nov.

r,:\. must, in 20 Nov. 63, wd. 10 May 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.
Warshoffsky, Joseph, Pr. : b. Poland, age 33, res. Nelson, V.R., enl. 25

Nov. 63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, wd. — May 64, absent 20 July 65, n.f.r.
Whitney, John, Pr. : b. p:ngland, age 24, res. Manchester, S.R., enl. 6 Oct.

63, must, in 6 Oct. 63. k.a. 16 :\Iay 64, sub. for l^issell W. Rridgman

of Manchester.
Wilson, Charles, Pr. : b. Russia, age 23, res. Pittsfield, S.H., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for John U.

Jenkins of Pittsfield.

880 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

\Vhite, Joseph. Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 23, res. Windham, S.R., enl. 12

Dec. <U, iiinst. in 12 Dec. (!4, must, out 20 Juh^ (JS, sub. for Echvin N.

Stiekney of Windham.
Williams, James, Pr. : b. Canada, age 32, res. Webster, S.R., enl. ID Dec.

(U, must, in 19 Dec. G4, must, out 20 July G5, sub. for James L. Gerrish

of Webster.
Williams, Frank, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 21, res. Weare, S.R., enl. 22 Dec. 64,

uiust. in 22 Dec. 04, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for J. D. Quint of

Weare. P.O. ad. Centralia, Pa.
Wilson, James, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 26, res. Weare, S.R., enl. 22

Dec. 64, must, in 22 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, O.D., sub. for

L. P. Woodbury of Weare.
Wilson, John, 2d, Pr. : b. England, age 30, res. Tuftouboro', S.R., enl. 23

Dec. 64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, must, out 20 July 65, sub. for Levi S.

Piper of Tuftouboro'.
Warren, Frank, Pr. : b. Canada, age 30, res. Concord, S.R., enl., 19 Dec. 64,

must, in 19 Dec. 64, des. 2 April 65, sub. for Matthew Harvey of

Concord.
West, Charles, Pr. : b. New York, age 20, res. Dunbarton, S.R., enl. 21

Dec. 64, must, in 21 Dec. 64, disch. 25 March 65, by G.C.M., des. —

Feb. 65,ret'd, sub. for A. A. Colby of Dunbarton.
W^alker, Charles, Pr. : b. Canada, age 21, res. Claremont, S.R., enl. 23 Dec.

64, must, in 23 Dec. 64, des. 6 June 65, sub. for Mahill Dustin of

Claremont.

Transferred to Company.

Watson, Oliver, Pr. : tr. from Co. I, disch. 22 Sept. 64, to Sergt. 2 Sept. 61,
furl. —April 62, to 1st Sergt. 1 July 63, wd. 16 Aug. 64, term exp. 23
Aug. 64, O.D. P.O. ad. Centre Sandwich.

UN ASSIGNED ItECKUITS.

Ardon, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 23, res. Plainfleld, V.R., enl. 24

Nov. 63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 4 Dec. 63.
Burrell, Fred G., Pr. : b. Canton, Mass., age 22, res. Nashua, V.R., enl. 5

Aug. 62, must, in 24 Aug. 62, died of disease 6 Sept. 62, d. en route.
Boyd, James, Pr. : b. , age 21, res. Danbury, V.R., enl. 12 Sept. 62,

must, iu 13 Sept. 62, not officially acctd. for, n.f .r.
Baker, Thomas, Pr. : b. Pennsylvania, age 22, res. Concord, V.R., eul. 21

Nov. 63, must, in 21 Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 4 Dec.

63.
Benson, Wm., Pr. : b. Ireland, age 19, res. Pembroke, V.R., enl. 24 Nov.

63, must, in 24 Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 4 Dec. 63,

n.f.r.
Borley, George, Pr. : b. Vermont, age 21, res. Lobanou, V.R., enl. 12 Nov.

63, must, in 12 Nov. 63, des. en. route to regt., forwarded 4 Dec. 63.
Covington, Evans, Pr. ; b. Baltimore, Md., age 30, res. Somersworth, S.R.,

enl. 29 Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded
19 Oct. 63, sub. for Judah Custalow of Somersworth.
Curtis, Robert, Pr. : b. England, age 22, res. Tuftonboro', S.R., eul. 8 Dec.

64, must, in 8 Dec. 64, forwarded 19 Oct. 64, des., caught, sent 3 Jan.
65 from Concord to Governor's Island, N. Y., held under charges of
desertion, n.f.r., sub. for Stephen B. Horn of Tuftouboro'.

Dickett, Joseph, Pr. : b. Canada, age 23, res. Marlow, S.R., enl. 20 Dec. 64,
must, in 20 Dec. 64, trans, to Fourth N.H.V. 20 April 65, forwarded 24
Dec. 64 for Fourth N.H.V., joined Third N.H.X. by error 28 March

65, tr. to Fourth N.H.V. 20 April 65, reached Fourth N.H.V. and
joined Co. K 6 May 65, des. 21 July 65, Raleigh, N. C, sub. for
Christopher A. Lewis of Marlow.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 887

Delamane, Louis, Pr. : b. Montreal, Can., age 24, res. Alton, S.R., enl.

2!i Sept. (53, must, in 29 Sept. 03, des. en route to regt., forwarded 19

Oct. G3, sub. for Andrew J. Brown of Alton.
Dougherty, John, Pr. : b. , age , res. . enl. , must, in ,

not officially acctd. for, name borne on return for June (1.5 as absent

sick, n.f.r.
Davis, Edward, Pr. : b. Oswego, N.Y., age 22, res. Gilmanton, S.R., enl. 29

Sept. 63, must, in 29 Sept. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 19

()ct. 63, sub. for Jonathan W. Clough of Gilmanton.
French, Loveland W., Mus. : b. Lowell, Mass., age 16, res. Washington,

V.R., enl. 5 Jan. 64, must, in 5 Jan. 64, died of disease 13 Jan. 64.
Franklin, James, Pr. : b. Fall River, Mass., age 21, res. Nova Scotia, S.ll.,

enl. 1 Sept, 63, must, in 1 Sept. 63, des. 9 Nov. 63, Long Island, Boston

Harbor, Mass., en route to regt., forwarded 16 Oct. 63, sub. for Joseph

J. Kelsey of .

Harrington, Edward, Pr. : b. Cincinnati, ()., age 31, res. Lempster, S.R., enl.

8 <)ct. 63, must, in 8 (.)ct. 63, des. en route to regt., forwai'ded 19 Oct.

63, sub. for Isaac Blanchard of Lempster.
Hanrathy, Francis, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Concord, S.R., enl. 9 Dec. 64,

must, in 9 Dec. 64, des. en route to regt., forwarded 15 Dec. 64, sub.

for Joseph C. Shaw of Concord.
Hoffman, Edward, Pr. : b. Germany, age 24, res. Lempster, S.R., enl. 15

Dec. 64, must, in 15 Dec. 64, des. en route to regt., forwarded 19

Dec. 64, sub. for Franklin A. George of Lempster.
Kopp, Charles, Pr. : b. Strasburg, Ger., age 28, res. Walpole, V.R., enl. 31

. Jan. 65, must, in 31 Jan. {j5, died of disease 26 Feb. 65.
Leavitt, Lemuel, Pr. : b. Dunham, Can., age 28, res. Dublin, V.R., enl. 20

Jan. 65, must, in 20 Jan. 65, des. 17 March 65.
Mullen, Geo. F., Pr. : b. , age 23, res. Danbury, V.R., enl. 12 Sept. 62,

must, in 13 Sept. 62, not officially accounted "for.
McCormick, Patrick, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 25, res. Mason, S.R., enl. 14 Oct.

63, must, in 14 Oct. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 16 (Jet. 63,

sub. for Horace E. Davis of Mason. '
Muller, Heinrich, Pr. : b. Germany, age 36, res. Plaintield, V.R., enl. 18

Nov. ((3, must, in IS Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 4 Dec.

63, n.f.r.
Marley, John, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 27, res. Keene, S.R., enl. 13 Dec. 64,

must, in 13 Dec. 64, des. en route to regt., forwarded 15 Dec. 64, sub.

for Haflbrd B. Fuller of Keene.
McCarthy, John, Pr. : b. E. Greenwich, R.I., age 22, res. Claremont, S.R.,

enl. 8 Oct. 63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, disch. 5 June 65, got into Fourth N.H..

(~"o. G, by mistake and served there, to Corp. , sub. for James P.

Piper of Claremont.
Nash, William,^ Pr. : b. Maryland, age 28, res. Concord. ^'.R., eid. 20 Nov.

6.!, must.' in 20 Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., roll 4 Dec. 6."., (les. ria

Second N.H.
Pingree, Aaron S., Pr. : b. Ncwburyport, Mass., age 20, res. Epping, V.R.,

enl. 20 Aug. 62, must, in 21 Aug. 62, n.f.r.
Pearson, Geo. H., Pr. : b. Bath, Me., age 31, res. Chichester, V.R., enl. 29

Aug. 62, must, in 29 Aug. 62, forwarded Ki Sept. 62, supposed deserter,

n.f.r.
Pelkey, David, Pr. : b. Rutland, Vt., age 42, res. Swanzey, V.R., enl. 23 Feb.

65, must, in 23 Feb. 65, dishon. disch. Boston, Mass., 19 May 65.
Russell, Geo., Pr. : b. Pennsylvania, age 20, res. Concord, V.R., enl. 20

Nov. 63, must, in 20 Nov. 63, des. rn route to regt., roll 4 Dec. 63, des.

rio Second N.H.
Richardson, Albert P., Pr. : b. Bridtiton, .Me., age 21, res. Sandwich, V.R.,

enl. 31 March 64, must, in .Si March 64, forwarded 1 1 April 64. n.f.r.

888 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Smith, Thomas, ist, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 24, res. Taunton, Mass., S.R.,

enl. 2 Sept. 63, must, in 2 Sept. G3, forwarded IG Oct. (J3, n.f.r., sub. for

James S. Putney of .

Silvey, Samuel, Pr. : b. Nova Scotia, age 22, res. Loudon, S.R., enl. 1!) Aug.

r,S, must, in 19 Aug. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 16 Oct. 63,

sub. for Horace G. Mood}^ of Loudon.
Taylor, Thomas, Pr. : b. Ireland, age 22, res. Haverhill, V.R., enl. 11 Feb.

65, must, in 11 Feb. 65, disch. by Gen. Dix's G.O. -19 dated 10 June 65

under G.O. 77 W.D. (under sentence of G.C.M.), des. Concord, N.H.,

21 Feb. i^o, ret'd 17 March 65.
Williams, Thomas, Pr. : b. Denmark, age 25, res. Lyme, V.R., enl. 25 Nov.

63, must, in 25 Nov. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded -4 Dec. 63.
Welch, John, Pr. : b. Boston, Mass., age 22, res. Swanzey, S.R., enl. 8 Oct.

63, must, in 8 Oct. 63, des. en route to regt., forwarded 16 Oct. 63,

sub. for Henry Hill of Swanzey.
Williams, John, Pr. : b. St. John, N.B., age 24, res. St. John, N. B., S.R.,

enl. 1 Sept. 63, must, in 1 Sept. 63, forwarded 16 Oct. 63, n.f.r., sub.

for AV. A. Mussey of .

ENLISTMENTS FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS.

Name. Date. Term.

Bowen, Sidney B 20 March 65 1 year.

Clement, Lucius H 20 March 65 1 year.

Haskell, Ezekiel 22 March 65 1 year.

Thompson, Samuel ^l 20 March 65 1 year.

G. Nicholson, Nath'l E (fr. 17N.II.) 9 mos.

* Pelkey, David 23 Feb. 65 1 year.

UnassigneU.

BADGE OF THE SONS OF VETERANS.

Capt. Michael T. Donoiioe.

Lieut. Ahtiivu S. Nesmitii,
Quartermaster.

Capt. Kobkp.t H. Allen.

Lieut. Wai/ieu Cody.

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OTHER SERVICE.

Allen, C. H., K: Subsequent, 18N.H., Co. G.

Ayer, H. H., Capt. : Prior, Mexican War (probably Marine), and 2 Mass.

Andrews, Clias. J., K: Prior, 1 N.H., Co. C; Sithse'jnent, Batt. B, 1 U.S.

Art., 15 Nov. 62, re-enl. Feb. 64, des. 18 Aug. 65, Richmond, Va.
Abbott, Alba D., A : Prior, Three" months at Ft. Constitution, declined to re-
enl. for three years and was disch.
Burg-ess, Myrick, I: Snhsequcnt, 12 U.S. Inf., 18 Dec. 62, Co. H, 2 Batt.,

des. 28 Mar. 63, Ft. Hamilton.
Burnham, Chas. A. : Prior, 2 N.H. (Asst. Surg. Third N.H.)
Burnham, John I., K: Sithscquent, Co. E, 1 Batt. V.R.C.
Butterfleld, Wm., H: .Sxhsequent, V.R.C.
Burns, James, D: Suhnequent, V.R.C, 168 Co., 2 Batt., disch. for dis. 14

June 65, Concord.
Brown, Clias. A., D : Subsequent, Co. D,'J V.R.C, disch. 18 Nov. 65, Wash-
ington. D.C.
Burley, Daniel S., I : Suhsrqunit, U.S.S.C.
Baker, James A., Band : Prior, 1 N.H.
Bickford, Jackson C, D: Subsequent, 18 N.H.
Bedel, John. Col. : Prior, 9 U.S. Inf., Mexican War.
Brackett, Edwin, K: Subsequent, Co. C, 11 V.R.C, to Corp., disch. 8 Aug.

65, Providence, R.I.
Baker, Amos D., A: Subsequent, Eul. 2?. Nov. 63, must, in 24 Nov. 63 as

2d Class Musician, Brigade Band, Corps d'Afriqne, prom. 1st Class,

disch. 14 Aug. 65, New Orleans.
Blood, Albert, H : Stibsequent, 20 V.R.C.
Bolo, Geo. N., K : Snhseqtteiit, Enl. in Navy as 1st Class Fireman, U.S.S.

Azaleo, from 11 April 64 to 8 May 65.
Burnham, Cyrus E., Band: Snbscqitent, 17 N.H. consol. with 2 N.H., also

Batt. I, N.H. H. A., afterward the 1 N.H.H.A.
Ballard, Wm. W., G: Subsequent, Co. G, 1 N.H.H.A., 8 Sept. 64.
Colcord, Ezra G., B: Subsequent, Signal Corps, disch. 22 Aug. 64, near

Pt. of Rocks.
■ Colby, Beniah, H : Subsequent, Co. C, 24 V.R.C.

Clough, Ira, G : Subsequent, V.R.C, tr. 31 May 64 to 1st Batt., sent to Lin-
coln Hosp., Washington, D.C, exp. term. Had charge two wards in

which were only rebel prisoners. (See below.)
Coty, Gideon, A : SuJisequent, 8 N.H.
Cushon, Joel A., B : Subsequent, 16 N.H.V.
Chase, Chas. F., F: Subsequent, 2d Lt. 3 S.CV. (21U.S.C.T.), Pr. Co. F,

13 V.R.C, 18 V.R.C.
Colburn, Sanford, H: Subsequent, 170 Co., 2 Batt. V.R.C, disch. for dis.

26 July 64, Washington, DC.
Caswell, John H., Band; Subsequent, 1 N.H.H.A.
Clough, Geo., H: Prior, 1 N. H.
Collins, Wm., H: Subsequent, 119 Co., 2 Batt., V.R.C, disch. for dis. 18 June

65, Annapolis.
Colony, Jacob, I: Subsequent, 15 N.H.
Cornelius, Wm. H., Lt. : Subsequent, V.R C.
Cody, Walter, Lt. : Subsequent, V.R.C
Colcord. Benj. F., I: Subsequent, U.S.S.C, disch. 24 Aug. 64, near Pt. of

Rocks. Va.
Clay, Chas. R., D: Subsequent, V.R.C, 166 Co., 2 Batt., disch. 24 Aug. 65,

Washington, D.C.
Clough, Ira, G : Subsequent, 2 Batt., V.R.C, 69 Co., then to Co. I, 18 V.R.C,

disch. 26 Aug. 64, Washington, D.C (See above.)
Clark, Rufus F. : Prior, 2 N.H.V.
Curran, John, 1st, C: Subsequent, 18 N.H., Co. F.
Dow, Abram, D: Subsequent, Co. C, 24 V.R.C.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 929

Dickey, James M., E: Priur, 1 N.H.
Donoboe, M. T., Capt. : Siihsi'quent, lU N.H.V. (Col.)
Donohoe, J. J., Lt. : Subsequent, 10 N.H.V. (Adjt.)

Dunbar, Cbas. F., Capt. : Subsequent, Taymaster's Clerk, Receiving Sliip Sa-
bine, a few montbs at New London, Conn.
Dunbar, J. C, D : Subsequent, Navy.
Emerv, Alonzo D., H: Subsequent, 18 N.H.
Eaton, Benj. F., Surs--. : Prior, 1 N.H.

Eastman, Henry B., H: Prior, 1 N.H.V.; Subsequent, V.R.C.
Engleblom, Oscar, G: Prior, 2 Lt. 10 N.Y. Batt., enl 21 Nov. (51, res. 2 June
63; Subseqiumt, 2 Lt., 7 U.S.C.T., com. 6 Oct. U, Co. F, 29 Oct. 64,

regt. org. Baltimore 26 Sept. to 12 Nov. 63, 3 years, and to Capt. 11

April 66, regt. must, out 13 Oct. 66.
Eldredge, D.,K: Subsequent, 3 V.R.C, Co. A.

Eagan, Michael, C: Subsequent, Co. F, 10 I.C, 22 Julv 63, disch. Washing-
ton, D.C., 15 Nov. 6.5.
Estes, Chas. H., I: Subsequent, 9 V.R.C, Co. I.
Emery, Wm. H.,G: Prior, 1 N.H., Co. H.
Evans, John W., A: Prior, E, 1 N.H.

Fellows, Enoch Q., Col. : Prior, 1 N.H.V., Adjt. ; Subsequent, D N.H.V., Col.
Foss, Frank N., G: Subsequent, 18 N.H.
Flanders, D. J., Lt. : Subsequent, 1 N.H.H.A., Co. F.
Felch, George W., I : Subsequent, 14 N.H.

Fowler, A. J., I : Subsequent, U.S.S.C, disch. 23 June 65, Georgetown, D.C
Ferguson, John R., G: Subsequent, lo V.R.C, Co. F, then to 1st Indp. Co.,

V.R.C, disch. 5 Sept. 66, Washington, D.C.
Farrington, James W.,G: Subsequent, V.R.C, <'>!) Co., 2 Batt., re-enl. 14

May 64, then to Co. I, 18 V.R.C, disch. 16 Nov. 6.-., Washington, D.C.
French, James, F : Subsequent, 3 Vt. L.A.
Flanders, King H., F: Subsequent, 127 Co., V.R.C, 2 Batt., disch. for dis.

as priv. 23 May 64, Depot Camp, D.C.
French, Asa P., G: Subsequent, Co. D, 1 N.H. Cav.
Gove, Nathan W., Band : Subsequent, 18 N.H., Co. F.
Gynan, Nicholas, D : Subsequent, V.R.C.
Granuis, David H., A: Prior, Enl. in a Vt. 3 mos. regt., but was sick with

measles Avhen regt. left and was disch. for dis.
Henry, James B., B : Subsequent, Batt. M, 1 U.S. Art. 27 Nov. 62, re-enl. 1

Feb. 64, to Corp. 16 Nov. 64, des. 3 May 65 near Petersburg.
Hanlon, Joseph, K: Subsequent, 13 V.R.C, Co. C, Galloupe's Id.
Hardy, Wm. E., H: Prior, 1 N.H.V., Co. C; Subsequent, 3 Vt. as sub.,

deserted, charge removed, sub. for Laforest G. Martin 18 Aug. 63,

wd. Cold Harbor 3 June 64, des. 22 Nov. 64 from Brattleboro' Hosp.,

charge removed 7 Jan. 87, and disch. as of 22 Nov. 64.
Hill, Henry, Chap. : Subsequent, Hosp. Chap. Manchester, N.H., Webster

Genl. Hosp.
Hackett, Edmund, C : Subsequent, 2d Lt. 10 N.H.V.
Hopkins, Henry F., Lt. : Subsequent, Pr. 1 N.H. Cav. (recruit), must, in 4

Apr. 65, must, out 6 May 65.
Hill, Alfred J., Adjt. : Prior, !) U.S. Inf., Mex. War.
Hines, James, I : Prior, Co. F., 8 Mass.
Hawkins, Edwin D., G: Subsequent, Co. K, 5 Mass., 19 July 64, must, out 16

Nov. 64.
Hynes, John R., Lt. : Sut>sequent, Capt. and A.Q.M. Vols, and also 2d Lt.

39 Inf. (colored).
Haskell, Ezekiel, I: Prior, Co. F. 6 N.H. Nov. 61 to Dec. 63; Subsequent,

V.R.C.
Hamilton, Henry S., Band: Prior, Eng. x4rmy, 10 Hussars, Reg. Army 1854,

recruit for 10 U.S. Inf., Recruiting Sergt. and made Sergt. Co. I, to

Carlisle Barracks.
Hill, Varnum II., K : Subsequent, Capt. and A.Q.M. U.S.V. May 64 to Dec. Go.
Hill, Horace J., I : Subsequent, 14 N.H.V.
Johnson, Au2:ustus, F: Subsequen.t, lO \. H.
Joslin, Horace, G: Prior, 1 N.H.V.

930 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Jacksou, John H., Col. : Prior. 9 U.S. Inf., Mex. War.

Johnson, Chas. E., D: 100 N.Y.

Kennedy, John, A : Siibsequent, V.R.C., disch. 5 June 65, Concord, at must.

out patient in hosp.. Wash. 1G8 Co., 2 Batt.. V.R.C., 17 April 65.
Knox, Hosea B., K: Subsoquent, 5 N. H.
Kimball, Lewis, Jr., F : SuJisequent, 2d Lt. 4 U.S.C.T., regt. org. Baltimore

July to Sept. 63, 3 years (regt. must, out 4 May 66), res. 23 Jan. 65.
Kelleher, John, C : (Note. — Reported as des. 3 N.H. 3 Sept.61) ; Subsequent,

Capt. 8 N.H., Co. K, killed 27 Oct. 62.
Kimball, Wm. H., E: Subsequent, Co. F, 10 V.R.C., to Sergt., re-enl. 15

April 64, disch. 16 Aug. 65, com. 2d Lt. 48 U.S.C.T. 22 Sept. 65, mast.

out 4 Jan. 66.
Kirby, Daniel, C : Subsequent, 8 N.H.
Leavitt, Jonathan D., A : Prior, 1 N.H.V. ; Subsequent, Batt. C, 1 U.S. Art.

3 yrs., from 22 Jan. 65,
Langley, John F., Lt. : Subsequent, Maj. 12 N.H., Feb. to Sept. 64.
Littlefleld, Israel B., Lt. : Prior, 9 U.S. Inf., Mex. War.
Libby, Alvan H., Lt. : Prior, Reg. Army.
Marshall, Harrison L., E: Subsequent, Co. F, 13 V.R.C.
Miles, Wm. H , K: Subsequent, 7 N.H.
Mendum, John, D : Subsequent, 10 N.H.
Metcalf, Alden E., H: Prior, 1 N.H., Co. C.
McDaniel, Samuel, E : Snhsequent, Co. G, V.R.C.
Milliken, Albert H., F : Subsequent, 145 Co., 2 Batt., V.R.C.
McGowan, John, F: Subsequent, Co. D, 192 Co., V.R.C, disch. 2 Sept. 64,

Washington, D.C.
Morse, John M., I : Subsequent, U.S.S.C, disch. as 1st Class Friv. 24 June 65,

Georgeto-svn, D.C.
Miles, Thos. (alias Miller), G: Subsequent, Batt. E,3U.S. Art. 9 Dec. 62, re-
enl. 29 Jan. 64, disch. 29 Jan. 67, Barrancas, Fla., term exp.
McDuffle, Samuel v.. A: Subsequent, U.S.S.C. 17 Sept. 63, disch. 1st Class

Priv. 11 July 65, Hilton Head.
McDuffle, Samuel, A: Subsequent, Co. F, I.C, 15 July 63, 95 Co., 2d Batt.,

disch. 19 Aug. 65, Baltimore.
Marston, Wm. S., B: Subsequent, U.S.S.C. 13 Oct. 63, disch. 17 Aug. 64,

Hilton Head, term exp.
Maxwell, Wm. H., Capt. : Prior, Regular Army.
Moore, Horatio T., F : Prior, 3 Mass.
Nicholson, Nathaniel E., G : Prior, Co. B., 17 N.H. (enl. 12 Nov. 62, must, in

17 Nov. 62).
Nesmith, A. S., Q.M. : Prior, 1 N.H.V. , Co. G; Subsequent, Capt. and A.Q.M.

Vols.
Nichols, Wm. H. H., H: Subsequent, V.R.C, 2 Batt.
Odlin, John W., Band : Prior, 2 N.H.V.
O'Brien, Terrence, C : Subsequent, Co. I, 13 N.H., sub. 3 years, tr. to

V.R.C. 9 Jan. 65, 105 Co. 2d Batt., disch. 18 Feb. 65, Phila., disability.
Pugsley, Frank, I : Subsequent, 1 N.H. H.A.

Putney, Jacob B., B : Subsequent, 11 V.R.C, disch. Washington, 23 Aug. 64.
Prince, Jerome, D : Prior, Co. E, 42 Mass., 9 mos., enl. 2 Sept. 62, must, out

23 Aug. 63, Subsequent, V.R.C. 2 Batt. 118 Co., disch. 20 Nov. 65, Bal-
timore, Md.
Peavey, Eliphaiet B., K: Subsequent, 13 N.H.
Pettingill, David, E : Subsequent, 5 Co., 2 Batt. V.R.C, disch. for dis. 11 Oct.

65, Newark, N. J.
Proudman, James D., A: Subsequent, U.S.S.C. 13 Oct. 63, disch. as 1st

Class Private 23 Aug. 64 at Pt. of Rocks, Va.
Parkhurst, Wm. C, F: Subsequent, in N. Y. regiment.
Penno, Joseph, C : Prior, April 61, enl. 3 mos. Ft. Constitution.
Pevear, Araasa J., A: Subsequent, Co. I, 18 N.H.V.
Quigley, Peter, H: Prior, In the Navy under name of Shortell; Subsequent,

In the Navy (2 terms) under name of John Shortell.
Robinson, Thomas, E : Subsequent, 1 U.S. Art., 3 years A, and 5 years H.

THIRD NEW HA:\rPSIIIRE REGIMENT. 931

Rewitzer, Euos, I: Sabsfq^icnt, 15N.H., Co. I.

Ramsey, Wm. H., A: Snhsoqnent, U.S.S.C. 18 Oct. «;?, discli. as 1st Class
Private 22 Aug. 64, Point of Rocks, Va.

Rooney, Edw. T., K: Siihseqiient, 5 N. Y. Infantry.

Ryan, James, E : Subsequent, 2 U.S. Cav., Co. K.

Randlett, James F., Capt. : Subsequent, In Reg. Array.

Scales, Chas. F., E: Subsequent, 18 N.H.

Sellingham, Frank W., F : Subsequent, 18 N.H., Co. D.

Sager, Zeri S., F: Prior, Co. E, 1 N.H.V., 2 U.S.S., Co. G.

Smith, Samuel M., Lt. : Subsequent, m U.S.C.T., 1st Lt. U N. H.

Smith, John, ;kl., F : Subsequent, Co. G, 18 V.R.C., disch. U Aug. 65, Wash-
ington, U.C.

Smith, G^eo. H., I: Subsequent, Co. C, 13 N.H.V.

Scrutou, Darius K., K: Prior, 1 N.H.V. (not mustered).

Smith, Thos. B., K: Subsequent, 29 Maine.

TeAvksbury, Sumner P., K: Subsequent, Co. E, 5 N.H., 19 Oct. 63, must, out
28 June 65.

Toothaker, Jotham S., F: Subsequent, 5 N.H., Co. E, wounded 17 June 64,
must, out 28 June 65.

Thomson, Thomas, K: Subsequent, after capture, in rebel service, 10 Tenn.
Inf., recaptured 28 Dec. 64, Eg3'pt Station, Miss., enl. 10 March 65 and
must, in 5 April 65, in Co. D, 5 U.S. Vol. Infantry, to Corp.

Thomas, Geo. S., A : Subsequent, enl. 23 Dec. 64, and must, in 23 Dec. 64,
Co. D, 1 Vt. Cav.

West, Wm., B : Prior, 1 N.H.

White, Chas. H., Band: Prior, 1 N.II., Co. E; Subsequent, Co. F, V.R.C.

Wadlia, A. J., Capt. : Prior, Mexican War.

Willoughby, Varnum, F: Subsequent, Co. F, 10 V.R.C, disch. 15 Aug. 64,
N.Y. City, term exp.

Witham, Joseph, H: Subsequent, 11 N.H., Co. A, 17 March 65, 1 year, tr.
to 6 N.H. 1 June 65, promoted 1 July 65, must, out 17 July 65.

White, Chas. A., A : Prior, Co. A, 3 Mass.' (2d Lieut.)

Wiggin, Pierce L., Capt.: Subsequent, 1 N.H. Cav. 14 April 64, must, out
15 July 65.

Witham, Amos R., I: Subsequent, Co. D, 11 V.R.C, disch. 7 Aug. 65,
Providence, R.I.

Whitmore, Norman F., A : Subsequent, U.S. S.C 29 Feb. 64, died of dis-
ease 9 June 64, Jacksonville, Fla., G.H., chronic diarrhoja.

Wing, John L., K: Subsequent, enl. 5 April 65, must, in 8 May 65, as Pri-
vate Co. C, 7 U.S. v., disch. 5 April G(), Philadelphia.

Weber, Geo. H., K: Prior, enl. 3 mos. Fort Constitution, disch. 29 July 62;
Subsequent, Co. D, 8 N.H., 2 Sept. 62, wd. 27 May 63, Port Hudson,
disch. New Orleans 2 Sept. 63. wds.

Youngman, Geo. F., B : Prior, 1 N.H.V., Co. D.

York, Albert, E : Prior, 1 N.H., Co. E.

OTHER DUTY.

Atherton, Arlon S., 1st Lt. : From Jan. 65, on G.C.M., by S.O. 469 W.D., at
Alexandria, Va. ; from 22 Mar. 65 to 21 May 65, G.CM., Wilming-
ton, N. C ; from 6 June 65, Asst. Provo. Marshal, Goldsboro', S.O. 2,
Post II Q.

Ayer, Henry H., 1st Lt. : From 21 Aug. 62, Board of Survey, H.H.

Ami, John, B : Cook for Field 21 Sept. 64.

Abbott, 1) : Orderly at Adjutant's in Nov. 63.

Abbott, John, E : Co. Cook Aug. (i4.

Austin, Albert J., F: Co. Clerk Feb. to Sept. 64; Hosp. Stmr. Geo. Leary,
Sept. to Dec. 64; from 13 March 65, Clerk Provo. Marshal's Office
Wilmington ; May 65, Clerk Provo. Marshal, Goldsboro', till must. -out.

932 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Alexander, Daniel S., F : At Boat Yard, M.I., Jan. (;3.

Allen, Geo. A., F : Hospital Department nurse, Sept. 61 to Jan. 62.

Ackerman, Joseph, F : New Hampshire on Recruiting Service, Aug. 62 ;

returned 12 April 63 ;
Allen, Joseph H., G: Sharpshooters Sept. (!3, to report to Capt. Ela.
Adams, Thomas, H: Camp Parole Sept. 63; Officer's Servant; Carpenter,

July 6-1 ; Co. Cook June 6-1.
Adams, Eben H., H : Fort Hamilton Sept. 63; Co. Cook June 65.
Atwood, Daniel L., H : Co. Cook July 64 ; Corps H.Q. Oct. and Nov. 64.
Akerman, J. W., D: Recruiting Service in New Hampshire; returned

4 May 62, went 2 Jan. 62.
Burnham, Chas. S., Capt. : From 1 July 63, G.C.M.
Buzzell, Andrew J. H., Surg.: Med. Insp. 10 A.C., G.O. 39 C. H.Q. ; from

9 Oct. 64, Gen. Terry'^s Staff, Fort Fisher.
Buckman, Chas. N., A: H.Q.D.S. Sept. 63; Corps H.Q. May and June 64.
Bowman, Eli E., A : Co. Cook, Long Island.

Bennett, William L., A: Q.M. Dept., S.O. 2^8 H.Q.U.S.F. Sept. 63.
Bowen, Edwin G., A: H.Q. D.S., Sept. 63; Co. Cook; Cook Q.M. Dept.

April 64.
Batchelder. George W., A : Teamster at H.H.; Div. H.Q. May and June 64.
Bridghara, George W., A : Co. Cook, Long Island, N. Y.
Bigley, William H., A : Provo. Guard Oct. and Nov. 64 ; Regt. Hosp. June 62

to Oct. 63.
Bean, Geo. W. M., A : To 20 Jan. 63.
Berry, Woodbury, B: After conscripts S.O. 429 D.S., July 63 to 20 Jan.

64; Regt. Farrier May to July 64; Ord. to Col. Jackson.
Blaisdell, Josiah T., B : Cook for officers. May and June 64.
Blaisdell, Samuel C, B : Co. Cook June and July 64.
Bryant, John S., B : Carpenter from 6 July 62 to 3 Dec. 62.
Bryant, David, C: Sharpshooters Sept. 63; Pioneer Corps June 64.
Bates, Chas. H., C : Co. Cook Jan. 65.
Burke, James, D : Oarsman, Gillmore's boat Sept. 63 ; from 3 Mar. 62,

Coxswain express boats to Edisto to June 63.
Blake, Wm. H., D: Div. H.Q. Sept. 63 to June 64; Ord. to Gen. Gillmore

May 64; Dec. 62, Ord. to Gen. Terry, to Mar. 63.
Burton, Geo. W., D : Regt. Hosp. May 64.

Brown, Chas. A., D : Co. Cook Mar. 63; Light Battery May 64.
Brown, Benj., D : Co. Cook June, July, Aug. 64 and Mar. 63.
Buxton, John R., E : Bugler, Detached Special Duty as Bugler to report to

Gen. Hunter, S.O. 254 H.Q.D. ; from 21 Oct. 63, Bugler, to report

to Lt. Wagner; Sharpshooters Sept. 63.
Burdick, Rodney W., E: From 2 Aug. 63, on duty with Maj. Plimpton,

Actg. Insp. -Gen. ; Sept. 63, Clerk.
Burns, John B., E : Terry's H.Q. 10 Aug. 63 to 14 Nov. 63.
Barrett, Cyrus A., E: H.Q. D. S., Carpenter Sept. 63; from 15 Oct. 63 to

report Ord. Dept., Capt. Mordecai, M. I.; from 1 Sept. 62 to 11 Feb.

63, Carpenter Q.M.D. ; from 10 Sept. 63 Eng. Dept., to 5 Oct. 63;

sent to Ord. Dept. at Ft. Wood, N. Y., 19 July 64, order received

at regt., 17 Jan. 65 S.O. 9 N. Y.
Brown, Franklin J., E : From 12 Feb. 64, Lt. Sawyer's A.A.A.-G. Brig.

H.Q. ; Guard Duty at Boat Inf. Picket, Morris Island, 63.
Bingham, Geo. B., F: G.H., H.H., Clerk Sept. 62 to Sept. 63; from 25 Oct.

63to4 Jan. 64 Clerk in Provo. Marshal's office; Nurse G.H., H.H.

April 63 to 25 Oct. 63; to Clerk, Provo. Marshal's Office; Clerk,

Provo. Marshal Feb. 64; from 9 Mar. 64, Clerk, Regt. H.Q. S.O.

21 to July 64; Clerk to Col. Plimpton.
Bingham, Arthur, F: From Aug. 61, Nurse Regt. Hosp. to Mar. 62; from

1 April 62, G.H., H.H., Nurse to May 64; from 28 June 64, Corps H.Q.

and July 64.
Burke, Leonard O.F., F: S.O. 540D.S., Sept. 63 to 16 Oct. 63, Va., after a

deserter (Witham of H) ; Ord. for Lt.-Col. Randlett Jan. and Feb. 64;

from 1 Aug. 64, Q.M.D., to Oct. 64; Corp. H.Q., Nov. 64; from 8

Dec. 64, Ord. R.H.Q. ; Co. Cook Feb. to Mar. Ho.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 933

Bucltner, George, F : Duty with Q.M. of Post from 28 Mar. 05 ; Provo.

Marshars Off. Clerk 10 A. C. April 60; Actg. Hosp. Stew. 12 Jane 65;

Detach. May (i.j.
Blood, Stillman, F: Teamster, Q.M.D. Oct. G2 to Jan. 03.
Brown, Wm. E., F : At Boat Yard Jan. 0:5.

Berry, Lorenzo ^Y., F: Carpenter, Q.M. Dept. .Tan. and Feb. 04.
Brady, Francis, F : Jan. 6.5.
Barrett, Townes, F : Co. Cook May 0.5.
Blake, Granville, G: From 4 May 63, B.B. as Oarsman for Col. Jackson,

H.Q. Post.
Bickford, Edward, H : Ft. Hamilton Sept. 63.
Blake, Lanson, H : Q..M.D. :\Iay to Nov. 04: Co. Cook, Jones Landing, Va. ;

Wagon Master 24 Corps, 1 Div., had been there 6 mos. 29 Jan. 05.
Bnrnham, Chas. F., H : Co. Cook June and July 04.
Brown, Albert, K: To 20 Jan. 03.
Burley, Daniel S., I : Signal Corps Sept. 03.
Blaisdell, Daniel G., I: Orderly for Lt. Comdg. June and July 04. ; Ord.

R.H.Q. May 04; Q.M.D. Nov. 04; from 7 Oct. 03, Ord. to Maj.

Plimpton.
Blood, Josiah S., I : Co. Cook Julv to Nov. 04.
Blood, Chas. M., I : Co. Cook Dec. 64.
Brown, George, I: Co. Cook Jan. 65.
Bell, George, I : Cook for squad mounted orderlies.
Brock, Wm., K: Q.M.D. Aug. to Nov. 04; Co. Cook Jan. 05: Q.M.D., 24

A.C. since 28 Mar. 65, also detailed Q.M.D. 10 June 05, S.O. 101.
Briggs, Geo. H., C : Regt. Com. Dept. whole terra.
Brown, John W., K: Recruiting Service 24 July 62, returned 64.
Bedel, John, Major: Jan. 62, G.C.M.

Burnham, Chas. A., Asst. Surg. : July and Aug. 63, St. Helena.
Clark, Rufus F., Capt. : To 4 May 62, Recruiting Service (went 2 Jan. 02.)
Cornelius, Wm. H., 1 Lt. : Recruiting Service 24 July 62 to 9 Jan. 03.
Copp, Harrison J., A: Nurse Regt. Hosp.
Constantine, George W., A: H.Q.D.S. Sept. 03.
Carter, William H., A : Co. Cook Aug. to Oct. 04.
Coffee, Wm., A : Co. Cook Dec. 64 and Jan. 65.
Colcord, Ezra G., B : From 18 Sept. 63, Signal Corps.
Casley, Edward W., B: From 4 Jan. 64 for duty on despatch boat, by

order Capt. Randlett, Provo. Marshal.
Carlisle, James, B : Co. Cook.
Currier, Joseph H., B : Regt. Hosp. Cook.

Clement, John W., B : Adjt.'s Clerk, Morris Id., Dec. 63 to May 64.
Crosbie, Augustine, C : Co. Cook June and July 04.
Curran, John 2d, C : Amb. Corps Aug. to Nov. 64.

Crosbie, John, C : From 4 May 63, Botany Bay, as oarsman for Col. Jack-
son at H.Q. Post.
Carroll, Van Buren, D: Co. Cook Nov. 64; on whf. B.B. May 63, Q.M.D.,

S.O. 324, P.H.Q. 18 Nov. 03.
Comings, Jos. T.. D : Co. Cook June 04: on Avhf. B.B. May 03.
Chase, Chas. F., F : July 02 to Oct. 03, Post Office, Hilton Head.
Courivou, Frank, F : Co. Cook June to July 04.
Cobb, Norman E., F: Co. Cook Mar. 03 to Dec. 64; 19 Feb. 05, ab. with

baggage (of regt. prob.) near Ft. Fisher.
Chamberlain^ A. G., F: From 9 Mar. 04, Ord. R.H.Q. to Sept. 04: Ord. Lt.-

Col. Comdg. Oct. 04; Ord. Provo. Marshal Feb. and Mar. 04; from

28 June 04, Corps H. Q. ; Ord. Regt. H.Q. Feb. 05.
Chase, James L., F: From 4 May 03, Botany Bay as oarsman, Col. Jack-
son H.Q. Post; Boatman Q.M.D. April 03.
Copp, E. J., F : Ord. to Capt. Randlett: Clerk to Adjt.
Crague, Henry, F : From 2 June 05 Q.M.D., Wil., S.O. S8.
Curby, Abram, F : Regt. Hosp. Dept. Oct. 02.

Caldwell, Nathan, F: .Mounted Ord. Jan. 04; Ord. Post H.Q. Feb. 64.
Clark, John, F : Detached by .Vbl)ott's S.O. 03, 8 May 05.
Conrey, Leonard, F: Woodchopper Mar. GS; Co. Cook June 04.

934 THIED NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Camerou, John H., G : Capt.'s serraut Maj' (U ; Aiub. Corps Aug. to Nov. (!4.

Calahan, James, H: Camp Parole, Carpenter, Sept. Gil.

Clark, James H., H : Co. Cook Jan. or,.

Colcord, Benj. F., I: Signal Corps Sept. 03.

Clark, Ezra D., I : Pioneer Corps May 6-1.

Choate, AVilbur H., I : Co. Cook Aug. and Sept. 04.

Clark, Azariah L., I : Co. Cook Oct. to Dec. 64.

Clements, Lucius H., I : Co. Cook June 65.

Card, Abram A., I : Co. Cook June 64.

Campbell, Nathaniel J., K: Requa Battery Sept. 63.

Cooke, Alexander, K: Co. Cook June 65.

Chamberlain, Daniel J., K: Co. Cook.

Casey, Thomas, C : Recruiting Service N. H., from 20 Jan. 62 to 12 April CS.

Carroll, Chas., D: Q.M.D., S.U. 324, P.H.Q. 18 Nov. 63.

Colby, Dudley, K : Carpenter 7 July 62.

Dearborn, (.)rrin M., Lt. : Gen. Stevens' Staft", James Id., S.C, June 62,

Recruiting Service 2 Jan. 62 to 4 May 62 ; from July 64 Actg. Ord.

Off. 18 A.C., S.O. 186 D.H.Q. Oct. 64 to Dec. 64, and to disch.
Dow, Robert C, Capt. : From 22 April 62 appointed Provo. Marshal,

Edisto, during absence Capt. Van Brunt (Wright's G.O. 2).
Dow, Henry S., Capt.: Went on R. S. 24 July 62: from 19 Sept. 64 on

Recruiting Service, New Hampshire; from 16 Sept. 63, appointed

Asst. Provo. Marshal, S.O. 170 U.S.F.
Dunbar, Chas. F., Capt. : G.C.M. to 24 Jan. 62.
Davis, Wm., 2d Lt. : Detached for Amb. Corps 28 Aug. 64; refused to

serve and was sent back to regiment.
Dodge, Wm. Ladd, 1st Lt. : 23 Sept. 64, Board Survey A's prop, (with

Stearns and McCoy) : from 21 June 62, Adjt.'s Clerk Col. William's

H.Q. ; Recruiting Service N. H., from 20 Sept. 62 to 9 Jan. 63.
Dupray, Joseph, A : Co. Cook Aug. to Oct. 64.
Duncan, Therou, B : Requa Battery Sept. 63.
Duncan, John B., B : Sharpshooters Sept. 63.
Davis, Oliver 0., B: G.H. H.H. Sept. 63.
Dodge, Asa M., B : With Maj. Plimpton, M. I., Clerk.
Dunn, Wm., C : Q.M.D. Sept.-63.
Dore, John, C: Co. Cook June 65.
Dearborn, Samuel W., D: Oarsman Gillmore's boat Sept. 63; Co. Cook;

1 Sept. 62 Carpenter.
Dearborn, Hale B., D: Q.M.D. Aug. to Nov. 64.
Donley, Michael P., E: From 13 Aug. 63, Sharpshooter; and Sept. 63 ;

Co. Cook.
Dimick, Asa, E : From 16 Aug. 63, Sharpshooter; and Sept. 63.
Davis, Horace L., E: From Sept. 63 to 12 Mar. 64 with Second Brigade

Band, S. O. 346 I^S.F. ; from 28 Apr. 63.
Dickey, James M., E : Co. Cook Sept. and Oct. 64.

Duplez, Edgar, F : Boatman for General Oct 62; Teamster Q.M.D. July 62.
Duffle, RossC, F : Ord. for Lt.-Col. Bedel; Hostler Belridere Dec. 61 ; Dock

Guard Nov. 63 to 19 Jan. 64.
Day, J. E., F : Drummer, Regt. H.Q., Jan. and Feb. 64.
Dustin, Adrian C, K: Hosp. Stmr. Cosmopolitan since 13 Mar. 63.
Davis, Henry S., K: Co. Cook June and July 64; from 1 Sept. 62, Carpenter.
Delaine, John, K: Co. Cook Aug. 64.
Downs, Stephen, F: Co. Cook.

Dunn, Francis A., B : Went on Recruiting Service 24 July 62, to 1 Oct. 62.
Donahoe, Michael T., Capt. : Jan. 62, G.C.M.

Edgerly, J. Homer, Capt: From 3 March 65, appointed Asst. Provo. Mar-
shal of Wilmington ; March 64 with vets.
Eldredge, Daniel, K, Lt. : From 13 Dec. 64 to 5 July 65, Concord N.H., as

Commissary of Recruits, Draft Rendezvous, S.O. 444, W.D., 64; S.O.

429, D.S. (after conscripts), 22 July 63, to 19 Jan. 64 ; Co. Clerk under

Ela, Butterfield and Handerson ; Clerk at Regt. H.Q. Mar. 63 to July 63.
Ela, Richard, K : Capt. on Board to examine officers who have overstayed

La., vice Capt. Greenleaf, 4 N.H., relieved; Com. Sharpshooters, M. I.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 935

Everett, Josiah S., F: From May 64 to 2!) June 65, Ambulance Corps; Jan.

64, Mounted Orel. ; Feb. 64, Orel. Post H.Q. ; June 65, Q.M.l).
Emerson, George W., F: From 7 July 62, Carpenter Q.M.D. to Feb. 63;

Carpenter, Provo. Marshal, Feb. 64; Carpenter Sept. 61 to Jan. 62;

Carpenter, G.H., June to Sept. 62; from 18 Feb. 64, Med. Dept.,

M. I. ; Cook for start" mess April 63.
Ellis, Geo. A., G : From 8 July 63 to 3 Aug. 63, Requa Battery.
Elliot, Robert, K : Light Battery May 64.
Eastou, George, E : Boat Inf. Picket, Morris Id. 63.
Fellows, Enoch Q. : Col. Comdg. Post at Hilton Head, S.C., from 26 Jan. 62

to 3 April 62 ; comdg. Post of Edisto from 4 to 25 April 62.
Furnald, James G., A: From 4 May 63, Oarsman Botany Bay for Col.

Jackson.
Fieldsend, Joshua, B: Regtl. Bakery, Sept. 63.
Fortune, Robert, C: Med. Dept., G.H., H.H., Sept. 63.
Farry, Bernard, C : Co. Cook June and July 64.

Fulton, Charles C, F : Provo. Guard; relieved by S.O. 163, 16 Sept. 64.
Foss, Edwin J., F : Co. Cook June 6.').
Fifleld, Stephen S., H: Regtl. Hosp. Attendant from 21 July 62 to Aug. 62,

Pinckney Id. ; 16 June 64, detailed duty Div. Hosp.
French, Chas. F., H : Nurse in Regt. Hosp.
Fowler, Andi'ew J., I : Signal Corps Sept. 63.
Finnev, Chas. H., I: Div.H.Q. ]Mav and June 64.
Fiskei William A., I : Div. H.Q. Se'pt. to Nov. 64.
Frydenland, Alfred E., E : Provo. Guard Nov. 64.
Ford, Lorenzo, G: To 20 Jan. 63.

Fry, Augustus, K: From 3 May 63, Botany Bay as Oarsman Col. Jackson.
Fogg, Geo. T., A : Nurse to convalescents few days Aug. 64.
Flanders, John K., B : Printer to So. Atlantic Block. Squadron.
Farrar, Daniel, Asst. Surg. : April 63, outpost duty.
Fogg, Andrew J., Lt. : Board Survey, July 62 and Dec. 62.
Giciciings, Geo. H., B : In 63 in Signal Corps; from 2!) Aug. 64 Amb. Corps,

vice Davis, leaving no officer with Co., by S.O. Ill; also Sept. and

Oct. 64.
Grannis, David H., A: Nurse Regtl. Hosp.
George, Samuel, A : Sharpshooters, Morris Id.
Gorman, Cyrus, A : Sharpshooter, Morris Id.
Gage, Hiram, B: Requa Battery ; R.Q.M. Dept., Sept. 63; also Mav to Julv

64.
Graham, John G., Mus., B : From 26 June 63 to Jan. 65 Clerk R.H.Q. ; from

18 July 63, Regtl. Clerk (Adjt.) to muster out.
Goss, George W., D ; Requa Battery, Sept. 63.
Godfrey, Washington II., D : Oarsman Gillmore's boat Sept. 63; Coxswain

Hilton Head April 62 to Oct. 63.
Gilbert, John, F : Requa Battery June to Oct. 63.
Gordon, Henrick B., F: Co. cook; cook start" mess l')ec. 62 and July i;4; 4

May 63, Botany Bay oarsman Col. Jackson, H.Q. Post; Q.M. Dept.

cook for start" Oct. 61 ; officer's servant June 64; Co. cook July 64.
Grimes, Francis J., Wag., F: QM. Dept.; Nov. 64 and Dec. 64, Supply

Train 1 Div., 10 A.C. and Jan., Feb. and March 65; May (i5, Provo.

Marshal's Office.
Gould, George A., F. : Co. cook.
Green, Albert, F : Co. cook.
Green, Warren, F : Co. cook.

Gilbert, Charles, G : Co. cook by order Col. Jackson June 64.
Gracey, Wm., G; Ord. to Maj. Trickey.
Gilman, Albert, G ; Clerk.
Gale, Lloyd G., K: From 7 July 62, carpenter; from 3 .Vpril 6:!, Hilton Head,

carpenter.
Gilbert, Daniel W., K ; Clerk R.H.Q.
Glidden, Frank, G: Hilton Head to 3u April 63.
Goodwin, J. W., .\ : Recruiting Service 2 Jan. 62 to 4 May 62.
Gove, Nathan W., Band: Recruiting Service 2 Jan. 62 to 4 May 62.

936 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Ilazcn, Chas. S., 2d Lt. : Boat Inf. Picket, Morris Id. ; S.O. 42'J, D.S. (after

conscripts) July 63 to Nov. 63.
Hawkins, Marshall P., Lt. : From 80 Sept. 63 Signal Corps, S.O. 46, D.S;

on duty with Gen. Terry 10 July 63.
Hitchcock, John H., Sergt. : 22 July 63 to 17 Nov. 63; also went to N.H.

with '(!1 men Aug. 64. Lt. : From Jan. 65 to 4 Feb. 65 in charge of

prisoners to Governor's Id., N.Y.
Houii^hton, Ruthven W., Capt. : From 14 July 63 on Provo. detail; sent to
'^ N.H. with -61 men Aug. 64 ; from 7 July 64 on G.C.M., S.O. 148, D.H.Q.
Head, John M., Lt. : On duty at Palmetto Station 10 July 63 (front) ; Actg.

Sig. Officer H.Q. Dept. South, II. H., bv S.O. 46, 4 Feb. 63.
Hatch, Henry T., A : Q.M.D. Sept. 63. ' .

Hagan, John C, A: R.Q.M. Dept. Wag. May 64; R.Q.M. Dept. Cook June

and July 64.
Holland, Richard F., A: Div. H.Q. May and June 64; Cook 1862; Cook

Gen. Terry's H.Q. 1864.
Hodgman, Wm. S., A: Co. coolv June and July 64; detached Q.M. Dept.,

1861.
Hanson, Thomas, A: Officer's Servant June and July 64; from 30 April 63,

Botany Bay, Co. cook; Recruiting Service Sept. 62 to April 63; Feb.

64 in Post Com. Dept.
Huntress, W. H., A: Ord. at Brig. H.Q. Aug. to Nov. 64; Regtl. Q.M.D. ;

Requa Battery.
Hill, James W., Mus., A: Clerk Regtl. Hosp. Aug. to Dec. 64; Clerk Div.

Hosp., B.H., Avith Dr. Buzzell.
Higgins, James, A : From 15 Sept. 64 Co. cook.
Haines, John M., B: Regtl. Hosp. (clerk) Sept. 63, also May, June, July 64;

from 28 April 62, Adjt.'s clerk; from 26 Aug. 62 clerk Regtl. Hosp.
Holt, Chas. M., B': Co. cook Aug. to Oct. 64.
Hook, Albert, B : Amb. Corps Aug 64 to June 65.
Hazzard, James, C : Co. cook June 65.
Hadley, Andrew J., E : From 27 June 63, Requa Battery, also Sept. and Oct.

63 ; Boat Infantry Picket.
Hoxie, Benj., E : Provo. Marshal General, S.O. 364, H.Q. U.S.F. Hilton Head;

special duty in Dept. ; 13 April 63, Terry countermands order reliev-
ing him and Stevens; from 1 Nov. 63, special duty with Provo. Mar-
shal Gen. of the Dept.
Henderson, Wm., E : Brigade Postmaster Sept., Oct. and Nov. 64.
Hilliard, Timothy, E : Co. cook Jan. 65.
Heath, Benj. H., E : Co. cook June 65.
Hennessey, Peter, E: From 30 Oct. 63 to 11 Nov. 63, supernumerary at

R.H.Q.
Holt, Marquis L., Lt : Train duty Wilmington to Goldsboro' 16 to 30 May

65; Clerk for Co., duration unknown.
Harris, W. T., F: Clerk Q.M. Dept. Oct. 62 to Sept. 63; Clerk Q.IM.D. Hil-
ton Head, Capt. Lunt (on duty, 16 Aug. 63, Hilton Head); from 2

Sept. 63, Clerk H.Q. Post Morris Island with Capt. Terry : from 2 Oct.

63 Clerk P.M. office; Clerk Gen. Terry's Staff April and May 64 (Div.

H.Q.), also June and July 64; to 2 Oct. 63 Clerk Chief Q.M., Capt.

Ehvell; Col. Williams' H.Q. Aug. 62; D Aug. 62, on boat duty; from

3 Mar. 62, Coxswain of express boats to Edisto.
Haydeu, Alfred P., F : Pioneer Corps April and May 64.
Hodgdon, Enos F., F: Regtl. Hosp. May 64.
Harvey, Geo. D., F : Co. cook Aug. to Dec. 64 ; Regtl. Q.M.D. Dec. 64 ; from

19 Feb. 65 ab. with baggage near Ft. Fisher; Ord. Regtl. Q.M. March,

April and May 65.
Hall, James H., F. : From 11 July 64, Ord. Dept. S.O. 67, 10 A.C., Aug. to

Nov. 64; Ord. H.Q., N.D. D. S., Folly Id., Jan. and Feb. 64, also July

and Aug. 64 and Feb. 65 and May 65.
Hall, Chas. f., F: Q.M.D. Aug. 64; Ord. at Corp. H.Q. Sept. 64; Ord.

Provo. Marshal 10 A.C. Office Oct. ()4 to Feb. 65; Feb. 64 Ord. for

Post H.Q. ; Post Office, Wilmington, 21 April to June 65.
Hall, Frank H., G : Requa Battery 4 July 63 to Sept. 63.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 937

Hill, AVm. H., H: Pioneer Corps May G4 ; Co. cook.

Hall, Tracy L., H : Co. cook .Vug. to Dec. CA.

Harvey, Enoch T., H : Clerk.

Harkness. Joseph E., I : Hosp. Stmr. Cosuiupolitan Sept. C3.

Harrold, Joseph, I: Co. cook Aug. and Sept. 64.

Hill, Chas. P., I: Amb. Corps Aug. to Nov. 64.

Hall, Jeremiah, K : Co. cook July 64 to Jan. 65.

Huntoon, Abdalonymus, B : Pioneer Corps May 64.

Handerson, Henry C, Lt. : Recruiting Service Sept. 62 to Jan. 63.

Horton, James O., I: Mounted Ord. for Terry on Morris Island and then

for Col. Davis; rejoined regt. at Hilton Head after mounting of regt.
Ineson, Benj., E : Co. cook May, June and July 64.
Ingram, Henry, F : Co. cook Jan. to June 65.
Jackson, John H., Col. : On G.C.M. 29 Mar. 62; from 22 July 6;; to I'J Jan.

64, S.O. 429, D.S., on Recruiting Service.
Johnson, Thomas, A : Co. cook June 65.
James, Thomas H. B., B : Clerk toCapt. Towle, Brig. Inspector, July 63 to

Mar. 64.
Johonnet, Emerson L., E : From 27 June 63 to Sept. 63.
Jackman, Lemuel N., F: S.O. 429 D.S. (after conscripts), 22 July 63 to 17

Nov. 63; Ord. Dept. May 64 to Jan. 65; from 15 Jan. 62 to May 62,

Regtl. Hosp.; from 23 Nov. 63, Actg. Sergt.-Maj. at Provo. H.Q. to

Feb. 64; hostler on Belviderc Oct., Nov. 61; on wharf May 63; from

June 65 to take charge of enlisted men must, out by Order 73, N.C.
Johnston, Geo. A., A : Nurse in Gen. Hosp. II. H., 62; Nurse on Hosp. Stmr.

at City Point, Va., 64.
Jones, John, F : May 65.

Joslin, Horace, G : Q.M.D. Aug. to Dec. 64; Co. Cook.
Jewett, Chas., I: Regtl. Blacksmith Aug. 61 to Sept.. 63 ; Regtl. Armorer

Sept. 63 to July"64.
Jackson, Geo. W., K: Q.M.D. Aug. to Oct. 64.
James, John S., Lt. : Jailor, Wilmington, X.C., 7 May to (! June 65; Asst.

Provo. Marshal, Goldsboro', N.C, 14 to 16 Ji;ne i\o; S.O. 540 D.S.

Sept. 63, to Virginia, after deserter (see L. 0. F. Burke).
Johnson, Harrison E., D : Co. Clerk Mar. 63.
James, Geo. R.,D: Wagoner, in charge Regtl. Q.M. horses April (!3 ; R.S.O.

44, 20 Dec. 63.
Kimball, Franklin B., Surg. : From June 65 Post Hosp., S.O., 109 Dist. H.Q.
Karney, Wm. M., A : Co. Cook June and July 64.
Kittredge, Perry, B: Ward Master Regtl. Hosp.; at Medical Purveyor's

office, Hilton Head, prior to regt. going to Edisto.
Kenniston, Horace B., E : Requa Battery Sept. ()3.
Kemp, Oscar, E: Co. Cook Aug. 64.
Kimball, Lewis, Jr., F. : Clerk Provo. Marshal's office Sept. 63 to Jan. 64 ; Post

Q.M.D., Morris Island; Clerk for Capt. Randlett Mar. 63; Clerk at

Post Com. May to July 63.
King, Jolm L., F : Nurse Regtl. Hosp. Nov. 61 to Jan. 64 and May 64 ; bv

S.O. 32; Nurse Regtl. Hosp. April 62 to Dec. 63; Ord. Med. Insp'.

April and May 65.
Keefe, David, C: Co. Cook Nov. 64 to Jan. 65.
Lord,- Geo. F., S.M. : After conscripts, S.O., 429, D.S. (did not return);

Adjt.-Gen.'s office. Concord, X. H.
Locke, Elbridge G., B : Co. Cook Nov. 64.
Leavitt, Joseph W., B. : Wilmington, in charge of contrabands 3 Mar. loo-^

from 9 June 65 in charge of jail.
La Clair, Emery, E : With Randlett, Provo. Marshal, order dated 29 Oct. 63;

Co. Cook May to July 64.
Lay, Chas.,F; Regtl. Hosp. Dept.
Lawson, Gideon, F: Jarvis Gen'l Hosp., Baltimore.

La Mudge, Alex., H: Recruiting Service 15 Sept. 62; ret'd from NeAv Hamp-
shire 25 June 63.
Lang, Geo. B., I : Post Band Sept. 63; Chief Bugler July 64; from 2,s April

63 to 14 Mar. 64 detailed Second Brigade Band.

938 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Lewis, Alouzo A., I : Amb. Corps May to Nov. 04.

Ladd, Lewis, K: Q.M.D. May and June CA.

Little, Samuel H., A : Hosp. Stmr. CosmopolUtin Sept. 63, City Pt., Va., 04.

Lucas, Chas., H : Q.M.D. June to Nov. 04.

Libby, Jonah, Jr., Lt. : Recruiting officer for re-enl. men.

MaxAvell, Wm. IL, Capt. : From 4 Oct. 64 Hart's Island, N.Y. Harbor,

Draft Rendez., S.O. 32 W.D., to Dec. 64.
Morrill, Frank L., A: Lt., From 1 Oct. 63 Sig. Corps, also Mar., May, June

and July 04 ; ret'd from Recruiting Service 4 May 62, went 2 Jan. 62.
McCoy, James E. : From 23 Sept. 64 on Board Survey, Co. A's prop, (with

Stearns and Dodge).
Moore, Thomas T., A :'"H.Q. U.S. Forces, S.O. 458 Sept. 63, Morris Id.
McDuffle, Sam'l V., A: H.Q., D.S. Sept. 03, Signal Corps.
Marston, William S., B : Signal Corps Sept. 63.

Munroe, Porter, B : Amb. Corps May to Nov. 64; Ord. Dept. June 64.
Moody, Alfred C, B : Div. H.Q. May 64; Ord. Dept. June to Nov. 64.
McGuire, James, B : Co. Cook Dec. 04 and Jan. (;5.
Morrison, James, C : Requa Battery Sept. 63.
McCarthy, Daniel, C : Requa Battery Sept. 63.
Mahoney, Daniel, Jr., C : Light Battery May 64; Q.M.D. Aug. 64.
Mahoney, Dennis, C : Light Battery May 64.
Marshall, Dustin, C : Light Battery May 04.
McLaughlin, Daniel, C : Light Battery May 64.
Murphy, Thomas, C : Co. Cook Aug. 64; Provo. Guard Nov. 64.
Moore, David, C: Amb. Corps, Aug. to Nov. 64.
MuUahoUand, John, D : Light Battery May 04.
Marston, George W., D: Q.M.D. Sept. to Nov. 04; Co. Cook; Clerk; Co.

Cook, R.O. 63, 4 Dec. 63.
Moore, Joseph F., D : Co. Cook June 05.
Mills, George H., D ; From 17 Mar. to 4 April 05 (Drummer), as orderly to

Dr. Buzzell.
McDavitt, Henry, D : Co. Cook.
McTavish, Hugh, F : Pioneer Corps April and May 64; from 10 Feb. 05 ab.

Avith Ijaggage near Ft. Fisher.
Mygatt, Revingstone'H., F; From 7 Dec. 63 Machinist Q.M.D. and Jan. 64;

Dec. 61 Hostler on B elr icier e ; Q.M.D. Nov. and Dec. 03; Tinsmith,

Post H.Q.
Milliken, Albert H., F ; On wharf May 03.

Moulton, Albion, G; From 28 Jvine 63 to 9 Aug. 63 Requa Battery; Recruit-
ing Service 9 July 62 to 12 April 63, N.H.
Murdough, Geo., H : Recti. Hosp. May 04; Cook for Band.
Metcalf, Alden E., H; Provo. Guard Sept. to NoV. 64.
McGowan, John, H ; Co. Cook June 65.

Mansfield, Patrick, I ; Regtl. Bakery Sept. 63; Q.M.D. Nov. 04.
Morse, John M., I : Signal Corps Sept. 03.
McLeod, Daniel, I: Brig. H.Q. Dec. 04.
Murphy, Hiram P., I : From 23 Dec. 01 to 10 Oct. 03 Baker H.H. (Post

Bakery).
Maxfield, Sylvanus, K : Q.M.D. Aug. to Oct. 64.
Mears, John, A: On Hosp. Stmr., Geo. Leary Sept. to Nov. 64; Actg. Com.-

Sergt. Brig. Hosp. Wilmington and Goldsboro', May to June 65.
McDonald, Converse D., E : Recruiting Service Sept. 02.
McCaffrey. Wm. J., G; P.O. Goldsboro', N.C., June 65.
Marks, Sardine, D : Ord. Post. H.Q., B.B., May and June 63.
Niles, Stephen W., A ; Q.M.D. Sept. 63; Corps H.Q. 22 June 64 to must.

out as Ord. at Telegraph Office; Morris Island 22 Sept. to 7 Oct. 03;

Cook for Post Q.M. and Assts. ; Hilton Head while A and I on Provo.,

cook 12 Sent, to 2 Oct. 02 for Provo. Marshal.
Norcross, Joseph F., F: Q.M.D. Sept. 63; Wag. Q.M.D. May 64; Cook,

Band; Teamster, Q.M.D. Dec. 02, Feb. and July 64; Teamster Chf.

Q.M.D. April and Dec. 03.
Nixon. Robert, I; Co. Cook Oct. 64; Q.M.D. Nov. 64.
Nash, John J., I : Co. Cook Jan. and June 05.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 939

Nute, Martin L.,K: Post Band Sept. G3 ; from 18 Mar. 63 to 12 Mar. G4,

member of Second Brigade Band; Co. Cook; Cook for Band.
Nicliols, Fred A., F : Detailed to assist Lt. Hickok, Signal Officer, May G3.
O'Brien, Edmund, C : Q.M.D. Aug. to Nov. Gi.
Owens, Geo. W., C : Regtl. Clerk June 65.
Odiorne, Geo. W., D : Requa Battery June 63 ; Sharpshooters Sept. 63 ; ret'd

4 Oct. 63.
O'Brien, James, E : May 65.
O'Keefe, Timothy C, H : Co. Cook Jan. 65.
O'Brien, Terreuce, C: Carpenter 7 July G2.
Plimpton, Josiah I., Capt. : Feb. 62 to build sawmill; from 10 Feb. 63 on

Board to examine officers Avho overstayed La.; June G3 A.I.G. St.

Helena; Aug. 63 A.I.G. Morris Island.
Parker, John M., Lt. : On Board Survey (with Stearns and Akerman), Actg.

Adjt. several times.
Place, Leonard F., Lt. : From Sept. 62 at Concord, N.H., on Recruiting

Service, to 9 Jan. 63.
Proudman, James D., A: From 23 Dec. 61 baker; Signal Corps Sept. 63.
Perry, Austin E., A: With Div. Provo. Guard Sept. to Nov. 64, and safe-
guard N.C. 65.
Potter, Joseph, C : Hos. Strar. George Washington under G.0. 339, H.Q. A. of

J. ; on Detached Service at muster-out.
Perkins, David W., D: From 3 March 62, Coxswain of express boats to

Edisto.
Philbrick, John W., E : Co. Cook Nov. and Dec. 64.
Pettigrew, Henry J., E: Pioneer Corps.

Pushee, Jessie C"., F : Dock Guard Jan. 64, Provo. detachment Feb. 64.
Philbrook, Clias. W., F : Ord. H.Q. H.I)., D.S., Folly Id., Jan. and Feb. 64.
Piper, William C, G: Co. Cook July 64 to Jan. 65; 6 Aug. 63 Col. Guss,

H.Q. M.I., to 8 Aug. 63; Clerk H.Q.
Page, Geo. H., G : Co. Cook July 64.
Piper, George E., G: Clerk.
Persons, Josenh, I: Div. H.Q. Sept. to Nov. 64.
Pelkey, David* I: Teamster R.Q.M. Dept. June 64.
Parker, Corwin G., K: Amb. Corps Aug. to Nov. 64.
Plaisted, James W., D : About 10 days April 64 as Clerk in Gen. Casey's

office, Washington, D.C.
Perkins, George, D : Recruiting Service, S.O. 662 D.S, 21 Dec. 63.
Pevear, Samuel L., 1) : Hosp. Stmr. ,/. K. Bainies, 64 to do.
Quinlan, James, C : Co. Cook Aug. to Oct. 64.

Quigley, Peter, H : James' Light Battery Co. C (3 R. I.), June 64 to Mar. 65.
RandleU, James F., Capt. : From 1 July 63 on G.C.M. ; from June 64 Provo.

Marshal 10 A.C. S.O. 60 to Aug. 64; Lt.-Col. from 2 Mar. 65, Provo.

Marshal of Wihnington to 29 June 65, S.O. 80 Dist. H.Q.
Ramsey, Wm. H., A: Signal Corps Sept. 63.
Riddon, Thomas, 1) : Boat Inf. Picket S.O. 45, 14 Feb. 64.
Robinson, Dana D., E: Sharpshooters Sept. 63.
Robinson, Rody, E : From 13 Aug. 63 Sharpshooters.
Rattray, Thomas, E : Boat Inf. Picket Morris Island (;3'.
Ross, Chester A., F: Ord. Dept. May 64; 24 May 64, Q.M.D. , S.O. 21, and

Aug. 64; from 2 Sept. 64 Regtl. Armorer to June 65; 11 March 64

Blacksmith Q.M.D; Q.M.D. June 64.
Rhodes, Joel H., F: Regtl. Hosp. Nurse April and May 62; Wag. Sept. 61

and July 62.
Riss, Carl, F: Jan. to March 65; From 19 Feb. Go ab. Avith baggage, near

Fost Fisher.
Ring, John, F : Ord. at Med. Insp. Office April 65.
Rock, Henry C, H : Provo. Guard Sept. to Nov. 64.
Richardson, Richard B., 1: Nurse Regtl. Hosp.
Ranney, William, D : Boat Inf. Picket S.O. 45, 14 Feb. 64.
Stearns, George, Capt. : From 23 Sept. 64 on Board Survey A's prop, (with

Dodge and McCoy), 24 Sept. 64 Board Survey E's prop, (with Parker

and Akerman) .

940 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Squires, Hiram C, A: H.Q. United States Forces Sept. G3, Morris Id.

Scott, \A'illiam P., A : Nurse in Flyiuu; Hosp. Oct. and Nov. »U.

Syms, Ruel S., A : Regimental Barber (time uncertain).

Slorin, Mattliew, Mus., A : From 8 June 65 Ord. at Transfer Oft'., Goldsboro".

Sleeper, William II., B : Regtl. Hosp. Sept. G3 ; Cook Regtl. Hosp. May M;
Co. Cook June and July 64.

Scott, Wm., B : From July 63 Nurse Stmr. Cosmopolitan.

Sprague, Wm., C : Light Battery May 64.

Stooclley, Thos. E., D : With Regtl. Commissary and Q.M. entire term.

Smith, Chas. W., D : From 7 July 62 Carpenter to 15 Feb. 63. Requa Battery
from 27 June 63 ; 31 Oct. 62 Q.M.D.

Stevens, Ransom D., E: With Provo. Marshal-Gen. S.O. 264, H.Q. U.S.
Forces, H.H., Sept. 63. S.O. 586 D.S., special duty with Provo. Mar-
shal Genl. of Dept.

Scales, Chas. F., E : Q.M.D. teamster S.O. 101 ; Amb. Corps June 64.

Scales, Royal, Jr., E : Amb. Corps June to Nov. 64 ; from 11 March 65 in Ord.
Dept. Wilmington.

Shaw, Daniel W., E: From 11 July 64, Q.M.D., S.O. 67; Aug. to Nov. 64
Q.M.D., S.O. 101; Wag. Q.M.D. Goldsboro' in 65.

Sargent, Moses, E : Invalid Corps May 64.

Stockwell, Albert H., F : Co. Cook Jan. and April 65 ; on wharf May 63.

Smith, Chas. D., F : R.Q.M. Dept. Oct. 62.

SwalloAv, Wm. A., F : Asst. Jailor Provo. Guard Feb. 64.

Sellingham, Frank F., F : Carpenter Sept. 61 and Jan. 62.

Stiles, Moses, G: Co. Cook to 5 Aug. 63.

Simmons, Voluey T., H : From 23 Dec. 61 ; Regtl. Bakery Sept. 63.

Smith, Donald, H : Co. Cook Aug. and Sept. 64.

Smith, Thomas, H: Depot Hosp. Point of Rocks, Va., Aug. and Sept. 64;
Q.M.D. June 64.

Soukson, Amos Peter, II: Brig. Com. Dept. Dec. 64.

Scovell, Albert D., I: Hosp. Attendant (also Clerk; afterward Hosp. Stew-
ard) June 62 to Aug. 64.

Spaulding, Alanson, K: Sharpshooters Sept. 63.

Smith, Lorenzo I)., K: Pioneer Corps May 64.

Spencer, Geo. W., Mus., K: Ord. to Dr. Eaton 12 Nov. 61 to 16 April 62.

Trickey, Wm. II., Maj. : From 12 April 65 on G.C.M., Wilmington, N.C.

Tuttle, Fred H.. Lt. : From June 65, A. CM. 10 A.C., S.O. 83 Dept. N.C. ;
Clerk to Med. Ex. Board Sept. 63 to Mar. 64.

Tibbets, Collins P., A : On Hosp. Stmr. Geo. Lear;/ Sept. to Nov. 64.

Tuttle, James H., B : Requa Battery Sept. 63.

Tompkins, Eli, B : Co. Cook Aug. 64.

Tucker, John A., D : Q.M.D. Aug. to Nov. 64.

Townes, James B. F., F: From 17 Sept. 64, Provo. Guard, also Nov. 64.

Toothaker, Jotham S., F : From 1 Sept. 62, Carpenter; Jan.. Feb. and Sept.
62, Carpenter; Carpenter G.H. July 62.

Trotter, Grant, G : Fort Hamilton, N.Y. Sept. 63.

Thompson, N., H : Pioneer Corps May 64.

Turner, Geo. A., H : Provo. Guard Sept. to Nov. 64.

Todd. Wm., H: Co. Clerk.

Tebo, Samuel, I : Co. Cook Aug. and Sept. 64.

Thomson, Thomas, K : Amb. Corps May, June; captured 2'.» June 64.

Thomas, Richard, K: B.B., as Oarsman for Col. Jackson, 4 May 63 and
prior; 3 March 63, Coxswain express boats to Edisto.

Tucker, William, D : Boat Inf. Picket S.O. 45, 14 Feb. 64.

Vittum, David P. S., G: Co. Cook June 65.

Vibbert, Luke R., K: Co. Cook Aug. to Oct. 64.

Wadlia, Andrew J., G: Sergt. from 18 Jan. 62 by Viele's S.O. 8; Lt. from
9 July 63 on detail Folly Island ; from 15 July 63 Morris Island (had
returned 15 Sept. 63) ; from 18 July 62 (all in Ord. or Eng. Depts.)

Woodbury, Roger W., A : Sergt. from Sept. 61 to Jan. 63, Actg. Brig. Com.
Sergt.; Lt. Jan. and Feb. 64, Actg. Post Com., Morris Id.; April 64
to Jan. 65, Actg. Ord. Officer ; Capt., Jan. 65 (with Terry), Actg. Ord.
Officer to June 65.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1)41

Webster, Geo. H., A : Requa Battery Sept. ()3 : Wag. R.Q.D. Aua:. to Oct. G4.
White, Leander, A: H.Q.D.S. Saddler, Sept. 63: from 13 June 63 (R.Q.M.)
White, Charles A., A : From 1 March 62 Clerk H.Q. Post, H.II., to April 64.
Walker, Joseph M., B : Regtl. Hosp. Sept. 63 ; Co. Cook May, Jime and July 64.
West, Wm., B : Q.M.D. June to Nov. 64.
Welch, Stephen, C, Staff stables, Sept. 63; Brig. Q.M. Dept. May and Aug.

64 ; Q.M.D. Sept. to Nov. 64.
Wolfandale, Wm., C : Capt.'s Servant May 64, June and July 64.
Wiggin, Leonard G., D : Oarsman Gillmore's boat Sept. 63; Oarsman Sept.

62.
Wallace, Chas. B., E : From 5 Oct. 63 Nurse U.S. G.H. by Gen. Gillmore's

S.O. .553.
Waters, John, F : Requa Battery June 63 to Oct. 63.
Willard, Nathaniel L., F : Nurse Regtl. Hosp. Oct. 62 to May 64; Co. Cook;

Guard Hosp. Stores S.O. 127 June and July 64.
Wyman, Geo. L., F: Ord. Dept. May 64; Teamster Q.M.D. Hilton Head 1

July 62 and Oct. 62 and Jan. 63; S.O. 19, Teamster Ord. Dept. May

to July 64.
Watrous, Edgar H., G: Amb. Corps. Aug. to Nov. 64; H.H. to 3 April 63;

from 1!) June 63 Boat Yard, H.H. "
Wentworth, Chas. II., G: Co. Cook Oct. 64.
White, Pilbro, G : From 13 Aug. 63 Sharpshooter.
Wheeler, Geo. N., H : Co. Cook.
White, Almon B., I: Sharpshooter Sept. 63.
Warner, Philip A., K: Q.M.D. Sept. 63 to Nov. 64; Carpenter from 22 Julv

63 to 24 Aug. 63; Detached Service from 11 July 64, Q.M.D. 10 A.C.";

Ord. Dept. N.C. April 65 to end.
Wilson, Chas., K: Co. Cook Dec. 64.
Watson, Oliver, K : Ord. to Col. Fellows to April 64.
Weber, Geo. H., Mus., D : Printer H.II. April 62 to June 62.
Wheeler, Geo. W., D : Gen. Hosp. Dec. 62.

Wilson, James, K : Provo. Marshal's Off. Wilmington, N.C. from 15 March 64.
Youngmau, Geo. F., B: From 27 Sept. 64 Pioneer Corps.
Young, Joseph H., D : From 11 May 63 Regtl. Bakery and Sept. 63; 23 Dec.

61 Baker: July 62 Q.M.D. to June 63.
York, Isacc I., G : From 12 Aug. 63 Hosp. Att. to Dr. Buzzell and Sept. 63;

Regtl. Hosp. May, June and July 64.
York, Geo. T., G : Regtl. Com. Dept. Aug. 64 to Jan. 65 ; Regtl. Q.M.D. June

65; Co. Cook June and Aug. 64.

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LEAVES OF ABSENCE— FURLOUGHS.

[Note.— Furloughs for re-eulistment are not enumerated, as each received a fur-
lough, with the exception of Sergt. Hitchcock, Co. I, whose commission as 2d Lieu-
tenant arrived in February 64.]

Ayer, Henry H. : l.a., 18 June 62, 40 clays, S.O. 116, Hunter, D.S., ret. 30 July
62; SO. 534 D.S. 19 Sept. 63 on Fulton direct from Morris Island.

Allen, Robert H. : l.a., S.O. 432 D.S. July 62; and 22 July 63, ret. 1 Oct. 63.

Athertou, Arlon S. : l.a., 24 Sept. 64 from Hospital, Annapolis, 30 days, twice
extended: entitled to it as prisoner of war. 12 Mar. 65 from Alex-
andria, Va., to go home to vote.

Alcerman, Joseph W. Tl.a., 30 April 63 to 24 June 63.

Allen, Chas. H. : f., Co. K, 14 days within Dept. South in 62, while regt.
was at Hilton Head, 30 days from Botany Bay Island, May 63.

Bedel, John : l.a., Jan. to April 65 by W.D. (entitled to it as pris. of Avar).

Butterlleld, Welbee J. : l.a., 10 Aug. 62, on sick leave to 3 Oct. 62.

Burnham, Chas. S. : l.a., 4 July 63, returned 4 Sept. 63.

Bingham, Geo. B. : l.a., June to 13 July 65, S.O. 84, N.C.

Buzzell, Andrew J. H. : l.a., 24 Sept. 63, 20 days, S.O. 541 D.S., ret. 24 Oct. 63.

Burnham, Chas. A. : La., .4 July 64, S.O. 183 D.H.Q., ret. 16 Aug. 64.

Bigley, Wm. H. : f., Co. A, about 10 Nov. 63; and 21 June 65.

Brown, Chas. A. : f., Co. I), May 63 from Botany Bay, returned 25 June 63.

Burdick, Rodney W. : f., Co. E, Sept. 63.

Brown, Daniel H. : f., Co. E, 9 May 63 on sick furl.

Bingham, Geo. B. : f., Co. F, from 4 Jan. 64.

Brown, Wm. E. : f., Co. F, from 29 June 64, 24 days from U.S. G.H., Phila.

Brown, Jolm F. : f., Co. G, May 63 from Botany Bay (see deserted. Class II.)

Burgess, Benj. D. : f., Co. G, from 31 Oct. 64 Base Hosp. to 15 Nov. 64.

Brooks, riummer : f., Co. H, before leaving Concord.

Blye, Woodbury C. : f ., Co. K, fr. Goldsboro', June, July 65 ; and Sept. 63, M.I.

Brown, Jared P. : f.. Co. K, from Sept. 63, 30 days.

Blake, Wm. H. : f., Co. D, 18 Sept. to 24 Oct. 63.

Burke, James : f., Co. D, June 63, while on detached service.

Ballard, Wm. W. W. : f., Co. G, Aug. and Sept. 62 (did not return).

Bowen, Edwin N. : f., Co. I, 20 Jan.''64.

Blood, Chas. M. : f., Co. I, 27 Dec. 63 (sick).

Carlton, Ralph: l.a., 14 Mar. 62,60 days, Sherman's S.O. 123; ret. 10 June 62.

Cody, Walter : l.a. (wd.), July to Nov. 62.

Copjp, Elbridge J. : l.a., 1 Oct. (!3 for 20 days to Florida, returned 19 Oct.
63, Mar. 64 Avith re-enlisted men, 30 days, rejoined 28 April from
Hosp. May 64 (wd.), returned 24 June, and from Hosp. Sept. 64 (Avd.)

Chase, John N. : f ., Co. A, May 63 from Botany Bay.

Coty, Gideon : f ., Co. A, from Botany Bay, May 63.

Comings, Jos. T. : f., Co. D, returned 1 May 64.

Cobb, Norman E. : f., Co. F, from 21 June 65, 30 days.

Courtney, P. : f., Co. F, May 63 from Botany Bay.

Carr, Thomas M. : f., Co. H, Aug. 64 in N.H.

Clark, Azariah L. : f., Co. I, Jan. 65 from Bermuda Hundred.

Cotter, Edw. : f., Co. H, Botanv Bay May 63.

Clements, Oliver M. : f., Co. K, David's Id. Hosp., N.Y., 64.

Dunbar, Chas. F. : l.a., short sick leave June 62.

Dearborn, Orrin M. : l.a., Jan. 65 from 18 A.C. ; about 28 Aug. 63, got leave
while detached in Va.

DoAV, Henry S. : l.a., 23 July 64 by S.O. 200, D.H.Q.

Dudley, Daniel W. : f., Co. *B, May 63 Botany Bay.

Duffle^ Ross C. : f , Co. F, 19 Jan. 64, Wagner furl.

Day, Orlando : f., Co. G. 15 May 63 N. H.30 days, returned 25 June 63.

Davis, William : f., Co. H, Wagner 30 days (was at Concord sick 22 Dec. 63).

Downs, Stephen F. : f., Co. K^ from Edisto Id., April or May 62.

Davis, Geo. H. : f., Co. I, June 65.

Douglass, J. B. : f., Co. F, prior to May 64 from De Camp Hosp.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. '.(fV.)

Ela, Richard: l.a., 22 Nov. (:2, 20 days for health within D.S., S.O. 3G6.

Emmons, Geo. W. : La., 9 Oct. 02 for 30 days, S.O. 320, D.S.

Edgerly, J. Homer: l.a.. Mar. (ii witli re-cnlisted men; l.a. Nov. 64 for 3()

days, S.O. 322, D.H.Q.
Eldredge, Daniel: la., 3 Oct. 04 from hosp. Annapolis (thence in Dec. to

detached service Concord, N.H.)
Eutwistle, Thomas: f., Co. D, Sept. 63 M.I., ret. 24 Oct. 63; Feb. and Mar.

Go from Wilmington, X. C.
Eaton, Charles W. : f., Co. D, returned 2.j Dec. 63.
Ellis, George A.: f., Co. G.
Egan, John: f., Co. C.
Edminster, John H. : f., Co. B, Sept. 63.
Emerson, HoUis D. : f., Co. G, May 63 Botany Bay.
Fellows, Enoch Q. : l.a., April 62 for 60 days (resigned while on leave).
Flanders, Daniel J. : l.a., May 63, returned 26 June 63.
Foge-, Geo. T. : f ., Co. A, Sept. (!3 Wagner, and Jan. and Feb. 64.
Frank, Alexander : f., Co. A, 1 Nov. 64 Lowell G.H., Portsmouth Grove, R.I,
Flanders, King H. : f., Co. F, May 63 from Botany Bay, ret. 24 June 63.
Ford, Lorenzo: f., Co. G.

Gammon, Chas. : f., Co. K, from Hosp. Willetts Pt., N.Y., Oct. 64.
George, Samuel: f., Co. A, Sept. 63 Wagner, 30 days.
George, Albert: f., Co. A.

Giddings, Geo. H. : f., Co. B, Wagner, Sept. 63.
Glavin, James : f., Co C.
Goodhue, David: f., Co. F.
Gilman, Albert: f. Co. G, Sept. 63, Wagner.
Gerrie, Lewis : f., Co. H, July 64.
Gale, Lloyd G. : f., Co. K, IS Jan. 64.
Galvin, Michael E. A. : f ., N.C.S., Jan. 64.
Gove, Chas. H. : f., Co. E, 4 Aug. 62, returned 24 Nov. 62.
Green, Warren : f., Co. F, May 63 from Botany Bay.
Gove, Nathan W. : f., P.M., 4 Aug. 62 (never returned).
Hynes, John R. : l.a., 11 Sept. 64 for 15 days, returned 25 Sept.
Hill, Henry : l.a., 31 Jan. 63 to Fla. on sick leave.
Hopkins, Henry F. : La., 3 Nov. 62 for 20 days from Hosp., Hilton Head and

twice extended; returned 25 Dec. (;2.
Hitchcock, John H. : La., 23 Aug. 64 for 20 days with " terms expired " men,

S.O. 231, D.H.Q., returned Sept. 64.
Hazen, Chas. S. : La., 23 Aug. 64 for 20 days with " terms expired " men,

SO. 231, D.H.Q., returned 18 Nov. 64.
Houghton, Ruthven W. : l.a. Mar. 64 with re-enlisted men, 23 Aug. 64 for

20 days Avith "terms expired" men, S.O. 231, D.H.Q., 26 May 63 for

20 days, but on arrival at Hilton Head all leaves were countermanded.
Haines, John M. : f ., Co. B, 18 Nov. 63, Morris Id.
Horton, Joseph E. : f., Co. B, May 64, Pt. Lookout 30 days.
Holt, Marquis L. : f., Co. E, Sept." 63. Wagner.
Heath, Beuj. H. : f., Co. E, Oct. 64 (prob. from De Camp Hosp.)
Horrocks, William : f., Co. D, Sept. 63.
Hosmer, Francis : f ., Co. F, Sept. 63 Wagner to 25 Oct. 63.
Ilayden, Alfred P. : f., Co. F, 18 Nov. 63 to 27 Dec. 63.
Harris, Wesley T. : f., Co. F, 29 Jan. 64 Morris Id., 30 days, was at N.V. 5

Mar. 64 waiting.
Hall, Chas. T. : f., Co. F, 19 Jan. 64.
Harvey, Andrew: f., Co. F, 5 Mar. 64, n.f.r.
Hill, AVilliam H. : f., Co. H, Sept. 63, Wagner.
Hergrives, James: f., Co. E, 24 June 64 from De Camp Hosp., David's Id.,

X.Y., n.f.r.

Hildenfrant, Anton : f., Co. E, 64.

Ingram, Henry : f., Co. F, on furl. 25 Oct. 64.

Jackson, Thomas M. : La., 21 June ()2, 60 days, S.O. 124 D.S., ret. 17 .Vug.

James, John S. : La., H! June 65, 20 days.

James, Geo. R. : f., Co. D.

Jones, John : f., Co. H, Ang. 64 N.H., returned about 1 April 65.

960 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

James, Thomas H. B. : f., Co. E, Oct. 64 fr. Base IIosp. to go home to vote.

Jackson, Andrew : f., Co. B, June 65.

Jordan, Samuel: f., Co. B, abt. July 64 (and des.)

Jones, Edw. : f., Co. I, abt. July 64 (and des.)

Kirwin, John : l.a.. Mar. 64 with re-enl men, Sept. 64 sick leave.

Kimball, Franklin B. : l.a., F. & S., from Wilmington, N.C., Mar. 65.

Kelsall, Edward : f., Co. B, 80 Oct. 64 for 15 days from Base Hosp., 10 A.C.

A^a., n.f.r.
Kelly, Lawrence : f., Co. F, 5 Mar. 65 from G.H. Ft. Monroe.
Kittredge, Perry: f., N.C.S., May 63 from Botany Bay (all furloughs re-
voked, didn't go).
Keating, John : f., Co. C, May 63, Botany Bay.
Knowles, Wm. R. : f., Co. D, July 65.

Libby, Alvau H. : l.a., from Edisto, abt. 1 May 62, returned 5 June 62.
Libby, Jonah, Jr. : l.a., 9 Oct. 62 for 30 days,"D.S., S.O. 820, l.a. 2 July 63,

for 20 days, returned 28 July 63, l.a. 15 Sept. 64 from Annapolis.
Locke, James J. : f., Co. B, May 63 from Botany Bay.
Levy, Edward : f ., Co. F, 15 Dec. 64 from Camp Parole.
Leavitt, Jona D. : f., Co. A, May 63 from Botany Bay.
Lisle, Richard: f., Co. H, July 64 (deserted).
Maxwell, Wm. H. : l.a., 3 July 64 by S.O. 180, D.H.Q., returned 5 Aug.;

May 63, returned 9 June 63.
Marsh, Henry A. : l.a., 6 Aug. 62, 20 days (with Dr. xMoulton) to 13 Oct. 62.
Moulton, Albert A. : l.a., 13 June 62 for 5 days, returned 18 June, 7 Aug.

62 (disch. Nov. 62).
Marshall, Dustin : f ., after wd. of 15 Jan. 65.
Mears, John : f., Co. A, May 64 for 30 days.
McLaughlin, Daniel: f., Co. C, Nov. 64.
Moore, Joseph F. : f., Co. D, Sept. 63, Wagner.

Marston, Geo. W. : f., Co. D, May 63, Botany Bay, returned 25 June.
Moore, Chas. : f., Co. F, May 63, Botany Bay, returned 25 June.

Martin, James : f., Co. E, 64 (prob. from Hosp.)

Milliken, Albert H. : f., Co. F, on furl. 10 Mar. 64.

McTavish, Hugh: f., Co. F, 30 days 12 June 65.

Murdough, Geo. : f., Co. H, Wagner, Sept. 63 (nurse regtl. hosp.)

McEwen, James : f., Co. A, Jan. and Feb. 64.

Nesmith, Arthur : l.a., 5 Sept. 62 for 20 days, returned 24 Nov. 62.

Nichols, Fred. A. : f., Co. F, May 63, Botany Bay.

Plimpton, Josiah I: l.a., 25 Feb. 63, April and May 63, returned 14 May, and

Dec. 63 to Jan. 64.
Plaisted, James W. : f., Co. D, May 63. returned 25 June 63.
Putnam, J. G. : f., Co. A, 20 Mar. (35, 30 days.

Pelkey, David H. : f., Co. I, prob. from IIosp. at N.Y., June or July 65.
Peabody, Ezra B. : f., Co. F, 20 Sept. 62 from Hilton Head.
Pierce, Hiram; f., Co. F, from hosp. 63.
Paris, Albert: f., Co. G.

Peavey, Benj. F. : f., Co. G, 15 May 63 to 25 June 63, 30 days, S.O., H.Q.D.S.
Parker, John M. : f., Co. I, Sept. 63, Wagner (was Actg. 2d Lt. Co. I).
Parkhurst, Geo. W. : f., Co. H, Botany Bay, May 63.
Pushee, Jesse C. : f., Co. F, after July 64 (prob. as wd.)
Quigley, Peter: f., Co. H, des. about Mar. 65, on furl, from G.H.
Randlett, James F. : l.a., March 64 with re-enl. men, returned 28 April; 26

Dec. 64, 25 days; joined 21 Jan. 65; 27 Dec. 62 on sick leave; May 64

(wd.) from Hosp.
Rowe, Chas. : f., Co. D, 18 Nov. 63; joined 26 Dec.
Richardson, Wm. S. : f., Co. E, 9 May 63 (sick furl.)
Robinson, Chas., 2d: f., Co. E, Feb. 64, was at N.Y. 5 Mar. 64 waiting.
Ryan, James: f., Co. E.
Robinson, Samuel: f., Co. I, Sept. 63 to 29 Dec. 63, Wagner; 9 Jan. 64, 25

days (prob. sick).
Rehill, James H. : f., Co. K, 20 Nov. 64 on furl, from Gen. Hosp.
Richards, Walter J. : f ., Co. H, 20 Jan. 64 ; had returned 22 Feb. 64.
Rice, Denzil S. : f., Co. I, 20 Jan. 64.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 961

Stearns, Geo. : La., Mar. C>i with re-enlisted men, returned 1 May; Dec. G3.

Scruton, Darius K. : l.a.,21 June 62, 60 days by S.O. 124, D.8. (d. wds.)

Sullivan, James : f., Co. C, Sept. 6;^, Wagner.

Swan, Andrew: f., Co. D, 6-t (prob. from Hosp.)

Smith. John : f., Co. D, 6-t (prob. from IIosp.)

Scovell, Albert D. : f., N.C.S., from 11 June 6.") to 13 July 65.

SAvallow, Wm. A. : f., Co. F, Nov. 64.

Trickey, Wm. H. : La., 18 July 64 by S.O. 105, D.H.Q.

Theney, James : f., Co. C, 7 Feb. Go by G.O.

Townes, James B. F. : f., Co. F, 21 .Tune 65.

Wadlia, Andrew J. : La., 8 Dec. 62 for 20 days, S.O. 37'J, D.S., extended;
returned 26 May 63; from IIosp. bet. Sept. 64 and Jan. 65.

AVoodbury, Roger W. : La., Oct. 64 by S.O. 300, Butler, 20 days; 21 June 65
by S.O. OS for 20 days.

Wadsworth, David, Jr. : La., 12 May 63, returned 9 June; Mar. 64 with re-
enlisted men.

White, Chas. A. : La., Mar. 64 with re-enlisted men ; 28 Oct. 64 and extended
twice.

Watson, Irvin M. : f., Co. B, May 6.!.

Wiggin, Daniel H. : f., Co. B, Oct. 64 from Base Hosp. (sick), and never
returned to regt.

Weymouth, Converse L. : f., Co. B, 14 May 63 to 30 June 63.

Wallace, Chas. B. : f., Co. E, 64 (prob. from Hosp.)

Webster, Daniel S. : f., Co. G, — —64 (prob. from Camp Parole).

Wentworth, Chas. H. : f., Co. G, Sept. 63, Wagner.

Way, George : f ., Co. K, from Goldsboro', 30 days June 65.

Watson, Oliver: f., Co. K, April 62, furl. 60 days with Col. Fellows.

Warner, Philip A. : f., Co. K, Feb. to Mar. G'> while on detached service.

Willard, Parkman D. : f., Co. I, 27 Dec. 63 (sick).

Youngman, Geo. F. : f., Co. B, July or Aug. 64, Chestnut Hill IIosp., Phila.

York, Albert : f., Co. E, 8 June 65.

OFFICERS' DATA.

RESIGNED.

Col. Enoch Q. Fellows, F. & S 26 June 62

Asst. Surg. Benj. F. Eaton, F. i& S 1 Oct. 62

Adjt. Alfred J. Hill, F. & S 14 April 62

Capt. Pierce L. Wiggin, Co. G 14 April 62

Capt. Chas. F. Dunbar, Co. 1) 22 June 62

Capt. Geo. W. Emmons, Co. G 18 Sept. 63

Capt. Henry C. Ilanderson, Co. K 18 Sept. 63

Capt. Rufus F. Clark, Co. A . . . . . . . 15 Dec. 63

Capt. Chas. S. Burnham, Co. I 6 Dec. 63

Capt. Robert C. Dow. Co. H 22 June 62

1st Lt. John F. Langley, Co. II 20 July 62

1st Lt. Henry A. Marsh, Co. F 1 Jan. 63

1st Lt. Samuel M. Smith, Co. K 13 June 63

2d I>t. Geo. W. Jackson. Co. E 16 Dec. 61

2d Lt. Wm. H. Miles, Co. K 6 Feb. 62

2d Lt. Marshall P. Hawkins, Co. I 28 Nov. 63

2d Lt. John M. Head, Co. B 24 Mar. 64

DIED OF WOUNDS.

1st Lt. Frank L. MorrlU, Co. II (Avd. 2 July 64) 13 July (U

1st Lt. Simon N. Lamprey, Co. K (wd. 16 A\ig. 64) 17 Aug. 64

2d Lt. Darius K. Scruton, Co. K (wd. 16 June 62) 8 Aug. 62

2d Lt. John H. Tredick, Co. D (wd. 16 June 64) 6 July 64

9G2

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT,

DISCHARGED ON SUUCiKON S CERTIiaCATE OF DISABILITY.

Col. John H. Jackson, F. & S 24 Feb. 64

Asst. Suri--. Chas. A. Burnham, F. & S 22 Sept. 64

Asst. Surg. Daniel Farrar, F. v.<: S 4 May 63

Capt. Israel B. Littlefleld, Co. K 1 April 62

Capt. Welbee J. Bntterflelcl, Co. K 6 Mar. 63

Capt. Thomas M. Jackson, Co. B 8 Aug. 63

Capt. David Wadsworth, Co. F 24 Sept. 64

Capt. Robert H. Allen, Co. C 29 June 64

Capt. Jonah Libby, Jr., Co. G (wd. 16 June 64) 19 Oct. 64

Capt. Andrew J. Wadlia, Co. E (wd. 16 Aug. 64) 10 Feb. 65

1st Lt. Wm. H. Cornelius, Co. D 14 Mar. 63

1st Lt. Andrew J. Fogg, Co. F. 9 May 63

1st Lt. Daniel J. Flanders, Co. E 2 July 63

1st Lt. Leonard F. Place, Co. I 22 July 63

1st Lt. Chas. F. Brainard, Co. K 10 Aug. 63

2d Lt. Henry F. Hopkins, Co. H 17 April 63

2d Lt. Joseph W. Akerman, Co. D 28 July 63

2d Lt. William Davis, Co. H (wd. 26 Aug. 03) 4 Sept. 64

DISCHARGED.

* Surg. Albert A. Moulton, F. & S.

* Q. M. Arthur S. Nesmith, F. & S.

* 1st Lt. Walter Cody, Co. C
1 1st Lt. Daniel Eldredge, Co. E
X Capt. Ruthven W. Houghton, Co. I
§ 1st Lt. Charles E. Hazen, Co. E

to date 15 Nov. 62
15 Nov. 62
15 Nov. 62
21 May 65
19 Nov. 64
17 Dec. 64

*By S.O. 3m) W.D., A.-G.O., 29 Nov. (!2, to date in Nov., for over9ta}'iug- leave of
absence.

tTo accept commission in the V.R.C.

j For overstaying leave of absence. (Afterward corrected. See liis personal sketch.)

§ Same as J. (Afterward corrected. See his personal sketch.)

ADDED TO RK(iIMEXT AFTER ORUilXAL MUSTER-IX.

* Asst. Surg. Andrew J. H. P>iizzell
t Asst. Surg. Daniel Farrar

J Asst. Surg. Chas. A. Burnham .
§ Asst. Surg. Franklin B. Kimball
il Asst. Surg. Geo. W. Manter . .

* Joined at Hilton Head. S.C, a Sept. 62.
t Joined at Hilton Head, S C, 12 Sept. 62.
t Joined at Hilton Head, S. C, 5 Feb. 03.

Commission dated 29 July 62

•' 13 Aug. 62

"18 Nov. 62

3 June 63

" 24 Apr. 65

§ Joined at St. Helena, S.C, 25 June 6.3.

II Joined at Wilmington, N.C., abt. 22 May 05.

* Capt.
t 1st Lt.

John E. Wilbur,
John II. Hitchcock,

Co. B 11 Mav 63

Co. I 3 Mar. 65

Tried by G.C.-M.

t Dismissed without trial.

PROMOTED TO COMMISSIONS ELSEWHERE.

Capt.
R.Q.M.

1st. Lt.

Michael T. Donohoe,
John R. Ilyues,
Joseph J. Donohoe,

Co. C, Col. 10 N. H. V. . 31 July 62
F. & S., Capt.&A.Q.M.U.SV. 28 Sept. 64
Co. C, Adjt. 10 N. H. V. . 14 Apr. 63

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIKE REGIMENT.

963

KILLED IN ACTION.

Lt.-Col.

Adjt.
"Capt.

Capt.
•■Capt.

1st Lt.

2d Lt.

Josiah I. Plimpton,
Alvan H. Libby,
Ralph Carlton,
Richard Ela,
Henry H. Ayer,
Eusjene J. Button,
Joseph C. Wiggin,

F. & S.

F. & S. ...
Co. I ....
Co. E . . . .
Co. H . . . .
Co. H (teniporaril}
Co. H . . . .

)

Lived an hour or two.

DIED OF DI.SE.\SE

Aug. 64
July 63
June 62
May 64
May 64
May 64
Aug. 62

Surg. Andrew J. H. Buzzell, F. & S.

1st Lt. John II. Thompson, Co. I

1st Lt. John S. Bryant, Co. B

Wilmington, N. C. 28 Mar. 65
Hilton Head, S. C. 27 Aug. 62
Wilmington, N. C. 23 May 6.5

DISIHAIJGED BY EXPIRATION OF TERM (ONLY THE FIRST NAMEl
ACTUAL DATE OF EXPIRATION).

Chap.

Henry Hill,

F. & S.

Virginia

Capt.

John Kirwin,

Co. H.

In hosp. .

Capt.

Henry S. Dow,

Co. B

At home .

Capt.

(ieorge Stearns,

Co. K

Virginia .

Capt.

W. H. Maxwell,

Co. D

Ward's Id

Capt.

Orriu M. Dearborn,

Co. A

At home

1st Lt.

Wm. Ladd Dodge,

Co. B

Virginia

1st Lt.

Elbridge J. Copp,

(Adjt.)

At home

1st Lt.

John M. Parker,

Co. I

Virginia .

2d Lt.

Martin J. Connelly,

Co. C

Virginia

N.Y

23 Aug. 64
9 Dec. 64
7 Oct. 64
2 Nov. 64

1 Jan. 6.")
II Feb. 6.5
19 Oct. 64

24 Oct. 64

2 Nov. 64
16 Oct. 64

All of above (except Chaplain Hill) under the provisions of Circular 7.), W.D.

WARS OF THE UNITED STATES.

STATEMENT Ol" THE NUMBER OF UNITED STATES riiOOrS ENGAGED.

.Militia

Total.

Wars. From

Regulars.

and

Volunteers.

War of the Revolution, 19 Apr. 1775

11 Apr.

1783

130,711

164,080

300,781

NorthvFestern Indian Wars, 19 Sept. 1790

3 Aug.

1795

8,983

War with France, 9 ,lulv 1798

.'?0 Sept

1800

»4,593

War with Tripoli, 10 June 1801

4 June

1805

*3,330

Creek Indian \V;ir, i;7.Iuly 1813

9 Aug,

1814

()00

13,181

13,781

War nt i,-~i_' witli Creat Britain, 18 ,Iune 181ii

17 Feb.

1815

85,000

471,622

576,622

Seminol,' Indian War, 2ii Nov. 1817

21 Oct.

1818

1,000

6,911

7,911

Black Hawk Indian War. 21 Apr. 18:51

31 Sept.

1832

1,339

5,126

6,465

Chenikeedisturliance or removal, 18.'{6

1837

9,494

Creek Indian Warordisturbance, 5 May 1S;?6

no Sept.

1837

9.35

12,483

13,418

Florida Indian War, 3 Dec. 183.5

14 Aug.

1843

11,169

29,953

41,122

Aroostook disturbance, 1?38

18.39

1,.500

1,500

War with Mexico, 24 Apr. ISlfi

4. Inly

1848

30,954

73,776

112,230

Apache. Navajo and Utah AVar, 1849

1855

1,500

1,061

2,561

Seminole Indian War, 1856

1858

3,087

3,687

tCivil War, 18(31

1805

2,772,408

»Naval forces only. tThe Confederate force was about 600,(100.

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MILITARY SOCIETIES OF THE UNITED STATES.

Founded. Title. Members.

COLONIAL AND INDIAN WARS, ltJ20-17-.5.

1892 Society of Colonial Wars 140

WAR OF THE REVOLUTION, 1775-1783.

1788 Order of the Cincinnati 432

187G Society of Sous of the Revolution 2,514

188'J Society of Sons of the American Revolution 3,000

WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN, 1812-181.-..

*18r)4 Society of the War of 1812 200

tl890 Society of the War of 1812 in the State of New Yorli . 184

WAR WITH MEXICO, lS4(i-1848.

1847 Aztec Club 200

CIVIL WAR, ISei-lSdi.

1865 Military Order of the Loyal Legion 10,264

1806 Grand Army of the Republic 398,000

1880 Sons of Veterans U.S. A 100,000

1884 Union Veteran Legion 10,000

1887 National Association of Naval Veterans 7,000

1891 Naval Legion of the United States 3,000

1889 Association of United Confederate Veterans .... 20.000
J 1888 Kegular Army and Navy Union 7,000

* Not organized originally as a military society.

t Organized as a military society by veterans of the war and descendants of soldiers
and sailors participating therein.

t Membership not limited to those who took part in the Civil War.

Act of Congress, approved 25 Sept. 1890: "The distinctive badges
adopted by military societies of men Avho served in the War of the Revolution,
the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the War of the Rebellion, re-
spectively, may be worn upon all occasions of ceremony by officers and
enlisted men of the United States who are members of those organizations
in their own right."

(The above from The World Almanac.)

RATIONS; OK, WHAT WE ATE.

Tliere is no question, nor can there be, as to whether Ave ate anything
during the war. And it seems liardl.v necessary to state exactly what the
array ration was immediately prior to the advent of tlie Third New Hamp-
shire Volunteers.

In .\ugust, 1861 (G.O. 54, W.D., 10 Aug.), the then army ration Avas
increased as follows: 22 oz. bread or tiour, or 1 lb. of hard bread, instead
of the present issue; fresh beef shall be issued as often as the commanding
officer of any regiment or detachment shall require it. Avhen practicable, in
place of salt me it; beans and rice or hominy shall be issued in the same
ration in the proportions now provided by the regulation, and 1 lb. of
potatoes per man shall be issued at least three times a week, if practicable;
and Avhen these articles cannot be issued in these proportions, an equivalent
in value shall be issued in some other proper food, and a ration of tea may
be substituted for a ration of cotlee upon the requisition of the proper ofti-
cer; provided, that after the jiresent insurrection shall cease, the ration
shall be us provided by law and regulations on the first (hiy of July, 18G1.
Hospitals were allowed, under certain regulations, to revel in milk, butter,
eggs, preserved fruit and the like.

General Order 98. War Department, 13 Nov. 1801, authorized the issue
of Tilden's E.xtract (Tilden's Pure Extract of Cottee) in lieu of sugar and
coffee. The Third New Hampshire never derived any benefit from this-
order.

General Order 77, War Department, 11 July 1862, provided (Act of
Congress) that the Secretary of AVar be authorized to commute the rations
of cl)ttee and sugar for the extract of coffee combined with sugar, to be
procured in same manner as preserved meats, pickles, butter and desiccated
vegetables are procured for the navy, if conducive to health, is not more
expensive, and is acceptable to the men. The Third New Hampshire never
participated in any of the delicacies oflered it by its friends in Congress.

(969)

<)70 THIRD KEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

General Order 22, Department of the South, 14 March 1^03, provided
for limiting the issue of fresh beef to three issues in ten days, owing to its
great expense, and as far as practicable the meat rations to be (in 10 da}'s) :
three issues of pork, two issues of bacon, two issues of salt beef, three
issues of fresh meat.

General Order 102, War Department, 25 April 18G3, provided for an
-extra issue of candles to regimental adjutants in the field, of ten pounds
per month. Though classed as rations, it must not be understood that we
were ever driven to the dire necessity of actually masticating candles; or,
on the other hand, it must not be inferred that adjutants had abnormal
appetites, but that they really wanted and required more light.

General Order 81, Department of the South, 2-t Sept. 1803, provided for
two issues of onions (!) a week, in place of beans, peas, rice or hominy.
As our courting days were in a state of temporary suspension, and onions
were enjoying a fair reputation for healthfulness, we submitted.

General Order 220, War Department, 8- July 1804, provided (Act of Con-
gress) for a modification of the army ration, thus : 12 oz. of pork or bacon
•or 1 lb. 4 oz. salt or fresh beef; 18 oz. soft bread or flour or 12 oz. hard
bread or 1 lb. 4 oz. corn meal. For 1(»0 rations : 15 lbs. beans or peas or 10
lbs. rice or hominy; 10 lbs. green coft'ee or 8 lbs. roasted or roasted and
ground coft'ee, or i lb. 8 oz. tea; 15 lbs. sugar, 4 qts. vinegar, 1 lb. 4 oz.
adamantine or star candles, 4 lbs. soap, 3 ll)s. 12 oz. salt, 4 oz. pepper.
The Subsistence Department to determine whether soft bread shall be
issued. On campaigns, march or on transports, the hard bread to be 1 lb.,
li oz. desiccated compressed potatoes or 1 oz. desiccated mixed vegetables,
in place of beans, peas, rice or hominy. Fresh vegetables, etc., may be
issued in lieu of other rations of equal money value.

General Order 13, War Department, 0 Feb. 1805, directed that 14 oz.
dried or 18 oz. picked fish be issued in lieu of rations of fresh beef, and
authorized officers and their servants actually on the field to draAv rations
and pay for same on pay rolls.

General Order 52," War Department, 30 March 1805, authorized and
directed (Act of Congress) the Subsistence Department to issue tobacco at
cost, not exceeding 16 oz. per month, and to be deducted from pay, same as
clothing. The Third New Hampshire never extracted the juice of any
government tobacco. The men manfully bought their own, paying cash
for it. e'en though they borrowed the money to do it.

General Order 88, War Department, 10 May 1805, provided that the
-soldier while on furlough should be entitled to the munificent sum of twenty-
five cents per day for rations.

General Order 120, War Department, 2i) June 1805, forbade all further
issues of whiskey, and directed all on hand to be sold at once. This did
not visibly attect the Third New Hampshire to any appreciable degree.
Possibly the order was issued too late. Its general appearance was, how-
ever, something like Avhat is termed " a death-bed repentance."

The Third New Hampshire did not ditter materially from other soldiers
in respect to its rations and the disposition of the same. It managed (by
companies) to save something, by not consuming all the allowance (see
Company Fund). As the time, say for our mid-day meal (this really means
dinner) approached, there could be seen stealthily, but not very leisurely,
appproachiug the proper spot (described later on), the advance guard of
the companj'- about to " fall in." These Avere the excessively hungry only,
seeking a good place in the line ; and that good place was at the head of the
procession. Presently, the hour having arrived, and the drums having
beat the " dinner call,"' the Orderly Sergeant appears at the head of the
•company parade ground, and cries out " Fall in!" Great Scott! how
(|uickly those advance guard men form a line, and the rest of the men
come tumbling out of their tents, each and all armed with those peaceful
implements — dipper, plate, knife, fork and spoon, and take their places
in the line, behind the advance guard. This line runs lengthwise of the
company parade ground, with the head resting on a point very near to the
•dear cook, who is (or ought to be) ready to receive the procession with
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THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 97 1

incense. If there lias been an inordinate desire for place in the line, and a
few cuss words ejaculated, it sometimes happens that the Orderly Sergeant
will countermarch his little command and at the proper moment say "Halt,
about face, forward I" etc. This provokes much mirth ; but this is strictly
confined to the rear of the procession, as originally formed, but now be-
come the head. "We march up in single tile, and the cooks (usually two)
deal out the bill of fare (metaphorically speaking), as nearly alike to each
as human ingenuity can estimate it. Each repairs to his tent to eat his
meal. This single serving is supposed to be air one will get; but an
occasional second course man will be seen quietly approaching the cook, in
say fifteen or twenty minutes, with these signiticant words on his tongue,
"Anything leftV" If he doesn't do this little act with exceeding grace,
and smile during the act, he gets no second serving; and if he has at any
previous time offended the cook in any manner, he may smile and urge his
emptiness ; but all in vain ! If there is anything more remarkable than
another belonging to this general subject, it is the longevity of a cook's
memory. No attempt will here be made to describe a cooked ration. There
were usually two men detailed from each company as cooks ; sometimes they
had assistance, from a man who was ill — too ill for hard duty, but just able
to assist the cooks. Cooks were, by common consent, excused from guard
duty — in fact, from every other duty. Rows (short o, please) with the cooks
Avere frequent. Sometimes a cook Avould be discovered selling a portion of
the rations ; again found dealing out the more palatable rations in excessive
quantity to personal friends; again, found to be only a fourth-rate cook,
and so on. These and other reasons were made the occasion for a row.

Some of the men were always hungry, and would be under any circum-
stances. They were constructed on that plan, and to a certain extent were
not responsible. Such would be in an almost perpetual row with the cook
and the government ration. The general rule, however, was — good cooks,
good food, a snfticiency of it, well cooked, fairly served and giving general
satisfaction. It was true, however, that a very few times the Third New
Hampshire, or some portion of it, was short of rations or had none. These
Avere isolated cases. The one case vividly remembered Iw the Avriter Avas on
Johns' Island, S. C, in June, 1S62. Salt beef and pork Avere not considered
as delicacies, especially if the former had any equine indications about it.
If there Avas one thing standing pre-eminently above another in the ration
line, in the estimate of a soldier, it Avas his coffee. Albeit he might dis-
cover traces of chicory or beans in its composition, although he niight be
hungry, and no hardtack at hand :"if he could have his coffee, it Avas both
food and drink. See him here, as the regiment halts for bivouac. The cooks
haA'e either not come up or are too slow for him. Gets he a few sticks to-
gether and starts a little fire. Perhaps two or three join, one getting the
Avood, another the Avater from some neighboring brook or mud-liole, Avhile
perhaps the third starts the fire and instals himself as cook for the trio.
'Tis but the Avork of a fcAv minutes, and the dippers are on the burning
sticks, the flames leaping up all around tliera. The Avelcome steam soon
arises, and in a few minutes more each is sipping his coffee Avith gusto. With-
out coffee, Avliat.Avould a soldier's life be?

We cannot close this chapter Avithout brief reference to the much
abused army bean. Though abused in poetry and in prose, it had its place
in economy's stomach (i.e., soldiers actually ate them). The favorite
method of preparation Avas "baked." The ingenuity of man is great, and
this greatness fell upon our cooks. The favorite methoil of baking the army
bean Avas I0 put several of them in a camp kettle and parboil them. This
Avas not so lengthy an operation as New Yorkers have, at the end of Avhich
time they Avarm them a little in an oven and then say they've got baked
beans. .A. hole is previously dug in the ground, not after the manner of a
post hole, but say tAvo feet Avide by three or four feet long and two or more
feet deep. In this a Avood fire is built, and kept burning freely till the
ground has become sufficiently heated and the embers have ceased to smoke.
The wood has been reduced to live coals. The oven is noAv ready for the
beans. They are then further prepared (the writer is n't a cook and can't give
the secrets of this if he Avould) ; and being placed in camp-kettles, — one, tAvo

072 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

or three of them, and a few beautiful pieces of army porlv laid gently on
the top of each, — are with tender hands placed side by side on the hot coals
and pieces of board laid across the top and covered with dirt to keep in the
heat. They remain there the proper length of time, during which this new-
made grave is an object of interest; and when the cover is removed there-
from, there emerges from those camp-kettles that delectable, delightful,
succulent and refreshing disli denominated " baked beans." The writer re-
calls a case Avhere marching orders were received while the abused bean
was undergoing this transition process, and we had to go. What did we do?
We exhumed them and bolted them as they were, rather than lose them.
This case was about 13 Aug. 1864.

CLOTHING; OR, WHAT WE WORE.

General Order 1 5, War Department, 4 May 1861, among other things pro-
vided that the allowance for clothing for a volunteer infantry soldier should
be .$2 50 per month.

General Order lO.S, War Department, 16 Dec. 1S61, directed a change in
color. The trousers (no pants in those days) to be of sky-blue mixture, and
tlie welt (in trousers) for officers, and the stripes (chevrons) for non-coms,
to be dark l)lue.

General Order 8."), War Department, 2;> July 1862 (Resolution of Con-
gress) , directed that clothing lost by the casualties of war be replaced without
expense to the soldier. This gave an opportunity to lose all one's old clothes
in a retreat or other pleasant circumstances, and our dear Uncle Sam would
give us new.

General Order 202, War Department, 9 Dec. 1862, fixed prices for cloth-
ing, etc., thus: Foragecap $0.56, uniform coat 7.21, trousers 3.55, flannel
shirt 1.46, flannel drawers .95, knit drawers 1.00, stockings .32, ])ootees
sewed 2(i5, bootees pegged 1.48, sreat coats 9.50, knapsacks 2.14, blankets
woolen 3 60, blankets rubber 2.55, blankets painted 1 65, haversacks .48,
haversacks enam. 56, canteen 44, mosquito bars 3.15, wall tent 53.26, com.
tent 22.45, shelter tent 3.25, camp-kettle .55, bedsack s. 3 00, bedsack d. 3.15.

General Order 202, War Department, 9 Dec. 1862, provided that the
clothing allowance of a volunteer should be $42 per year.

General Order 364, War Department, 12 Nov. 1863, provided that volun-
teers should be allowed $42 per year for clothing.

General Order 12, War Department, -5 Jan. 1864, directed that the cloth-
ing account of a volunteer soldier be settled as follows : If served 3 mouths
$23.93, if served 6 months 35.32, if served 9 months 40.34.

The reasons for the above are so obvious as to require no explanation.

General Order 107, War Department, 16 March 1864, provided that the
clothing of a small-pox patient should l)e burned, and he be furnished free
with 1 pr. trousers, 1 blouse, 1 shirt, 1 pr. draAvers, 1 pr. socks and 1 cap.

It was not the custom to draw clothing as often as it appeared that a
man needed a pair of stockings, because the trouble of drawing wouldn't
warrant it. Drawing clothing was somewhat of an event. The company
commander would ascertain from the men just what they needed; and make-
ing a memorandum of it, Avould, when the list got to be of any considerable
size and the circumstances were propitious, hand the same to the quarter-
master. He in turn would invite all the company eonniianders (under same
circumstances) to hand in their lists. On that basis he would draw from
the quartermaster of the post, brigade or division; and then, Avhen deliv-
ered to him, he would be i-eady in turn to issue to the company comman-
ders. An issue of clothing meant that the men who had signified their
needs in that line should present themselves at the captain's tent and re-
ceive the articles and receipt for them on clothing receipt rolls. This was
a form (quite large size) furnished by the government, and was the voucher
to be used by the captain to account for the clothing he had drawn from
the Quartermaster. Some men dreAv more than their allowance ; and when
the pay-day came they found the charge against their pay, thus : " Due U. S.
for clothing, etc."

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 973

It Avill douljtless be remembered that when the Third New Hampshire
left the State, grey uniforms were upon the men. The hard service soon
after landing at Hilton Head soon put those grey uniforms into a condition
where we'd got to have new uniforms ; and blue was issued, as shown in the
history proper.

Theoretically, each soldier cared for and maintained his own ward-
robe: but practically he didn't. Many men hired their washing and mend-
ing done. There were always, in every company, a few men who could,
for a few coins of the realm, be induced to wash and mend for others. They
were a great convenience, especially to the dandy soldier, who disdained to
plunge his hands beneath the suds or don the thimble. To their credit be
it said, that some washers and repairers were competent and skilful, being
able to " patch" or to sew on a button as deftly and artistically as a woman.

Nearly every man had, and carried in his knapsack, what was gener-
ally called a " Soldier's Companion," and sometimes a " Housewife."" This
was an assortment of small articles — thimble, thread, needles, buttons,
scissors, court-plaster, etc., all systematically arranged in a "roll." This
was usually made of enamelled cloth outside, and then fancifully lined with
colored silk or other fabric, and little pockets arranged, at proper intervals,
for the various small articles enumerated.

These "Companions" were almost always the gift of some loved
one at home, and were companions indeed and constant reminders of the
ffiver.

PAYING OFF.

Paying oft" the troops was an event of no small import. It meant much,
and much that is impracticable to write. As a rule, troops were paid every
two months ; but the exceptions during the late condition of unpleasant rela-
tions were so numerous that it was difficult to determine just which practice
was the rule and which the exception. A long interval between pay days
was the harvest for the money lender and the bane of the other fellows.
]\Ien would borrow, Avould foolishly expend money, would run in debt; and
the moneylender's mission was to assist them so far as able. The gen-
eral rule Avas, "I'll give you five dollars next pay day for four dollars now."
It was an enormous rate; but the risk was great, it being almost impossible
to collect such a debt if the borrower died or was killed. That risk, and
also his risk of indisposition to pay, had to be taken : hence high rates of
interest. Whenever it became certain that we were to be paid within a few
days, the money lender got his accounts in shape for settlement. The man
who had borrowed calmly counted up the various sums he had borrowed,
freiiuently finding l)ut little would be left for himself and the sutler. The
frugal man frequently let go his grip on the last doJar and invested it in
condensed milk, if he felt sure the paymaster was coming. The paying oft'
was a simple process and was generally by companies, ])eginning Avith Co. A.
The men were marched up by flank to the Colonel's or Adjutant's tent, and
there the paymaster and his clerks received the signatures of the men and
disbursed the ducats. It was a gala day. Everybody was happy, even to
the money lender. It may here be remarked that as the borroAver of high
degree repaid his losses, a tinge of sadness mounted his noble brow at the
limited amount left on liand for present and future wants. A general paying
off of debts, the sending of money home and other pleasant duties generally
occupied the remainder of the day, and the gala appearance did not disap-
pear for tAvo or three days. Did the paymaster leave anything in his AvakeV
He certainly did, and the writer's duty is to record Avhat Avas usually seen in
that Avake. It Avas not phosphorescence, but rather effervescence. AVith his
disapi)earance, almost simultaneously there appeared an abnormal (juantity
of li(|uid liapjuness, that even sutlers are not permitted to sell. Just hoAV
this iiai)penod is not tlie mission of the Avriter to unravel. He can deal only
Avith the facts. In addition to the liquid alluded to, there Avas a sudden in-
crease in the num))cr of men in the guard house, and a decrease of the usual
respect shoAvn toward superiors. In fact, it Avas no unusual thing at those

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times for a conimon, ordinary soldier to "sass" his corporal. The sutler
reaped his harvest (see Sutler). Before many days had elapsed the nsual
routine of camp life was in full operation : the borrowers had begun to
borrow, and the men had begun to prognosticate as to how soon the pay-
master would come again.

WHEN PAID.

October, 1801, at Fort Monroe (Stmr. Atla)iUr),hjMRJ. G. B. Pangboru, for

August, ISGl (really from muster-in).
4 Nov. ISGl, off Port Royal, S. C. (Stmr. Atlantic), by Maj. G. B. Pangboru,

for September and October, 18G1.
13 Feb. 1S62, at Hilton Head, S. C, by Maj. Hewett, for November and

December, 1861.

6 April 1862, at Edisto Island, S. C, by , for January and February, 1862.

13 June 1862, at .laniL's Island, S. C, by , for March and April, 1862.

15 July 1862, at Hilton Head, S. C, by Maj. Mason, for May and June, 1862.
18 Oct. 1862, at Hilton Head, S. C, by Maj. Mason, for July and August, 1862.*
10 Feb. 1863, at Pinckuey Island and Hilton Head, S. C, by Maj. Mason, for

September and October, 1862.
18 April 1863, at Botany Bay and Bay Point, by * Maj. Wm. S. Stryker, for
November and December, 1862, and Januarj' and February, 1863.

16 June 1863, at St. Helena, S. C, by Maj. Wm. S. Strvker, for March and

April, 1863.
22 July 1863, at Morris Island, S. C, by Maj. Wm. S. Stryker, for May and
June, 1863.

17 Oct. 1863, at Morris Island, S. C, by Maj. Flagg, for July and August, 1863.
28 Nov. 1863, at Morris Island, S. C, by Maj. Wm. S. Stryker, for September

and October, 1863.
February, 1864, at Morris and Small Islands, S. C, by :\Iaj. Rucker, for
November and December, 1863.

18 March 1864, at Hilton Head, S. C, l)y , for January and February,

1864.

10 Oct. 1864. at Laurel Hill, Va., by t Maj. O. M. Dorman, for March, April,
May, June, July and August, 1864.

4 April 1865, at Wilmington, N. C, by Maj. Pulsifer, for September. Octo-
ber, November and December, 1S64 (and not again till final muster-out
— Concord, N. H.)

* Xow Adjutaut-Gener.il of Xew Jersey.

T A diary says "we were offered 7-30's at this payment."

PAY TABLE.

Private : Prior to 6 Aug. 1S61 §11 per month, then $13 per month to 1 May

1864, then $16 per month.
Corporal : Same as private, but when private's pay was increased to $10,

corporal's was increased to $18.
Sergeant: To 1 May 1864 $17 per month, afterwards $20.
1st Sergeant: To 1 May l.s64 $20 per month, afterwards $24.
Sergcant-Major : To 1 May 1S64 $21 per month, afterwards $26.
Commissai'y-Sergeant : Same as sergeant-major prior to 1 May 1864 ; after

1 May 1864'$22 per month.
(iuartermaster-Sergeaut : Same as commissary-sergeant prior to 1 May 1864 ;

after 1 May 1S64 $22 per month.
Hospital Steward : $30 per month (three classes in Regular Army, $30, $22

and $20) ; after 1 May Ls64 : first class $33, second class $25, third

class $23.
Principal Musician: $21 per month; after 1 May 1864, $22 per month.
Musician : Same as private prior to and after 1 May 1864.

THIRD NEW ITAMremiiK REGIMENT. 975.

Wagoner: Same as private prior to and after 1 May ]Sf;4.

(The increase of 1 May 18(U was authorized liy Act of Congress, —

Public Resolution No. l'-'2, approved 20 June IsG-i. — and promulgated

by General Orders 2 Id, War Department, 22 June 1864, to take ettect as-

of 1 May 1864.)
Colonel: 895, six rations $54, and U\o servants 845 : total 8194, and §4 for

forage.
Lieutenant-Colonel : 880, five rations 8-15, and two servants $i') : total Sl'O,

and 83 for forage.
Major: 870, four rations $SG, and two servants $4~j : total 8151, and $S for

forage.
Surgeon :"8*>0, four rations 836, and two servants 845 : total 81'>1> and forage-

for two horses in actual use.
Assistant-Surgeon : 8"0, four rations 8;')(l, one servant .$22.50 : total $128.50,

and forage for two horses in actual use.
Chaplain 8100: two rations $18, and no servants: total 811S, and §1 for

forage.
Quartermaster : Same as 1st lieutenant and 810 additional, and 82 for forage.
Commissary : This is inserted for the purpose of emphasizing the fact that

there was no such officer as a regimental commissary.
Adjutant: Same as 1st lieutenant and .810 additional, and 82 for forage.
Captain : 860, four rations $36, and one servant 822.50 : total, 8118.50.
1st Lieutenant : 850, four rations 836, and one servant 822.50 : total, 8108.50'.
2d Lieutenant : $i5, four rations 836, and one servant 822.50 : total, 8103.50.
Leader of the Band : Same as 2d lieutenant.
Baud : The law provided for 24 men, one-fourth of whom should be paid"

the same as sergeants of engineers 834; another fourth to be paid the

same as corporals of engineers $20 ; the remaining half to be paid same

as privates of engineers of the first class 81"- The Band, however,

made a different distribution of it. (See Band.)

LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Leaves of absence to officers were the same as furloughs to enlisted
men — a privilege to be absent from duty for a specified time, and usually
with the right to go where one pleased.

Leaves of absence were generally for thirty days, but there were (in
the Third New Hampshire) variations from this, of seven, ten, fourteen,
fifteen, twenty, twenty-five .days. When an officer Avas sick or wounded
and obtained a leave in consequence of it, he was said to have ol)tained a
" sick leave."

In this latter case, particularly, if heAvas unable to return at the expira-
tion of his leave, he was obliged to obtain a certificate from a regular
physician to that ert'ect, sworn to, etc., and a copy sent to Washington, and*
another to his regiment. This was usually made to cover a period of
twenty days, the certificate affirming that the officer would be unable to
travel for twenty days. This latter having expired, and still finding him-
self unable to travel, the process was repeated, covering another twenty days.
This was the generally accepted limit, and thereafter the oflicer was liable to-
peremptory discharge for disability.

General Order 52, War Department, 14 May 1862, directed all officers on
leave to rejoin their regiments at once, and actually revoked their '• leaves."
There were so jiiany absent at the time, it was considered necessary and ex-
pedient to do this apparently unjust thing; but in many eases it worked
hardship. It was found that the order above (luoted was not having its-
desired eft'ect.

General Order 61, War Department. 7 June 1862. provided that all
oftlcers absent with leave would be considered absent without leave if they
didn't return to their regiments and posts within fifteen days.

This order permitted invalids (sick or Avounded) to report to the
Camp of Instruction at Annapolis (for the East), and at Camp Chase, Ohio,
(for the West). Apparently this order, even, did n't result as intended.

976 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

General Order 92, War Department, 31 July 1862, ordered (by the Presi-
dent) that on Monday, 11 Aug. 1862, all leaves of absence (and furloughs,
too), by whosoever given (except by the War Department), be revoked and
absolutely annnlled. The only valid excuses will be: 1. An order of the
War Department (leave); 2. Disability from wounds received in action;
3. Disability from disease that renders the officer unrit for military service.

The order very significantly adds that no officer able to visit watering
places, places of amusement, etc., will be excused. The order further pro-
vides for a special muster on 18 August, to ascertain who Avere yet absent —
pay to be stopped — to be dismissed the service, and none to be restored
except through a court of inquiry and with the approval of the President.
To make the order efficacious, the Secretary of War was authorized to ap-
point a commissioner from each State ; and all marshals, mayors, chiefs of
police, sheriffs, postmasters and justices of the peace, were authorized to
arrest at $.") per head. There can be no doubt that the government meant
" business " at that time.

General Order 100, War Department, 11 Aug. 1862 (the very day of the
limit of previous order, No. 92), revoked so much of General Order 92 as re-
lated to extensions of sick leaves, and said no applications for such exten-
sions need hereafter be made. The order further provided that all officers
who have been absent more than sixty days on account of wounds or disease
and still unable to rejoin, will be reported to the Adjutant-General for dis-
charge.

"General Order 32G, War Department, 28 Sept. 1863, provided that
officers might be sentenced l)y a general court-martial to be reduced to the
ranks, for absence without leave, and to thus serve for three years or during
the war.

General Order 383, War Department, 30 Nov. 1863, authorized the com-
manders of geographical departments to grant leaves in accordance Avith
the regulations ; but no officer will be permitted to visit Washington, except
by order of the War Department (special permit) ; and no extension will be
granted by the War Department except on the approval of the officer grant-
ing the leave.

General Order 279, War Department, 10 Nov. 1864, directed that all
leaves of absence (and furloughs, too — the order erroneously designates
both as furloughs) of those fit for duty expire on the 14th (four days'
notice), and all were ordered to report at once to the nearest draft rendez-
vous. The Provost Marshal-General was directed to enforce the order.

The first leave of absence granted to any officer of the Third New
Hampshire was to Col. Fellows, in April, 1862, and the last to Capt. Wood-
bury. The latter rejoined the regiment only an hour or two after its arrival
in Concord. There were cases where officers went home on recruiting ser-
vice : with the veterans, March, 1864, and with the "expired terra "men
in August, 1S64, and with the "discharged on order" men in June, is65,
Avhich were subtantially leaves of absence.

Some of the cases were better than a "leave." Some of the short
leaves were within the Department of the South, and Beaufort or St.
Augustine, or Fernandina, were the places visited. (See list.)

FURLOUGHS.

Furloughs were simply authorized privileges to go home, or anywhere
else, and generally for thirty days. These privileges Avere very desirable,
and he Avho got one Avas called " a lucky dog." They were generally be-
stoAved upon the most deserving, and there are instances Avhere the same
person had three fnrlouglis. The term " furlough " for men is synonomous
with " leave of absence" for ofilcers. Sometimes men Avere furloughed be-
cause they Avere unable to do duty, either from sickness or Avounds, and
such Avere termed " sick furloughs." In some instances, Avhere a hospital Avas
overcroAvded, those Avho Avere able to travel Avere furloughed to relicA^e the
hospital. While the regiment Avas at Hilton Head, a large number of passes
Avere given to Beaufort, for one, tAvo, or three days, to visit friends in other
regiments; but these Avere in no Avise considered as furloughs.

Surg. Andrkw J. H. Buzzeli.. Asst. Surg. Charles A. Blrxiiam.

LlEt T. Al.VAX II. LlItlSY,

Adjt.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 977

The -writer has made a memoraiuUnu of every fnrloiiiih comiiii; to his
fcuoAvledge; aud the list Avhich he gives is not put "forth as a complete list,
but substantially correct as far as it purports to cover the ground. The
list given is entirely exclusive of the re-enlisted men, each of Mhom received
a furlough (except as uoted), and need not be repeated. That some were
ungrateful and ungracious euough not to return at the expiration of their
furloughs (and this applies not only to those of the re-enlisted class, but to
others as -well) is sadl}' true.

Sometimes they simply overstayed just a week or so, you know, and
then returned. These cases Avere generally treated with great lil)erality and
leniency. Very, very few of such ever suttered further than in their own
minds. They were generally at once restored to duty without trial, and
some of them were actually promoted to warrants, and even to commissions.
Another class of furloughs worthy of separate mention were those granted
hi October, 1SG4, to men in hospital, for the purpose of going home to vote
at the November election. (Officers also had " leaves " for same purpose.)

Every man who had been taken prisoner and paroled, was entitled to
a furlough of thirty days at once; Ijut this was revoked 2S June 1802, by
General Order 72, War Department, and all furloughs then unexpired were
revoked and all ordered to report at certain named places at once (for the
East, at Annapolis, Md.) This privilege was restored later.

General Order 78, W^r Department, 14 July 1862, directed that the
gi'auting of furloughs be discontinued, owing to the many evils arising.
All furloughs (aud leaves of absence) were revoked by General Order 92,
War Department, 31 July 18(52. (Noted elsewhere.)

By General Order o91, of 9 Dec. 1S(;3, Commanders of Departments
were authorized to grant furloughs to men in hospital within their com-
mands. (Noted elsewhere.)

This latter was modifled by enlarging the percentage from five per cent
to twenty per cent by General Order 2, War Department, 2 Jan. 180-1.

Furloughs Avere granted paroled men by General Order 122, War
Department, 28 March 18G4, to not over tAventy per cent at a time from any
post, and not over thirty days duration, and the time to be graduated by
the distance to homes, and good conduct to be a pre-requisite. All furloughs
(and leaves of absence), by whomsoever given, AA'ere revoked 10 Nov. 1804
by General Order 279, War Department, lo take effect the 14th, and all to
report to the nearest draft rendezvous. The Provost Marshal General
was directed and empoAvered to carry out the order.

One group of furloughed men must not be overlooked — the men who
received this favor for their excellent conduct during the siege at Morris
Island.

See list of furloughs, made as nearly correct as the limited information
and data at hand Avill permit. The list does not include the re-enlisted men
<»r the paroled men, all of Avhom Avere presumed to have had furloughs.

PROMOTIONS AND REDUCTIONS.

(non-commissioned OFFICERS.)

As a rule, fitness and worth (or their opposites) Avere considered ; but
there were many cases Avhere personal reasons Avere paramount. Many of
the cases of reduction Avere for the most trivial and capricious reasons, and
frequently Avithout due deliberation or imjuiry as to obscui'e but mitigating
facts. The above statement may be more readily accepted, by observing
the fact that in several instances the same persons Avere almost imme-
diately promoted again to their former places.

At least one such case (really a group of cases) can be seen in Co. B :
and the reductions took place at Washington, aud under circumstances very
like these. Squads of say ten men each from each company Avere permitted
to go to the city daily, by rotation, to see the Capitol and some other
objects of interest, and aJAvays charged to behave their best and have their

i)78 THIHD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

brasses eclipsed ouly by the suu at its meridian height. For some slight
variation in the prescribed straight jacliet, several of B's non-coms, got
reduced. As the Captain himself did not make a good record for the Cap-
tain of Co. B, it may be inferred that he acted too hastily. This much in
semi-justiflcation of these non-coms.

The supposition was that promotions among non-coms, should be by sen-
iority, etc., the same as in commissions; but many a corporal and many a
sergeant reckoned -without his host. They were "jumped." This means
that a corporal appointed later than the other seven, may be appointed a
sergeant to fill a vacancy; or a private may be appointed 1st sergeant,
" jumping " all the eight corporals and four sergeants. This was more than
once the case. Of course there Avas "kicking" In consequence: some
.resigned their warrants rather than submit to the humiliation, as they
called it. Or a sergeant was " jumped" over the 1st sergeant to a commis-
sion. More cases need not be cited.

When a corporal or sergeant Avas reduced, the process was familiarly
termed " stripes (chevrons) taken oft'." The method of reduction (or pro-
motion either) was by the captain •calling on the colonel Avith the com-
plaint or recommendation, as the case might be ; and the result Avas an order,
emanating from headquarters of the regiment, and read on parade, reduc-
ing " Corp. John 8mith of Co. Q to the ranks, for insubordination or incom-
petency, etc.; and Private James Smith is promoted to Corporal of Co Q,
vice Corp. John Smith reduced, and he Avill be obeyed and respected accord-
ingly."

One peculiar case happened on St. Helena Island, S. C, in June, 1863,
AA'here a company (nameless uoav and evermore), by some hocus pocus, had
more than the regular number (8) of corporals. Just hoAv to deal with this
hydra-headed difficulty Avas a vexed conundrum for several days. Finally
a compromise Avas eflected, by several of the corporals agreeing to sur-
render their Avarrants and permit the Colonel to appoint ancAv or substitute
other names, not to exceed the regulation eight. They would n't resign — no,
not at all, but simply surrendered; and it Avas conceded that neither of
them could be reduced, for none had committed any oft'ence Avhatever.
What might have been the result if these generous-hearted corporals had
not thus vacated their offices, one can hardly predict.

The " Avill l)e obeyed and respected accordingly" attachment to every
order of promotion, caused a smile to play around the mouths of the
privates, especially if the promotion Avas to the dignified position of a cor-
poral, as a corporal got no more pay than a private, till after 1 May 64.
When the increase came, the major part of the smiling disappeared, and
the corporal AA'as treated Avith increased respect. The reducing of a non-
com. Avas sometimes termed "breaking" him.

EXTRA DUTY.

(INCLUDING EXTHA DUTY, DAILY DUTA', SPECIAL DUTY, DETACHED SEUA'ICE.)

The line of demarkation is not strictly draAvn between certain kinds
of classified service. By this it is intended to refer only to duties other
than the ordinary duties of soldiers, such as drilling, cleaning up (policing)
the parade ground, eating one's oavu rations, sleeping, marching, fighting,
polishing one's gun-barrel, etc. In order to give a general idea of the dif-
ferent classifications, it may be said that if a soldier Avas detailed as company
cook, Avith the responsibilities attendant thereon, he Avas on (hiRij (hit;/. He
might or might not be thus reported on the morning report. But just as sure
as an order Avas issued, or a custom came into vogue (even though it Avas
temporarily so) of accounting for every man, just so surely the cook Avas
reported as on "daily duty." Generally there Avere tAvo of these function-
aries; but at the last of the Avar, Avhen companies had dAviudled to mere
squads, only one cook Avas permitted to hold office in a company. Under
" daily duty" Avere also included the nurses and attendants in the regimental

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 979

hospital, the clerk at regimental headquarters, the adjutants, the (juarter-
masters and the commissaries. To these were added tlic orderly at head-
(luarters and adjutants, the man who assisted the commissary in drawing-
and dealing out (issuing) the rations, the man for similar duties Avitli the
quartermaster. Another addition to the daily duty men might be the regi-
mental farrier and regimental armorer. Those named practically inchuled
all the daily duty men of a regiment ; and yet the list may be still further
extended by a few (very, very few) men reported as officer's servants ; and
in some cases — particularly after Ave lost all our beautiful wagons — the
company wagoners were reported as on daily duty.

In many cases, and apparently no rule about it, some of these men
enumerate dunder " daily duty" were on "extra duty": that is, they Avere
paid a small sum extra [tAventy-five cents, I think. — D.E.] per day; and this
Avas true in case of the regimental armorer.

The dividing line betAveen " daily duty " and " extra duty " Avas indis-
tinct, misty and crooked. In the case Avhere the regiment almost as a
AA'hole (really large daily details) Avorked on the fortifications at Hilton
Head, extra pay Avas promised, so it Avas said; and as the regulations
required ten consecutive days' labor to entitle one to its benefits, that regu-
lation proved our bane. For lo ! nine days did Ave labor and get in our
AA'ork; but on the tenth, Avhere, O Avhere, Avere Ave? AnsAver : In camp, dis-
gusted, disappointed, forlorn.

"Extra duty " also meant Avhere a man was detailed to go to headquarters
of the post, say to Avork in the (juartermaster's department as clerk, or as
saddler, or as storekeeper, or as Avagoner, or clerk at the post adjutant's,
and the like. If the duty Avas at the post, near home, so to speak, he Avas re-
ported as on " extra duty." If, hoAveA^er, he Avas sent to another post or a long-
distance from his regiment, so as to be entirely disconnected, then he was
reported as on " detached service." As an example of " detached service,"
* the various recruiting parties sent North Avere good illustrations ; and this
A\all include the party sent home after conscripts in July, 1863, from Morris
Island. Officers Avere frequently detached for various purposes. Our first
illustration of this was AA^hen Col. FelloAvs Avas detached, in January, 1862, to
command the Post of Hilton Head. Another, AA'hen Adjt. Libby Avas detached
at St. Helena to be Gen. Strong's A.A.A.-G. The tables (lists) AAall furnish
further examples. The men Avho Avere to be transferred to the Veteran
Reserve Corps Avere reported for aAvhile as on detached service.

The necessities of the service demand the services of many officers
and men, Avhich circumstances actually re(iuire shall be selected from regi-
ments in the field. Is there a store-house to be built, either for quarter-
master, commissary or ordnance stores? Who Avill build it? Certain men
knoAvn to be carpenters are selected and detailed for the purpose. Hos-
pitals (all kinds) must be supplied Avith nurses and surgeons. Military
posts must have commanders and adjutants, and orderlies and clerks. The
posts must also have a post or depot quartermaster, a post or depot com-
missary and a post or depot ordnance officer, etc. ; and each must be sup-
plied Avith clerks, orderlies, and men to do the manual labor. Wagons
must be used to convey material from one point to another, and Avagoners
to care for them. Vessels must be unloaded of their stores, and vessels
must be loaded for operations Avithin a department, and so on.

The lists given are as complete as the Avriter has been able to make
them, from the limited material at hand. They may not be correct in every
detail, may not be absolutely correct as to every date named; but in the
main, the list may be relied on.

It Avill be observed that many men Avere detailed seA^eral times, and
some appear to be on some other kind of duty than the handling of a gun,
almost continually ; but the only solution of this (from a charitable stand-
point) is that they were found specially fitted for the particular duty, and
for this reason Avere retained. Some of the positions Avere pleasant and
easy and were striven for, and some jealous eyes Avere cast; but the volume
of this latter Avas f|uitc limited.

980 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

If, in examining the lists, it shall appear that one companj^ enjoyed
irreater privileges than another, it is fair to say that the apparent difiereiice
may not be a real one, bnt possibly accounted for in the fact that the data
of that company was more fully supplied to the writer.

Sometimes an oflicer was reported on "special duty"; but this term
never applied to a soldier. " Special duty" included courts-martial, boards
of survey and the like.

The writer had almost forgotten that noble band, the pioneer corps,
which may be properly called either special duty or daily duty. These Avere
armed with axe and shovel, in addition to the usual gun, etc. A few men of
each company Avere selected for this duty ; and when on the march, if a tree
needed to be cut down, or a marshy spot needed coduroying, or tilling up,
the pioneers were called upon to do it. They were rarely taken away from
their companies, and were not excused from guard duty. In nearly all
cases of daily duty or extra duty, the man turned in his gun and equipments,
having no use for them.

THE BELVIDERE'S EXPERIENCE.

It should be understood, as a foundation for this sketch, that the
Belvidere was one of Sherman's expeditionary fleet, and was not a very
large steamer, but rather small — a side-wheeler. It was one of the two
selected to carry the horses, Avagons, etc., of the First Brigade (Gen.
Viele's), the other being the PhiladeJphia. This of course necessitated the
personal attendance of the hostlers and wagoners, to which may be added
an infantry officer and small guard. As the Belvidere took on board the
horses, hostlers, wagons and wagoners of the Third New Hampshire, the
fortunes (really misfortunes) of that craft Avill be related, and perhaps
form an interesting article. •

The 18th of October, 1861, was the day of embai-kation — that is, the
embarkation began ; but our Third New Hampshire men and horses got as
far as the Avharf and then stopped. There Avas some mistake somcAvhere.
They stopped on the Avharf all night; and it rained, too — a Avet, chilly rain.

The 19th daAvned on our little group of horses and hostlers ; and the
sun rose, and it also set, but no change in the situation. No rations all
(lay. Food abundant, but none to eat. By evening, our men got a little
desperate and Avent to the Quartermaster of the TAventy-flrst Massachu-
setts Avith their tale of Avoe; and he obtained rations for them, the first in
thirty hours. They retired to their little plank beds that night Avith full
stomachs ; but the sun of the 20th rose again, and not much change for the
better. All day, same. At night, our Capt. Clark, Avho Avas Harbor
Master, came to the squad's relief and, learning they had not stored aAvay
any breakfast or dinner, arranged with Capt. Scull, Gen. Viele's Com-
missary, to order supper for them from the Twenty-first Massachusetts,
and also put all hands on board the Belvidere.

Next morning, the 21st (Sunday), the Belvidere ran out into deep Avater
and anchored. In the evening, up anchor and ran alongside the Ocean Queen,
and took from her fifteen hundred bushels of oats, stowing them on deck.
Next day, 22d, the Belcidere steamed aAvay for Fort Monroe to join the fleet,
the major part of Avhich had already gone. A hard bloAv Avas experienced
on the Avay, and the enormous pile of oats on deck added to the danger,
though the Fort was reached Avithout damage.

On the 24th, Lieut. Dunbar of the Forty-eighth New York came on
board the Belvidere and took charge of the men and horses. Already the
men had begun to be filled with fears as to the sea-Avorthiness of the
Belvidere ; and the first fruit of this was on the 2.-)th, Avhen two men, Avho Avere
not enlisted men, left the steamer. Their names Avere C. Heath and D.
Cate. TAventy-five men from the Forty-eighth Ncav York came on board the
2Gth as a guard.

The Belvidere started Avith the fleet October 29, and kept up Avith
it till nightfall. The range of the lights on the other steamers was then
lost, and the Belvidere was headed nearer the shore. By midnight, the

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wind was blowing verj^ hard. On tlie morning of the 30th, at 4 a.m., Jack-
man of F (afterward Adjutant) took his turn at watching the horses. [It is
chiefly from his diary that this chapter is written. — D.E.] At daylight,
it was discovered that tlie Bch-hJrrc was ofl' the coast of Nortli Carolina
and about thirty miles from Cape Hatteras. During the day tliey fell in
with the Com. Pcrnj of the fleet, and passed two gunboats, one at 10 and
the other at 11 a.m. Heavy swells and strong head-Minds blowing. About
1 P.M. an attempt was made to run into Hatteras Inlet, but Avithout success.
So they ran out tOAvard and near a gunboat, and dropped anchor oil' Hatteras
Shoals.

Hoisted anchor again early on the 31st, and overtook the fleet by
noon. At this time it was quite pleasant. — a calm before a storm, — and
they kept up with the fleet all day and all that night. Friday, 1 Nov.,
clouds, rain and a double rainl)ow. The captain of the Belvidere predicted
a blow. At noon the gale began, and the Belcidei-e's crew could see the
fleet scatter and disappear, Avhile strange forebodings filled their minds.
The Bi'lvidffrp steered straight for the Wahasli, as if safety lay in that
direction. About 4 p.m. they tried to set the fore-sail, but the crew lost
its grip on it, and it flapped terribly, starting the upper deck oft" the hull
more than six inches. About 5 o'clock the gangway boards Avere smashed
in. At dark the Belvidere had forged considerably ahead of the Wabash,
though not A-ery near to it, being more inshore. The men Avere terribly
sick and more or less fearful of Avhat might happen. The situation Avas
made more interesting by the slipping doAvn of the horses, and the almost
A^aiu attempts to place them on their feet again. At 7 o'clock they had an
actual pile of four horses, but the indefatigable labors of the hostlers for
more than an hour succeeded in reducing the pile. This little diversion
was followed by a joint effort of all hands, including the soldiers ; and the
main spanker Avas hoisted, the Belvidere being put head to the Aviud. Then
the soldiers Avere desired to assist the carpenter in strengthening the boAV.
They Avere all Avell at it, Avhen a tremendous sea stove in the buhvarks and
came near washing every man overboard. The next move Avas to adopt
measures to protect the engine. A loose horse, beyond control, had to be
killed — literally pounded to death, there being no refined methods then
in vogue, or tools of the "cruelty society" on board. The horses con-
tinued to be throAvn violently doAvn, and the getting of them up again
AA'as a very dangerous pastime and to a certain extent had to be dispensed
Avith. Several choked to death. This was no pleasure excursion, no holi-
day picnic. At midnight a quasi conference was held — a death confer-
ence: for the great question to solve Avas, Shall Ave kill all the horses and
throAv them overboard ? The <|uestion Avas not much debated, as debate
had hardly begun Avhen the rudder chain broke. To the credit of Maine's
sturdy six-footers be it said, that at this juncture a Maine man (hostler of
the Eighth Maine) caught the end of the chain and held it, Samson-like,
till it could be made fast. About 2 o'clock on the morning of the 2(1, the
tiller broke ; but the Avheel Avas lashed, and the Belvidere very kindly per-
mitted to go Avhere she liked — and that was Avherever the Avinds and Avaves
chose. We Avho Avere on the staunch AtJantic thought Ave had a hard time;
but Avhat of our felloAvs on the Belvidere?

A leak Avas discovered soon after this, and almost simultaneously
came word from the engineer that the shaft had become Avrenched ; and
every man could at once perceive that the engine labored terribly hard at
each revolution. " Good Lord I Avhatnext?" At this juncture the captain
decided to turn about. . Now, turning about in a heavy sea is no child's
play, nor is it a safe thing to do. As the bow of the Belridere Avas turned
nortliAvard, she Avas struck by a heavy sea on the starboard side, smashing
it in. The turn being completed, they had then the Avinds and the Avaves in
their favor. Upon the discovery of tAvo sails, a flag of distress Avas hoisted,
Avhich Avas not seen or, being seen, Avas not heeded.

Early on the morning of the 3d, Cape Lookout AA'as made and a steamer
Avas seen rapidly approaching, and also a man-of-Avar going South. When
the former was Avithin tAvo miles of the Belridere, the man-of-Avar turned
and chased it into an inlet. That it Avas a rebel steamer, and that the Belridere

9,S2 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

had almost providentially been saved from capture, there was no doubt.
At nooH, two more sails were seen ; and Avhen within two miles of the
BeJvidert', one turned back, and the other came forward as fast as steam
and sail could carry it. The captain and the crew, too, of the Belvidere noAv
thought themselves about to be captured, and set all sail, endeavoring to
escape. A shot from the bow-gun of the stranger caused the Belvidere to
heave to. The stranger came alongside and, to the immeasurable relief of
the frightened crew, proved to be the U.S. Stmr. Albatrosa. The ottlcers
scrutinized the papers of the unfortunate Belvidere and then went on their
way. The Belvidere arrived off Hatteras Inlet late in the afternoon and
signalled for a pilot. Got the pilot; but the water proved too shallow, and
the Belvidere again steered northward for Fort Monroe, arriving there the
4th. Everything was landed, the men and horses being put into Camp
Hamilton, near Fort Monroe. The Quartermaster of the Naval Brigade
took temporary charge of the horses. Jackman's diary says at this point,
" Mr. McHalpin, the sutler, treated ns very kindly." No soldier needs to
have any explanation of the depth of meaning in those few words. Again,
his diary of the 5th says : " Got a large tent from the Naval Brigade Camp.
The lieutenant commanding brigade gave us live dollars' worth of sutler's
tickets and the sutler gave us Ave dollars worth more." Here is generosity ;
here is kindness ! and let it be recorded The diary says again : " 6th. We've
hired a negro to cook for us, and we've a room to sleep in. We lost
twenty horses from the Belvidere." On the 12th, the report reached these
isolated men that Port Royal had been taken. The Belvidere arrived back
on the 15th from Baltimore, repaired; and the men went on board again,
the 16th. A diary of that date says, " Haddei'keggerlarga." This may be
supposed to be some mild form of preventative of seasickness, as they were
about to go to sea again ; or, possibly, something to hang over the bow, to
drip in a storm and smooth the waves !

They hoisted anchor at six a.m. 17th, and passed Cape Henry by nine
A.M. and Hatteras at midnight. On the 17th, at night, they ran across the
U.S. Stmr. Alabama, at anchor, blockading, the officers of Avhich told the
Belvidere's captain to keep further out to sea, or get caught by rebel priva-
teers or hit by some shore battery.

The Belvidere arrived at Port Royal the 20th, about noon. Jackman's
diary says, "Everybody glad to see us; thought us lost. Capt. Randlett
came on board " The story is told.

There Avere on boarcl the Belvidere, of the Third New Hampshire,
nearly as follows: G, W. W. Ballard, with Col. Fellows' horse; B, Wood-
bury Berry, with Lieut. -Col. Jackson's horse; F, Ross C. Duffee, with Maj.
Bedel's horse; Tommy (colored), with Quartermaster Nesmith's horse ; F,
L. N. Jackman with Adjt. Hill's horse; F, R. H. Mygatt, with Surg. Moul-
ton's horse ; , with Chaplain Hill's horse.

Waijoners. — A, W. L. Bennett (with Dr. Eaton's horse) ; B, Chas. A.
Dearborn; C, Edmund Hackett ; D, Geo. R. James; E, M. P. Donley; F, Joel
H. Rhodes ; G, Hoyt (did n't embark — discharged at Annapolis) ; H, Beniah
Colby; I, Cieorge H. Smith; K, James M. Hyde.

THE '61 MEN (iOlNG HOME.

'Twasthe2od of August, 1864; and with that date all those original men
who had not re-enlisted or been otherwise disposed of by discharge, death,
etc., severed their connection with the regiment by muster-out. The event
of muster-out, so important to the persons interested, had long been looked
forward to with anticipation of pleasure and relief. The complete list of
men, as shown by the official returns, was as follows: A, ;iO ; B, 83; C, 40;
D, 18; E, 25; F, 26; G, 20; H, 14; I, 23; K, 26; non-commissioned staff
5: total, 260. Many of these men were absent from various causes —
wounds, sickness and the like — and did not, some of them, get actually
mustered out till later.

Capt. Houghton (who says there were actually about one hundred and
eighty in all) went in charge of the detachment, and was accompanied by
tlie Chaplain, the only officer who Avas mustered out at the time — and also

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 983

by Lieuts. Hazen and Ilitclu-ock, the two latter goimr hoivic hj order, but
really on leave. The Fourth New Hampshire Baud, Walter Dignam, leader,
escorted the men about a mile from camp. There Avas considerable dissatis-
faction among the men as to their treatment about the time of muster-out :
i.e., between that day and hour and their final departure for home. The
writer, though not personally present (writers seldom are), is of the opinion
that it was one of those cases where nobody is to l)lame. One man. in his
diary, goes so far as to say that the men a\ ere kept in service after their
terms had expired ; but he is correct only on the basis of date of enlistment,
Avhich is not the correct basis. The three years is based on " muster-in,"
and not on the " enlistment." The men knew this, or ought to have known
it; but one's wishes — in that case, the anxiety to go home— often govern
instead of facts.

The detachment started for the Landing (Bermuda Hundred wharf) in
the afternoon, taking with them a set of colors (see Colors and Color Guard) ,
of which they all felt jnstly proud. (It may here be noted that almost simul-
taneously with the departure of the '61 men, the regiment was ordered
away and started at once toward Petersburg.) Remained all night at the
Landing and took steamer for Fort Monroe about 9 a.m. next morning (25th),
arriving there about 4 p.m. A barrel of corned beef had been put on the
steamer for hunger-appeasing purposes ; and this beef is still fresh in the
memories of those who partook of it. Here the men expected to be paid
oil'; but fortune was fickle, and there was no diStri])ution of greenbacks.
At 5 P.M. they were on their way to Baltimore, up the l)eautiful Chesapeake,
adown which they came in October, 1861, to join the fleet in Hampton Roads.
On reaching their destination, early on the morning of the 26th, the men
breakfasted at a public lunch room. Baltimore was always an interesting
point; and many of the men tried to " do the city" in the few short hours
of their stay. The next section of the journey was by cars to Philadelphia.
Here they " teaed and toasted," crossed over to the Amboy line that night,
reaching New York about noon of the 27th. A halt was made at the Park
Barracks, near the Battery, where dinner Avas served. In New York, and
no money ! This was truly a deplorable combination. One can't see New
York if he's impecunious. Some of the men, however, were invited out,
and did see a small part of the metropolis. Such was the eflect on them
that while the detachment was on the pier ready to board (not forcibly)
a Norwich Line steamer, these sight-seers persisted in explaining and
describing all they had seen to their fellow's ; and while thus engaged
the steamer hauled off and left the whole party.

A later and slower boat, the , of the same line, took the party at

about 5 P.M. away from the giddy city, en route to New Hampshire. At
Norwich, Conn., next morning (Sunday, 28th), a special train was pro\ided,
after telegraphing to New Hampshire, and they were soon whirling away
for the green hills, etc., arriving at Concord, rhi Worcester, Nashua and
Manchester, at about half-past tw^o in the afternoon.

The party was met at the depot by Adjt.-Gen. Natt Head (the indefati-
gable) ancl members of the Governor's Staff, besides a large crowd of people
to give cordial welcome. A procession was formed, and the gallant heroes
were escorted to Phenix Hall, 'mid the strains of martial music and the
ringing of church bells. Adjt.-Gen. Head, taking Capt. Houghton's arm,
headed the procession, which on arrival at the Phenix found not only a large
committee on reception, but in addition. Gov. Gilmore and several other
State officials on the platform. Here Capt. Houghton, in a few well-chosen
words, turned over his men and the colors to tiu; hospitality and custody of
the State. Capt. Dow's letter to the Governor respecting the colors was
at the same time handed to the Governor. Gov. Gilmore and Adjt.-Gen.
Head both Avarmly Avelcomed the veterans ; and soon af tei- these tired and
hungry men and their entertainers Avere seated around the Avell-fllled tables
in the Phenix dining room. It need not be related that our returned soldiers
ac(iuitted themselves Avell at this little pastime. This over, and it Avas
arranged that the men should remain in Concord till next morning, Avhen
they Avere furnished transportation to their homes, to return in a fcAV days
for final payment.

1)84 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

On Monday, 5 Sept. 18(U, the men reassembled at Concord, when they
received their final pay and discliarges. Maj. Henry S. MacFarlandwas the
paymaster, and tlie payment took place at his office, Main Street. Adienx
Avere in order, and the heroes of many a fight scattered to various points,
becoming citizens once more.

Dr. Buzzell of tlie regiment was present at the paying off, being ou
special duty among the general hospitals; and having a desire to see the
men once more, was unable or resist the temptation. Capt. Houghton never
returned to the regiment (see his personal sketch). Lieut. Hazen returned
to regiment in November, 1864, having been detained by sickness. Lieut.
Hitchcock returned to regiment in September, 186-1.

COMPANY FUNDS.
[Contributed by Capt. R. W. Woodl)ury.]

The army ration is a liberal allowance of all necessaries for the support
of the soldier ; and so liberal is it, that to actually use all that is allowed, is
to waste a portion thereof. A company in garrison may, therefore, take
from the post commissary a lesser amount of any or all of the various
items constituting the ration, and in lieu thereof receive cash at the cost
price of the supplies. If the men cannot consume all' to which they are en-
titled, then the drawing of the full ration is evidently unnecessarily expen-
sive to the government on account of transportation, and at the same time
it educates the soldiers in wasteful habits. If, therefore, the government
can reduce the amount of transportation by the payment of money to the
soldiers, and the latter are satisfied with the exchange, it is certainly a gain
to l)oth. The fact is, that the soldiers are not only satisfied, but gratified;
because Avith this fund may be procui-ed for them some of the luxuries of
life ^ food, books, sports. Such changes in their food constitute an
agreeable relief from the plainer and more substantial edibles supplied by
the government. Beans, hard-tack and mess beef can have no substitute
for the necessities of the soldier; but a mess of "flap-jacks" satisfies the
stomach and relieves from that feeling so destructive of the morale of the
soldier — the being " tired of it."

The company fund, therefore, when carefully managed by a thoughtful
and honest council (composed of the commissioned officers of the company),
may be made an engine of great power ; and it niay be reasonably claimed
that as betw'een two companies, one with a large fund lilierally employed for
the men, and the other having none or little, the difference in the spirit of
the two organizations is largely in favor of the former. From this state-
ment it will be inferred that all companies do not enjoy company funds,
which is the fact; and when they do not, the fault is entirely with the com-
manders, and nobody else. The drawing of the company rations may be
attended to by a non-commissioned officer or even the company cook; but
that fact will not relieve the company commander from any real responsi-
bility. He must know and see to it that every soldier and suboi'dinate per-
forms the duty assigned him — that every detail is properly attended to ; and
if not, why not. He is the father, who exercises a wise thoughtfulness for
all those Avho have surrendered to him their right to Avatch for and protect
their interests, and that responsibility he cannot waive or transfer. The
captain who forgot Avhat his volunteer men had given up, and Avho
forgot that he Avas the only man living Avho could best protect their
interests, and that it had been made his sacred duty to do so, should haA^e
been in the ranks and not in command of them.

In times of peace the uses of the company fund are largely increased.
Companies may remain in the same barracks for years, and their savings
buy them libraries, luxuries for the table, and CA-en billiard tables. Many
such cases are seen at the present time in the various regular army posts ;
and it is probable that a company Avhich could show nothing in this line, and
had no fund, avouUI be declared at its first inspection to have something
radically Avrong in its management.

THIRD NEW 'HAMPSHIRI': REGIMENT. 985

There -were some officers in the Third New Hampsliire who never per-
mitted the rations to be drawn for their men without being personal!}' pres-
ent, if able. These officers won the love of their men, and held it; for this
determination to protect them at the commissary's Avas but an illustration
of the disposition and character of the officer generallj'. The men were
quick to "catch on" to the Jhiessc of character possessed by those in au-
thority; and he who established himself with them had but to command
to be obeyed with cheerfulness.

The subject is worthy of illustration. The writer has before him the
Company Fund account of Co. F for the last four months of lsG3 (all Morris
Island). 1st Lieut. Wadsworth was its commanding- officer : —
1863.

Sept., Capt. Randlett turned over to him . . .$150. G8

" Rec'd from Capt. Wyman, savings for August . 19,85

Oct., " " " "" " " September 19.65

Nov., " " " " " " October . 58.50

" Recruits 22.00

Dec, " " Capt. Wymau, savings for November 50.70

" " " " " " " December 65.50

Total $3f<6.xs

Here are some of the expenditures: Paid cook .$10.00, sundries for
womided men 4.70, groceries 14.11, corn meal 1.25, 5 bbls. potatoes 25.00,
4 bush, sweet potatoes 8, 3 gals, molasses 1.6S, 60 lbs. beans 3.50, meal,
molasses and onions 3.15, blacking and brushes 7.60, 1 bbl. onions 7, 5 bbls.
potatoes 20.00, 1 bbl. beets 4.50, I'bbl. onions 4.50, 1 bbl. turnips 4.50, 1 bbl.
flour 5.00, 50 lbs. codfish 3.75, 25 lbs. lard 5.00, dried apples 3.75. 20 lbs. sugar
2.50, 15 prs. Avhite gloves 3.75. (Cream tartar, salei'atus, spices, etc., also
appear in the list.) Balance on hand 1 Jan. 1864, $79.22.

A good story is told of one of the officers of the regiment. It was said
that his chief delight in respect to his company fund Avas in its size. On
one occasion, when wounded, it was necessary to turn the fund over to his
successor. This he did Avith many a sigh. On his return, however, he was
almost ready to weep. For his successor had made most excellent use of
the money, and the men had fared sumptuously.

RECRUITING AND RECRUITS.

Enough has already been Avritten about these two subjects at various
appropriate points, and it only remains to group the various recruiting
parties, attaching such memoranda as may be applicable and apropos, first
giving the list of the most valuable orders from the War Department in,
reference to recruiting : —

No. Date. No. Date.

105 .... 3 Dec. 1861 245 .... 28 July 1863

3 .... 11 Jan. 1862 305 . . . .11 Sept. 1863

33 .... 3 April 1862 345 ... . 19 Oct. ls63

49 .... 1 May 1862 366 .... 13 Nov. 1863

60 .... 6 June 1862 4(mi .... 2s Dec. 1863

74 .... 7 July 1862 16 . . . . 11 Jan. 1864

77 .... 11 July 1862 20 ... . 14 Jan. 18(14

,s8 .... 25 July 1862 38 .... 1 Feb. 1864

10s .... n; Aug. 1862 131 . . . 31 March 1864

38 .... 10 Feb. 1863 227 .... 9 July ls64

191 .... 25 June 1863 272 .... 15 Oct. 1864

216 .... 14 July 1863
The first partv sent North for recruits left the regiment 2 Jan. 1862.
It comprised Capt.*R. F. Clark of A, Lieut. O. M. Dearborn of D, Sergt..
F. L. Morrill of A, Sergt. J. W. Akerman of D. Corp. J. W. Goodwin of A,
and Mus. N. W. Gove. They returned 4 May 1862, to Edisto Island.

•986 THIRD NEW IIAMPSIIIE-E REGIMENT.

Second Partj' : Lieut. W. H. Cornelius of D, Lient. II. S. Dow of I,
Sergt. E. A. Dunn of B, Corp. J. W. Brown of K, Corp. J. Acl^erman of F,
Fr. A. Moulton of G. They left the reoiment 9 July 1S(;2, returning singly
(except the two last uaraed) at various times from i) Jan. 180;! to 19 Jan. 18(34.
This does not apply, however, to Sergt. F. A. Dunn, who was discharged
for disability, at Concord, 1 Oct. 1862.

Third Party : Lieut. H. C. Handerson of G, Sergt. C. McDonald of E,
•Sergt. L. F. Place of I, Sergt. T. Casey of C, Pr. A. La Mudge of H, Pr. W.
L. Dodge of D, Pr. T. Hanson of A. They went North 15 Sept. 18C,2, re-
turning-'(with the exception of Sergt. C. McDonald, discharged for disability)
at various times (singly) from 9 January to 25 June 1<S(33. Sergt. L. F.
Place was commissioned 2d Lieutenant during his absence.

Fourth Party : Col. J. H. Jackson, Capt. R. F. Clark of A, Sergt. J. H.
Hitchcock of I, Seret. C. E. Hazen of E, Sergt. D. Eldredge of K, Corp. L.
N. Jackman of F, Pl-. W. Berry of B, Pr. Geo. F. Lord of B. This party,
known as the conscript detail, left the regiment 22 July 1803, arriving back
at dates betAveen 18 Nov. 1863 and 19 Jan. 1864. Sergt. C. E. Hazen returned
as 2d Lieutenant; Pr. Geo. F. Lord was discharged at Concord for expira-
tion of term.

Fifth Party : This detail comprised Sergt. G. W. Mclntire of G, Sergt.
T. M. Carr of H, Sergt. Geo. Perkins of D. They left the regiment 22 Dec.
1863. The first two re-enlisted while absent, but Mclntire did not return
from his furlough. Sergts. Geo. Perkins and T. M. Carr returned, date
uncertain. They were both killed in action — one 16 August; the other 27
Oct. 1864.

Capt. H. S. Dow of B also went North on similar service 20 Sept. 1864.
He did not return, but was mustered out at Concord, under Circular 75, W.
D., A.-G.O.

BOAT INFANTRY PICKET.

About 12 Aug. 1863, boats armed with naval boat howitzers were
placed in the creeks between Morris and James Isl.ands, and also up nearer
Sumter. These Avere manned mostly by the infantry, specially detailed, and
organized and rationed separately. Their camp was near the site of the
" Swamp Angel." These boats did a sort of picket duty of the most haz-
ardous kind. In addition, there were booms (heavy logs) fastened across
certain creeks. The rebels had a similar force on duty; and it was very
singular indeed that so few collisions occurred. It need hardly be said that
the entire duty was at night.

The first commander w^as Maj. Sandford of the Seventh Connecticut.
He was succeeded by Capt. Ferris of the same regiment, and he by Capt.
John Hennessey of the Fifty-second Pennsylvania. Capt. Hennessey was in
command at the time when Lieuts. Edgerly and Hazen of the Third New
Hampshire were attached to the force. These boats vrere rowed about the
waters of the harbor and adjacent creeks, and like spectres they stole up
even to near Sumter's walls — and in one case actually roAved completely
around it. The men were thoroughly organized and drilled, and used special
signals to do this or that, to advance, retreat, or remain perfectly silent.
The writer finds several of the Third Ncav Hampshire detailed for duty in
this force, and one detail as late as 14 Feb. 1864.

THE SUTLER.

ic siJikT man,
ikvv man was he;

-^uller man

^u\>\W man,

jlilieis do agree."— Bjones.

That much maligned imlividual^ — the sutler — was an important fac-
tor in the late struggle ; and no old soldier who has a spark of poetry in
him can refrain from indulging in a verse or two at the bare mention of
the aforesaid factor. Hence the Avriter may be pardoned for quoting a
sinsrle verse.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE UEGLMENT. 9,S7

Mr. sci'vecl the Third New Hampshire first, at Concord, but did

not follow us to Long- Islaud. There a new man (see later) made attempts
to carry on the traffic, but ivith indifierent success; for the verj' Avilduess
of the scenery, and our remoteness from civilization, seemed to' stimulate
the boys to acts of violence — in other words, to raid the sutler, with all those
Avords imply. He followed us to Washington, — at a safe distance though,
not going at the same time, — and set up his tent again; but the boys were
again panicky; and this feeling being largely superinduced by the magnifi-
cent prices of the goods, they again committed a military offence, and by a
preconcerted and joint arrangement dropped his tent, by cutting nearly
every guy rope at the same moment. This cruel blow ended the raid
business.

We breathed easier and temporarily bought our goods elsewhere. But
let us go backward a little in history.

(_)u 27 June 1861, by General Order 38, War Department, all regulations
regarding the appointment of sutlers were declared " ortV and that there-
after all sutlers be appointed by the Secretary of War. This raised a
breeze of no small magnitude, as the war was fairly well inaugurated, and
many sutlers had been appointed and had laid in their stocks of goods,
canned and otherwise. This order didn't get around, so to speak, very
lively ; and it follows that the appointments were made for some time after
the date of the order. In fact, the order seemed to go southward, but not
northward.

Gen. Sherman's order of 'J Sept. ls(U (his first order to us) announced
the appointment (by the Secretary of War, of course) of Mr. S. F. B. Barr
as '• sutler to the command," and directed us to receive him as such.

The little affair noted above as happening at Washington Avas probably
the cause of an order from Gen. Viele on I Oct. I8(il, that "a sutler having
been appointed for Gen. Sherman's division, he will be entitled to all the
rights appertaining to the position, etc." (He referred to Mr. Barr.)

Sutler or no sutler, we now hie away to Hilton Head, where early in
18G2, by General Order 111, War Department, 30 Dec. 1861, we learn that the
sutler will no longer have a lien on a soldier's pay for Avhat little knick-
nacks he l)uys of him.

Sutlers almost without number appeared at Hilton Head, soon after
occupation ; and we were actually over-sutlered in a general way, though
we had no regimental sutler. Quite a town sprang up near Headcpiarters,
and the sutlers actually numbered so many, that one street was named —
and properly — •" Robbers' Row." Though Mr. Barr accompanied the ex-
pedition, the influx of other sutlers soon after completely destroyed what
individuality he had. For some reason not apparent to the writer. Gen.
Sherman announced, by General Order 16, on ."> March 1862, that the Secre-
tary of War had revoked the appointment of Mr. Barr, and each regiment
would thereafter be permitted to appoint a sutler. None was so appointed
for the Third New Hampshire. Many preferred to go to the Head, as it
was called, when anything was wanted.

The absence of a regimental sutler led to all sorts of trading in the
regiment. One Avould buy a barrel of apples, and peddle them out. Others
traded in stationery, and some traded in bowie knives, others, field glasses,
others military outfits or parts of such, etc., etc. Other instances have
been noted in the history proper. General Order 27, War l)ei)arlment, 21
March 1862, provided for the appointment of regimental sutlers through
the brigade commanders (if troops were brigaded), the commissioned
officers of the regiment to make the selection, and the name to be sent to
the Adjutant-General of the army for appointment.

This order was really an Act of Congress, and it provided a list of
articles to be sold ; and as the reader may desire to see the list, here it is:
"Apples, dried apples, orajiges, figs, lemons, butter, cheese, milk, syrup,
molasses, raisins, emery, crocus, armor oil, soap, shaving soap, pencils,
candles, crackers, wallets, brooms, comforters, boots, pocket looking-glasses,
pins, gloves, leather, tin wash-l)asins, shirt buttons, pocket handkerchiefs,
rotten stone, suspenders, scissors, shoe strings, Bristol brick, horn and
brass buttons, newspapers, books, tobacco, cigars, pii)es, matches, black-

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iiio-, blacking brushes, clothes brushes, tooth l)rushes, hair brushes, coarse
combs, tine combs, stationery, razors, razor straps, needles, thread, knives.
But no intoxicating liquor shall be sold. A list of the goods to be
sold to be l<ept posted in the sutler's tent, a copy to be at headquarters of
the brigade and regiment, and one sent to Washington. Trices to be fixed
by a board composed of the commanding otficer of the brigade, and the
surgeon, ({uartermaster and commissary. The same corresponding ranks
to be a board, if a regiment is not attached to a brigade. Sutlers to have
a lien on the pay of officers and men of not over one-sixth of their month's
pay, for goods sold them within that month. This amount (one-sixth or
less) to be charged on the pay-roll, deducted and handed over to the sutler."

Sutlers -were forbidden (by this act) to sell on credit to more than one-
fourth of a man's pay within the month, and they wei-e forbidden to use
the quartermaster's wagons for transportation of their goods.

By General Order 97, War Department, 7 Aug. 1SG2, sutlers were noti-
fied that it was unlawful for postmasters or others to sell a stamped enve-
lope for more than its face. Sutlers deemed this a stab at their liberty
and a cruel blow to free trade. This was supplemented on 1-1 Sept. 1862
by a War Department order forbidding these gentlemen the further use
of regimental Avagons.

By General Order 3.5, War Department, 7 Feb. 18G3, the foUoAviuglist of
articles was added to the list alloAved to be sold by General Order 27 of
1862 : Canned meats, canned oysters, dried beef, smoked tongues, poultry,
sauce-pans, uniform clothing (for oftlcers), socks, trimmings (I'or uniforms),
canned vegetables, fresh vegetables, pepper, mustard, yeast-powder, coffee
pot (tin), tin plates, tin cups, knives, forks, spoons, shoes, pickles, sardines,
bologna sausage, eggs, buckwheat flour, mackerel, codfish, twine, wrapping
papers, shirts, drawers.

A diary mentions a sutler under date of 9 Feb. 1864, as if the regi-
ment had one ; and this would apparently be substantiated by the following,
clipped from our Chaplain's diary of 26 March 1864. He says : " Gathered up
§8,000 today, and got it off (by express). This is not half as much as I
got before we had a sutler." There is a singular tinge of sadness in the
words ; but evidently the sutler was smiling.

A diary of 10 Sept. 1864 says : " The sutler of the Sixty-seventh Ohio is
to be our sutler, and he is trusting the boys." (The officers guaranteed the
bills.) See main story, 9 Oct. 1864, for further mention of the sutler. His
name is LaAvlor.

As a diary shows that purchases were made of the Seventh Connecti-
cut sutler, C. S. Shattuck, in August and September, 1864, it would appear
that Mr. Lawlor was indeed a new man so far as the Third New Hampshire
was concerned. As Mr. Lawlor apparently stuck by ns until the end, it
seems needless to offer more than two proofs of the same. A diary of 12
March 1865 says, " Lawlor is fixing up his sutler's shop" (at Wilmington).
Again, the final muster-out (and pay) rolls contained many evidences of
Mr. Lawlor's nearness. "Due Lawlor, sutler, .$4.86" and similar entries
were frequent.

The list of articles to be sold by sutlers was amended at divers times.
Condensed milk and other delicacies were added ; otherwise the condensed
milk habit would never have been epidemic in the army.

" Thou steeledst thy heart
While thou didst steal from us;
Go hence! Adieu! "

REGIMENTAL HOSPITAL.

Our hospital department was of the best. Money was not spared in
the purchase of supplies. One bill, from Codman & Shurtlefl", Boston,
Mass., amounted to the snug sum of ,'5!:.2s.37. Another bill of supplies,
^66.95. Rollins & Co., apothecaries at Concord, supplies and instruments,
§47.95; while another 1)111 amounted to .$235.15. This latter contained pre-
scriptions, a saw (horrid thought!), gimlet, forceps, a large quantity of

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that bitter necessary called quinine, and a live gallon keg of Heunoissey's
brandy. All these adjuncts had to be boxed in nice, hand-made boxes, and
these (five) cost 830.00. One tent cost $42. ,50, and another cost the hand-
some sum of §90.00.

Dr. Albert A. Moulton of Concord was our first Surgeon, and Dr.
Benj. F. Eaton of Hanover was our first Assistant Surgeon. (We were only
allowed one assistant at first.) These two gentlemen, for awhile at least,
presided over our destinies so far as their department was concerned. One
man remarked that these gentlemen had a right to use the gimU't if they
ever srac a chance. They were ably assisted by the Hospital Steward, Moody

A. Sawyer, and the following men who were detailed from the companies :
Perry Kittredge, Co. B, ward master ; Chas. F. French, Sergeant, Co. H,
nurse; John L. King, Co. F, nurse; Harrison J. Copp, Co. A, nurse; Arthur
Bingham, Co. F, clerk; Geo. Murdough, Co. H, nurse. Of the eight per-
sons it may briefly be stated : Dr. Moulton served till November, 1862,
and Dr. Eaton till October, 18G2. Hospital Steward Sawyer served till
September, 18G2. Perry Kittredge succeeded Sawyer and served till August,
1S64: (three years). Sergt. French left the service in March, lS(i3. (He
did not serve all of the time in the hospital.) King re-enlisted in winter
of 1863-64, and on return from furlough again served in the hospital.
Copp died at Edisto Island in April, 1862. Bingham served out the original
three years, but was a part of the time a nurse in the General Hospital at
Hilton Head and also on the Hospital Steanier CosruDjxilitan. Dr. A. J. II.
Buzzell of Dover, N.H., came out in September, 1862, having been appointed
Assistant Surgeon under a neM^ provision of law allowing two assistant
surgeons to a regiment. The resignation of Dr. Eaton made Buzzell First
Assistant Avithin a month; and Avithin another month Dr. Moulton's dis-
charge made Buzzell Surgeon of the regiment. Dr. Daniel Farrar and Dr.
Chas. A. Burnham followed closely as Assistant Surgeons, and the ofiices
Avere again full. The next change Avas the discharge of Asst. Surg. Farrar,
in MayT 1863; but the vacancy Avas soon filled by the arrival of Dr. Franklin

B. Kimball. In September, 1864, Asst. Sui-g. Burnham Avas discharged.
This moved Dr. Kimball up to First Assistant Surgeon, and aa'c had only
tAvo doctors, Buzzell and Kimball, for a long time. I)r. Geo. W. Mauter of
^Manchester came to us in May, 1865, to fill a vacancy caused by the death
of Dr. Buzzell in March, 1865, and the consequent advancement of Dr.
Kimball to Surgeon. It Avill be observed that from the time of Dr. Burn-
ham's leaving the regiment Ave only had tAvo surgeons. The depletion of
the regiment Avas a sutticient reason for this.

The Hospital Department of the Third Ncav Hampshire Avas second to
none Ave ever met. It attended to its business; Avas on hand at the proper
moment ; Avas supplied Avith requisites ; it had Avhiskey Avith or Avithout
an '• e," and providentially had it at the particular moment Avhen it Avould
do the most good, as witness John's Island, 2 June 1862. The men selected
for duty Avere the best that could be found in the regiment, and there Avas
no dearth of material. Indeed, our hospital Avas of good report and Avell
recommended. In proof of this, there Avere several instances Avhere men
of other regiments Avere cared for Avithin its Avails. Were Ave about to
fight the enemy, the surgeon and proper assistants, Avith needed stimulants,
l)andages, etc., Avere at our backs.

To be sure, the boys had to take enormous quantities of Dover's poAV-
ders and quinine condiments, and make AA'ry faces ; but it Avas a part of the
play and Avould have been fatal (!) if omitted.

Albert D. Scovell of Co. I succeeded Perry Kittredge (in August, 1864)
as Hospital StCAvard, and so remained to final muster-out of the regiment.
He had become thoroughly (lualified for the position, by long experience in
the hospital, as nurse and in other capacities. The nurses and attendants
changed as did the surgeons, and it is almost impossible to note each
change as it occurred. As those Avho served in this important branch did
good service, they are entitled at least to mention. The folloAving is as
neai'ly correct and full as it is possible to make it. and the list emliraces all
Avho served in any of the various capacities reciuired and not heretofore
named : —

990 THIRD NEW IIAMrSHIIlE REGIMENT.

Co. A: Diivid H. Gramiis, J. W. Hill (clerk).

Co. B : John M. Haines (Corporal at one time), J. M. Walker, Wm. H.
Sleeper, J. Currier (cook).

" Co. D : G. W. Burlin, G. H. Weber.

Co. F : L. N. Jackman (afterward Corporal, Sergeant and Adjutant), G.
A. Allen, G. B. Bingham (afterward Regimental Quartermaster), A. Curbv,
E. F. Hodgdou, W.'^G. Willard, J. H. RhMles, Chas. Lay, Wm. A. Swallow.

Co. G: I. I. York.

Co. H: Stephen S. Fitield, I). S. Morrison.

Co. I : Geo. Lang, Sergt. R. B. Richardson.

Geo. Beultner of Co. F served as Acting Hospital Steward during
Scovell's furlough in 186.5.

Some time prior to the movement of the regiment on the Fort Fisher
expedition, the regimental hospital practically ceased to exist as an insti-
tution, though keeping up a semblance (a tent or two). When it went to
North Carolina, the "stock in trade" was carried in wliat was called a
pannier, which was a trunk-like box containing several trays, in which re-
posed with more or less quietness the various tools and appliances of sur-
geonic war, together with bandages, powders and other little knick-knacks
that always gladdened a soldier's heart to set eyes upon. This pannier was
carried by hand, and close up to the danger line. The steward and attend-
ants at this period kept a liberal supply of pills, etc., in their various
capacious pockets, ready for immediate use.

THE COLORS AND COLOR GUARD.

AVhen the regiment was making its best appeai'ance, as it aimed to do
on all occasions of more tlian usual ceremony, the formation of the color
guard was thus : —

State flag. Nat'l flag.

Corporal. Sergeant. Sergeant. Corporal.

Corporal. Corporal. Corporal. Corporal.

Corporal. Corporal.

But on ordinary occasions the color guard was like tliis : —

[Froiit.^

Natl flag.

Corporal. Sergeant. Corporal.

Corporal. Corporal. Corporal.

[Brm:]

The various flags which the regiment became possessed of were : —
First, 29 Aug. 1.8(51, Concord, N. H., State and National flags, by Gov. Berry.
Second, 25 Sept. 1861, Washington, D. C, National flag, by Ladies of

Hempstead, L. I. This flag was carried back to Ncav Hampshire by

the men whose terms expired in August, 1864. (See main story.)
Third, 16 Oct. 1861, Annapolis, Md., National flag, by Mrs. Gen. Viele.
Fourth, May, 65, Wilmington, N. C, State and National flags, from State of

New Hampshire.

Privates Joseph Hanlon and Fred A. Warren, both of Co. K, were
right and left general guides, and Clark Scruton of K was the center guide.

THIKD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 991

The original color guard was : —

Corp. James Cassidy, Sergt. Joseph W. Akerman, Corp. Geo. W. 15urnham,
Co. K. Co. D. Co. IT.

\_Bearer.'\

Corp. Zeri S. Sager, Co. F. Corp.

Corp. Corp.

The foUowiug served in the color guard at various times aud for
varying periods : —

Co. A: Corporals John N. Chase, John W. Evans, Luke Leaf, Jas. G.
Furnald.

Co. B : Sergt. Geo. H. Giddings (bearer a short time). Corporals J. H.
Edminster (afterward Sergeant), J. W. Leavitt, John M. Haines.

Co. C : Corporal Geo. A. Woodburn (afterward Sergeant aud Bearer),
Sergt. Thomas Cassidy, Corp. James Quinlan.

Co. T> : Sergeants J. W. Akerman (first bearer), Jonathan H. Dow
(second bearer). Corporals Charles Rowe, C. W. Smith, Abram Dow, John
M. Mallon.

Co. E : Sergt. Converse D. McDonald (bearer "), Corporals Royal Scales,
Jr., Marquis L. Holt, Samuel Small, Wm. F. Millett, Peter Hennessey.

Co. F : Corp. Ard Scott.

Co. G : Sergt. HoUis D. Emerson (bearer a short time).

Co. H : Corporals Geo. W. Burnham (bearer a short time), John Real
TafterAvard Sergeant; bearer from 18 Feb. 18G5 to end).

Co. I : Corporals A. D. Scovell, Marshall P. Hawkins, Hiram P. Murphy ,^
Sergt. Geo. Davis (l)earer from 16 Aug. 1864 to Fort Fisher; bearer only).

Co. K: Corporals James Cassidy (bearer at James Island), Daniel W.
Gilbert, Lloyd G. Gale, Lewis Ladd, Sergt. J. P. Brown (bearer while re-
enlisted men were aMay).

Sergt. J. W. Akerman carried the colors till we reached Washington,
D. C.-, when he Avas taken sick and was too Aveak for such muscular work.
From New York to Washington the State colors were boxed; aud the
National colors were furled Avhile passing through Baltimore. Private
Jonathan N. Dow, familiarly called " Jonty" Dow, succeeded him aud was
promoted to Sergeant (lu'ce Rand, left at Concord and reported to have
deserted, but not yet dropped) and appointed to the position of Color Ser-
geant (no such rank). The Adjutant-General's Report shows Doav to have
been appointed 1 Nov. 1861 (on the high seas). Doav served till his decease
in February, 1862 (disease). Corp. Cassidy of K, one of the original guard,
then took the colors and Avas bearer till relieved, 3 April 1862, by Sergt.
Converse B. McDonald of E. The various bearers and guards it is quite
difficult to trace to a certainty. Sergt. HoUis D. Emerson of D carried the
colors for a time, and so did Sergt. Geo. H. Giddings of Co. B (afterAvard
commissioned).

Sergt. Geo. A. Woodburn of Co. C Avas the liearer on 16 Aug. 1864,
in that memorable tight, and theu and there laid doAvn his life. Corp. Rowe
of D and Corp. Murphy of Co. I Avere of the guard at the time, and they
Avith others succeeded in bringing oft" the colors. Corp. Murphy had the
temerity to refuse to deliver the colors to an unknoAvn officer, Avho made a
semi-demand for them, on the pretence that he could aiul Avould save the
aforesaid colors. To all this Corp. Murphy told the officer, in language not
to be misunderstood or misinterpreted, that after IMurphy was dead, the
officer might try once more; but for that present time he'd better relinquish
the attempt, Avaive his rank and get down and out. Lieut. Dodge and
Capt. Houghton and others Avere near by and were ready to -'lend a hand"
had it been found that Corp. Murphy, backed by his assistants (of the
guard), had been found Avanting. (Corp. Murphy of Co. I only with colors
about three or four days, including the action of 16 Aug. 1864.)

Sergt. Geo. II. Davis of Co. 1 was bearer after Fort Fisher (length
of time uncertain).

-99-2 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

The Viele flag is said to have been iu action for the first time on 16
Aug. 1864, and had sixty bullet holes, beside t^vo in the statt".

Sergt. Woodburn of Co. C bore the colors 10 and 18 July 1863 and
7 Sept. 1863, in the latter case planting them on Fort Gregg (evacuated).

It Avas, considered an honor to belong to the color guard. In battle it
■was a position of especial danger ; but the honor was supposed to ott'set
this danger. It was a rallying point, and the colors were looked for for
that purpose, Avhen more or less confusion reigned or the boom of cannon
was so deafening as to make it entirely nseless to shout any order. " Rally
round the flag, boys," etc., was applicaljle, with no stretch of the imagina-
tion.

General Order 4, War Department, 18 Jan. 1862, provided that guidons
and camp colors should all be made like the U.S. flag : with stars and stripes.

General Order 9, War Department, 4 Jan. 1864. (See January, 1864,
Supplement for hospital and ambulance flags.)

General Order 19, issued from Headquarters of the Army, Adjutant-
General's Office, was as follows : —

AVashington, Feb. 22, 1862.-

The following order has been received from the AVar Department : • —

It is ordered that there shall be inscribed upon the colors and guidons
of all regiments and batteries iu the service of the United States the names
of the battles in which they have borne a meritorious part. These names
will also be placed on the Army Register at the head of the list of officers of
each regiment.

It is expected that troops so distinguished will regard their colors as
representing the honor of their corps, to be lost only with their lives, and
that those not yet entitled to such a distinction will not rest satisfied until
they have won it by their discipline and courage.

The General commanding the Array will, under the instructions of this
Department, take the necessary steps to carry out this order.

By command of Ma j. -Gen. McClellax.

L. Thomas, AdJittant-GeneraJ.

REGIMENTAL BAND.

Gustavus W. Ingalls was authorized to recruit twenty-four for the
band, but only enlisted twenty-two beside himself — twenty-three in all.

Section 7 of the Act of Congress, promulgated by General Order 49, AA'ar
Department, 3 Aug. 1861, provided " .... and the leaders of the band shall
receive the same pay and emoluments as second lieutenants of infantry."
The language quoted — and the writer has the Act before him as he writes
— certainly meant that a band should have more than one leader, and it was
so interpreted at the time; and accordingly Mr. Ingalls was commissioned
by Gov. Berry as Band Master, and (later) D. Arthur Brown Avas duly
commissioned by His Excellency as Second Leader. Mr. Ingalls had at once
put on the insignia, etc., of a second lieutenant, and later Mr. Brown: and
both expected the pay thereunto belonging. This condition of things re-
mained undisturbed till the first paying off of the regiment on the Steamer
Atlaiitir, oft' Fort Monroe, October, 1861. The dream was over; the pay-
master insisted that there was no law authorizing more than one leader,
and Mr. Brown was obliged to surrender.

State of New IIampshiue, Concord, 31 July 1861.
To Gustavus AV. Ingalls, Esq.

Sir : You are hereby authorized to enlist twenty-four men as musicians
into the service of the State of New Hampshire, to be afterward mustered
into the service of the United States, to serve for three years unless sooner
discharged .... By order of His Excellency,

Nathaniel S. Berry, Governor.
Anthony Colby, Adjutant-General .
(Note.— Mr. Ingalls himself was actually included in the twenty-four.)

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 9(j3

General Order 15, War Department, 4 May 18G1, provided for re<;i-
lueutal bands for infantry, but failed to give the number of men. (See Pay
Table.) This little defect of numbers was remedied by an Act of Consress,
approved 22 July (just in time for Third New Hampshire), and promulgated
by General Order 41), War Department, 3 Aug. 1861. This Act llxed the num-
ber of the band at 24.

Mr. IngallsAvore during his entire service a second lieutenant's uniform
and insignia, and was accepted by everybody as an officer. On the rolls he
was borne as a musician, as the band Avas borne as twenty-four musicians.
And right here let us see the pay arrangement, which Avas peculiar. First
let it be stated that the arrangement of the band originally Avas on the basis
of two leaders: first, Gustavus W. Ingalls ; second, D. Arthur BroAvn.
This Avas at first acquiesced in and the baud arranged their oAvn pay {i.e.,
the diA-ision of it). Having draAvu their pay, by classes, as the laAv pro-
vided, they pooled it and made another division ; and there Avas no one to
molest or make them afraid in this division.

GustaA-us W. Ingalls, Leader . . Eb Cornet .... 2d Lt. 2d Lt.

D. Arthur BroAvn, Second Leader, Eb Cornet .... 34 34

Carl Krebs Eb Clarinet .... 34 2.s

H. S. Hamilton Bb Cornet .... 34 28

J. A. Dadmnn Eb Alto 34 2.s

S. F. BroAvn Bb Tenor 34 28

J. W. Plummer Eb Bass 34 28

J. H. Caswell Tenor Drum ... 20 22

C. H. White ........ Bb Bass 20 22

P. F. Parkhurst Bb Clarinet .... 20 22

N. W. Gove Fife 20 22

J. A. Baker Bb Cornet .... 20 22

Henry Stark Eb Cornet .... 20 22

F. M. Hughes Bb Cornet .... 17 20

H. F. Brown ....*... Bb Tenor .... 17 20

C. E. Burnham Eb Bass 17 2o

J. R. Sanborn Eb Alto 17 17

P. Welcome Bass Drum .... 17 17

G. L. Lovejoy Cymbals 17 17

J. C. Linehan Bb Bass 17 20

Geo. E. Flanders Eb Bass 17 20

J.C.Mitchell Eb Alto 17 2n

N.M.Gove Tenor Drum ... 17 17

<; Sergts. of Engineers, 34 = 204 [ 1 at 34= 34

(i Corporalsof Engineers, 20= 120
10 Prs. (1st Class) of Engs. 17= 17o

494

5 at 28 = 140

0 at 22 = 132

(.at 20 = 120

4 at 17= P.8

494

The first adverse order concerning regimental bauds Avas by General
Order 91, War Department, 2fi Oct. isfil, forbidding the further enlistment
of regimental bands, and directing that all members of bands then in the
service, Avho Avere not actually musicians, should be at once discharged by
regimental commanders and no vacancies filled.

The band Avas in demand for funerals and for serenades. Its music
drcAv tears or cheers. 'TAvas an inspiration to allAvho stepped to its music,
Avhether at dress-parade, revieAv, or on the march. The Aveariness of a
march Avas largely diminished by its cheering notes. A Avriter says of it:
•' The old Third NeAv Hampshire never camped anyAvhere Avhile the band
existed, that it (the band) did not attract unusual attention, by the superi-
ority of its music; and I have no doubt that the pride thus created in the
breasts of the boys had not a little todoAvith making them the good soldiers
they Avere on the field." When the regiment Avent foraging to Blufl'ton, " on

904 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

de niaiu," tive of the baud accompanied as volunteers : Hamilton as bugler
for the expedition, and D. Arthur Brown, John C. Linehan, J. A. Dadmun
and C. E. Buruham — the four latter -svith muskets and with Co. F. The
only casualties on the expedition were among those inferior animals which
divide the hoof and chew not the cud, and some whicli did chew the cud.

While at Hilton Head (first time) , Col. FelloAvs, being Commander of the
Tost, felt quite at liberty to get all the " play" he could at Headquarters,
and did so, our band being shown on various state occasions as the greatest
natural curiosity on Hilton Head.

On removal of the regiment to Edisto, in April, 1862, Col. Fellows again
was awarded the position of Commander of the I'ost, and his good taste
suggested (selected) one of the best plantations, convenient to the wharf
andlines of communication; and having made this Avise selection, he opined
that a band of about the size and quaUty of that possessed by the Third
New Hampshire was the correct thing to have at Headquarters of the Post,
and he ordered it to stay there with him, Avhile the regiment trudged on into
the interior. The regiment did n't like it. Col. Jackson did n't like it, aud
on more than one occasion sent down (from Headquarters of regiment at
Mitchell's) for the band to " come up." It didn't come, though, until Col.
Fellows went home the latter part of April on leave. The Colonel was
always partial to music, particularly that of a super-excellent quality ; and
we forgave him, offsetting our disappointment with the fact of the compli-
ment to the band.

The band next appears, aside from its regular playing, on John's
Island, at the Sugar Plantation, where we had a grand review of all the
troops of the expedition. We were weary, nigh unto death, as we then
thought — in fact had not more than got half rested from our terrible march
of the 2d ; but the music of the baud as it struck upon our ears in that
dismal, dreary, God-forsaken place, lifted us at once out of our weariness
and cheered us along in the aforesaid review, which we all thought was
sheer nonsense and worse than useless.

We find the band next at its most trying period, at the battle of James
Island, Secessionville, 10 June 1862 — the first battle of the regiment and
the last battle of the band. The band laid its instruments aside, and taking-
stretchers they did noble service in removing the dead and wounded, and
assisted the Surgeon (Eaton) in every way they could. It is related of one
(Linehan) that ire repeated the Litany to a wounded and dying soldier of the
Twenty-eighth Massachusetts (an Irish regiment), in the absence of the
confessor, and at the dying man's request. The wounded from all regi-
ments had been gathered substantially in one place, and the regiment of the
dying man Avas at the moment a mile or tAvo distant. The valuable services
of our band at this particular battle Avill never be forgotten. We noAv
approach the end of our band and of its story.

General Order 91, War Department, 29 July 1862, announced an Act of
Congress, approved 17 July, Avhich repealed the Act of 1861, authorizing
regimental bands, and directed all such to l)e mustered out Avithin thirty
days after passage of the Act. But it also provided that where men had
been transferred from the companies to the band, they should be re-trans-
ferred to their companies. The Act gave but one chance to surviA-e, aud
that was that the innsirmuf< of regimental bands may be (Avith their consent)
transferred to brigade bands, to be formed under same Act, at discretion
of brigade commanders. None expressed such a desire. There Avere sev-
eral men Avho had been transferred as indicated abo\'e, and for the moment
they flattered themselves Avith the idea that they Avere going to America with
theothers. One was transferred about the time the Act Avas passed; and
it may fairly be assumed that he hoped for a free pass North, it having been
rumored during July that all bands Avere to be dispensed Avith.

It should not be omitted from their history that in July, 1802, on the
return of the regiment to Hilton Head from James Island, and the regiment
Avas divided around among the plantations, our band Avent to Graham's
Plantation, the Headquarters of the regiment (Co. B there, too). The band
occupied one of the buildings.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 995

The death-warraut of our beloved band was issued August 27, directing
Capt. R. H. Jackson, Third U.S. Artillery, to muster them" out on the olst.
But very few changes had taken place in the original tjand. It had no re-
cruits save by transfer as indicated. The only increase from beyond the
regiment was by the transfer of John W. Odlin from the Second New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, in October, 1861, who took the place of Nathan W. Gove
(father of the two drummer boys — one Avith band, and one with E),
appointed second principal musician (this office is distinct from the band).
Samuel F. BroAvn had been discharged for disability in February and John
W. Plummer same in January, and John W. Odlin had l)een "discharged
(April) by a War Department order.

And now Ave come to the final ceremonies. At 11 a.m., at Post Head-
tjuarters, Hilton Head, our noble and musical baud was mustered out, and
declared to be no more. It being regular muster-day it had, previous to this
little bit of ceremony, played at guard mount at 8 a.m., and also played the
Third New Hampshire into line for its OAvn muster. The boys could have
cried. With a little efl'ort on the part of some " speechifler " in the right
direction, just at that time, our tear reservoirs would have been disrupted,
and the flow thereof Avould have moistened the sands of Hilton Head. We
loved that band, and we parted from it reluctantly. We feel in duty bound
to follow it closely until it actually left the Department.

They were not paid ort" till the 2d of September ; and though mustered
out 31 August, the monthly returns did not actually drop them till 1 Sep-
tember. The Steamer St((r nf tlie South took these gentlemanly musicians
on board on the 2d and stp-ted North at 5 p.m. They had previously turned
over their instruments to Col. Jackson. There Avas some (piestion at the
time as to the actual ownership of the instruments ; and after our players
had got on board. Col. Jackson sent his orderly (Gilbert of K) to ask if they
Avoufd like to take their instruments. An affirmative ausAver of course,
and back he Avent after them. Meantime the steamer had sailed, and a tug
Avas sent Avith the instruments, overhauling the Star of the South in the
outer harbor.

At muster-out there Avere tAvo of the band sick in the General Hospital
at Hilton Head. At the earnest solicitation of Band Leader Ingalls. assisted
by Col. Jackson, these tAvo men, Frank Hughes and N. M. Gove (man and
boy, really) Avere permitted to go home Avith the others. The boy Gove
Avas really too sick to be nio\ed Avith safety.

Good-bye, Band. (See Second Brigade Band.)

SECOND BRIGADE BAND.

This band Avas so closely allied to our oavu, being formed largely of
its former members, it is considered not only polite but properto gixe them
a place in the history of the Third NeAv Hampshire Volunteers. It Avas or-
ganized at Concord, N. IL, K) Feb. 1863, by Gustavus W. Ingalls, under in-
structions from the Adjutant-General's office, Washington, D. C, dated 12
Dec. 1862. The Band Avent to Department of the South, and though techni-
cally it AA-as the " Second Brigade Band, Tenth Army Corps," it soon became
kuoAvn as the Post Band, and Avas paid in part out of the post fund. A
muster and pay roll shoAA's its composition : —

Leader: Gustavus W. Ingalls.

First Class: Chas. N. Tottingham, Lorenzo M. Currier, Geo. C. Perkins,
Phineas Parkhurst.

Si'cond Class: Cyrus C. Currier, Samuel D. Trussell, James Allison,
Freeman D. Batchelder.

Third Class : AndrcAv L. Lane, Nathan M. Gove, Francis II. Pike, Jacob
R. Foster, Samuel F. BroAvn, John O. Davis, Albert G. Furber.

Detailed (from regiments) : Geo. B. Lang, Co. I, Third NeAv Hamp-
shire Volunteers : Horace L. Davis, Co. E, Third Ncav Hampshire Volun-
teers ; John Rhell, Co. D, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania ; Martin L. Nute, Co. K,
Third NeAv Hampshire Volunteers. These four appear first time on 31 Oct.
1863 roll.

996 THIRD NEW HAMrSHIRE REGIMENT.

Hiri'd : L. P. Huse, 1). A. Brown, Jabez Smith, Jean White, 1). O'Brien,
John C. Mitchell, John Murdock, Henry Murphy, Frank W. Davis, Henry
F. Brown, B. C. Stevens.

Eerniits: Albert Aspinwall, Jonathan C. Lane, Henry Stark, Geo. W.
Boody, Warren S. Russell, David F. Thompson, Frederick Hoffman. These
seven recruits Avere for third class, and for one year only, and all joined in
September, ISfil.

The pay of these band men was peculiar. In several cases the post
fund paid wholly, and in others the same fund paid partially. Uncle Sam
had to pay tJie rest. A few of the third class were promoted to second
class. The names of several of our old band will be readily recognized.

In the case of Nute of Co. K, he catered to the stomachic wants of
the band wholly, and was a player of several instruments in his line. No
attempt will here be made to give the individual history of these men.

The band did excellent service at Hilton Head, and assumed that that
was its particular spot to remain upon. It played on the pier evenings, it
played at the (xeneral Hospital to cheer the patients, it played at the Head-
quarters of the Department to cheer the Commanding General, and it played
Avhenever any officer of considerable rank entertained his friends. Indeed,
it was sometimes wanted at two places at the same time; and such cases had
to be gotten over in a diplomatic way. Ingalls was always equal to the
emergency.

It should have been stated that Lieut. Dow of the Third New Hamp-
shire recruited (in New Hampshire) a part of this band; and these first to
arrive, with Lieut. Dow and Band Master Ingalls, were the nucleus of the
larger band that was to be. The following is a part of the baud's history : —

HeadqL'AUTers U. S. Fokces,

Hilton Head, S. C, 10 March 1868.
Mr. Ingalls, Baud Master of the Second Brigade Band, is authorized
to enlist five additional members for his band, and to pay to them all, if
necessary, first class pay ; the surplus above second or third class pay to be
made up from the post fund. He is also authorized to hire not to exceed
five good musicians, at not exceeding $50 a month, to add to his band. He
also will buy at Wm. Hall & Sons, in New Hampshire, instruments to the
amount of -S-IOO. (Signed) Alfked H. Tekry.

Bri(j.-G('n., Commanding Post.

Headquarters U. S. Forces,

Hilton Head, S. C, 25 May isco.
Lieut. F. A. Wilcoxson, Post Quartermaster.

Lieutenant: The Colonel Commanding directs that you receive from
the Quartermaster of the Third New Hampshire Volunteers, the instruments
now used by the Post Baud, bearing them on your returns as public property,
and that you will hold Mr. Ingalls, the Leader of the band, responsible for
their safe keeping. Very respectfully, etc.,

(Signed) S. S. Stevens,

2cl Lieut. Sixth Conn., A. A. A.-<i.

HEADCiUARTERS THIKD NeW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS,

,^ , Botany Bay Island, S. C, 27 May 186;?.

Mr. Ingalls.

Dear Sir : I have the honor to inform you that if you will call on the Post
Commander at Hilton Head (Col. Chatfield), he will issue an order for the
Post Quartermaster to receive the instruments from you, and give you re-
ceipts for the same. Be sure and get triplicate receipts, and send two (2)
of them to C. H. Roberts, Agent for the State of New Hampshire, at Avenue
House, Washington, D. C, and retain the other.

It is highly necessary that the matter should be attended to immedi-
ately, so as to enable the Agent at Washington to settle up the affairs of
the State. Very respectfully, John H. Jackson,

D. Eldredge, Clerk. Colonel Third Neio Hampshire ^'ols.

Note. — Ingalls' diary shows the instruments turned over 13 June 1863,
at Hilton Head; but apparently did not get receipt till 21 Aug. 1863, at
Morris Island, from Capt. Burns, Post Quartermaster.

THIRD NEAY HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 91)7

HEADqUAKTEKS U. S. FoKCES,

Hilton Head, S. C, 8 Sept. 1863.

At a Post Council of Admiuistratiou, .... Lieut. -Col. J. C. Camp-
bell, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Lieut. -Col. John Frieze, Third Rhode
Island .'i^rtillery, Lieut. -Col. A. G. Bennett, Third South Carolina Volun-
teers It was Resolved :

Whereas, It appears that the Second Brigade Band, now adopted as a
Post Band, is not composed of a surticient- number of musicians for a
field baud, and that many of the instruments are in need of repairs. There-
fore.

Besolved, That this council recommends that the Band Master be per-
mitted to hire, at reasonable wages, ten additional musicians, and to have
the instruments, such as need it, repaired; also, that he be authorized to
purchase instruments for the ten additional musicians, the amount to be
expended for instruments not to exceed Three Hundred Dollars; and we
further recommend that all reasonable expenses be paid for sending a man
North, to procure musicians, instruments, and for the repair of such in-
struments as need it.

[Approved by Commander of Post.]

Ingalls started at once for the North. On 10 Sept. 18(5;?, Gen. Terry
wrote to him at Concord, N. H., inclosing a letter to the Quartermaster
at New York, requesting transportation from New York to Hilton Head, on
a Government steamer, for such men as Ingalls shall engage. In the letter
to Ingalls he said, " ten men are to be hired, at reasonable prices,'" etc.

It has been briefly suggested that this band thought Hilton Head its
home; but this idea was rudely set at naught by Gen. Gillmore when he
ordered it to Morris Island. This was a few days after the assault on Wag-
ner, and the General evidently thought a little music would rest him. The
band and its leader were " up in arms." They assumed that they could n't
be ordered hither and thither. For the moment they gained the day ; but a
few days later a peremptory order sent them to Morris Island, where they
arrived' 31 July 1863, and were soon able to play for the General Command-
ing and others as Avell.

The Third New Hampshire boys were overjoyed : for we yet called it
•' our band." These music dispensers filled a place none others could.

<:)n the very day of the occupation of Fort Wagner, 7 Sept. ls6o, Ingalls
left Morris Island to go North again to recruit his band, returning 18 Oct.
1868. The band remained in service till 4 July 1865, when it was discharged
at Hilton Head, and disbanded on its arrival in New York. Meantime it had
played a great deal, not only on Morris Island, during and after the siege,
at Folly Island, while Gen. Gillmore had his Headquarters there, and at
Hilton Head again ; but it took a conspicuous part in the celebration at
Fort Sumter, U April 1865, at the restoration of the old flag. It was a
gala day for the baud, and a good round-up of their service. At that time
the Third New Hampshire was in Wilmington, N. C, and had suftered
much by extremely active service.

On the final departure of the band from Hilton Head, Mr. Ingalls re-
ceived a very complimentary letter from Maj. Wm. T. INI. Burger, A. A.-G.
of the Department, saying, among other things, " We never expect to see
such another as Ingalls' Post Band here again."

The compliments showered upon this band were practically numberless.

SIGN.\L CORPS.

The technical name of this important branch of the service was the
" U. S. Signal Corps" ; but the " V. S." was prefixed only when it was offi-
cially required. This system Mas the nieans of rapid communication be-
tween distant points, or quite near, as the case might be. The ofiicers and
men attached to the Corps, Avhether actually belonging to it or detailed for
service in it, were as a rule selected. The duty required intelligence, quick
perception, activity, good eyesight, bravery. Signal stations were gener-

2112

1122

121

2121

QOs)

221

1221

2221

2211

122

1212

998 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

ally established upon high points or places, such as tops of houses, in high
trees, upon liilltops, on specially constructed towers, in the rigging of ves-
sels, etc. By day the messages were sent by the waving of a flag, at night
by the waving of a torch.

The alpliabet of the code in general use during the war (there were
others of course for special occasions, and gotten up for specific purposes)
was as follows : —

Q, 1211 Y, 111

R, 211 Z. 2222

S, 212 &, nil

T, 2 ing, 2212

U, 112 tion, 1112

V, 1222 End of word, 3

W, 1121 End of sentence, 33

X, 2122 End of message, 333

As a key to the way these numbers read, one example will suftice : B
is two, one, one, two, and not twenty-one hundred and twelve. A wave of
the flag to the right, from perpendicular to horizontal, meant o»*' ,• same to
left meant tvo ; Avhile the three was made by &fi-i>nt movement.

To illustrate further, the signal agreed upon at Fort Fisher to " change
direction '" (this was specially agreed upon between Terry and Porter) was
2211 (two, tAvo, one, one). In the code this is simply the letter G. Terry's
signal officer at the proper moment Avaved his torch tAvice to the left, and
then tAvice to the right. That Avas all there Avas of it ; and those Avho saAv
the immediate change in direction of fire from the fleet say it Avas a most
magniflcent spectacle, and like the SAveep of the tail of an immense comet.

A regular sentence required time to flag it. From the very nature of
their duties, the Signal Corps Avas in constant danger; for the I'ebels had
eyes, and it is positively asserted that they read many of our messages. In
a retreat or an advance the Signal Corps Avas very near the front, and it per-
formed service there and elscAvhere of almost inestimable value.

The men of the Third Ncav Hampshire aa'Iio Avere transferred to the
Signal Corps Avill be found under the "Transfers."

The companies thus losing men Avere A, -1 : B, 2 ; I, -t.
The officers Avho Avere detailed from the Third NeAV Hampshire Avere
Lieuts. M. P. HaAvkins, John M. Head and Frank L. Morrill, the latter los-
ing his life Avhile so detailed.

TENTH ARMY CORPS.

This Corps at flrst consisted AA'holly of the troops in the Department
of the South ; and these troops Avere flrst declared to be the Tenth Army
Corps by General Order 123, of the War Department, dated 3 Sept. lSfi2, and
promulg-^ated in the Department on 17 Sept. 18G2, by Gen. Mitchell's first
General Order 40, assuming command. The first attempt at change Avas in
February, 1863, when Foster's troops of the P^ighteenth Corps Avere lying in
the harbor. Gen. Hunter ordered their amalgamation Avith the Tenth Army
Corps, but Avas obliged later to modify the order, and the Eighteenth Army
Corps did not lose its designation.

The flrst change of location Avas Avhen, in April, 18(U, the major part of
the troops in the Department of the South Avere sent to Virginia. The
rendezvous Avas at Gloucester Point, Va., and there Ave find three divisions,
— Terry's, Turner's and Ames', — Avith a force present for duty of 1(1,812
infantry, 1,114 artillery, and 46 guns. The detaching of troops to reinforce
the troops Avho fought at Cold Harbor (detached shortly after the DrcAvry's
Blu ft' actions) operated in such a Avay as to dissolve the Third Division;
but on the lOth of June a division of the Ohio 100 days men Avas tempo-
rarily attached to the Tenth Corps and designated as the Third Division.

On 3 Dec. 1864, the Tenth Army Corps lost its identity (see TAventy-
fourth Corps).

The Corps AA^as revived again in March, 1865, in North Carolina, and
Avas composed of Birge's First Division of three brigades from Grover's
Division, Nineteenth Army Corps; Ames' Second Division of Avhite troops,
Avhich fought at Fort Fisher; Paine's Tliird Division of colored troops
wholly, and Abbott's separate brigade : in all 12,099 men.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. y9«)

DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH.

COMMANDERS.

Rank. Name. From To

Brig.-Geu. Thos. W. Sherman Nov. lU 31 March 02

Maj.-Gen. David Hunter 31 March r.2 5 Sept. r.2

Brig.-Gen. * James M. Brannau .5 Sept. (32 17 Sept. 62

Maj.-Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchel 17 Sept. (>2 27 Oct. 62

Brig.-Gen. *, Tames M. Brannan 27 Oct. 02 20 Jan. 63

Maj.-Gen. David Hunter 20 -Tan. 63 12 June 63

Brig.-Geu. Quincy A. Gillmore 12 June 63 22 Sept. 63

Maj.-Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore 22 Sept. 63 1 May 6i

Brig.-Gen. * John P. Hatch 1 May 64 26 May CA

Maj.-Gen. John G. Foster 26 May 64 9 Feb. 65

Maj.-Gen. Quincy A. Gillmore 9 Feb. (55 (see end)

Gen. Gillmore appears in command as late as 27 June 1865.

* Temporary appointmeuts.

The Department of the South was created by General Order 26, Adju-
tant-General's Oftice, 15 March 1862 ; and the same order assigned Gen.
Hunter to its command. Previous to his assuming command (31 March
1862), there was only one special designation for the place or troops — all
letters and orders being thus : " Headquarters E. C. (Expeditionary Corps),
etc." Technically, Gen. Sherman never commanded the Department of the
Soutli.

SUB-DIVISIONS AND CHANGES.

(ien. Hunter's first General Order, 31 March 18('>2, divided the Depart-
ment into three districts, as follows : —

Northern District : All South Carolina and Georgia and part of Florida.
Headquarters to be at Port Royal. Assigned to Brig.-Geu. H.
^y. Benham, and the troops to be called the First Division.
Southern District : A part of Florida (southerly), with Headquarters as at

present, and Brig.-Gen. J. M. Brannan assigned.
Western District : A part of Florida (western), with Headquarters at Fort
Picl\ens, and Brig.-Gen. L. G. Arnold assigned.

This was the condition when the battle of Secessiouville, 16 June
1862, was fought. Closely following this came an order of the 21st, dis-
solving the district plan entirely. The district plan Avas revived later,
though the geographical limits of each were varied.

In 1863 the island of Hilton Head is found grouped with Ft. Pulaski
and Tybee Island, for a part of the time, certainly in November. Hilton
Head appears alone, directly after, surely from 20 Dec. 1863 to 3 Jan. 1864.

Brig.-Gen. Rufus Saxton appears in command of all the forces on
Port Royal Island during a portion of 1863, and for a second time.

During 1863 the forces at Hilton Head were under: Gen. Terry,
April: Gen. Chatfleld (Sixth Connecticut), May; Gen. Terry, 2 July to 6
July: Col. Metcalf (Third Rhode Island), 6 July to 7 Aug.; Col. Straw-
bridge (Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania). 7 Aug. to 11 Nov.; Col. Barton (Forty-
eighth New Yorlv), 11 Nov. to end of year.

It was during Col. Barton's command the division was- made, so as to
have a district designated as " Headquarters Hilton Head, Ft. Pulaski and
Tybee." This had certainly been changed by 15 Jan. 1864.

The District of Florida was created 16 Feb. 1864, and Brig.-Gen. Sey-
mour assigned to it, with Headtjuarters at Jacksonville. He was re-
lieved 28 March 1S64 by Brig.-Gen. J. P. Hatch.

In 1864, Hilton Head, Ft. Pulaski, Tybee and St. Helena Island Avere
grouped together for aAvhile, certainly from January 2.") to January 30, and
under Gen. Seymour, thus appearing as late as February 7.

On 26 Jan. 1864, Hilton Head itself appears in command of Col.
Barton (Forty-eighth New York).

1000 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

On 15 Feb. 1864, there ^Yas established the Northern District, bonnded
north bj' Charleston Harbor and south by St. Helena Sound, under Gen.
Terry. Also, by the same order, a District of Florida, embracing all of the
Department of the South -within its borders; and Gen. Seymour was as-
signed to it.

On 1 April 1804, Gen. Saxton ajjpears in command of all the forces on
Port Royal Island.

On 20 April 18(;4, there appears at Jacksonville a " Second Provisional
Division," under Col. James C. Drake.

Tlie "District of Hilton Head" v^-as commanded 26 April 1864 by
Col. J. B. Howell (Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania).

Port Royal Island was under Gen. Birney 1 April 1864.

In Jannai-y or February, 1864, the troops on Folly Island were under
Brig. -Gen. Israel Vogdes; and the same troops appear about lo Feb.
1864 under Brig. -Gen. Schimmelfenig.

On 27 May ls64, Gen. Hatch was assigned to " Hilton Head, Ft.
Pulaski, St. Helena and Tybee."

The District of Florida was commanded by Gen. Birney 21 June 1864,
and on the same date is mentioned a "Provisional District" at Jack-
sonville. Gen. Wm. Birney was relieved of this command (District of
Florida) on 31 July 1864, and ordered to report to Gen. Butler in Virginia.
He was relieved by Gen. Hatch, who came from the command of Hilton
Head, being relieved himself by Gen. C. E. Potter, who also at same time
commanded the District of Beaufort.

The District of Beaufort Avas commanded 13 July 1864 by Gen. Saxton.

About 1 Sept. 1864, the Northern District appears under Gen. Schim-
melfenig, being relieved that day.

Tire Nortliern District was commanded by Gen. Saxton from 1 Sept.
1864, till he was relieved by Brig. -Gen. E. P. Scammon, 3 Oct. 1864, at
which time Gen. Saxton reassumed command of the District of Beaufort.

On 20 Sept. 1864, under General Order 251, War Department, Adju-
tant-General's Office, of 31 Aug. 1864, Gen. Foster, by his General Order
137, designated thus : Troops in the Northern District, as First Separate
Brigade ; District of Beaufort, Second Separate Brigade ; District of Hil-
tonHead, Third Separate Brigade: District of Florida, Fourth Separate
Brigade. This was for courts-martial purposes ; and thereafter, orders
convening a court, or promulgating sentences, etc., were all within or
emanating from " Headquarters First Separate Brigade," etc.

In 1865 the districts were again changed (on 21 January) by the addi-
tion of Savannah and its dependencies to the Department of the South (by
Gen. Sherman). A new district Avas thus created, called the " District of
Savannah," and Brevet Maj.-Gen. Cuvier Grover was assigned to its com-
mand, and Tybee added to it, including of course Ft. Pulaski. A new
division of boundaries now became necessary, and on the same day an
order established the same as follows : —
Northern District : Islands and coast to North Edisto River.
District of Beaufort : From North Edisto ]?iver to Broad River.
District of Hilton Head : Islands between Broad River and Savannah River.
District of Savannah : The islands between Savannah River and St. Mary's

Sound.
District of Florida : St. Mary's Sound to Juniper Inlet.

On the same day. Gen. Saxton was relieved from the command of the
District of Beaufort by Gen. E. E. Potter, and the district enlarged so as
to include the intrenched camp near Pocotaligo.

In January, too, the State of North Carolina was added to the De-
partment of the South, Gen. Foster assuming it on the 16th.

In April, 1865, the Headquarters of the Department were temporarily
transferred by Gen. Gillmore to Fort Sumter (14-16) for celebration
purposes.

Gen. Vogdes was assigned, 17 April 1865, to the District of Florida.

The Headquarters of the Northern District, First Separate Brigade,
was in Charleston 2'J March 1865 and also 9 May 1865.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1001

On 18 May ISC"), the Districts of Hilton Head and Beaufort were
consolidated, to be called " District of Port Royal," with Headquarters at
Hilton Head: Gen. E. E. Potter was assigned to it. At this time it appears
it did not occur to the powers that be to consolidate the " Sepai-ate Brig-
ades" ; but it did occur later, on the 29th, when the troops of tlie First
and Second Separate Brigades were made one (in theory only) and desig-
nated the Second Separate Brigade.

It will be seen that on 29 May isC"), there were four districts in the
Department, viz. : Northern, Port Royal, Savannah and Florida. North
Carolina was discontinued as a part of the Department of the Soutli 31
Jan. 1865 (G.O. 12, W.D.)

Maj.-Gen. E. O. C. Ord relieved Gen. Gillmore soon after Ifi April 1865,
temporarily. Gen. D. E. Sickles was assigned to relieve Gen. Gillmore
(Department of the South) 9 Nov. 1865. He was directed to remove the
Headquarters from Hilton Head to Charleston; and the Headquarters ap-
parently so remained thereafter.

The Ann>i and yavi/ Journal of 19 Jan. 1SG7 says : " During the tem-
porary absence of Gen. Sickles, the command falls on Col. J. C. Robinson,
Forty-third U. S. Infantry ; and Brevet Maj.-Gen. R. K. Scott is military
commander of South Carolina. The troops at Hilton Head are Co. E,
Third U. S. Artillery, Co. E, Sixth V. S. Artillery, and Co. H. Thirty-
seventh U.S. Colored Troops, with Capt. and Brevet-Col. John Hamilton.
Third U. S. Artillery, commanding."

TWENTY-FOURTH CORPS.

This corps was organized 3 Dec. 1864, and Avas composed of all the
Avhite troops of the Tenth and Eighteenth Corps. Gen. E. O. C. Ord Avas
assigned to it. The troops of the Tenth Corps formed the First and Second
Divisions, and the troops of the Tenth Corps formed the Third Division.
First Division, Gen. Foster: Second Division, Gen. Ames: Third Division,
Gen. Devens. All remained as a part of the Army of the James, under
Gen. Butler.

For the first attack on Fort Fisher, Ames" Second Division was de-
tached and returned. For the second (and successful) attack, Ames' Second
Division of three brigades, and Abbott's Brigade of the First Division
(Third New Hampshire in this), all under Gen. Terry, Avere ordered away
early in January, 1^63. The latter troops never returned to Vii'ginia; but
after Fort Fisher thus became the nucleus for revival of the Tenth Corps
(see Tenth Corps). In Januarv, 1865, Butler AA'as relieved by Ord, and later
Ord by Gibbon.

This Corps Avas discontinued 1 Aug. 1865.

INVALID CORPS — VETERAN RESERVE CORPS.

This Corps Avas organized under General Order 105, War Depart-
ment, 28 April 1863, and its conception Avas a happy thought. The reasons
for its birth Avere apparent. The army Avas being decimated ])y the dis-
charge of many otlicers and men, Avho Avere notciuite fit, physically, to
remain. The general service required that many otlicers and men should
do duty on fortifications, in hospitals, and in fact all around the borders of
the country in various departments, and none of Avhich actually required
strong, healthy, or even perfect men in a physical sense. An otllcer Avith
one arm could buy horses for the government fully as avcII as one having
tAvo, and a soldier with a Avooden foot could act as a'guard at a hospital, or
could nurse a Avounded or sick comrade. The idea of the projectors of the
Invalid Corps Avas, that the strong and healthy should go to the front, and,
vicf versa, the others go to the rear : and this rear be a separate department,
and named the Invalid Corps.

1002 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

In eftect, this would be equivalent to so many neAv recruits and less
to be called for by draft or otherwise.

In the Department of the South, the first act in conformity with the new
order was General Order 98, Department of the South, 5 Nov. 1863, assem-
bling the men selected upon St. Helena Island. The original order actually
forbade the discharge of any officer or man for disability if he was tit for
the Invalid Corps. The assemblage of men upon St. Helena Island was
under command of Capt. John H. Gould, Third Rhode Island Artillery; and
he organized them temporarily and, when so ordered, shipped them to New
Yorlv^City.

The Corps was placed under charge of the Provost Marshal-General,
and the general organization was in two battalions, denominated First Bat-
talion and Second Battalion. Those of the First were the better, physically.
The general rendezvous was near Washington (Meridian Hill). The
shoulder straps of the officers were on dark blue velvet, and their pantaloons
had tAvo parallel and narrow stripes of dark blue next the outer seams.
The order was silent as to uniform of the men.

The name of the Corps was not so happy a thought as that of its
creation. It necessitated the use of the initals " I. C," and the Corps Avas
scarcely established ere it was discovered that those initials were identical
with those in use by Boards of Survey, which meant in the latter case
" Inspected— Condpianed.'" It was too much to expect that anyone (the
more especially, soldiers) would be willing to have a tag, as it were, attached
to them with the cabalistic letters " I. C." printed thereon !

The name of the Corps was changed by General Order 111, War De-
partment, 18 May 18(U, to Veteran Reserve Corps, and the change was re-
ceived with much pleasure. Indeed, many willing and flt persons who had
hesitated because of the objectionable name, now came forAvard.

The first order affecting the Third Ncav Hampshire Avas Special
Order 4, Department of the South, 3 Jan. ISCA, transferring Wm. Henderson
of Co. E.

The general plan of transfer was this : Men were sent to the camp
and reported as " attached to the Invalid Corps," but not dropped from re-
turns. Descriptive lists accompanied, and copies Avere sent to Washington
after medical re-examination at the rendezvous, Avhen, if everything appeared
correct, the War Department issued an order, transferring the list (giving
it in full) to the Invalid Corps. AVhen the War Department Order Avas
received at the regiment, the men Avere dropped.

The Corps had many vicissitudes. At the close of the Avar there AA'ere
at once large numbers mustered out; and AAiien the-Freedman's Bureau Avas
established, large numbers of the officers Avere placed on duty in that Bureau
all through the South. These (many of them) actually continued on duty
till after "the reorganization of the Army and the muster-out of the Veteran
Reserve Corps. The greatest volume of discharges Avas in November and
December, 1865.

The reorganization of the Army embraced four regiments of infantry
(Veteran Reserve Corps regiments) ; and these Avere designated the Forty-
second, Forty-third, Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth U. S. Infantry. It avIU
be seen that at this time there Avere tAvo sets of Veteran Reserve Corps
officers in existence. The Avriter had considerable difficulty in tracing the
matter; but apparently all of the old Avere mustered out about 1 Jan. 1868.
It must not be understood that in the reorganization of the Army the then
Veteran Reserve Corps Avas menjed into the regular army. Such Avas not
the case. The four regiments Avere organized by regular process,— by en-
listment and appointment, — but consisted especially of Veteran ReserA-e
Corps officers and men who had actually been in that Corps or Avere eligible
to it. In January, 1S66, there Avere of the Veteran Reserve Corps, in service,
021 officers ^609 of Avhom Avere of the First Battalion and not attached to
companies) and 448 men. The four regiments named Avere merged in 1869
by General Order 16, War Department, 10 March, as folloAvs : The Forty-
second consolidated Avith the Sixth, the Forty-third Avith the First, the
Forty-fourth Avith the Seventeenth, and the Forty-fifth Avith the Fourteenth.
The supernumerary men were discharged, and the surplus officers Avere
either retired, or discharged, or resigned. Thus ended the Veteran Reserve
Corps, second and final edition.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1003

Any one desiring to make a research of tlie -wliole matter, will lind all
he wishes by consulting the following General Orders, War Department :
105 of 28 April 1863, 130 of 15 May 18(i3, 158 of 29 May 1803 (see G. O. 36
of 7 April 1862, and G. 0. 69 of 20 March 1863), 173 of 11 June 1863 (revoked
G. O. 69 of 1863), 212 of 9 July 1863, 219 of 16 July 1863, circular Provost
Marshal-General 9 Aug. 1863, 290 of 19 Aug. 1863, 348 of 26 Oct. 1863, 111
of 18 March 1864 (change of name), 306 of 27 Dec. 1864, 43 of 21 March
1865, 116 of 17 June 1865, 155 of 26 Oct. 1865, 165 of 24 Nov. 1865.

There were tAventy-four regiments. The first organized in Wash-
ington 10 Oct. 1863, and the twenty-fourth at Washington, 24 Feb. 1864, all
of First Battalion. The Second Battalion had 174 companies. The first was
as Co. G, Third Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, 9 June 1863. There were
also seven independent companies, the first organized at Washington, 4 Dec.
1865, and the last at Elmira, N. Y., 1 Dec. 1865.

BURIED : HOW, WHEN, WHERE.

The word " buried " may mean much or little, and the variation is
largely governed by circumstances. It may mean a hastily-dug and shallow
excavation, — the dumping into it of a comrade's body, a rapid movement
to push back the earth tlmt had been removed, and the disappearance from
the spot of the living. That only, and nothing more, happened thousands
of times under varying conditions.

When a regiment or company was encamped for any considerable time in
one place, a suitable burial spot was selected near by and the dead buried in
it, and almost always with ceremony. Generally the departed's company —
those not otherwise on duty — fell in and followed the remains, preceded by
fife and drum, to the hist resting place. The fife played a dirge and the drum
accompanied, usually to the extent only of keeping the time. A common,
white, pine coflin was used ; and as the survivors marched to the solemn notes
of the dirge, many an eye was moistened with the tear of sympathy. The
coflin having been placed where it was to lie, a volley Avas fired over the grave
by a detail of say a dozen, blank cartridges being used. The chaplain then
prayed, and all was over. The procession reformed and marched back to quick
time, the fife and drum playing a lively tune, such as " The girl I left be-
hind me." This may seem singular, but it was in accordance Avith custom
older than this country. The firing detail marched Avith arms reversed.
When the conveniences permitted, a Avooden headboard Avas placed at the head
of each grave, distinctly marked. After the burial it devolved on the captain
to write to the family and express as Avell as he might the sorroAv of himself
and surviving comrades, the particulars of the death, of the sickness per-
haps, and the final ceremony. The duty of Avriting such a letter Avas a
painful one, and in many cases the circumstances Avere such that one could
hardly do justice to the subject in hand. The Avriter feels justified in copy-
ing a letter of this kind, omitting the name : —

Cami' Third Regiaient New Hami'shikk Voltntkeks,

St. Helena Island, S. ('., 1 July 1863.

Mrs. .

Deal- Madnia : It becomes my painful duty to inform you of tlie loss of

one of our number, your husband, . He Avas taken sick nine or ten

days ago, and comi)lained of pain in his limbs, head and back. I furnished
him Avith ice to keep his head cool, and had the surgeon come to see him,
and in the evening had him taken into the hospital. His disease Avas
typhoid fever ; and for a Aveek he had everything done for him that a sick man
could Avish. From the first the surgeon felt as though he could not recover,
and several regimental surgeons Avere called in from time to time to advise
upon his case. As the days advanced it became painfully evident that he
could not recover, and that Ave should soon be called upon to mourn the loss
of another comrade, and that another family at home Avas to be made deso-
late by the fell hand of disease. He grcAV so weak that he could only converse

1004 THIRD NEAV HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

in •whispers, and thus rendered it very difficult to hear man.y of Iiis thoughts.
It will be gratifying to you to knoAv that Avhen he spoke of his family it was
always with the deepest solicitude and keenest anxiety. He failed gradually,
and at five minutes past twelve yesterday noon, oOth of June, he ceased to
live. He died very calmly and peacefully, as though falling asleep, and
seemed to suffer ijo pain. He expressed a wish before he died that his re-
mains might be sent home: but at present his friends cannot hope for the
accomplishment of that request on account of the hot weather. This morn-
ing we paid the last honors to our departed comrade. Enveloped in the folds
of that flag for which he has sacrificed his life, we carried him to his last
resting place, on the banks of a small stream ; and the mocking birds
build their nests and sing their songs in the oak branches Avhich wave over
his head. Our tenderest sympathies, dear madam, are enlisted in your be-
half ; and we hope you may find consolation in the thought that your husband
died doing his duty, in defence of the honor of his native land. At his re- ■
quest, a few days before his death, all of his eflects were turned over to

, together Avith $41.50 in treasury notes, which he Avill forward to you

as soon as possible. I enclose a statement of his words to you previous to
his death, as furnished by the hospital department. I have the honor to be,

madam, etc., " ,

Captain Co. — , Third Nev Hampshire Volunteers.

P. S. — When cooler weather arrives, if Ave are still in this department,
I should be happy to aid you in recovering the remains of your husband, if
such should be your desire. In a zinc coffin it Avould cost from $12.00 to
.$15.00 to NeAV York; from thence Avould be the express age. In a metallic
coffin, it Avould cost from .$85.00 to $90.00 to get it to Manchester. The pay
due him (tAvo months) can be obtained on application at Washington : and
in vaj opinion you are entitled to a pension.

[Note. — The composition of this letter stands to the credit of Roger
W. Woodbury of Co. A ; and it needs no explanation and no comment by the
Avriter of this history.— D. E.]

So much for the ordinary burial of a comrade from an estaljlished
camp. The burial of the dead after a battle is another matter — entirely so.
Generally, by mutual consent, the opposing parties act upon honor, without
the formality of a flag of truce, and each proceeds to bury its dead. Some-
times the bodies of the tAvo armies are intermixed. This is particularly
true Avhen the victory has hung in the balance, and the tAvo lines sAvayed
backAvard and forAvard, traversing tAvice and perhaps thrice the same
ground. In such cases a line of division is generally agreed upon, and each
burying all found on his particular side of this line, friend and foe alike,
though a dead rebel can no more be properly called a foe than can a dead
Yankee. The burial is entirely devoid of ceremony. A long trench is dug
as near the spot as convenient and is proper for such purpose, and into it
are placed, lengtlnvise, the bodies of the unfortunate dead. Buried as found
— clothing, accoutrements, and sometimes the trusty gun goes into this long
and narroAv trench. The bodies having been put in, the earth is shovelled
back, and all is over. This constitutes a burial after a battle. Hundreds
buried together, intermingling men of difterent regiments, companies, colors
and nations, all, all in their coats of blue. One of the particular phases of
such burials is the remarkable absence of conversation betAveen the men
engaged in the work. The silence is almost painful. Each is filled Avith a
solemnity not easily described, each struggling Avith his OAvn thought, each
endeavoring to keep back the tears Avhich are struggling for liberty.

There were burials at sea; but the Third Nbav Hampshire Avas
spared that, though it came very near having such an experience. Niles of
G died on ship1)oard (the AtJcuiiic) in November, 1861, Avhile Ave lay oft' Port
Royal, and Avas buried on shore (see November, 1861). After Ave had estab-
lished our little cemetery at Hilton Head near our camp, tender hands re-
moved the remains to the enclosure, and the grave Avas properly marked.
This case is of especial interest inasmuch as the remains Avere again
removed (by the Government) to the National cemetery at Beaufort, S. C,
Avhere the Avriter found the largest number of the regiment buried of the
several places fomid by him.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 10()o

The Beaufort National Cemetery contains 9,072 j^raves, and is beauti-
fully situated, about three-(iuarters of a mile from the town of Beaufort,
and one-half mile from Beaufort River. It contains 31 acres. The ground
is high and a little rolling. It was begun in 1803, and completed in l.s(is.
It contains bodies originally interred at Charleston (race course and potter's
field). Port Royal, St. Helena, Cave, Otter, Bray's. Paris, Henry, Morris,
Edisto, Folly, James, Sullivan's, Beaufort and Hilton Head Islands, points
on the Savannah Railroad, Pocotaligo Bridge, Stoney Creek, Mitchell's
Place, Elliott's Farm and Millen (Ga.) Prison Cemetery.

The cemetery is laid out in a half circle, with gravelled avenues di-
verging from the main entrance. The Avalks are gravelled or grassed, and
intersect the avenues almost at right angles. A shell carriage road runs
around the whole. All are properly graded and drained. At the main
entrance is a brick lodge, now used as an office. Five wells have been
sunk, to furnish water for visitors and for irrigation. The cemetery is
enclosed by a picket fence, inside of which is an Osage orange hedge. A
rtag-stafl" is at the main entrance on a ten-foot mound, being thirty feet at
base. Four cannon monuments have been erected. The land Avas bought
by the United States from the State of South Carolina for $7, .500 at a tax
sale.

Soldiers' graves J:, 8.57 knoAvn.

" >' 2,0.5.5 unknown.

Employees, etc., graves 9.52 knuAvn.

" OOS unknoAvn.

Total 9,072

The Avriter finds that a large proportion of those Avho died at Hilton
Head are noAv resting in the above cemetery, Avhich is under the perpetual
care of the Government. The Avriter has in mind a fcAv of Co. K, Avho
died at Jenkins Island, not found on the list as having been removed to
Beaufort.

The folloAving list Avas found by consulting the Roll of Honor, pub-
lished in several volumes by the Government, and from Avhich this is culled.
These volumes contain many thousand names, and are not arranged by
regiments or by States (except in case of a few cemeteries Avhere it Avas
impossible to tind a Third Ncav Hampshire man) ; and the labor involved in
selecting those of our oAvn regiment from the mass of names can hardly be
overestimated. The number given on the left in each case is simply an
office number : —

r.UEIED IN NATIONAL CEMlETEKY, 15EAUEORT, S. C.

105 Burnham, G. W., Sergt. H, Grave 100, Sect. 28

258 BroAvu, Jeremiah, Pr. E, " 1, " 17

259 Bartlett, S. H., " E. " 8, " 17 '
201 BroAvn, C. H., " G, " 38, " 17

330 Bridgham, G. W., - A, " 30, " 17

331 Buckminster. H. W.. " B, '• 49, " 17

332 Bartells, J., " H, " 00, " 17
039 Chick, J. E.. " G, " 20, " 17
728 Clements, John IL, '• G, " +1, " 17
775 Campbell, AndrcAv J., " H, " 47, " 17
770 Colby, Daniel F., '• A, " 40, " 17
777 Caban, Wm., " B, '■ 29, " 17
849 Cliftbrd, Chas., " D, " 37, " 17

1074 Davenport, X., " B, " 51, ■' 17

1075 DoAvns. Nathl., " H, " 52, •' 17
1070 Davis, Wm.Y., " I, " 54, " 17
1340 Fogg, C, " G, " 10, " 17
1402 Foley, Stephen, " C, " 42, " 17
1500 Gates, Warren G., " B, " 35, " 17
1.591 GoodAvin, J. W., Corp. A, " 92, " 0
1592 Grannis, D. H., Pr. A, — —
1770 Hall, Chas., " C, " 24, " 17

1006

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

1782

Howard, Melville C,

Pr.

Grave 28,

Sect. 17

1843

Halliday, F.,

40,

1847

Hubbard, S.,

25,

" 17

1916

Houseman, John,

48,

" 17

1917

Hammond, L. D.,

55,

" 17

2395

Kimball, W. F.,

34,

" 17

2396

Knowlton, G. W.,

" 7,

" 17

2419

Kelsea, J. H.,

64,

" 17

2420

King, M. H.,

53,

" 17

2515

La Mudge, Alexr.,

Corp.

14,

2516

Lawrence, G. H.,

19,

2551

Ladd, Josiah A.,

Pr.

23,

" 17

2586

Lawrence, W. A.,

10,

2587

Leavitt, W. K.,

11,

" 17

2816

Merrill, J. B.,

" 2,

" 17

2872

Marshall, Nathl.,

Corp.

43,

" 17

2873

Morgan, Chas.,

Pr.

12,

" 17

3183

Niles, Amasa,

21,

3251

Osgood, Abner W.,

39,

3336

Peavey, Joseph A.,

Corp.

20.

" 17

3341

Prescott, J. P.,

Pr.

36,

3436

Phelps, G. M.,

—

3530

Robinson, John,

33,

" 17

3594

Rich, T. L.,

" 17

3746

Smith, J. A.,

• '

13,

3849

Shea. P.,

390i)

Smith, James,

Go,

3910

Sawyer, G. E. H.,

32,

3912

Swett, Johu S.,

" 17

4477

Whitman, AV. T..

17,

" 17

4506

Wilson, J.,

15,

" 17

4552

Weutworth, Fredk. A.

18,

" 17

4602

Weeks, Jeremiah S.,

" 57,

" 17

4603

Wiggin, J. C,

2d Lt.

32,

4668

Willard, Parkman D.,

Pr.

44,

" 17

4836

York, A.,

" 5 ,

" 17

(See four additional names further on.)

. r.URIED AT HILTON IIKAU.

The Roll of Honor shows the following found buried at Hilton Head;
and as several on the list are also found in the National Cemetery at Beau-
fort, the inference is that this list was made first. [Dates are not vouched
for.— D.E.]: —

3.S
98
99
106
110
ILS
125
130
156
164
201
202
222
226
266
301

Adams, Geo. W.,
Bartells, J.,
Bridgham, G. W.,
Brown, Chas. H.,
Brown, Jeremiah,
Buckminster, H. M.
Burnham, J. E.,
Caban, Wm.,
Campbell, A. J.,
Clements, J. H.,
Colby, D. F.,
Davis, Wm. Y.,
Davenport, N.,
Downs, Nathl.,
Duttee, John,
Fogg, C,
Goodwin, J. AV.,

Pr. II,
H,
A,
G,
E,
B,
I,
B,
H,
G,
A,
Drum. I,
Pr. B,
H,
C,
G,
H,

Died 21 Auril
" 11 Nov.
" 20 Oct.

8 Sept.
" 14 Nov.
" 25 Jan.
" 25 Sept.
" 30 June

7 Sept.

3 Dec.
" 11 Feb.
" 25 Aug.

6 Oct.
" 21 Aug.
" 21 Sept.

6 Dec.

6 Jan.

IS 62
1861
1862
1862
1862
1863
1862
1862
1862
1861
1862
1862
1862
1862
1862
1862
1862

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1007

307 Grannis, 1). H., Pr. A, Died i March 1S(;;5

340 Hall, H. J.. " B, " 19 July 18G3

341 Halliday, F.. " G, " 30 Sept. 18G2
344 Haminoud, L. D., " I, " — Jan. 1862
351 Houseman, John, " A, " G Jan. 18G2
412 Hubbard, S., " K, " 9 Julv 1862
ioi Kelsey, J. H., " H, " 21 July 1863
463 Kimball, Wm. F., " G, " 15 Nov. 1862
473 Ladd, J. A., " G, "23 Aug. 1862

491 Lawrence, W. A., " H, " 24 June 1862

492 Leavitt, W. B., " B, " 18 Feb. 1862
523 Marshall, Natlil., " H, " 15 July 1862
565 Merrill, J. B., " F, "24 Oct. 1862
587 Morgan, Chas., " H, " 26 Aug. 1862
603 Niles, A., " G, " 9 Nov. 1861
618 Palmer, R. F., " E, " 4 Jan. 1862
654 Prescott, J. P., " K, " 14 Oct. 1862
660 Quimby, D. M., " E, " 20 Aug. 1862
678 Rich, T. L., " A, " 17 Sept. 1862
686 Roby, Walter S., " E, " 20 Dec. 1862
704 Sanborn, A. F., " I, " 27 Nov. 1861
706 Sawyer, Geo. E. H., " D, " 2,s Aug. 1862
729 Shea, P., " F, " 2 Nov. 1862
741 Smith, James, " C, " 13 Nov. 1862
786 Swett, John S., " B, " 26 Aug. I.s62

857 Weeks, J. S., " B, " 23 March l.s63

858 Wiggin, Joseph C, 2d Lt. H, " 21 Aua'. 1862
864 Wentworth, Fred, Pr. G, " 26 Aug. 1S62
905 York, Alfred, " E, 1-

Total found : 912 white, and 92 colored.

The preceding list is of those found and identitied by the Government.
The (luestion naturally arises, If found and identilied, why should not the
Government have removed them a?/ to the National Cemetery at Beaufort?
This question it is beyond the power of the Avriter to answer, and is only
one of a large number arising which may be grouped as unanswerable.

From another volume of the Roll of Honor the following names Avere
discovered as having been buried in

THK NATIONAL CEMETERY AT IJEAUl- ORT :

110 Clifford, Chas.,

Pr.

Died 21 Sept.

1862

213 Foley, Stephen,

" 28 Sept.

1862

4S5 Osgood, Abner W.,

" 10 Oct.

1862

736 Willard, Parkman D.,

6 Jan.

1864

It being found impracticable to divide Andersonville and its horrors,
so as to show separately the place itself and the sufferings of the Third
NcAv Hampshire unfortunates, the Avhole matter is here given, beginning
first with the list of

lURIED AT ANDEHSONVILLK :

9518

Atmore, G. W.,

Died

22 Sept.

1864

5721

Ormstindorf, J.,

15 Aug.

1864

7.S57

Baker, D. W.,

5 Sept.

1S64

8629

Smith, C,

13 Sept.

1864

8980

Smith, John,

17 Sept.

1864

*11278

Williams, Thomas,

22 Oct.

1864

11472

Wungart, 1). L..

26 Oct.

1864

-Probably Thos. Williams, who was reiiorted as "Deserted on I'icket near Weir
Bottom Churcli, Va."

1008 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Whose pen can faithfully and fully depict the suftericgs of those com-
rades who died at Andersonville? The subject is a fruitful one, has been
commented on from a thousand dift'erent views; but the writer inserts only
the foUowin.ii information as to

ANDEIiSONVILLE :

This was not the correct name, the " ville " being added wholly with-
out authority. The Government examination of the graves was begun 26
July 1865, by Capt. James M. Moore, Assistant Quartermaster, U.S.A.,
under Special Order 19, Quartermaster-Genei'al's Office, 30 June 1865. He
left Washington 8 July. At Macon he was joined by one company of the
Fourth U.S. Cavalry and one company of the One Hundred and Thirty-
seventh U.S. Colored Troops. He took several mechanics and a deal of
material from Washington, to properly mark the graves. The examination
and work of marking the graves was substantially completed 16 August.
The dead were found buried in trenches, on a site selected by the rebels,
about 300 yards from the stockade. The bodies Avere found from two to
three feet below the surface, and in cases where the rains had washed the
soil away, but a few inches. Additional earth was supplied by the party.
So closely were they buried, without coffins or the ordinary clothing to
cover their nakedness, that not more than twelve inches were allowed to
each man ; indeed, the little tablets marking their resting places, measuring
hardly ten inches in width, almost touch each other. Our soldiers had,
while prisoners, been detailed to bury their comrades, whose last resting
places were marked by a simple stake at the head of each grave, which
bore a number appearing also on the hospital record of the prison. By this
means a very large proportion were identified. In all there are iL'.461
tablets Avhich bear the number, name, rank, regiment and date of death;
while 451 bear the legend, " Unknown US. Soldier." Of lumber, there Avas
used 120,000 feet of "pine in making the tablets. The cemetery contains 50
acres. On the morning of 17 Aug. 1865, at sunrise, the Stars and Stripes
Avere hoisted in the center of the cemetery, a National salute was fired, and
National hymns sung.

Andersonville is on the Southeastern Railroad, sixty miles from Macon.
In August, 1865, there Avas but one house there, except those erected by the
rebels as hospitals, officers' quarters, quartermaster and commissary build-
ings. The party found the thermometer at 110° in the shade, very fre-
([uently, at mid-day. The pen Avas 1,540 ft. long by 750 ft. Avide and con-
tained 27 acres. The " dead line " Avas 17 feet from the stockade, and the sen-
try boxes Avere 30 yards apart. The inside stockade Avas 18 ft. high, the outer
one 12 ft., and tlie tAvo Avere 120 feet apart. The party found the ground
filled with holes, Avhere the unfortunates had dug for protection from the
sun. The official report of Capt. Moore (from Avhich the writer gleans the
above) concludes Avith these Avords " . . . . The skeptic Avho Avill visit
Andersonville even uoav (20 Sept. 1865) and examine the stockade Avith its
black, oozey mud, the cramped and Avretched burroAvs, the dead line and
the slaughter house, must be a callous observer indeed if he is not con-
vinced that the miseries depicted of this prison pen are no exaggerations."

The places of burial are very numerous. The Avriter finds several

IJURIED AT SALI8BURA', N. C.

4'J7

Carter, W. H., Pr.

Died 16 Dec.

1864,

diarrhwa.

51 'J

Chapman, Geo., "

" 30 Nov.

1864,

pueumouia,

730

Dane, Albert G., "

6 Feb.

1865,

11113

Evealdt, Henry,

" 16 Dec.

1864.

diarrhcea.

1054

Fountain, EdAvard, "

1 Dec.

1864,

pneumonia.

1521

Heck, Joseph, "

" 4 Dec.

1864,

apoplexy.

2165

Mead, James W., "

Cx,

" 12 Jan.

1865,

diarrha'a.

2796

Scott, Ard,

" 21 Nov.

1864,

, int. fever.

3263

Vincent, Rupert, "

" 5 Dec.

1864,

Avotinds.

Capt. Wii.uam II. M WW I

Cai't. IIenuy IL Aykr.

Chaplain IIknky Hii,

LlKlT. J. Waishkn Akkkman.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1009

Coming to Virginia, -\ve find a considerable number buried In the

RICHMOND XATIOXAL CKMI'.TEUY.

Tliis cemetery is southeast of the city, on the south ^ide of the
Williamsburg road, near the fork of the Darby road, two miles from the
city limits, and a mile and a half from the James River. The land is high
and rolling, and 160 feet above tide Mater. It contains eight acres, five of
which were formerly owned bj' Wm. Brown and the other three by Wm.
Slater. It lies just within the inner line of fortifications throAvn up by the
rebels, and the line is still visible (18G7 report). Each grave is marked by
a neat tablet or head board, painted white, and bearing "in black letters the
name, rank, company, regiment and date of death. Operations began here
1 Sept. 18G6, and were completed 30 Sept. 1867. Known graves, 817: un-
known, 5, -159 : total, 6,276.

These figures (each class) were considerably increased in a later
supplementary report. (The writer, Avith Lieuts. Bowen and Parker,
visited this cemetery in September, 1892.)

liURIED AT RICHMOND, VA.

123 Ball. J. H., Pr. K, Died 7 June 186-1.

987 Feen, Garrett, " A, " 1 June 1864, scorbutus.

*1728 Lang, W. W., " I, " 9 Dec. 1863, chr. diarrlKta.

*This man was captured in assault on Wagner, 18 July 1863, being taken while
almost unconscious from the stunning effects of the battle. He was at Salisbury Prison
for awhile, with our Lieut.-Col. Bedel, who was also a prisoner, captured earlier in the
same assault.

A considerable group is found at the

CITY POINT CEMETERY, VA.

This cemetery is situated on the road to and about nine miles from
Petersburg, and about one and a half miles from City Point, in Prince
George County. It is on a slight eminence, .about forty-five feet above
the Appomattox River and one mile from its confluence with the James.
The location is very near the ground used for general field hospitals by
the Army of the Potomac during the siege of Petersburg, in 1864. It
contains seven and one-half acres, is in the form of a square with semi-
circular entrance, is divided into six sections by avenues, has excellent
drainage and is enclosed by a picket fence. The known graves number
3,758 ; unknown, 1,384; total, 5,142. Burials ])egan in July, 1866, and ended
in September, 1867. Those not originally buried here were removed from
a plot at City Point, established by the U. S. forces shortly after occu-
pation in May, 1864, and from a site appropriated for a cemetery at Point
of Rocks, about five miles up the Appomattox.

BURIED AT CITY POINT CEMETERY.

2 Abbott, G.H., Pr. E, Grave 48, Sect. F, Div. 1, Died —

299 Brooks, J., Corp. H, " 115, " F, " 1, " 17 June 1864

*300 Brooks, J., Pr. H, " 33, " F, " 1, " 17 June 1864

996 Hall, H. J., Pr. B, Grave 62, Sect. F, Div. 1,

1132 Hodgdon,E.F., " F, " 157, " F, " 1,

1782 0'Bfien,Michl., " 1), " 28, " A, " 1, Died 30 Oct. 1864

1987 Roach, John, " H, •' 143, " A, " 1, " • 7 Oct. 1864
* There is evidently a mistake here.

BURIED AT POINT LOOKOUT, MD.

36 Blaisdell, J. P., Corp. D, Died 25 May 1864

64 Cainlett, E., Pr. I, " 22 May 1864

174 Helton, Peter, '• A, " 31 May 1864

189 Holmes, R. R., " I, " 29 May 1864

263 McKinnon, Daniel B., " A, " 16 July 1863

376 Smith, J. H., " F, " 3 July 1864

1010

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

BURIED AT HAMPTON, VA.

84
107
122
153
202
254
262
314
361
439
443
448
453
464
489
540
676
1187
1291
1298
1464
1488

Adams, Ira J.,
Armstrong, J. A.,
Benson, Geo. W.,
Blake, Granville,
Bradley, Wm.,
Burrows, James
"Cassidy, James,
Chappelle, James,
Cooney, Stephen,
Davis, Oliver 0.,
Duncan, J. B.,
Eastman, Clark,
Edwards, James W.,
Ely, Joseph,
Emus, John F.,
Fitzgerald, John J.,
Gillis, John W.,
Hix, Wm.,
Robinson, Sam.,
Smith, Peter,
Smith, Geo.,
Walton, W. H.,
Weeks, Andrew M.,

Pr.

A, Died 2 July

1864

Corp.

' 16 May

1864

' 4 June

1864

' 22 May

1864

Pr.

' 21 Sept.

1864

' 30 Sept.

1864

' 20 May

1864

' 11 Sept.

1864

' 18 May

1864

' 22 May

1864

' 28 Jan.

1865

«'

5 June

1864

' 30 Oct.

1864

' 18 July

1864

' 25 July

1864

' 21 May

1864

' 24 Sept.

1864

2 May

1864

1st Ser

gt.I,

2 June

1865

Corp.

' 30 Aug.

1864

Pr.

" 30 Oct.

1864

" 21 July

1864

E,
ipflv Kpw Y

9 July
nrk wfirfi

1864

Several of our comrades who died near New York were

BURIED AT CYPRESS HILL CEMETERY.

This is a part of the city cemetery of Brooklyn, N.Y., and lies about
three miles east of the city. It contains about two acres. Interments
began here about the month of April, 1862. All are those who died in the
various hospitals and camps near New York City. Total graves, 3,277 —
only 80 of them unknown.

465

2078

2635
*2742
12825

* Discharged for disability at Hilton Head; was on his way home.
t Disinterred and removed by friends.

BURIED AT PHILADELPHIA.

63 Bancho, Wm., Pr.

249 Butler, John,
1007 Kemp, Oscar,
1138 Long, Perry,

Died in Dept. of the East (place not given).
38 Barton, Henry, Pr. A, Died 22 Sept. 1864

(Disinterred and delivered to friends.)

Chick, Fenno,

Pr.

Died 19 Oct. 1864

Plummer, J. L.,

" 22 March 1864

Tibbetts, Isaac,

" 16 Sept. 1863

Waters, Patrick,

" 26 Aug. 1862

White, Moses E.,

" 22 Aug. 1863

Died 5 July

1864

" 26 Aug.

1864

" 24 April

1864

3 Aug.

1864

BURIED AT BEVERLY,

110 Moulton, Albion, — G,

Died 26 Sept. 1864

BURIED NEAR BRISTOL, PA.

16 Crook, Samuel, Pr. C, Died 8 June

1865

BURIED AT ANNAPOLIS, MD.

(U.S. General Hospital, Div. No. 1.)
570 Gilbert, Daniel W., Pr. I, Died 25 Aug. 1864

(U.S. General Hospital, Div. No. 2 — St. John's College.)
55 Bazinet, Geo., Pr. H, Died 23 March 1865

(Camp Parole Hospital.)
198 Jennings, A. E., Pr. F, Died 10 Oct. 1864

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1011

BTRiED AT MAXCHH-STEU, x.H. (twcuty solcUers in all) .
(Valley Cemetery.)
4 Copp, Harrison J., Co. A, Died 27 April 1862, at Edisto Id.
(Merrill's Cemetery.)
McQuestion, Jerome B., Died 29 March 1806

(Thougli he died since the war, it seems proper to insert here. In
connection with the record in the Roll of Honor is no company, rank or
regiment. Tliere is no doubt, however, that this is the grave of one who
was a sergeant in Co. H.)

BUIUED AT NEW HAVEN, CONX.

■19 Dame, Joseph W., Pr. I, Died 29 Aug. 1864

BURIED AT NEWARK, N.J.

(Fairmount Cemetery.)
122 White, James E., Pr. A, Died 15 July 18G4

BURIED AT WILMINGTON, N.C.

7 Brooks, Plummer Pr. H, Died 1 April 1865, chr. diar.
51 Perkins, John W., " D, " 27 April 1865, wounds.

BURIED AT CHARLESTON (Race Course).
26 Carr, Geo. D., Pr. E, Died 27 June 18G2, Avounds.
177 Pearl, Abram, " I, " 20 June 1862

BURIED AT MILLEN, GA.

279 Phelps, Geo. M., Pr. G, Grave 190, Sect. A.

BURIED ON DR. GILUM'S PROPERTV.

(Near Lufkin's House, Petersburg, Va.)

413 Cosgrove, Wm. J., Pr. C, Died 2 Sept. 1864.

A companion volume to Vol. I. of the Roll of Honor (February, 1868),
shows that 47,368 bodies of deceased Union soldiers and prisoners of war
have been removed from 237 different localities, scattered througli the
Southern and Western States, to thirty of the established National Ceme-
teries, where their remains now rest, side by side, under the perpetual care
and protection of the Government, for the defence of which they sacrificed
their lives. A few extracts from that report will empliasize all that may
have been said heretofore concerning the burial of the dead : —

Group No. 47, of 314 bodies, "from Harrison's Landing to Glendale
National Cemetery, about ten miles south of Richmond.

Group No. 48, of 100 bodies, from Flussell's Mills, near Richmond, to
same place.

Group No. 59, of three bodies, from Chapin's farm to Fort Harrison
National Cemetery, Va., on Molly Burdon's farm, Henrico County.

Group No. 85, of 112 bodies, from Deep Bottom, ten miles southeast
of Richmond, to same place.

Group No. 91, of 38 bodies, from Flussell's Mills to same place.

Group No. 287, of 149 bodies, from Marine Hospital, Wilmington,
N.C, to Wilmington National Cemetery, on J. D. Ryttenberg's farm.

Group No. 288, of 12 bodies, from Baptist Church, Wilmington, N.C,
to same place.

Group No. 289, of 22 bodies, from Cone Cemetery, Wilmington, N.C,
to same place.

Group No. 290, of 410 bodies, from Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington,
N.C, to same place.

The reader will pardon any seeming verbosity in this sad chapter. The
writer has endeavored not only to give general information, but such as
may afford particular pleasure, — sad though it must be,— to some persons
who may find that the loved one whom they lost in the war now rests in
some known locality — in some National or other cemetery. This fact,
found, will afford some relief to such as have heretofore been of the opinion
that the once loved one never had decent burial or perhaps none at all.

1012 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIxMENT.

No. 4897 — unknown, 3 (no rank, no company, no regiment, no date), origi-

uall}' buried at Folly Island, S.C.
No. 5t)4(j — unknown, 25 (same as 4897), originally buried at Pawnee Land-
ing, Folly Island, S.C.
No. 5762 — unknown, 4 (same as 4897), originally buried in the woods,

James Island, S.C.
No. 5886 — unknown, 78 (same as 4897), originally buried near Secession-

ville, James Island, S.C.
No. 5938 — unknown, 41 Morris Island, West side.

5962 " 22 " " East side.

5986 " 26 " " sand hill, n. of cemeterv.

5990 " 4 " " " "

6045 " 55 " "

6079 " 34 " " south of "Wagner.

(;118 " 37 " " on line across mid. of island.

6156 " 31 " " Fort Wagner.

6180 " 24 " " original cemetery.

7185 " 875 Hilton Head,

and frequent items, like : " No. — unknown — N. H. soldiers — found in one
trench " ; " No. — unknown — 54 buried in one long grave."

When one sees in the Roll of Honor such items as the above, the
subject becomes too painful to continue, and we seek temporary relief in a
flight to Virginia, where a new group awaits us and the selection Avill show
a diflerent phase : —

"These bodies (more than 100) from the north side of the Richmond
City Hospital. The graves run east and west, at right angles with Fourth
Street, the first grave of each row being about five feet from the road.
Grave No. 1, of Row No. 1, was situated on the northwest corner of the
group. Most of the graves contained more than one body. As they were
fifted out they were numbered 1, 2, 3, etc."
" Removed from Dr. Anderson's farm."

'•These bodies were removed from the battle-tield of Cold Harbor,
and were scattered over the ground and through the woods, from Gurth-
wright's farm to the Raleigh road."

" " These five bodies w-ere found by Mr. Eacho on his farm, within 100
yards of his house."

"These eleven bodies were taken from a pit near Libertj' Hall,
Hanover County, northeast of Gaines' Mills.' Nothing to identify them."
" These four bodies found in a creek."

"These four bodies were taken from Day's farm, Melton Station,
V. C. R.R. ; but the people would give no information concerning them."

"These forty-three bodies were found in a well, in front of Fort
Gilmer, on land of Capt. Childrey. The well had been sought for two
years; but none of the neighbors could show Avhere the Avell had been.
Supposed to have been killed in the charge of 2 Oct. 1864."

" These fourteen bodies were taken from the Half-Way House, on
Petersburg turnpike, nine miles from Richmond. They were a part of
Butler's command, and Avere buried together on the left side of the turn-
pike, about 300 yards from the house, in a holloAv formerly used as a field
hospital."

Not long after our advent at Hilton Head, a neat little cemetery was
established at our right and rear ; and in it we laid the mortal remains of
our dead — nearly all of Avhom died in the vicinity. The first mention of
this cemetery the writer finds in diaries and letters. An excellent photo-
graph of the sacred spot Avas taken by Mr. Moore (mentioned elscAvhere),
early in 1862, and forms one of the large group of pictures taken by him.
The entire collection may be found in the library of the Massachusetts
Commaudery of the Loyal Legion of the United States, at Boston. A vieAV
of the ccmelery has been reproduced for this work.

An examination of the lists of graves found, and of burials in Na-
tional cemeteries and elscAvhere, reveals the fact that the names of some of
those buried in our little burial place do not appear as having been re-

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1013

moved to the National Cemetery at Beaufort. The cniel couviction is
forced upon us.tliat at tlie time of disinterment tlie headboards liad become
so decayed, or the letters so obliterated by the weather, as to render it nec-
essai'y to remove them under the class -'unknown" By tliis process of
reasonin;^ it may possibly be a source of comfort to think that one's rela-
tive or frieud, whose name was looked for in vain, is really resting in a
National cemetery by the side of his comrades. Some degree of relief
will be obtained by surviving comrades, in examining the lists^on finding the
•names of one or more whom they may have left on the field of battle,
supposably in the agonies of death — for the fact that they survived suffi-
ciently long to insure decent burial is truly a relief.

The whole matter of ■' death " in the army, with its preliminaries, and
the after-disposition of what was once a living comrade, is one of the
saddest and at the same time one of the most difiicult subjects to write
about. Even as the author pens these lines, his eyes dim with tears, which
come all unl)idden ; for he is carried backward to the very scenes he feebly
attempts to describe. He hears again the groans of the dying in hospital
and on the battle-field; he sees again the convulsive efforts of him who has
been torn and mangled by a cruel shell ; he hears again the cry for succor,
wdiich cometh not ; again he hears the call for water which cannot be sup-
plied. One may hold his nerves and his sympathy well in check, while
his comrade lives, that he may be able to minister to his wants and his
comfort; but no sooner is he dead than the nerves give way and the .sym-
pathetic tears will flow. This was particularly noticeable at the burial.
Strong men wept like children ; and the peculiarly plaintive notes of the
fife, and the tap of the muflied drum, seemed to lift the flood-gates of our
sympathies higher and higher, as we solemnly marched to the grave.

It has been stated herein by the writer that the captain of the com-
pany to which the deceased soldier belonged generally wrote of the fact to
the relatives at home. There are two notableexceptions to this rule: and
these exceptions were in deference to circumstances. In one case the sol-
dier might die of a long illness in the hospital, and during his illness
he may have endeared himself to the surgeon and attendants by his pa-
tience and resignation. In such a case, by general consent, the surgeon
wrote the unpleasant news. Again, a dead comrade may have lived a
religious life, in which case he would be very near to the chaplain's heart,
and a letter from the chaplain to the relatives was in order ; and this letter
sometimes Avonld be in addition to one written by the captain.

These cases mentioned are not fanciful cases, by any means. More
miffht be cited; but these suffice.

THE GILLMORE MEDALS.

The general order announcing that medals were to be liestowed will
be found elscAvhere. The first mention of the same in a Northern paper
was found by the writer in the Nev: Yark Herald, 15 Oct. 1863, in these
words : " Maj.-Gen. Gillmore has ordered a large number of bronze medals
to be prepared for presentation to brave and meritorious soldiers who
have distinguished themselves in the late campaign."

In a letter from its Port Koyal correspondent, the Xen' York Herald
of 4 Nov. 18()3 said that Gen. Gillmore had adopted the Napoleon idea of
awarding to such soldiers as deserve it, for gallant and meritorious con-
duct in the field, a medal of honor. Ball, Black ..^ Co. of New York to be
the makers, and they are already at work upon the design. The medal is
to bear on one side a representation, in relief, of Sumter in ruins, and upon
the other a fac siraila of the General's autograph ; Avliile upon the buckle
to Avhicli the medal is to ])e attached, neatly engraved, will appear the
name, rank, company and regiment of the soldier up )n whom bestowed.
A certificate, embellished with fac slmiJes of both sides, will be given with
each medal.

1014

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Though all regiments participatiug in the siege (whether in the
charge of IS July "or not) were invited by Gen. Gillmore to send in
the names of deserving soldiers, there were a few regiments which de-
clined the offered honor, on the basis that every man of the regiment had
been "gallant and meritorious." Whether this position was warranted by
the facts, or whether it was a wise position, is not for the writer to
discuss.

THE

LLMORE MEDAL.

The Third New Hampshire, through its officers, selected the requisite
number of names, and they received the Gillmore medals. The following
is a list of the recipients : —

Co. A : Privates Samuel D. Brelsford and Cyrus Gorman. (The latter
received his medal about 1881, in New York City, from the hand of Gen.
Gillmore himself.)

Co. B : Corp. James M. Chase, Private Frederick Silloway.

Co. C : First Sergt. M. J. Connelly, Private Geo. Allen.

Co. J) : Sergt. D. W. Perkins, Private Chas. D. Randall.

Co. E : Privates James M. Dickey and A. J. Pettingill.

Co. F : Sergt. Joseph A. NcAvman (dead). Privates John F. Ennes and
Chas. D. Smith.

Co. G: Private Benj. D. Burgess.

Co. H : Corp. John Brooks, Private David A. Paige.

Co. I: Corp. Geo. H. Davis, Private Almond B. White.

Co. K: Privates James Cassidy and Hugh Macklin.

PECULIAR CASES, DUPLICATE NAMES, ETC.

Alexander, Daniel S., Co. F: Volunteer recruit of 18G2. Mortally
wounded IG May 1864; bullet near right temple. Sent next day by ambu-
lance, with the other Avounded, to hospital. No more seen by Third New
Hampshire.

Arlin, Emri, Co. D : The only drafted man in the regiment. The
records shoAv he was drafted 19 Aug. 1863, at Concord, and was mustered
in 10 Aug. 1863. Forwarded 1 Feb. 1861, Avith Rupert Vincent and James
Norton. His roll had, "expense of apprehension, $80.00," which, inter-
preted, means that he was not willing to lay doAvn his life for his country.

Adams, John, Co. H: Substitute recruit; mustered in 13 Dec. 1864;
deserted en route to regiment.

Adams, John, Co. K : Volunteer recruit; mustered in 11 Feb. 1865 ; de-
serted 2.5 June 1865.

Allen, Wm., Co. C: Volunteer recruit ; mustered in 8 Aug. 1862: dis-
charged for disability 21 Sept. 1862.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1015

Allen, AVm., Co. D: Substitute recruit; mustered in 2!) Sei)t. 18G.3;
killed 13 May 1864.

Brown, John W., Co. K: "Went on recruiting service, Hilton Head to
Concord, in July, 1SG2. Was sick when the party was ordered back. Did
not return to regiment till January, 186:1, with Col. Jackson.

Ball, Hiram, Co. K : Wounded 16 May 186-1, and taken prisoner ; knee
shattered ; lay on field twenty-four hours ; leg amputated by rebel surgeon.
A ^Michigan soldier, a fellow prisoner, cared for him and wrote to his
mother after Hiram's death.

Ballard, AVni. W., Co. G: He was sent home Avith Lieut. Thompson's
body in August, 1802. He had furlough for that purpose. Never returned,
but was discharged for disability 1 Jan. 1863, at Concord.

Blood, J. C., Co. I: Wounded 13 July 1863, on Morris Island; sent to
Hospital Steamer Cosmopolitan. AVhile on board he recovered sufficiently to
care for other wounded, and thus was sent on a trip to New York. On
return trip was taken sick with varioloid and sent to Hospital at Beaufort,
S. C. He finally reached the regiment before it left Morris Island.

Brelsford, Samuel D., Co. A: Taken prisoner at Laurel Hill, Va., 7
Oct. 1864; escaped 27 May 1865. It is said that he was at Andersonville ;
and while there was one day on a detail at work on a bridge, and from
there escaped, being shot in the foot during the melee.

Brown, Henry. Co. A : A recruit, arriving in December, 1863 (with
McKinnon and Thompson ; see McKinnon). He stated that he was really
named Baxter, and a deserter from the Navy. His case was reported to
Department Headquarters same time as McKinnon's and Thompson's (same
letter really) ; and the Department Commander decided he had better stay
with Co. A.

Burbank, W. H., Co. G: After his wound of 16 May 1864 he was sent
to hospital; never rejoined till regiment reached Concord for final dis-
charge. While in tlie hospital he was commissioned and mustered ; but
the latter was promptly revoked by the War Department, because it was
in violation of an order forbidding musters into a higher grade if the party
Avas unfit for active service in the field. The revocal is in no wise a reflec-
tion on Burbank.

Burke, Leonard O. F., Co. F: He went out as a Avaiter for Capt.
Randlett, and afterAvards enlisted in the regiment, in March, 1862.

BroAvn, BartholomcAV, Co. I : Said to have been an employe of the
railroad (City Point, Va.) before the Avar; and Avhen the regiment Avas
there (9 June 1864), he showed his comrades a railroad sleeper Avith his
initials cut upon it, as proof of his previous employment.

BroAvn, Franklin J., Co. E : Real name John F. Brown; but Avhen he
joined as a recruit, in November, 1863, he found another J. F. Brown, and
he thereafter called himself "J. Franklin BroAvn." This got twisted about
on the rolls, and finally ended as " Franklin J. BroAvn."

Burrell, Fred E. : Unassigned recruit. Died on passage from Ncav
York to Hilton Head, 6 Sept. 1862, 11.4,") p.m., on Steamer (tI'O. C. CoJlins.
The steamer arrived off" Moorehead City, N. C, the 8th; and the body Avas
taken ashore in a sail-boat to Carolina City and buried three miles from
the landing, under a tree. Several companion recruits (of same scpiad)
accompanied the body. Recruit Wm. B. Merrill (after Avard Co. F) ottered
a prayer; and then all joined in firing a salute over the graA'e, with their
revolvers, and returned to the steamer.

Bragdon, Ira: Was by error on Co. I's rolls. No record of his being
mustered ; and it is presumable that he Avas rejected at the last moment.

Clark, .V/.ariah L., Co. I: Was furloughed from Laurel Hill. Va., in
January, 186,"), after the regiment had left for Fort Fisher. He Avent home
to join a son, then recently from Andersonville prison. He overstayed to
attend the son's funeral, and then reported at Washington to the Provost
Marshal General. Ordered into camp near the railroad station. Had pass
from there to Bermuda Hundred. On arriving, found the detachment had
also gone to North Carolina. Stayed around a fcAV days, Avas taken sick
and sent to Hospital at Point of Rocks. From there sent to Hospital at
Fort Monroe (the McClellan) and discharged.

lOlG THIRD NEAV HAxMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Cavender, James : Was a representative recruit for A. A. Cox of
Enfield, and served in Co. B. This was tlie only case of the kind in the
regiment.

Curran, John, 1st: Original man of Co. C; served full term.

Curran, John, 2d : Original man of Co. C ; re-enlisted; mustered out 20
July 186.-..

Courtney, Patrick : In regiment twice, and in Co. F both times. First,
as an original, and served full term ; second, a substitute recruit, mustered
in 15 Dec. 1^6-1 ; mustered out 20 July 1SG5.

Carroll, John, 1st, Co. C: Original man; deserted next day after
muster-in.

Carroll, John, 2d, Co. C: Substitute recruit; enlisted 23 Dec. 186-1;
deserted 17 Jan. 1865.

Connelly, Patrick, Co. C : Original man ; discharged for disability,
but died in the hospital.

Chase, James L., Co. F: First man Avounded (in June, 1862, on James
Island) ; sent to General Hospital, Hilton Head, with the wounded of the
16th. Thence later to General Hospital, Bedloes Island, N. Y. In February,
1863, Capt. Randlett, returning from leave, brought him from New York to
Hilton Head. He re-enlisted, but never returned from his furlough.

Chase, Chas. F., Co. F: Commissioned in 1st S.C.V. (coloi'ed) ;
served in that regiment about one year, almost Avholly at Hilton Head ;
resigned. Afterward enlisted as a private in 13 V.R.C., Co. F, stationed at
Concord, N. H., and served about a year. Prior to commission in colored
regiment, was Assistant Postmaster at Hilton Head.

Chase, Valentine M., Co. E: Captured 16 June 1862, on James Island;
exchanged ; died 24 July 1862, in the Jcavs' Hospital, New York, of wounds.
Body delivered to friends.

Drew, Chas. H., Co. H: He was one of the three men who deserted at
Pinckney Island, S. C, 5 Aug. 1862, and furnished the enemy with informa-
tion by Avhich the latter were enabled to "gobble up" Co. H a few days
later. By some process, a little obscure, he got away after arrest at Camp
Parole, Ya,., on his arrival with the exchanged men of Co. H from Rich-
mond, to which point both lots gravitated. He enlisted in Co. C, Third
Maryland Cavalry, under the name of Henry White; was apprehended 3
Nov. 1863, and presumably sent to Fort McHenry, Baltimore. He was
ordered from the fort, 22 Feb. 1864, to New York, and from there to be
sent to the Department of the South, for trial as a deserter from Co. H,
Third New Hampshire. He undoubtedly was kept in provost at Hilton Head
till the war was over; and then, in the general forgiveness, he got loose
again. There is no record of any trial. The Government holds that from
the day he deserted, in August, 1862, he has been in a state of continuous
desertion, the enlistment in Third Maryland Cavalry not serving him as an
ofl'set in any sense.

Day, John E., Co. F : A re-enlisted man who returned with the veterans
as far as New York, when he suddenly changed front and deserted. He
was dropped as of 15 April 1864. He returned in September following,
and was forgiven, by Gen. Terry's order, on the recommendation of his
comraandingollicer ; but the $30.00 apprehension fee had to stand charged.
This is given as a sample. There were several cases almost identical with
this.

Dickett, Joseph, unassigued recruit : It appears that he actually en-
listed for the Fourth New Hampshire, and was forwarded by mistake to
the Third New Hampshire, reaching it 28 March 1865, when the discovery
was made. He Avas transferred to the Fourth Ncav Hampshire, from which
he deserted at Raleigh, N. C, 21 July 1865. In the Fourth New Hampshire
he appears as "Joseph Ducett, Co. K." His transfer is dated 20 April ls65,
though it appears he did not join the Fourth New Hampshire till 6 May
1865. The ditlerence in time was probably consumed in considering what
to do Avith his case : i.e., red tape.

Dodge, Asa M., Co. B : The records show he Avas discharged, to be
commissioned in the Fifth NeAv Hampshire; but the records of the Fifth

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1017

New Hampshire show no such event. The promise of a commission in the
Fifth New Hampshire was merely a ruse to obtain discharge for supposably
sufficient domestic reasons.

Desotell, Israel, Co. C: A recruit of December, 1804; started for the
regiment, but never actually reached it. He was reported as deserted en
route : but as he was placed on Co. C rolls, the supposition is that he
almost reached the regiment, and the officer in charge persuaded the Third
New Hampshire to take up the name and at same time report him "de-
serted." The subsequent record, however, explains in part this peculiar
case. Gen. Hooker's S.O. 203, of 31 Aug. 1865, relieved Desotell of the
charge of desertion, because it appeared that he had been in the hospital,
etc.

De Graw, James, Co. F : Died of typhoid fever 20 March 1865, in the
Wilmington General Hospital (certificate given 18 June 1865 by Surg. Geo.
C. Jarvis, Seventh Connecticut, in charge).

Dougherty, John, unassigned recruit : Apparently the last recruit for
the regiment: never reached it. Undoubtedly he started, and a roll went
forward; for he was taken up on the regimental rolls, and reported as an
" unassigned recruit, absent sick." The writer has seen among the records
of Co. K a semi-attempt to attach him to that company. Diligent inciuiry
fails to reveal anything further.

Ennes, John F., Co. F: Died of secondary hemorrhage 25 July 1864,
at U. S. General Hospital, Fort Monroe (undoubtedly McClellan Hospital),
Asst. Surg. E. JNIcClellan, U.S.A.-, in charge (certificate given 30 Sept. 1864).
He was wounded in face and neck 16 June 1864.

Everett, Franklin, Co. F : Died of Avounds at Base Hospital, Fort
Fisher, 12 Feb. 1865 (Surg. J. W. Mitchell, Fourth U.S.C.T., in charge).

Emery, William H., Co. G: Wounded 15 May 1864; sent to hospital ;
did not rejoin till muster-out of regiment.

Emerson, G. W., Co. F : Was on detached duty in the Post Hospital,
^lorris Island, w'hen the regiment was being mounted. He was relieved
from the hospital by Gen. Gillmore's S.O. 108, 12 March 1864, presumably
to enable him to rejoin his regiment and ride a horse. From some cause
not apparent, he did not actually reach the regiment till on or about 21) July
1S64. He was dropped as a deserter 20 May 1864. On his return, he was
taken up on the rolls, presumably on the basis that he satisfactorily ex-
plained his al)sence. It appears also that at one time he was on detached
duty in the Naval Machine Shop (two vessels), when it was near St. Helena
Island, S. C. — probably after the Morris Island duty.

Eaton, Chas. W., Co. D: Went home (i.e.. North) on the Hospital
Steamer Cosmopolitan 25 June 1863. Was not mustered out till 23 Jan. 1867,
as of 20 July 1865. Said to have been sick all the time at Poston, Mass.

Fulton, Chas. C, recruit, Co. F. Died of accidental Avound, at Base
Hospital, Fort Fisher, 20 Feb. 1805 (Surg. J. W. Mitchell, Fourth U.S.C.T.,
in charge) ; see Accidents.

Flanders, J. K., Co. B: Died 29 Aug. 1863, on board Barque Hannibal
(of the Navy), ort" Charleston, S. C. He was on detached service as a
printer. The Navy had a qitasi printing office on board. He died of typhoid
fever, and Avas buried on Morris Island.

FoAvler, AndrcAv J., Co. I: Original man. After transfer to the
Signal Corps, he being at the lime a private of tlie first class, Avas recom-
mended for promotion to Sergeant for bravery under fire, by Capt. Dana,
U.S.A. (Signal Corps), 1 Aug. 1864, in a report"to the Chief Signal Officer,
of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina.

(iove, Nathan W., N.C.S. (Fife Major) : Had furlough early in August,
1.S02 ; and Avhile enjoying himself at home got legislated out of the service
by the operation of G.O. 126, W.D., dated 6 SeptT 1862.

(ieorge, Albert: Served tAvice in regiment and in same company (A) —
first, as an original man, serving three years; second, as a volunteer re-
cruit, mustered in 16 Sept. 1864; mustered out 2(» July 1865. .

George, .Vlbert Q., Co. H: Supposably killed 16 June 1862; but Avas
afterAvard seen by the Co. H men (they captured 21 Aug. 1862), at Columbia,
S. C. Jail, Avounded.

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Gilbert, Daniel W., Cos. K aud I : Original of K; dischar.iied for disa-
bility. Enlisted a second time for regiment; but remained in camp at
Concord or some of the offices connected therewith, on clerical dnty, till 14
March 18G4, when he was forwarded to regiment, having charge of a
recrnit for the Fourth New Hampshire (Elbridge Towle). He was sup-
posably killed {i.e., left to die), 16 Aug. 1864; but he survived that event-
ful day and lived to be paroled or exchanged and die iu the hospital at
Annapolis. (See " Buried : How, When, Where.")

Gay, T. F., Co. A: Sick at Washington in September, 18G1, and
Annapolis, October, 1861. Sent back to hospital at Washington, thence to
Baltimore (Camden Street), thence to Paterson Park Hospital (Baltimore),
thence discharged.

Gammon, Charles, Co. K: Captured a rebel lieutenant on picket 10
Dec. 1864. The lieutenant was really hunting for our line, when he sud-
denly heard Gammon say, " Halt ! " He halted, though very much astonished.
He removed his sinews of war at Gammon's request, and accompanied his
captor to camp and to Gen. Butler, who very generously permitted Gammon
to retain the sword as his recompense. On the hilt was engraved, " L. M.
Bean, Co. A, 17 Miss."

Garrity, Edward, Co. C : Left sick at Edisto, 1 June 1862. Died in a
few days, aud Avas buried there by comrades who had come from James
Island after the baggage.

Goodwin, Elisha, Co. G : Recruit. Enlisted from Third New Hamp-
shire into the Regular Army, at Beaufort, S. C; and his discharge from
the Third was by authority of G.O. 154, W.D., A.-G.O., 11 Nov. 1862. Re-
turned to duty in his company (G), Third New Hampshire, 27 Jan. 1863,
under S.O. 0, 22 Jan. 1863, Department of the South. The reasons why
the Regular Army did not retain him are not apparent.

Gilbert, John, Co. F : Said to have dug up the first torpedo on Morris
Island, in front of Wagner.

Harris, Geo. C, Co. H : Recruit. He reached the regiment in Septem-
ber, 1862, in charge of a detachment of recruits: i.e., in charge till joined
by Capt. Allen, with another squad, at New York. Capt. Ayer (Co. H) at
once made him Orderly Sergeant. Being very skilful with his pen, his
services were in great demand, particularly by the officers of the regiment,
in making monthly returns, etc.

Haines, John M., Co. B: After his service (3 years), Avas clerk in
the Adjutant-General's Office, Concord, N. H., 17 Oct. to 5 Nov. 1864, on
which date he was given a quasi furlough to get married. Returned to his
duty 28 Nov. 1864." Later he was Adjutant-General of New Hampshire,
from 11 July 1870 to 10 Aug. 1874.

Hall, Charles, Co. C: Volunteer recruit of August, 1862. Died of
disease 11 April 1863; buried at Folly Island.

Hall, Charles, Co. G: Substitute recruit; mustered in 19 Aug. 1863;
died of disease 4 Dec. 1864.

Hubbard, Stephen, Co. K : Original volunteer. Died of disease.

Hubbard, Stephen, Co. F : Substitute recruit. Died of disease.

Hodgdon, Enos F., Co. F : He w-as a relative of Capt. Randlett. While
the re-eniisted men Avere on furlough, Capt. Randlett, who was in charge,
procured the enlistment of Hodgdon as a recruit ; and he accompanied the
re-enlisted men on their return." He was soon after detailed in the regi-
mental hospital, and so remained till 14 June 1864, when he Avas ordered to
• the ranks. Ilis first action was on 16 June 1864. at which time he was
mortally wounded, dying the next day. The records show he enlisted as a
private 29 March 1864.

Hines, James, Co. I : Recruit. Reached regiment about 1 Jan. 1865.
Was with an escort doing guard duty Avith a lot of exchanged prisoners, at
Wilmington, N. C, about 28 Feb. 1865. He got shot in the leg, in some
sort of" a fracas, and at once took passage North on steamer with the
exchanged men. Did not return. In 1890 was living at Lynn, Mass., and
trying to have his record amended.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1019

Heudersou, William, Co. E: Wounded 10 Jnly 1863, and sent to
hospital at Hilton Head. Returned 10 Sept. isCA, near Petersburir ; said to
have a bullet still in his head. Four days later he Avas appointed Brigade
Postmaster, because not tit for active duty.

Hamilton, Henry S., Band: Prior to the war was in the Eleventh
(English) Hussars about one year. In lS5-i he joined the Tenth U.S. In-
fantry, serving in it as Sergeant a part of the time. Was in the Utah
Expedition, part of the time as bugler. Pive years in all. In the Third
New Hampshire he blew the first Federal bugle on the main-land (at Bluft-
ton, S. C), and was Regimental Bugler for some time.

Hern, William, Co. H : Recruit. Was oue of the squad sent from
Goldsboro', N. C, to Norfolk, Va., in June, 18G5, for the regimental baggage
stored there in May, ISCA. He carried the State flag on the arrival of the
regiment at Concord for final discharge.

Hoxie, Benjamin, Co. E: Was "detached 22 March 18G3, for special
service (Ransom D. Stevens of E, too) in the Department as mounted
pati-ol and body guard to Lieut. -Col. James F. Hall, First New York Engi-
neers, Provost Marshal General. He Avas killed at the battle of olustee,
Florida. While riding near the action, on Lieut. -Col. Hall's horse, with
mail, he was struck by an exploding shell ; and both horse and rider were
instantly killed.

Jackson, Geo. W., Co. E : Original 2d Lieutenant. Resigned.

Jackson, Geo. W., Co. K: Original private; re-enlisted; mustered out
20 July 18G5.

Jennings, A. A., Co. F : Died 10 Oct. 1804, at Camp Parole, Md., of
intermittent fever, while awaiting exchange (Surg. G. B. Parker, U.S.V.,
in charge. Certificate given 20 Oct. 18G4).

Jewett, Charles, Co. I : Was a quasi i;egimeutal blacksmith, till ap-
pointed Regimental Armorer. Was thus employed during entire term, only
appearing once on the field with a gun, at Bermuda Hundred, Va., during a
scare. In 1892 he is living, and totally blind.

Jones, Edwin R., Co. G : Was an original corporal. Left at Annapolis
sick, supposably discharged and dropped. He turned up later, 17 Jan. 18G2,
at Hilton Head, from the North, and had to be taken up. The vacancy in
corporals had meantime been filled. Apparently he was, later, again given
a corporal's Avarrant.

Jones, John, Co. H : Recruit. Apparently had been to regiment (re-
cruit of December, 18G3), had been on furlough, and had overstayed it.
Probably reported under the President's Proclamation, and really left Con-
cord (second time) for the regiment, via Galloupe's Island, 18 March iSG5,
with others.

Jones, John, Co. F : Recruit. Mustered in 25 Nov. 1863 ; mustered
out 20 July 1865.

Kempton, Elisha M., Co. B : Recruit. At the time he enlisted he was
a recruiting oHicer himself, and enlisted sixteen for the Third NeAv Hamp-
shire. He is said to have had good reasons to believe lie would be rewarded
Avith a commission for this service, if he joined the same regiment. He did
so, going Avith the sixteen and others, reaching the regiment 12 Sept. 18G2.
He Avas one of the tAvo excess corporals in Co. B (see main story — June,
1863). A severe Avound of 10 July 1863 substantially ended his active ser-
vice. In 1892 he Avas Register of Probate for Sullivan County, NeAvport,
N.II.

Kennedy, John, Co. A: Substitute recruit. Mustered in 12 Oct. 1863;
transferred to Veteran ReserAC Corps.

Kennedy, John, Co. C : Volunteer recruit. Mustered in 20 Nov. 1863;
captured; discharged 1 July 1865.

Kelly, John, 1st, Co. I: Recruit, 2 Dec. 1864. At Wilmington, N.C.,
in March, 1865, was sent Avith others as a guard up river to Fayetteville on
a stern-Avheel steamer laden Avith provisions for Sherman's army. Fell
down hatchway, breaking collar bone. Was attended by Robert Justice of
Co. I, of the squad. On return to Wilmington Avas sent to Marine Hospital,
thence to Smithville, thence to David's Islaiul, N.Y., thence to IMauchester,
N.H. Joined regiment on its arrival at Concord.

1020 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Lee. John, Co. I : Substitute recruit. Mustered iu 13 Dec. ISOJ: ; absent
20 July 1865.

Lee, John, Co. K: Volunteer recruit. Mustered in 11 Feb. 1865;
mustered out 20 Juh^ 1865.

Lana:, W. W., Co. I : Stunned by explosion of a shell at charge on Wag-
ner, 18 July 1863. Was captured, taken to Charleston next day, and with
Lieut. -Col. Bedel to Columbia Jail 21 July. He never recovered, being in-
jured internally; was sent to Richmond 22 Sept. 1863, and there died 9 Dec.
1863. While at Columbia, Lieut. -Col. Bedel assisted him, so far as he was
able, in obtaining delicacies, etc.

Lang. Geo. B., Band: After muster-out of regimental band, Avas in
brigade band. Later, was on his way South to be employed in the post office
at Hilton Head, and was lost at sea.

Lockwood, Albert N., Co. H: Wounded 18 July 1863. Said to have
had his musket shot out of his hands, knocked doAvn, and collar bone broken.

Lord, Geo. F., Co. B : (See Personal Sketch, page 757).

Locke, Henry W., of Barrington : Enlisted 10 Aug. 1861. Born at
Hollis, Me.; age 2i; 5 ft. 5 in. high; brown -eyes, black hair and dark
complexion; farmer. The same man enlisted in Tenth New Hampshire,
Co. I, and deserted therefrom.

Livingstone, Geo. F., Co. I : Deserted at New Yoi'k in November, 1864,
when the regiment was there to guard the ballot. As he was mustered out
at Galloupe's Island, Boston, 15 May 1865, the probability is that he returned
under the President's Proclamation.

Leonard, Wilbur W., Co. K : He was made a Sergeant at Concord; but
on the presumption that he was to have a commission in the Fifth New
Hampshire, he was dropped from the rolls at once, and the place filled be-
fore the regiment left Concord. He having been dropped irregularly, was
properly of the Third New Hampshire. He went with the Filth as far as
Washington, but failed to be commissioned. He died at Washington, 1 May
1862, of disease. He was never restored to the Third New Hampshire rolls.

Mclver, Murdock, Co. D : Was a recruit, enlisting on Morris Island
dui-ing the re-enlisting excitement. He was actually enlisted 28 Jan. 1864,
by Capt. Jonah Libby, Jr., but Avas not mustered in till 26 Feb. 1864, as of
28 Jan. 1864. He Avas employed on some vessel lying at Light House Inlet,
and thus became acquainted with the men of the Third NeAV Hampshire.

McGoAvan, John, Co. F: Original. Transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps, 23 May 1864.

McGowan, John, Co. H : Substitute recruit of December, 1864. Mus-
tered out 20 July 1865.

Miller, Henry, Co. F: Volunteer recruit. Born in Canada; age 27;
enlisted and mustered in 19 Nov. 1863. Executed at Jacksonville, Fla.,
for desertion.

Miller, Henry, Co. F : Substitute recruit. Born ia Germany; age 23;
enlisted and mustered in 14 Dec. 1864; mustered out 20 July 1865.

Mclntire, John, Co. C : Original volunteer. Died of disease 14 Nov.
1864.

Mclntire, John, Co. I : Substitute recruit. Mustered in 10 Dec. 1864;
mustered out 20 July 1865.

Mclntire, Geo. W., Co. G: Re-enlisted Avhile on recruiting service at
Concord, N.H., 17 March 1864; never returned from his furlough.

McQuestion, Jerome B., Co. H : After arrival at Camp Parole, Annap-
olis, Avas discharged. The official notice did not reach regiment promptly,
and he Avas borne on the rolls for more than a year after actual discharge.

Mining, Thomas W., Co. C: TAvice in same company— first, as an
original volunteer, in service three months ; second, as a substitute recruit,
mustered in 10 Dec. 1864.

McKinnon, Daniel B., Co. A : In December, 1863, two men reached Co.
A as recruits, having answered to the names of George Russell and William
Nash. Their real names Avere Daniel B. McKinnon and George Thompson.
After reaching the Company they informed its commanding officer, Lieut.
Woodbury, that they really enlisted for the Fourth Ncav Hampshire; and

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGLMENT. 1021

that while they were absent on a pass, two otlier men wrongfully answered
to their names, and went to the Fourth New rTara|)shire. When the substi-
tution was disco\ered, they were tohl tliat if tiiey would act rice rerna and
be sent to the Third New Hampshire, they wouklhave no difficulty in being
"swapped" afterwards. This story was reported to Department HeacU
quarters, and the edict went forth that they had better stay where they were.
Result: At end of month the two false names were dropped, and the two
real names substituted.

Moore, J. F., Co. D: Was on re-enlistraent furlough, at Portsmouth,
N.H. Was sick at its expiration. A surgeon's certificate Avas obtained,
and supposably forAvarded. On recovering, Avas arrested at Portsmouth.
A corporal from Fort Constitution Avent home AAith him first niglit. Thence
to Concord next day, and to State Prison for safe keeping. Thence (with
others) to Castle William, Ncat York Harbor, to Alexandria, and to Fort
Monroe, to the provost near Chesapeake Hospital. Arrived at regiment, 8
June 18G4, in time to go Avith it to Petersburg. Was never tried and lost
no pay.

McDonald, Converse p., Co. E : Was sent North on recruiting service
in September, 1SG2 ; and discharged at Concord, 30 Oct, 1862, for disability.

Nash, Wm. : (See Daniel B. McKiunon).

Niles, Araasa, Co. G: Died on the Steamer Atlantic. Buried three
times (See "Buried: Hoav, When, Where").

Pelkey, David, Co. I : Original volunteer and served three years. En-
listed a second time, and mustered in 23 Feb. 18G.5, at West Lebanon, for
one year, going to Concord same day. Had furlough from Concord, ex-
piring 6 March 1865. Arrested 7 March, by civil authority, for fraud of
that day. Escaped from the officer, but Avas re-arrested on the 8th. For-
Avarded 12 April 1865, under charges (Lieut. Eldredge in charge of the de-
tachment— 57 in all), to Galloupe's Island, Boston. Was dishonorably
discharged at Galloupe's Island, 19 May 1865 (unassigned).

Pelkey, David H., Co. I : Original volunteer. Wounded 18 July 1863.
Re-enlisted. Wounded 16 Aug. 1864, and sent to hospital. His final record
is that in the clearing out of hospitals, he was at De Camp General Hospital,
and Avas sent from there to Ncav York City, to be mustered out, but Avith
the charge of desertion attached to him (from the hospital 18 July 1S65).
Gen. Hooker, commanding Department of the East, ordered that he be re-
lieved from the charge of desertion, on condition that he forfeit all bounty
and pay and alloAvances due or to become due. The order is dated 31 Aug.
1865. His discharge dates 4 Sept. 1865. The order of Gen. Dix erroneously
described him as of Co. E.

Pingree, Aaron S. : Unassigned. A Aolunteer recruit of 1862. En-
listed at Concord, by Beuj. E. Badger. Mustex'ed in 21 Aug. 1862, and
forwarded 16 Sept. 1862 (presumably alone). No further record or infor-
mation.

Pevear, Daniel E., Co. D: Left behind at Long Island in September,
1861. To Fort Hamilton, N. Y. Reached regiment 5 Feb. 1863.

Pevear, Samuel L., Co. D: Was absent sick, and Avas ordered to spe-.
cial duty on Hospital Steamer ./. K. Barnex, Avhich afterAvard Avent to Fort
Fisher. He remained on this steamer till mustered out in July, 1865, at
NcAV York.

Perkins, DaAid W., Co. D : Said to have alAA^ays carried a diminutive U.S.
flag in his knapsack, so that he could be the first to plant the colors on any
captured Avork, should he have the opportunity. Killed at Drewry's Bluff, 13
May 1864. Capt. MaxAvell says he had him buried Avhere he fell.

Paine, De Witt C, Co. (i : Apparently left behind Avhen the regiment
left Concord, and never rejoined. He reported at West Lebanon, N.H. , 11
March 1865, under the President's Proclamation, and Avas mustered out 11
May 1S65, at Concord, N.H., Avith loss of all pay and allowances.

Quinn, EdAvard, Co. C : Was small in stature, and called "Neddy."
Was orderly to Lieut. Allen, and not armed. Got too near the James Island
fight, and Avas hit in thigh. While being carried ott' the lleM. .■nioili.-r shot
hit him in the neck and killed him.

1022 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Quigley, Petei", Co. H : Substitute recruit. His real name Stephen
Sliortell, thougli he was usually called "John." Was detached for duty as
Bugler in Battery C, Third Rhode Island Artillery, in Virginia. Never re-
turned. As nearly as can be ascertained he got into some kind of melee,
and Avas sent to hospital, sav in October, 1861. Presumably he got a fur-
lough, was taken sick, and did not return. He lived in Boston after the
war, and was accidentally killed 3 Sept. 1881), by falling from a ladder (he
was a painter). (See Other Service.) A widoAV survives him.

Robinson, Charles, 1st, Co. E: Discharged for disability 11 Feb. 1862.

Robinson, Charles, 2d, Co. E : Original volunteer; served three years.

Robinson, Thos., Co. E : Volunteer recruit ; mustered in 25 Nov. 1863;
boatman ; age 27 ; born in Ireland; mustered out 20 July 186.5.

Robinson, Thos., Co. G: Volunteer recruit; mustered in 27 Nov.
1863; butcher; age 18; born in Ireland; deserted 11 April 1861.

Russell, George: (See Daniel B. McKinnon).

Reynolds, Edward, Co. A : Was killed by a stray shot from the rebels
while the regiment was waiting (13 Oct. 1861). He was buried at once, by
Edw. Sheehan of Co. C, and the grave rudely marked " Peter R." Body
afterward removed to National Cemetery, by Lieut. Hynes (then Captain
and A.Q.M.)

Smith, John, 1st, Co. C: Substitute recruit; mustered in 11 Oct. 1863;
deserted 11 April 1861, Jacksonville, Fla.

Smith, John, Co. D: Volunteer recruit; mustered in 12 Nov. 1863;
deserted 16 July 1861.

Smith, John, 3d, Co. F: Substitute recruit; mustered in 29 Sept. 1863;
transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps 12 April 1865.

Smith, John H., Co. I: Volunteer recruit; mustered in 11 Aug. 1862;
died of wounds 3 July 1861.

Smith, John, 2d, Co. F: Substitute recruit; born in Hesse Cassel, Ger-
many ; age 26 ; enlisted and mustered in 29 Sept. 1863 ; captured, and died
at Andersonville.

Smith, John A., Co. H: Original volunteer ; killed In action 25 Aug.
1863.

Smith, William, 5th, Co. H : Substitute recruit ; mustered in 9 Oct.
1863 ; born in Yarmouth, N. S. ; age 25 ; discharged 8 June 1865 at Point
Lookout, Md.

Smith, William, 1th, Co. H: Substitute recruit; mustered in 20 Aug.
1863; deserted Point Lookout, Md. (or Philadelphia Hospital).

Smith, William, Co. C: Volunteer recruit ; mustered in 20 Nov. 1863;
killed in action at Laurel Hill, Va., 7 Oct. 1861.

Smith, Jacob, Co. B : At Jacksonville, Fla., was supposably sick with
small-pox ; and when the regiment left there he was taken across the river
and left with some negroes to care for him. He reached the regiment in
Virginia (date uncertain).

Sherman, Charles, Co. H : Captured ; exchanged ; discharged. Carried
on company rolls for nearly a year after discharge.

Thompson, George, Co. A: (See Daniel B. McKinnon).

Thomas, George S., Co. A: Deserted 9 Nov. 1861; enlisted 23 Dec.
1864, in Co. D, First Vermont Cavalry ; was soon after transferred to Co. F,
and served with that company till muster-out, 9 Aug. 1865. The War De-
partment contends that from 9 Nov. 1864 he was in a continuous state of
desertion.

Thomas, John, Co. G: Left sick at Jacksonville, Fla., in April, 1864.
Reached regiment at Bermuda Hundred, Va., 14 May 1864.

Twombly, James L., Co. K: Was a Corporal at muster-out, but was
by error borne on the rolls as a private.

Thomson, Thomas, Co. K: Substitute recruit; captured at or near
Ream's Station, Va., 29 June 1864, while detached for duty in the Ambu-
lance Corps (detached 10 May 1864). Enlisted in a rebel regiment — Tenth
Tennessee. Recaptured 28 Dec. 1864, at Egypt Station, Miss. Enlisted
10 March 1865, and mustered in 5 April 1865, in Co. D, Fifth U.S.V.; to
Corporal 25 May 1865; mustered out 11 Oct. 1866.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1023

Trottei-, Grant, Co. G: Wounded 16 June 18()2: sent to hospital:
whereabouts unknown at regiment ; was sent North, to New York and to
difterent hospitals, finally reaching Convalescents' Camp at Fort Hamilton,
New York. Recovering, Avas placed on duty. Reached the regiment at
Hilton Head, immediately prior to its being mounted (March, 1864). Mean-
time had been dropped as deserter ; but on information reaching re"-iment
from Fort Hamilton, he was taken up on rolls, and then reported^'as on
detached service. No discredit attaches to him, as he served faithfullv
participating in all the actions in Virginia till his muster-out.

Thompson, John, Co. H: Substitute recruit; mustered in 13 Dec.
1864; credited to Hinsdale; mustered out 20 July 1865.

Thompson, John, Co. H : Mustered in 13 Dec. 1864 ; credited to Swan-
zey ; deserted en route to regiment.

Vincent, Rupert, Co. H: Substitute recruit; mustered in G Oct. 1863.
It appears well authenticated that he was a son of Livingstone, the great
African explorer. Died of w'ounds in a rebel prison.

Wiggin, Daniel IL, Co. B : He was sick, and was admitted to the
Tenth Army Corps Hospital, at Point of Rocks, 20 Sept. 1864; was trans-
ferred to Base Hospital, at Jones Landing, 1 Oct. 1864, and discharged
therefrom 10 Oct. 1864. From that point is a blank. Joined the regiment
on its way to Concord, in July, 1865, and stated that he had been furloughed
from the hospital, to go home; and he had been ill and unable to refoin.
Later, he got final payment,- to include 1 Aug. 1865, upon an officer's certifi-
cate that he joined that day; and made a statement to the eflect that he
was furloughed from hospital, and had been unable to rejoin before. An
application in 1877 for an amendment of his record was denied.

AVitham, Joseph, Co. H : Was one of the three men who went over to
the enemy, about 5 Aug. 1862 (Co. H was captured 21 Aug. 1862). He was
with the other two when the captured men reached rebeldom; and all
joined, remaining together till exchange. After the arrest of all three at
Annapolis (see August, 1862: Wm. Todd's story), Witham remained at
various strongholds, in durance vile, aw^aitiug something to tarn up. In
the Fall of 1863, Sergt. James of Co. D and one man were sent from
Morris Island to Virginia after Witham. They brought him in irons to
Hilton Head, putting him in Provost, Avhere he stayed" for some time, and
without trial. Finally Avas returned to the regiment and honorably dis-
charged 23 Aug. 1864. He afterward served in another New Hampshire
regiment, and is at this writing a pensioner.

Wilson, John, Co. G: Substitute recruit; mustered in 8 Oct. 1863;
deserted January, 1865.

Wilson, John : Unassigned recruit ; transferred to Fourth New
Hampshire in ^lay, 1865.

Wilson, John, Co. B: Substitute recruit: mustered in 6 Dec. 1864;
mustered out 20 July 1865.

Wilson, John, Co. I: Substitute recruit; mustered in 15 Dec. 1864;
mustered out 20 July 1865.

Wilson, John, 1st, Co. K: Volunteer recruit; mustered in 20 Nov. 1863.

Wilson, John, 2d, Co. K: Substitute recruit; mustered in 23 Dec. 1864;
mustered out 25 July 1865.

Williams, Thos., Co. H : Volunteer recruit; mustered in 19 Aug. 1863;
wounded 13 May 1864.

Williams, Thos., Co. I: Substitute recruit; mustered in 25 Nov. 1863;
Avouuded 13 May 1864; mustered out 20 July 1865.

Woodbury, Roger W., Co. A: The only member of the Third New
Hampshire separated from the regiment, on the voyage to Hilton Head,
except those on the Steamer Belvidere. The only member of the Third
NeAV Hampshire from Hilton Head to Virginia, April, 1S64, separated from
regiment. This does not take into account any left behind sick or on de-
tached service, Avho joined later.

Whelan, James, Co. C: Original volunteer; insane. Only case of
kind in regiment. In October, 1862, he left his beat and ran ott* into the
Avoods, and Avas captured by a Third Rliode Island man. He was sent to

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the Insane Hospital at Washington, and on recovering snfflciently was dis-
charged from the service (G.O. 98, W.D., A.-G.O. 13 Nov. 1861, authorized
the treatment of insane soldiers at the liospital at Washington).

Walsh, Patrick, Co. H: Was one of those captured 21 Aug. 1862.
After exchange, on the way to New York, to be returned to regiment, he
was accidentally left in Philadelphia (.January, 1863). He at once reported
to the Provost Marshal, who sent him to Fort McHenry, Baltimore. Was
soon transferred to Camp Distribution, Alexandria, Va., and wrote from
there 1 1 Feb. 1863, that he was the only man there from South Carolina.
The squad he was with when accidentally left reached the regiment about
5 Feb. 1863.

Whitmore, Peter, Co. H : Got pass from hospital, but did not return.
Apprehended near Portsmouth, N. H., about 20 Oct. 186-t. Meantime had
enlisted in the Navy at Boston (see rolls). Was tried by general court-
martial.

ACCIDENTS.

Bolles, Henry R. : An original man of Co. I. His sudden taking off,
by accident, by the hand of a comrade, 23 April 1862, has already been
described. As a sequel to this, it may be appropriate to relate that a pocket
Bible belonging to him fell into the hands of our Chaplain, and was in turn
left by him, at'his decease, in the hands of his widow. About the year 1888
this Bible was placed in the writer's hands, to find some one to whom it of
right belonged. A search was made, the only clue being an appropriate
verse on the fly-leaf, signed " Nellie." Only this, and nothing more. Pre-
sumably " Nellie " was his ladylove; but no Nellie could be found to claim
this treasure. She had, without doubt, passed over to the great majority.
Finally it was turned over to a loving sister, as having the next best title
to it.

Moulton, Orville R. : An original sergeant of Co. G. Shot himself, by
accident, in May, 1862, on Edisto Island, S. C, with his own gun, the ball
passing through' his right hand. Discharged for disability.

Ryan, James : An original man of Co. E. While on the march through
the woods, 10 May 1864, his musket was accidentally discharged by the
hammer catching in a bush, and the result was a slight wound in the leg
(official report) . He was sent to the hospital.

Wing, John L. : An original man of Co. K. Same as James Ryan of
Co. E, except slightly in the finger (not sent to hospital).

Wilson, John, 1st : A substitute recruit of Co. K. Same as James
Ryan and John L. Wing, except was wounded in hand severely (not sent to
hospital) .

Brown, Charles : A volunteer recruit of Co. D. Drowned at sea
11 Jan. 1865, off Fort Fisher. The particulars have been recited as of that
date.

Dearborn, Warren S. : An original man of Co. B. Wounded by dis-
charge of his own musket, in right hand, slightly, 13 May 1864.
"Kennedy, John, Co. A : Sunstruck 10 May 1864.

Fulton, Charles C. : A volunteer recruit of F. Near Sugar Loaf Hill,
N.C., 19 Feb. 1865. The men from Virginia (left behind in January)
had arrived, Fulton being one, on the 17th. They were unarmed; and it
was in part for that reason they were left in Virginia. Fulton, though,
was sick. These new arrivals were armed the next day, battle being immi-
nent. On the 19th, a comrade (Charles Morgan) was showing Fulton how
to load, etc., Fulton being seated upon his knapsack, watching with care
the various movements required to load and fire. Suddenly the gun was
discharged, and Fulton lay apparently dead. The gun being pointed down-
ward had sent its deadly bullet diagonally through his Ijody. He survived
till the next day only. That he survived a single minute is something
marvellous. This sad accident was on a par with the Edisto case, and like
that, cast a gloom over the entire regiment.

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Perkins, John AY., of 1) : Was shot in the side, by an officer of a
Connecticut regiment, 4 April 1805, at Wilmington, N. C. (not in the line of
dut3') : Avonnded mortally ; died a few days later.

Nixon, Robert: A volunteer recruit of I. Was shot, accidentally,
at Bermuda Hundred, Va., 16 June 1S04.

Nixon, Robert: Same as above. On Steamer Lady Lang. City Point
to Baltimore, via Fort Monroe, after muster-out (20th). Left Fort Monroe
about -1.30 P.M., 25 July 1865. Nixon was on guard, on deck, at night. On
the morning of the 26th, his knapsack was in its place on deck ; but Nixon
was nowhere to be seen. There could be but one conclusion : riz., that he
had fallen overboard during the night, or perchance had walked overboard
in a somnambulistic state. Either conclusion was devoid of comfort.
This case is peculiarly sad, when one takes into account the fact that he
had survived the war, had been mustered out, and was actually on his way
to his home. As he had not been finally discharged, it would appear that
he lost his life while in the service.

Trickey, Wm. H., Major: Was Officer of the Day at Wilmington,
N. C, 4 April 1865. Went into a disreputable house to quell a disturbance;
revolver accidentally discharged, resulting in a slight wonnd in the leg.

Crowley, John : A substitute recruit of C ; killed on the morning of
16 Jan. 1865, being blown up in the magazine at Fort Fisher.

Mahoney, Daniel: An original man of C; re-enlisted. Same as John
Crowley of C.

Hill, Horace J. : An original man of I. xlccidentally shot off his thumb,
11 June 1862, on James Island. (Lost a finger from same hand prior to
war.) Discharged for disability 26 Sept. 1862.

Dow, Alfred N. : An original man of D. Was accidentally ruptured, 1
Jan. 1862, while mounting guns on the fortifications at Hilton Head. Dis-
charged for disability 22 June 1862.

Hanson, Thomas : An original man of A. At Bermuda Hundred, 21
Aug. 1864, broke his leg while " fooling" with one or more comrades.

Foster, Robert E. : Au original man of I). Accidentally shot ofi" his
finger on night of 28 June 1862. ""Discharged for disability 28 Sept. 1862.

York, Albert : An original man of E. Injured right hand, 6 April
1865, at Wilmington, N. C.

Leavitt, Joseph W. : An original man of B. Sunstruck, 15 Aug. 1864,
near Deep Bottom, Va.

Foster, Wm. H. : An original man of H. Lost two fingers at Hilton
Head, S. C, 26 Dec. 1801 (accidentally shot himself in the hand). Was
walking on camp guard beat, gun reversed, hand on muzzle. Tripped over
guy rope of a teut. Discharged later.

Hall, Edwin F. : Au original man of B. Sunstruck, 16 May 1864, at
Drewry's BluflT, Va.

Geoi'ge, Alden G. : An original man of A. Bayonet wound in hand,
slightly, 14 May 1864, at Drewry's Blufi", Va.

Ramsdell, Geo. E. : A volunteer recruit of K. Injured severely in arm
by a torpedo, 30 Aug. 1863, at Morris Island. Discharged for disability.

Whitman, Wm. F. : A volunteer recruit of A. At Morris Island, 31
Aug. 1863, a detail from Co. A, under Lieut. Houghton, was at extreme
front, on their hands and knees. Whitman and others ran on a torpedo.
Whitman was instantly killed. When brought in (next morning), both
hands were gone, and also both legs, the clothing torn to shreds, the body
blackened and presenting a horrible sight. Some parts of the clothing
established his identity.

Ross, Geo. H. : A volunteer recruit of 18 Sept. 1862, for Co. A. At
Battery Mitchel, near Seabrook, he accidentally discharged his gun while
proceeding down an embankment and through the bushes, with his company,
to a place near by, for purpose of discharging their pieces. It was the
company's first tour of duty (of a week) at the battery. The company
arrived night of 4 Nov. 1861.' Accident next morning, resulting in loss of
index and next finger of right hand. Discharged for disability the follow-
ing March.

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Shaw, Geo. H. : An original man of Co. A. Shot in foot, severely,
while cleaning his gun, 12 July 1863, at Morris Island. The muzzle was
resting on his foot at time. He served three years.

Burns, John B. : An original man of Co. E. Sunstruck, 15 Aug. is6-i,
in open field, near Strawberry Plain, Va.

Allen, R. H., Lieut., Co. C: Wounded in leg, by a revolver, at Pinck-
ney Island, about 1 April 1863. (See his Personal Sketch.)

Martin, Samuel, Co. I : Substitute recruit. Eye shot out, 2 May 1865,
at Wilmington, N. C, by negro. (See another account.)

Rewitzer, Enos, Co. I : An original man. In the latter part of Feb-
ruary, 1862, Avhile at work on fortifications at Hilton Head, fell down the
slope, accompanied by his wheelbarrow\ Permanent injury to right leg.
Afterward in Fifteenth New Hampshire.

Flanders, Wm. W., Co. A: An original man. Sunstruck in Virginia
in 1864.

Furnald, James G., Co. A: An original man. Bayonet wound in leg,
at Morris Island, while pitching tents. Was also with Whitman of Co. A
(which see) — torpedo.

Lynch, Wm., Co. A : Recruit. Injured in leg; date uncertain.

Johnson, Augustus, Co. F : An original man. Had his arm severely
injured at Annapolis, Md., in October, 1861. Result of a personal quarrel
between himself and Abram Curby. Discharged for disability 17 Oct. 1861.
He w^as company cook at this time.

Kerby, Daniel, Co. C : Accidentally wounded in the hand while on
picket at Pinckney Island, S. C, 3 March 1863.

Stockwell, Albert H., Co. F: Thrown from his horse, April, 1864, at
Jacksonville, Fla., and shoulder dislocated (no hospital).

Tucker, Wm., Co. D : Dislocated his left shoulder, 1863, while carry-
ing boards to fix up his tent, on Pinckney Island. To General Hospital.

Wyman, Chas. A., Co. F: Accidentally shot ofl' his thumb, 18 July
1863.

TRIALS, DESERTIONS AND EXECUTIONS.

18 Nov. 1861 : An inspector's report says, " There has been, to this date,
only three men in all tried by general court-martial."

" 15 March 1862: A court has been in session several days at Hilton
Head. Col. Williams (First Massachusetts Cavalry), President Capt.
Pelouze, Judge Advocate. Several cases have been tried — one for'ileeping
on post [probably Tarbox of K] ; no decision reached yet."

" 26 March 1802 : Court resumed, Hilton Head."

" 22 July 1862 : A court convened today at Capt. Pelouze's headtjuarters
(old)."

" — June 1863 (St. Helena Island): A court in session here. Capt.
Clark on it."

" 4 June 1864 : Several veterans (re-enlisted men) returned today under
guard. Overstayed their veteran furloughs, and have already been dropped
as deserters."

General Order 146, Department of the South, 12 Oct. 1864, directed
that all prisoners then at Fort Clinch, Fla., be transferred to Fort Marion,
at St. Augustine ; and all thereafter, if sentenced for more than two months,
to be sent to Fort Marion.

General Order 76, War Department, 26 Feb. 1864 : See page 431.

General Order 196, War Department, 12 May 1864 : See page 485.

General Order 206, War Department, 3 June 1864, republished General
Orders 76 and 196, and explained by a note that it was not the intention to
remit the penalty of imprisonment at Tortugas during the war, but to add
thereto the discharge, with loss of all pay, etc. The order only applies to
deserters.

General Order 16, War Department, 8 Feb. 1865 : See page 641.

General Order 35, War Department, II March 1865 : See page 648.

General Order 98, War Department, 27 May 1865 : See page 659.

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APPREHENSION FEE.

The original fee for the capture of a deserter was $5. This was in-
creased to $io by General Order 222, War Department, 16 July 1863, and to
$80 by General Order 325, War Department, 28 Sept. 1863, and thei-e re-
mained during the war.

COURTS-MARTIAL IN (JENERAL.

These were generally composed of say eight to ten commissioned
officers, one of whom is designated in the order convening the court as the
president, and another as the judge advocate. The former is the presiding
officer, and the latter the recording officer, also acting as counsel for both
sides. In general make-up the court appears to be a sort of " trial by jury "
affair ; but the proceedings are considerably different from the tame civil
affair. If an officer is to be tried, the court must be of his superiors in rank.
After the trial of a prisoner, if found guilty, the first question is upon the
sentence : and here comes the peculiarity of the military court as compared
with the civil tribunal. The junior officer of the court proposes a sentence
first (this is in executive session). He is assumed to be the youngest in
years and ergo the most tender hearted, and therefore will propose a com-
paratively light sentence. This is voted upon ; and if not accepted, then
the next higher in rank tries his hand at it ; and so on till a sentence is
agreed upon. If the court has been convened by the commander of a de-
partment, then the proceedings (all in writing) are submitted and reviewed:
and whether approved or not, a general order is issued, stating the fact of
trial, findings, sentence, etc., followed (same order) by the approval or dis-
approval of this officer. Capital cases, in the early part of the war, all
went to the President ; but this was changed to department commanders
or army corps commanders. An order convening a court generally ended
with, " None others can assemble without manifest injury to the service."

DESERTIONS BY RE-ENLISTED MEN.

The following list is of those who, while in New Hampshire on the
furlough granted to re-enlisted men, either actually deserted or simply failed
to report at the proper time to Capt. Randlett, at Nashua, to return with the
main body. Some really did desert, never rejoining; while others simply
overstayed and rejoined afterward, as will be noted. Those who over-
stayed had a variety of reasons or excuses for so doing; but it is probable
that thejiwere having a good time, and didn't feel the necessity of haste or
promptness : —

Co. A : Thomas Johnston.

Co. B : Edward W. Casley, Alonzo Clay.

Co. C: Peter Pelkey, James Quinlan, John Curran, Bryan Costello,
Timothy Healey.

Co. D : Joseph F. Moore.

Co. E : Horace B. Kenniston.

Co. F : Charles Lay, James L. Chase, John E. Day.

Co. G : James H. McCrillis.

Co. H : James O'Neil, Wm. Robinson, Donald Smith, John Lockliu,
John Brady, Edward Bickford.

Co. K: Geo. A. Tarbox. Wm. W. Wentworth, James W. Willey, James
F. Johnson, Hugh Macklin, Geo. N. Bolo.

The names given were all dropped as deserters ; but in cases where
one rejoined soon after, he was taken up on the rolls, in nearly all cases
without trial. In one such case, the man was afterward commissioned.

DESERTIONS AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

While the regiment was at Jacksonville, and during the short time the
four companies (A, D, H and K) were away at Palatka, there arose a mania
for desertion, wholly confined to the substitute recruits. It became of
daily (or nightly) occurrence and caused serious apprehension. Finally
secret measures were taken, not only to prevent desertion, but to prevent
it permanently, as we shall see further on.

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These desertions were of the most flagrant character, ahuost wholly
from the picket line. In most cases the deserter took with liim his equip-
ments, and (the regiment being mounted at tlie time) sometimes the horse.
The measures adopted to bring this mania to a definite and tragic conclusion
were these : After the line had been posted as picket on the night of 15
April 1864, and the probable would-be-deserters had been selected for that
night — another line of pickets, composed of picked and reliable men,
Avas secretly posted Avhere the rebels would naturally be located. This
outer line was in charge of Lieuts. Wadlia and Button. The time arrived;
eight of the would-be deserters started for reljeldom, and were soon in
the embrace of their fellow soldiers of the Third New Hampshire. Sur-
prised, did you say? Well, it was a surprise party indeed! A more
crestfallen, sheep-stealing look never bedecked the countenance of the
meanest of God's creatures than was visible that night even by tlie glimmer
of a camp-fire. At early morning of the 16th the camp was a lively one,
and grew more lively every moment, as the news of the capture went
around.

Maj. Plimpton at once ordered a drum-head court-martial, to sit imme-
diately and try the eight deserters. The court was composed of Capt. Ela
and Lieuts. Trickey, Wadlia and Dodge, the former being president and the
latter judge advocate. Only one, Henry Miller, substitute recruit of Co. F,
was found guilty; and he was sentenced to be, and was, shot immediately.

Did desertions cease? They did for the time being. The example
made of Miller was temporarily effectual at least.

A letter written by J. G. Graham at this time says : " Have just come
in from the execution of ... . Henry Miller of Co. F. We have lost 13
men by desertion since Ave came here (Jacksonville), all substitutes. Pri-
vate Smith deserted April 7 ; three more deserted on the 12th ; on the 13th
three more; on the Uth four more; on the loth (yesterday) tAvo more;
and six others were captured trying to desert. Miller paid the penalty of
death at tAvo o'clock this r.M. The other five are awaiting their sentences.
They Avere tried by drum-head court-martial .... Miller Avas a German,
from New York, and took it very coolly. Our regiment and the Fortieth
Massachusetts Avere the only troops present .... There is one of my
company (B) aAvaiting sentence, by name of William Amie, from Ncav York
City. We have lost one before from our company — John Clark. They
take horses and equipments Avith them .... We detailed tAventy-four men,
and quietly formed .... under cover of darkness between the .... lines
.... and about three o'clock relieved the picket line, Avhen seven of them
made a break for the rebel picket line . . . . "

Lieut. Dodge says of the four men selected from his company (F) for
the inner line : three were brought in by Corp. Ash of Co. I, one of whom
Avas Miller. Of the subsequent history of the others : one Avas missing and
one killed in action at DrcAvry's Bluff, 13 May 186-1 ; and the fourth deserted
to another regiment, li.) Aug. 1864.

The names of those who deserted at Jacksonville may be found in the
general list.

DESERTIOXS AT NEAV YOKK.

While the regiment Avas on duty (?) in Ncav York Harbor, during the
election of November, 1864, the temptation to desert Avas strong, and sev-
eral yielded to it. Probably some only intended to go to the city, have a
good time for a day or tAvo, and return ; but having entered upon the afore-
said good time, it proved too much for them. Coming to their senses Avhen
too late to rejoin at Ncav York Harbor (the regiment having returned to
Virginia) , they made a bad matter Avorse by completing the act of deser-
tion, Avhich they originally did not intend to do. This much, not in vindi-
cation, but in extenuation, and for purposes of information to the reader.

COUKT-MARTIAI. CASES.

Bailey, Frank: An original man of Co. A. He Avas so uuAvise as to
throAv dirt upon some colored men it Feb. 1863, at Hilton Head, S. C. For
this he Avas sentenced to be publically reprimanded on dress parade by his
colonel. Sentenced by GO. 24, II. Q., II. H. (Terry), 14 March 1863.

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Constantiue, Geo. W. : Au original man of Co. A. Fell asleep on his
post on the night of 12 April 1862, on Edisto Island, S.C. He was placed
under guard and remained in conflueraent a long time (probably till October
following). He was tried by general court-martial, acquitted and restored
to duty.

Harrington, John, Co. A : He was a substitute recruit of 1863. De-
serted from "the picket line 3 Sept. 1864, in front of Petersburg. He was
paroled and apprehended 15 March 1SG5, at Wilmington, N.C. On his
return to the regiment he was ordered for trial by S.O. 3-4, H.Q. District of
Wilmington, N.C, dated 12 April 1865. Col. Bedel, Major Trickey and
Lieut. Atherton of our regiment were on the court. Col. Bedel being its
president. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years hard labor
and to lose all pay and allowances due or to become due until expiration of
term of sentence. The sentence to be executed under direction of the Com-
manding Officer of the District of Columbia. The final muster-out roll —
20 July 1865 — reported him absent in arrest, at Wilmington.

Brelsford, Samuel D. : Au original man of Co. A. Fell asleep on post
at Regimental Commissary's, 5 DecT 1861. Sentenced to be reprimanded by
his colonel on dress parade, and to forfeit half of his monthly pay for six
months. Col. Fellows was president of court, which was convened by
Gen. Sherman's G.O. 6, 24 Jan. 1862.

Thing, Frederick F., Co. B: A volunteer recruit of 1862. Absented
himself from his company at Morris Island, on the night of 6 Sept. 1863.
He was tried by general court-martial and sentenced to hard labor for bal-
ance of his termljf enlistment, and to forfeit .$8.00 per month during that
time. G.O. 55 of 17 Oct. 1863, H.Q. U.S.F., Morris Island, promulgated
the sentence; and G.O. 103 of 19 Nov. 1863, from H.Q. Department of the
South, designated Fort Clinch at Fernandina, Fla., as the place of confine-
ment. As he was not released for discharge till 11 Oct. 1865, as of 17 Sept.
1865, at New York, it would appear that his sentence was fully carried out.
Final record: "Bounty suspended at muster-out till he furnishes proper
evidence that he was not found guilty of desertion."

Thing, John H., Co. B : Intoxicated and left his beat at Botany Bay
Island, S.C, 3 May 1863. Tried within a few days thereafter at Seabrook
Island; guilty; Capt. Ayer was his counsel. Sentenced to confinement Avith
provost guard at Hilton Head for three months and loss of one-half of his
monthly pay for same period. Lieut. Fogg was Oflicer of the Guard 3 May
1863 ; and he preferred tlie charges, after consultation Avith and under
orders of Lieut. -Col. Bedel — the latter commanding the regiment, and Col.
Jackson in command of the post. Thing rejoined regiment 11 Aug. 1863.

Codorath, Eugene: An original corporal of Co. C He very indis-
creetly declined to obey the orders of Lieut. Jas. Wilson of the Topographi-
cal Engineers, while on fatigue duty at Fort Wells, Hilton Head, S. C, 30
Dec. 1861. He Avas sentenced to be reduced to the ranks, and abstain from
eating and drinking for fourteen days, Avith the proviso that should he
desire common, ordinary bread, or such Avater as could be produced (by
others) by digging, he could have all he desired. This Avas a tender-hearted
court, surely. Our OAvn Col. Fellows Avas its president. (G.O. 6, Gen.
Sherman, 24 Jan. 1862.)

Doane, John, Co. C ; A substitute recruit of 1864. Deserted 27 March
1865, at Wilmington, N. C Was apprehended, tried and sentenced to be
dishonorably discharged Avith loss of all pay, and then serve three years at
hard labor at Clinton Prison, N. Y.

Kearin, John : An original private of Co. C. Was disobedient to
orders and disrespectful to his superior officers, and actually struck his
captain (Donohoe), and sauced his orderly sergeant (J. J. Donohoe). All
this little piece of acting Avas at Hilton Head, S. C, 18 Feb. 1862. Sen-
tenced to hard labor, under guard, for two months ; the first tAVO Aveeks of
each mouth to partake of bread and water only, and be confiued in solitary ;
to forfeit all pay and alloAvances that became due him ; to have a 12-lb. ball
attached to his left leg by a 4-ft. chain ; at expiration of the two months,
to have his head shaved and be drummed out of the service. (G.O. 5,
Northern District, D.S., Hilton Head, 28 April 1862 : Gen. Benham.)

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Fole}% David: An original private of Co. C. Was drunl< on his post,
5 Feb. 1862, at Hilton Head. In conseqnence, was disrespectful to his
superior officers, and threatened them with violence. Was also saucj' to
Capt. Aver, who was Officer of the Guard. His sentence was precisely like
that of John Kearin.

Mullen, Francis, Co. C : A substitute recruit of 1864. Deserted at
Wilmington, N. C, 27 March 1865. Apprehended; tried by general court-
martial, and sentenced to be dishonorably discharged (15 April 18G5), with
loss of all pay, and then be confined at hard labor in the State Prison, Clin-
ton, N. Y., for two years.

Welch, James : An original private of Co. C. Was foolish enough to
refuse to go on guard when ordered to do so by Lieut. Allen of his company,
10 Jan. 1862. Tried, and sentenced to be reprimanded by his captain, on
company parade, and live on a liread and water diet for fourteen days, and
to forfeit §8 per mouth for three mouths. Col. Fellows Avas the president
of the court. (G.O. 6. Gen. Sherman, 24 Jan. 1862.)

Welch, James, Co. C : An original private. Deserted while on fur-
lough from Camp Parole. Appi'ehended ; trial at Alexandria, Va., 27 Feb.
1865. Sentenced (7 March) to be returned to his company and regiment
under guard, for duty ; to lose all pay and allowances then due him, and to
forfeit"$10 per month for twenty months, and make good the time lost by
desertion. Returned to duty 5 April 1865. Lieut. Atherton was a member
of the court.

Chipperon, Lawrence : A substitute recruit of 1864. Said to have
deserted en route to regiment; apprehended. S.O. 182, par. 6, from Head-
quarters Department of the East, Nbav York, 7 Aug. 1865: "Private
Lawrence Chipperon, Co. C, Third New Hampshire Vols., is relieved
from the charge of desertion and restored to duty without trial, his absence
having been satisfactorily accounted for. By command of Gen Hooker,
D. T. A^'an Buren, A. A.-G." Chipperon was mustered out 18 Aug. 1865.

Clifford, Charles, Co. D : An original private. Found drunk and
asleep on Post No. 10, regimental guard, at Hilton Head, S. C, at 4.30 a.m.,
27 Dec. 1862. Sentenced to be imprisoned at the provost guard-house eight
months and forfeit $10 per mouth same period. (G.O. 11, 27 Jan. 1863:
Gen. Terry.)

Buss, Joseph: An original private of Co. E. Charged with lying
down and sleeping on his post, as regimental guard, on morning of 2 Nov.
1862, at Hilton Head, S. C. Lieut.-Col. Bedel was president of the court.
Acquitted. (G.O. 53, D.S., 20 Nov. 1862.)

Prew, Charles : An original private of Co. E. Found sleeping on his
post, 21 May 1862, at Edisto Island. Sentenced to forty-five days' confine-
ment with the provost guard at Hilton Head, from 1 August. (G.O. 54,
Hilton Head, 31 Aug. 1862: Col. Guss.)

Prew, Charles : An original private of Co. E. Misappropriated several
Irish tubers from one of his dear Uncle Sam's storehouses. This was while
he was on post guard at Hilton Head, S. C, 27 Nov. 1862. Sentenced to
two months' confinement in provost guard-house, first week solitary, and to
forfeit $5 per month for two months. Col. Jackson was president of the
court. (G.O. 9, 29 Dec. 1862 : Gen. Terry.)

White, Chas. S. : An original private of Co. E. Deserted 9 June 1864,
on march to Petersburg, Va. (the regimeut was there for the day only).
Was apprehended 17 Aug. 1864, at Washington, D. C. Tried at Alexandria,
Va.. at the headquarters of the Military Governor. G.O. 70, 1 Sept. 1864,
promulgated the sentence — to be returned to his company and regiment
for duty, with loss of all pay and allowances then due and forfeit 810 per
month of his monthly pay for eighteen months, and make good the time lost
by desertion. [Note.— The printed order promulgating the sentence (only
a fragment falling into my hands) said, "deserted about 16 June 1864, at
Bermuda Hundred, Va." From the fragment I obtained a clue to the
remainder of the proceedings. — D.E.]

Goodhue, David, Co. F : A volunteer recruit of 1863. Wounded 16
May 1864; sent to general hospital; and was probably irregularly absent
therefrom. The charge of desertion was not sustained; but he was found

1032 THIRD NEAV HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

guilty of "absence without leave." The court (general court-martial) sat
at Coucord, N. H. ; so it is probable that he had been attached to the hospital,
either at Manchester or Concord. His sentence was: hard labor for one
month, and loss of pay for same period. Gen. Dix, commanding Depart-
ment of the East, by his G.O. 49, 10 June 1865, ordered Goodhue to be
mustered out, Avhile under sentence, under G.O. 77, W.D. He directed that
the forfeited pay and the apprehension fee ($30) be deducted at the muster-
out, Avhich occurred 26 June 1865, at Fort Trumbull, Conn. The General
also approved the proceedings of the court, but remitted the confinement ;
and in ordering the discharge stipulated that pay for the ten days' absence
without leave should be deducted from the amount due him.

Green, Albert : An original private of Co. F. Deserted at Fort Rich-
mond, New York Harbor, about 7 Nov. 1864. Was arrested at Windsor,
Vt., 5 Dec. 1864, and arrived at the regiment under guard 18 Dec. 1864.
He was tried by a general court-martial. Sentence : to forfeit all pay and
allowances due or to become due, and to be shot to death with musketry,
etc. This was approved by Gen. Hawley, 28 Jan. 1865. Gen. Ord com-
muted the sentence to one year's confinement at hard labor in the prison
at Norfolk, Va., and to forfeit all pay and allowances for that time, except
sufficient for clothing and enough to pay the just dues of the laundress
(Gen. Ord was a protectionist). A memorandum on the papers in his case '
reads: "Escaped from guard 31 May 1865." The muster-out roll (final)
says : " absent at Norfolk, under sentence." Discharged by S.O. 603, W.D.

Chamberlin, Albert G., Co. F : A volunteer recruit of 1862. Deserted
at New York, in November, 1864. Apprehended, and Avas restored to duty,
without trial, by order of Gen. Foster, without loss of pay. The apprehen-
sion fee of $30 was paid by A.G.C.

Blood, Stillman : An original man of F; re-enlisted. When on duty
at NcAv York, in November, 1864, decided to take French leave, and did so.
He returned, hoAvever, to the fold, under the President's proclamation, 11
March 1865, and Avas thereupon discharged with loss of pay and alloAvances.
This at Galloupe's Island, Boston Harbor, Mass.

CaldAvell, Nathan: An original man of Co. F; re-enlisted. Deserted
at NcAv York City, 7 Nov. 1864. Apprehended 5 Dec. 1864 ; tried by general
court-martial. Sentenced to be shot to death Avith musketry, etc., but
commuted to hard labor and finally discharged with loss of all pay and
alloAvances to date, 8 Dec. 1865. The final muster-out roll says, "absent
under sentence at Norfolk."

Kendall, John : A substitute recruit of Co. G. Deserted on the night
of 28 Nov. 1863, at Morris Island, S. C. His case was a peculiar one. He
had not been long with the regiment — in fact, his arrival and desertion Avere
within the month. He set out to be cunning in his methods. Arriving at
the creek Avhich separated us from the enemy, he stripped and plunged in.
His geographical knoAvledge Avas bad, and the location of our troops was
unknoAvn to him. When he reached a landing it was at Black Island, and
a detachment of Uncle Sam's soldiers Avere there. He landed, and supposed
himself among the rebels; but AA^as astonished to find himself among Union
troops. His nakedness was for the moment his salvation. He claimed at
once to have come from the rebels as a deserter. This ruse "took"; he
was kindly provided for, and next morning sent to the provost guard at
Morris Island, to be there kept till convenient to send him North or other-
wise dispose of him. The provost guard was of the Third Ncav Hampshire,
and the Provost Marshai was Capt. Randlett. This put the man Avhere he
had got to " look sharp." He had been in confinement but a fcAV days Avhen
some one of his own company chanced to get a good square look at his face.
Presto ! " You 're Kendall !" said the Co. G man, "Oh, no ! you're mistaken,"
said Kendall. But this recognizer at once repaired to his company, and
brought several men to identify the prisoner. He surrendered, Avas tried
by general court-martial, and Avas sentenced to be shot to death with
musketrv. Gen. Gillmore's G. O. Ill, 14 Dec. 1863, promulgated and ap-
proved the sentence and directed that he be shot Avithin forty-eight hours
after the order had been received by Gen. Terry, Avho commanded the
forces on Morris Island. This was done, about half-past four on the 17th.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

1033

The Provost Marshal (Capt. Randlett) headed the procession; Third New
Hampshire Drum Corps next in line, playing with mnffled drums ; a platoon
of armed men from the regiment; a hospital Avagon, with the prisoner
seated upon his coffin; another platoon of armed men of the regiment;
followed by Chaplain Hill and attendants. This procession halted in front
of our carnp, and the troops (all available of those on the island) formed
three sides of a hollow square. The firing party consisted of twelve men
selected from the companies on provost
guard. It is said that only nine of these
guns were loaded with ball. Kendall all
this time was full of bravado, and so re-
mained to. the last. He even went so far
as to "square ott'" at the Chaplain while
he Avas endeavoring to awaken in him
a sense of the solemnity of the occasion.
This was all in vain. He very readily
submitted to the blindfolding, and then
seated himself upon his coffin . The wav-
ing of a handkerchief, as a signal by the
Provost Marshal, and Kendall was no
more. Nearly all the above particulars
were taken from the diary of G. "W. S.
(drummer), who added that at the final
moment a large white sea gull circled
over the spot. This was of course a
mere coincidence. Another diary says
the Chaplain oftered prayer prior to the
fatal shots ; that after Capt. Randlett had
adjusted the blindfold, Kendall called him
back and shook hands with him. This
other diary also says that one man fired
before the signal was given ; that nine
shots took ettect, seven of them through
his breast ; that the whole command Avas
marched past his dead body. Another
diary says all the troops Avere out — white

and'black, and civilians, four deep; two sections (platoons) of men under
Lieut. Wadsworth; Alanson Blake of Co. H drove the ambulance. This last
also adds that the Chaplains of Third and Fourth New Hampshire Avere on
horseback, Maj. Plimpton and Dr. Buzzell bringing up the rear; three men
did not fire. Still another diary says he made a feAv remarks, but did not
confess his crime, saying he was an Englishman and like an Englishman
Avould die.

Knox, George P. : An original private of Co. G. Forged an order on a
sutler (D. CoggsAA-ell), at Hilton Head, S. C, for ten dollars, and attached
Capt. Emmons' name. This Avas 30 Dec. 1862 ; and he got the goods. He
Avas sentenced to hard labor at the provost guard for the balance of his
enlistment, and to forfeit all pav and alloAA'ances from 19 Feb. 1863. (G.O.
27, Hilton Head, 2 April 1863 : Gen. Terry.)

Ferguson, John R. : An original private of Co. G. Was charged Avith
throwing dirt on some colored people at Hilton Head, 9 Feb. 1863. Acquitted
— same order as Knox.

Moody, Alfred C. : An original private of Co. G. Charged same as
Ferguson. Acquitted — same order as Knox and Ferguson.

" Vittum, David P. S. : An original private of Co. G. Was tried for
setting fire to thcAvoods, at Hilton Head, 5 March 1862, and acquitted. (G.O.
5, Northern District, 28 April 1862 : Gen. Benham.)

BroAvn, James F. : A substitute recruit for Co. G. The main facts in
connection with this case are that he Avas an original member of the Third
New Hampshii-e under the name of " James Blanchard," and at Hilton Head
so cleverly deceived the surgeons Avith a semblance of deafness that he
obtained a discharge, in May, 1S62. He returned to the regiment as a
substitute recruit in the fall of 1863, at Morris Island, and deserted from

Prisoner
Kescrve.

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1034 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

the regiment at Wilcox Landing, Va., 25 June ISGi, wliile the regiment was
covering the retreat of Sheridan. He had been sent out on a detail after
water. In November, 1864, he was accidentally discovered, by a Third New
Hampshire man, to be serving in the Forty-seventh New York, near by. On
the 18th (Sunday'), Maj . Trickey was informed of the fact; and almost
simultaneously with this Brown was seen going toward the James River,
probably to desert and escape the penalty he knew must follow his detection.
Maj. Trickey at once started after him (mounted), overtook, arrested, and
brought him to camp. He was soon tried, convicted and sentenced to be
shot. The sentence was carried out on Monday, 26 Dec. 1864, at 10 a.m., at
Bermuda Hundred, Va. The tiring party was in charge of Lieut. Hitchcock.
Singular to relate, the first fire did not kill the prisoner. A second was
ordered, which resulted like the first ; and a scene was about to be enacted
not laid down in the bills and not provided for by the R. A. R. As the
order of sentence was " to be shot to death " there was no alternative.
Lieut. Hitchcock at once detailed the first man on the I'ight of the platoon,
and ordered him to advance and shoot the man. He did so, stepping very
near. Military law knows no limitations if the circumstances are peculiar.
In one sense this was cruel, bloody, murder. The name of the man who
had the honor (!) of firing the fatal shot will serve no useful purpose if
given, and is withheld.

Killian, Alonzo : An original private of Co. H. Same crime (!) as
Chas. Prew of Co. E, and same sentence; but on recommendation of the
Court, Gen. Terry remitted the sentence (G. 0. 9, 29 Dec. 1862).

Brooks, John : An original private of Co. H. Had the misfortune to
partake too freely of fire-water, or perhaps underestimated its strength.
This while on fatigue duty at Hilton Head, S. C, 7 Dec. 1861. Sentenced
to forfeit one month's pay and to hard labor for six days. Capt. Carlton of
Co. I was president of the court, and Lieut. Ela of Co. E was the judge
advocate. The sentence was approved by Col. Fellows, commanding Post.

Atwood, Daniel N. : An original private of Co. H. Deserted atMorris
Island, about 28 July 1863. Sentenced to hard labor at provost guard for
three months and to forfeit ten dollars per month for six months (G. 0.
29, Morris Island, 13 Sept. 1863: Gen. Terry).

Whitmore, Peter: A substitute recruit for H. Deserted on a 2'1-hour
pass f rorn hospital (time and place uncertain) . Apprehended near Ports-
mouth, N. IL, about 20 Oct. 1864. Enlisted in Navy Avhile absent, near
Boston, about 1 Oct. 1864. Tried at Alexandria, Va. Sentence (4 March
1865) : To be returned to regiment under guard and to lose all pay and
allowances then due, and forfeit $10 per month for balance of enlistment.
Approved by Brig. -Gen. Slough, who ordered him to be released from con-
finement and sent to regiment under guard. Again deserted 4 July 1865, at
Goldsboro', N. C.

Robinson, Wm. (Corporal) : An original man of Co. H. Re-enlisted,
deserting on his veteran furlough. His final record is, " was paid in hospi-
tal, at Fort Monroe, for six months." S.O. 216, par. 12, Headquarters
Department of the East, New York, 15 Sept. 1865, reads as follows : '• Corp.
Wm. Robinson, Co. H, Third N. H. Vols., is relieved of the charge of deser-
tion and restored to duty, without trial, his absence having been satisfac-
torily accounted for. He will be mustered out without loss of pay and
allowances." This was by command of Gen. Hooker and signed by D. T.
Van Buren, A. A.-G.

Bailey, George, Co. H : A substitute recruit of 1863. Deserted at
Laurel Hill, Va., 27 Oct. 1864. Apprehended. Tried by general court-
martial, and ordered to duty 14 March 1865.

Gardner, Levi: An original private of Co. H. Sentenced by general
court-martial to the Dry Tortugas for twelve mouths from 31 Aug. 1862,
and to forfeit $4 per month for six mouths. Returned to duty 16 Oct. 1S63.
Was in provost guard at Hilton Head, 8 Nov. 1862. (Crime and date
unknown.)

Drew, Chas. H. : An original private of Co. H. Deserted to the enemy
from Pinckney Island, S. C, with two others, Avhile his company was doing
])icket duty. This was on 6 Aug. 1862 ; and the company was captured the

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1035

morning of the 21st. While a deserter he enlisted iu the Third Maryland
Cavalry (Union), under the name of " Henry White," in violation of the
22d (now 50th) Article of War. On application, the Adjutant-General's
Office refused to recognize the second enlistment or any claim arising under
it; but considered Drevv' as in a continuous state of desei'tiou, and also
refused to remove the charge of desertion. The record says: "Appre-
hended 3 Nov. 1863. Ordered from Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 22 Feb.
1864:, to New York City, to be forwarded to Department of the South for
trial as deserter from Co. H, Third New Hampshire Volunteers." No
record of any general court-martial in his case.

Witham, Joseph: An original private of Co. H. Deserted with Chas.
H. Drew (which see). Returned, and Avas acquitted (presumably after
trial). [He states (1891^ that he never was tried, and actually got all his
pay.— D.E.]

Lewis, Alonzo A. : An original private of Co. I. Charged with sleep-
ing at his post (on picket) at Hilton Head, S. C, i Dec. 1861. Acquitted.
Col. Fellows Avas president of court. (G.O. 6 : Gen. Sherman.)

Taylor, Thomas : An unassigned recruit. Deserted at draft rendez-
vous, Concord, N. H. (no date). Was tried at Concord; sentenced to hard
labor for one year, with ball and chain attached to his left leg, and to for-
feit $15 per month for same period. Gen. Dix, Department^ of the East,
by his G.O. 49 of 10 June 1865, ordered him to be mustered out under the
GO. 77, W.D. ; the loss of pay and the apprehension fee ($30) to be
deducted from the pay due him at muster-out.

Martin, Samuel: A substitute recruit of Co. I (December, 1864). He
got into some difficulty at Wilmington, N. C, with a negro. As nearly as
can be ascertained, Martin was in charge of a gang of street cleaners,
all colored, one of whom had a wordy dispute with Martin and suddenly
drew a revolver and shot him, the bullet taking out an eye. The story goes
that the negro ran down on the Avharf, closely followed by Martin. The
negro took to the water, and Martin to a boat; and the latter approaching
closely to the former, actually killed the negro, so the story goes, while iu
the Avater, using an oar. Result : arrest of Martin, and trial by civil process,
at which tribunal a negro could not testify. Lieut. -Col. Randlett is said to
have defended him. Acquitted. No record of any military trial stands
against him.

Tar box, Geo. A. : An original private of Co. K. On the night of 21
March 1862 he wrapped his martial cloak around him and laid himself down
between the cotton rows and slumbered. This was at Hilton Head, S. C,
Avhen he had been regularly posted as a camp guard. He was tried by the
same court which tried Kearin and Foley of Co. C. He was sentenced to
be shot to death at such time and place as the Commanding General should
direct. This sentence Avas approved by Gen. Benham ; but before ordering
the execution, he referred the matter to the General commanding the
Department, as to Avhat action he Avould take upon the recommendation of
the court for the remission of the sentence. Tarbox was released in
June, 1863, by Gen. Hunter, next prior to turning over his command to Gen.
Gillmore. This Avas partly to clear his docket and partly in response to the
fervent appeals of Col. Jackson. Re-enlisted, deserting on his veteran
furlough.

Jackson, George : A substitute recruit of 1863, for Co. K. Deserted at
NeAv York Harbor, 8 Nov. 1864. Tried by general court-martial and sen-
tenced (21 Jan. 1865) to forfeit $10 per month for three months and make
good the time lost by desertion. The Adjutant-General's report says he
AA-as restored to duty 28 Feb. 1865 and discharged at New York, 7 July isco.

West, Charles : A substitute recruit of 1864, for K. Reported as
deserted en route to regiment, though at or near Bermuda Hundred. Va..
in January, 1865. He Avas arrested, tried at Alexandria, Va., Avas re<|uired
to pay the appi-ehension fee of $30, and Avas sentenced to be dishonorably
discharged 25 March 1865. This Avas not knoAvn at the regiment; for the
final roll, 20 July 1865, reports West as "absent in confinement at Wash-
ington, D. C."

1036 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

Rose, John: A substitute recruit of Co. I (December, 18(54). Dis-
honorably discharged 17 June 186.5, at Wilmington, N. C, by sentence of
general court-martial (what crime and when, etc., uncertain). Final
muster-out roll of regiment says, " absent in arrest."

STATISTICAL.

The following tables, compiled from "Fox's Regimental Losses,"

show to what extent our regiment suffered, in common with others, by
the casualties of war : —

Killed. Wd. Miss. Total.
James Island, S. C, 16 June 1S62.

Eighth Michigan, Stevens' Brigade 48 120 16 184

Seventy-ninth New York, Stevens' Brigade ... 9 67 34 110

Third New Hampshire (Not quoted — loss about 105)

PocotaUgo, S. C, 22 Oct. IS62.

Eorty-seventh Pennsylvania, Brannan's Brigade . 18 94 — 112

Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Brannan's Brigade . 12 66 1 79

Third New Hampshire (Not quoted — loss very small)

Fort Wagner, S. C, IS July 1863.

Forty-eighth New York, Seymour's Div 54 112 76 242

Fifty-fourth Massachusetts (Colored), Seymour's Div. 34 146 92 272

Seventh New Hampshire, Seymour's Div. ... 41 119 56 216

One Hundredth New York, Seymour's Div. ... 49 97 29 175

Sixty-second Ohio, Seymour's Div 26 87 38 151

Sixth Connecticut, Seymour's Div 15 77 46 138

Third New Hampshire (Not quoted — loss about 150)

Dretvrifs Bluff, Va., 13-16 May 1S64.

Third New Hampshire, Terry's Div 39 182 16 237

Fiftv-fifth Pennsylvania, Ames' Div 20 138 163 321

Seventh Connecticut, Terry's Div 30 104 69 203

Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania, Turner's Div. ... 10 88 9 107

Eighth Maine, Ames' Div 3 63 32 98

Deep Bottom, Va., 14-16 Aug. 1864.

Eleventh Maine, Terry's Div 20 121 6 147

Twenty-fourth Massachusetts, Terry's Div. . . 19 99 12 130

Third New Hampshire, Terry's Div 12 71 9 92

Fort Fisher, N. C, 15 Jan. 1865.

Tavo Hundred and Third Pennsylvania, Ames' Div., 46 145 — 141

One Hundred and Sixty-ninth New York, Ames' Div., 31 54 3 88

One Hundred and Seventeenth New York, Ames' Div., 27 82 1 110

One Hundred and Forty-second New York, Ames' Div., 12 32 1 45

One Hundred and Twelfth New York, Ames' Div., 11 35 — 46

One Hundred and Fifteenth New York, Ames' Div., 11 32 1 44

UNION LOSSES.

Fort Wagner, S. C, 18 July 1863 246 880 389 1515

Siege of Wagner, S. C, 19 July to 7 Sept. 1863 . 71 278 9 358

Drewry's Bluff', Va., 12-16 May 1864 390 2380 1390 4160

Deep Bottom, Va., 14-16 Aug. 1864 327 1851 721 2899

Chaffin's Farm, Va., 28 Sept. 1864 383 2299 645 3327

Fort Fisher, 15 Jan. 1865 184 749 22 955

Ft. Wagner (Seventy-sixth Penn. only), 11 July 1863, 35 62 83 180

Tenth Army Corps, 13-16 May 1864 374 2475 807 3656

Tenth Army Corps, 14-16 Aug. 1864 213 1154 311 1678

The Antietam battle shows the largest number killed in one day
during the war.

At the Deep Bottom tight, out of a total force of 198, the Third New

Hampshire loss was 28 killed, wounded and missing, or 14 per cent (Fox,
p. 30). For the whole war, there were killed or died of Avounds 198, or
Hi per cent; died of disease, etc., 154 (Fox, p. 138).

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DRAFT RENDEZVOUS, CONCORD.

It must be understood that all the New Hampshire regiments sent
details to Concord, after conscripts, and that in the aggregate there was
quite a colony of officers and men. These were augmented by the arrival
of the entire Fifth New Hampshire regiment, early in August, 1803 (though
not very large numerically). The several men of the detachments were
organized into a company and called Garrison Co. D ; and Capt. Clark, l)eing
the senior captain, was placed in command of it. Here was a peculiar con-
dition. This company ( ! ) was composed largely of non-commissioned
officers (sergeants and corporals). These could not, of course, be placed
on guard. It was an embarrassing situation all around ; and Gen. Hincks,
commanding the rendezvous, shared in the embarrassment. As the Third
New Hampshire detail had reported without arms (considering none
necessai-y), they had arms issued to tliem soon after arrival.

As soon as recruits (almost wholly sul)stitutes) came in and could be
prepared, they were sent in large s(iuads to the various regiments in the
field. The officers and men of tiie details (from various regiments) were
sent in charge of them. To illustrate : A squad of 200, say for the Tenth
New Hampshire, Col. Jackson, a captain or lieutenant, and perhaps two
sergeants, two corporals and five privates, would be detailed to accompany
them and deliver them to the Tenth New Hampshire, and then return to
Concord. Col. Jackson being the ranking colonel, Mas for awhile sent iu

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charge of these squads to various regiments in the field. There Avere on
duty one or two companies of tlie First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, who
performed the camp duty ; also two companies of the Thirteenth Veteran
Reserve Corps : and guards were furnished from them. Capt. Clark was re-
lieved from the command of Garrison Co. D by Capt. J. A. Cumraings, Sixth
New Hampshire, when sent to his regiment. About the middle of November,
1863, Col. Jackson was placed in command of the camp itself, and so re-
mained till his return to the regiment, in January, 186-1. He was relieved
by Col. A. F. Stevens, Thirteenth New Hampshire Volunteers.

The camp was at the southerly end of the city, entirely outside the
business portion, and practically outside the residential portion. It embraced
several acres, enclosed by a high and close board fence, bordering a pine
wood on one side.

The Sutler not only sold peanuts and canned corn to the men, but
catered to the officers as well, boarding (meals only) quite a large number
of them within his precinct.

About the time Col. Jackson assumed command of the camp, the men
arriving were required to deposit nearly all of their money for safe-keeping,
until they should leave camp for the front. A safe was procured for the
purpose. The men were permitted to call for portions of their funds as
wanted. In addition to this was an express department, for packages sent
and received. There was also another office, -vVhere a recruit of foreign
birth could procure bills of exchange on the country of his nationality and
send it with safety to a relative there.

All this (and more) made things lively, and required considerable
discretion and diligence. It Avas no uncommon occurrence for three or
four "John Smiths" to arrive in one day, with all that is thus implied.
Great care had to be exercised to prevent " John Smith of Sandusky" from
obtaining the money belonging to "John Smith of Ireland," or vice versa.
Recruits were being received into camp, and large squads being frequently
forwarded. There were many other matters tending to keep things lively.
Men were constantly drawing or depositing money (bounty) ; prisoners
relieved from guard-house claiming a watch or pistol; some pickpocket
detected and arrested in camp ; some plot to desert developed and to be
circumvented ; some vender of whiskey caught in the act, and to be sum-
marily dealt with ; somebody sending a package by express, or money by
bill of exchange, and so on.

About the 1st of March, 1865, the spotted fever broke out in the
rendezvous and created considerable excitement in camp and in the city.
The Secretary of War was telegraphed to by Maj. Whittlesey, for orders to
furlough the larger part of the men, at that time being composed largely of
recruits for the Eighteenth New Hampshire, then forming ; but the Secretary
of War decided negatively. Maj. Whittlesey was directed to isolate the
infected men either within or without the camp. Tliis was not done. Many
died; and the disease disappeared as suddenly as it appeared. The episode
covered a month. About the time of Lincoln's assassination, tlie business
of the rendezvous had nearly ceased, and a little later the order came to
prepare the camp for the reception of the returning regiments. (For fur-
ther particulars see D. Eldredge's Personal Sketch.)

REGIMENTAL REUNIONS.

The first attempt at organizing with vieAv to reunions at intervals, was
at Manchester, N. H., 29 April 1871. There were about twenty officers and
men present. At this time Gen. Bedel was made President; Col. Jackson,
1st Vice-President; Gen. M. T. Donohoe, 2d Vice-President; Adjt.-Gen.
John M. Haines, Secretary and Treasurer. An Executive Committee was also
appointed, with Capt. John S. James as its Cliairman. The organization
adopted the name of "Third Regiment N. II. Vols. Veteran Association ";
and it was fully understood, and always has been since, that the Hand join
in all the movements. The reunions noAV follow in course, and for con-
venience are numbered : —

1040 THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

1. 6 Sept. 1871 : Hampton Beach, N. H. ; about 75 present. Col. Fellows,
President; Col. Jackson, 1st Vice-President; Gen. Bedel, 2d Vice-President;
Gen. Haines, Secretary and Treasurer; Maj. W. H. Tricivej', Chairman
Executive Committee.

2. 6 Sept. 1872 : Manchester, N. H. ; about 70 present. Col. Jackson,
President; Gen. Bedel, 1st Vice-President; Adjt. Alfred Hill, 2d Vice-
President; Gen. Haines, Secretary and Treasurer; Lieut. Walter Cody,
Chairman Executive Committee.

3. 4 Sept. 1873 : Manchester, N. H. ; Capt. Maxwell, President; Adjt.
Hill, 1st Vice-President; Maj. Trickey, 2d Vice-President; Hospital Steward
Albert D. Scovell, Secretary and Treasurer; Sergt. John N. Chase, Co. A,
Chairman Executive Committee.

4. 3 Sept. 1874 : Hampton Beach ; Adjt. Hill, President; Maj. Trickey,
1st Vice-President; Capt. (Brevet Major) J. Homer Edgerly, 2d Vice-
President; A. D. Scovell, Secretary and Treasurer; J. H. Mallon, Co. D,
Chairman Executive Committee.

5. , 1875: Manchester, N. H.; about 50 present. Adjt. Hill

President ; other officers same as last year.

6. 14 Aug. 1878: At the Weirs, N. H. ; Maj. Trickey, President;
Hospital Steward Perry Kittredge, 1st Vice-President; Capt. A. S. Atherton,
2d Vice-President; Sergt. C. H. Allen, Co. K, Secretary; A. D. Scovell,
Treasurer; Maj. Trickev, Chairman Executive Committee.

7. 25 Aug. 1879 : At the Weirs, N. H. ; Maj. Trickey, President; Maj.
J. Homer Edgerly, 1st Vice-President ; A. J. Fowler, Co. B, 2d Vice-President ;
C. H. Allen, Co. K, Secretary and Treasurer; Maj. Trickey, Chairman Execu-
tive Committee; Maj. Trickey appointed Historian.

8. 31 Aug. 1880: At the Weirs; about 80 present. Maj. Trickey,
President; Lieut. H. A. Marsh, 1st Vice-President; Sergt. Oliver Watson,
Co. K, 2d Vice-President; J. C. Liuehau (Band), Secretary; C. H. Allen,
Treasurer; C.P.Hill, Chairman Executive Committee. A Building Com-
mittee was appointed : C. H. Allen, C. P. Hill, C. D. McDonald; Maj. Trickey
resigned as Histoi'ian; Adjt. E. J. Copp appointed.

9. 31 Aug. 1881 : At the Weirs; Maj. Trickey, President; Capt. A. J.
Wadlia, 1st Vice-President; Capt. A. S. Atherton, 2d Vice-President; same
Secretary and Treasurer as last year; C. H. Allen, Chairman Executive
Committee. The Building Committee Avas reorganized: C. H. Allen, C. D.
McDonald, E. D. Clark and J. W. Dearborn.

10. 13 Sept. 1882: At the Weirs; about 70 present; Maj. J. Homer
Edgerly, President; Capt. M. P. Donley, 1st Vice-President; Capt. A. S.
Atherton, 2d Vice-President; Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman Executive
Committee same as last year. John C. Linehan (Band) appointed Historian ;
Adjt. Copp, Capt. J. M. Parker and Capt. D. Eldredge were appointed a
committee to assist the Historian (Copp having resigned). The old Band
dispensed beautiful music.

11. 12 Sept. 1883: At the Weirs; Capt. A. S. Atlierton, President;
Capt. Donley, 1st Vice-President; Lieut. G. W. Ingalls, 2d Vice-President;
Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman Executive Committee, same. Capt.
Atherton, McDonald, Allen, Lieut. Akerman, Capt. Donley, Adjt. Copp,

and Emery were . appointed a Committee to assist the Historian

(Linehan).

12. 27 Aug. 1884: At the Weirs ; same officers as last year. Anew
Committee on Building was appointed: Trickey, Allen, Dearborn, Brown
(Band), Linehan (Band), Batchelder.

13. 25-28 Aug. 1885 : At the Weirs, in our new house (see cut) ;
Adjt. E. J. Copp. President; Capt. Donley, 1st Vice-President; Lieut.
G. W. Ingalls, 2d Vice-President; D. Arthur Brown (Band), Secretary and
Treasurer; C. H. Allen, Chairman Executive Committee. Great rejoicing.

14. 24-27 Aug. 1886: At the Weirs; 67 present. Capt. J. M. Parker,
President; Capt. W. J. Butterfield, 1st Vice-President; Lieut. G. W. Ingalls,
2d Vice-President; D. Arthur Brown, Secretary and Treasurer; C. H. Allen,
Chairman Executive Committee.

15. 24-27 Aug. 1887 : At the Weirs ; 92 present. Capt. Parker, Presi-
dent; Capt. R. H. Allen, 1st Vice-President; Capt. G. W. Emmons, 2d Vice-

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

1041

President; D. Arthur Brown, Secretary and Treasurer; Geo. H. Mills, Co.
D, Cliairman Executive Committee. Capt. D. Eldredge appointed Historian,
all others having declined.

16. 28-31 Aug. 1888: At the Weirs ; 70 present. Capt. D. Eldredge,
President; R. C. Duffle, 1st Vice-President; Jolni C. Llnehan, 2(1 Vice-
President; D. Arthur
Brown, Secretary and
Treasurer; Charles H.
Allen, Chairman Execu-
tive Committee.

17. 27-30 Aug. 1889:
At the Weirs; 109 pres-
ent. Same officers as last
year, except John M.
Morse, 2d Vice - Presi-
dent.

18. 2G-29Aug. 1890:
At the Weirs ; 75 pres-
ent. R. C. Duffle, Presi-
dent; Capt. M. P. Donley,
1st Vice-President; John
N. Chase, 2d Vice-Presi-
dent; D. Arthur Brown,
Secretary and Treasurer ;
Woodbury C. Blye, Chair-
man Executive Commit-

THIRD NEW HAIMPSHIRE BUILDING,
WEIRS, N. H.

tee; D. Arthur Brown, Custodian of Building.

19. Aug. 25-28, 1891 : At the Weirs ; 84 present. Capt. M. P. Donley,
President; W. C. Blye, 1st Vice-President; Cyrus Gorman, 2d Vice-
President; D. Arthur Brown, Secretary and Treasurer; Chas. F. Chase,
Chairman Executive Committee; D. Arthur Brown, Custodian.

20. Aug. 23-26, 1892: At the Weirs; * 65 present. W. C. Blye,
President; Geo. H. Briggs, 1st Vice-President; Cyrus Gorman, 2d Vice-
President; D. Arthur Brown, Secretary and Treasurer; John N. Chase,
Chairman Executive Committee; D. Arthur Brown, Custodian.

* This small number was owing to the close proximity of the National Encampment
at Washington, D. C.

REUNIONS — ALL REGIMENTS.

The following list shows all the reunions at the Weirs, of all the regi-
ments (combined), and the names of the various camps. It is the design
to have every regiment honored by using the name of some one or more of
its heroes : —

(Major-General, U.S.A.)

(Sixth New Hampshire).

(Adjutant-General of New Hampshire).

(Eleventh Ne^v Hampshire).

(Second New Hampshire).

(Eleventh New Hampshire).

(Third New Hampshire).

(Cavalry).

(Eighth New Hampshire).

(Seventh New Hampshire).

(Tenth New Hampshire).

(Ninth New Hampshire).

(Fifth New Hampshire).

(Fourth New Hampshire).

(Sixteenth New Hampshire).

(Thirteenth New Hampshire).

Year.

Name of Camp.

1875

John G. Foster

1878

Phin. P. Bixby

1879

Natt Head

1880

James K. Lane

1881

J. H. Piatt

1882

E. W. Farr

1883

Richard Ela

1884

Wm. T. Ainsworth

1885

0. W. Lull

1886

H. S. Putnam

1887

T. B. Crowley

1888

Geo. H. Chandler

1889

E E. Cross

1890

Louis Bell

1891

Henry W. Fuller

1892

Aaron F. Stevens

1042

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

WHAT THE STxVTE HAS DONE.

The State of New Hampshire has done nobly in the matter of fulfilling
its obligations to her soldiers who took part in the war. What is given
here is by no means a complete list of her good acts.

concerning secession ville.

State of New Hampshire, 1862.
Resolution of thanks to the Third N. H. Begt. Vols. :

Besolved, etc.. That the thanks of this Legislature are hereby tendered
to the officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment, Lieut. -Col. John H.
Jackson, commanding, for their bravery and soldierly bearing at the late
severe encounter on James Island, near Charleston, S. C, where amid all
the perils and uncertainties of the conflict they maintained the honor of the
State and won for themselves enduring praise ; and that while the State
appreciates their bravery and devotion, it shares in the sorrows of the
friends of those who have fallen for their State and country.

Besolved, That these resolutions, duly attested, be forwarded to the
field and other officers of the regiment, and that they be read at the head
of the command.

W. H. Y. Hackett, Edward A. Rollins,

President of Senate. Speaker of House.

Allen Tenny, Nathl. S. Berry,

Secretary of State. Governor.

[Approved July, 1862.]

ACTS AND RESOLVES.

An Act of the June session of 1863 authorized cities and towns to aid
families and dependents of drafted men, or substitutes for drafted men ;

but not to apply to sub-
stitutes who, being resi-
dents of this State, shall
be substitutes for drafted
men of other States.

In June, 1863, a Reso-
lution was passed, regard-
ing towns or cities which
had furnished more than
their quota, calling the
attention of the War De-
partment to the fact, in
order to offset in future
drafts.

In June, 1863, a Reso-
lution provided that if
towns or cities refuse or
neglect to pay families or
dependents in accordance
with the laws of the State,
the State may pay it on
application or proof.
An Act of November, 1863 (passed in accordance with the call for
300,000 men) authorized $100 State bounty to each man who enlisted under
the call, if he did so prior to 5 Jan. 1864. The Act recited that the Govern-
ment bounty amounted to $302 (for veterans $102), and advised towns to
give bounties.

An Act of 1885, amended in 1887, provides that " Whenever any person
three years or more a resident of the State, not under guardianship or
legal restraint, who served in the army or navy of the United States, in the
War of the Rebellion, and received an honorable discharge, shall from any
cause become poor or unable to provide maintenance for himself and
dependent family : such person, his wife, widow, or minor children, or
such of said children as are unable to maintain themselves, shall be sup-
ported at the public expense in the town or city of their abode, at their own
home or such place other than a toAvn or county almshouse, as the selectmen
or overseers of the poor may think proper and right in such town or city."

HEADQUAKTi:i:s liUlLDIXG, WKIK.S, N.ll

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1043

testimonial certificates.

General Headquarters, State of New Hampshire.

Adjutant-General's Office, Concord, N. H., March 22, 1867.
To the Officers and Soldiers of New Hampshire :

By direction of the Governor and Honorable Council, I have caused to
be prepared suitable testimonial certificates of service, beautifully and
appropriately engraved, as tokens of respect to the oflicers and soldiers of
New Hampshire who have served honorably during the rebellion, in the
service of the United States, and appreciation of the services so nobly
rendered by them in the hour of their country's greatest peril, which will,
it is believed, be a source of just pride to the recipient. They will be
ready for distribution by the 20th of April next, and will then be delivered
on receipt of application, by mail or otherwise, free of expense. In case
of deceased officers or soldiers, the certificates will be delivered to the
nearest relative or heir, on proof that the applicant is as represented.

Natt Head,
Adjutant-General.

The above circular was issued, being the announcement that the State
was to bestow a sort of " certificate of honor" upon each of its brave
defenders — the only Avay the State could show its gratitude ; and the
present owners of these certificates prize them highly.

The Adjutant-General's annual report, showing the issue of the cir-
cular and of the certificate, says : "The flood of applications .... is
substantial proof of the avidity with which the measnre Avas received by
these brave men." The first few thousand were "franked" by the Hon.
G. G. Fogg, after which they were " franked" by the Adjutant-General of
the State, under an Act of Congress introduced by Geu. A. F. Stevens of
Nashua.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, JOINT RESOLUTION — CHAP. 120 — AUGUST, 1885.

In relation to the duties of the Adjutant-General . §200, conditionally appro-
priated, for making Abstracts of Military Becords :
Besolved, etc.. That the Adjutant-General is hereby authorized to
prepare abstracts from the records of his office for the use of any persons
actually engaged in the preparation of histories of regiments or other
military organizations, or the military history of toAvns of this State; and
for such clerical assistance as may be necessary to enable him to perform
said duties, he shall be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated, upon due warrant of the Governor. Provided, that said
abstracts shall not be re(iuired under this resolution unless the preparation
of such histories shall have been authorized by vote of the town or city or
veteran association to which it particularly relates ; and further provided,
that the expense for clerk hire shall in no case exceed §200 in any one year.
[App. Aug. 13, 1885.]

ALLOTMENTS.

This wise measure was originally introduced by the Hon. Henry
•Wilson, in Congress, 9 Dec. 1861. The principal features of tlie bill were
that the President should appoint three Commissioners from eacli State, to
visit the regiments in the field and serve witiiout pay ; that arrangements
be made so that the relatives or friends of the soldiers could draw a certain
part of their pay at home,— such part as the soldier should voluntarily
allot, or assign, — thus making assurance doubly sure, and avoiding the
expense and risk of sending money from the field. The bill was approved
by the President 24 Dec. 1861. On :'.0 Jan. 1S(;2, Hon. H. M. i{ice of Min-
nesota introduced a bill authorizing allotments of pay of prisoners of war.

Gov. Berry appointed as Allotment Commissioners of New Hampshire,
Cyrus K. Sanborn of Rochester, Moses T. Willard of Concord and Elisha
P. Liscomb of Lebanon. These gentlemen visited the various regiments
in the field. The allotment took effect in the Third New Hampshire when
it was paid oft" at Hilton Head, 18 Oct. 1862, some of the boys receiving
nothing.

1044

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT.

THE AVEIRS.

July, 1881 Eor barracks at the Weirs 83,000

" 1883 For painting- and bedding 2,000

1885 For " Headquarters " Building 2,500

" 1887 For seAver age and water, Weirs . . . . . . 3,000

FOK GETTYSBUKG.

July, 1885 For Monument, Second Regiment, Gettysburg . $500

Fifth "" " . 500

Twelfth " " . 500

Battery " " . 500

" " " Sharpshooters, " . 500

" land for above 1,000

SOLDIERS' RECORDS.

July, 1885 For correction of Soldiers' Records

" 1887

$2,400
3,000

TOURNIQUETS.

The Legislature of 1862 Besolved, etc.. That Gov. Berry be authorized
to buy for Ncm^ Hampshire regiments in the field not exceeding 250 to each
regiment of " Lambert's Field Tourniquets." The Governor sent a circular
letter, advising the officers as to the distribution .... to the most relia-
ble men .... not to be considered as private property, etc

NEW HAINIPSHIRE SOLDIERS HOJIE.

An Act of 1889 authorized the estal)lishment of a Soldiers' Home in
New Hampshire, to be called "The New Hampshire Soldiers' Home." To
be under a State Board, to consist of the Governor, the Commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic in New Hamp-
shire (both ex officio), and five citizens of
the State, three of whom, at least, shall
have served in the war and been honorably
discharged. The five to be appointed by
the Governor. The sum of $30,000 was ap-

(^ ^-..y^,^^ propriated for tlie establishment of the

I — iin^rvx Home, and $10,000 a year, for two years,

\^^^ \\ for its maintenance.

^^^^ \ -^ An Act of 1891 provided that any sol-

\^^ dier or sailor who shall present his pension

\ '\ certificate to the selectmen or assessors of

IJ the town where he resides, for record, or

^M shall present his (honorable) discharge for

^^s::;--;;23^K::^ record, shall thereafter be exempt from

, s,^^?r^;i^ ^ \ poll-tax.

A Resolution of 1891 appropriated one
liundred dollars [too small by far. — D. E.],
to be expended by the Adjutant-General in
photographs and other illustrations of the
part taken by New Hampshire in the war.

A Resolution of 1891 permitted the city
of Concord to erect, at its own expense,
at tlie central front entrance of the State House Park, a suitable memorial
arch, in honor of the soldiers and sailors of the war, provided it cost
$20,000, and the Governor and Council approve, etc.

A "hurry up" act Avas passed by the Legislature of 1893, appropria-
ting $800 to complete the soldiers' records ; but it was worded that the
work must be completed within six months, or the $800 would not be
available.

THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT. 1045

REGIMENTAL HISTORIES.

An Act of 1887 provided for the purchase, by the State, of regimental
histories (under certain conditions) for tlie towns and cities of the State
(requiring about 250) ; an Act of 1889 provided for the purchase of about
fifty more; an Act of 181)1 provided for the purchase of about eiglity
more : or a grand total of 380.

STATE OFFICIALS.

GOVERNORS.

Ichabod Goodwin June, 1854, to June, ISfJl.

Nathaniel S. Berry June, 1861, to June, 1863.

Joseph A. Gilmore June, 1863, to June, 1865.

Frederick Smyth June, 1865, to June, 18(57.

John B. Smith (present incumbent).

SECRETARIES OF STATE.

Thomas L. Tullock Tune, 1858, to June, 1861.

Allen Tenny June, 1861, to June, 1865.

Benjamin Gerrish, Jr June, 1865, to June, 1867.

*Ai B. Thompson June, 1877, to September, 1890 (died).

Ezra S. Stearns January, 1891 (present incumbent).

* A Regular Army ofticei- and a son ot Lieut. Thompson, Third New Hampshire.

STATE TREASURERS.

Peter Sanborn .June, 1S57, to June, 1871.

* Solon A. Carter 1872, 1873, 1875 (present incumbent).

* Captain, Fourteenth New Hampshire.

ADJUTANT-GENERALS.

Joseph C. Abbott July 11, 1855, to July 30, 1861.

Anthony Colby July 30, 1861, to Aug. 20, 1863.

Daniel E. Colby Aug. 21, 1863, to March 25, lS6-i.

Natt Head March 25, 1864, to July 11, 1870.

* John M. Haines July 11, 1870, to Aug. 10, 1874.

t Augustus D. Ayling July 15, 1879 (present incumbent).

* Third New Hampshire Volunteers.

t Adjutant, Twenty-fourth Massaclmsetts.

governor's COUNCILORS.

Daniel Sawyer, 1860-1861; Moody Currier, 1860-1861; Richard P.J.
Tenney, 1861-1862; Charles F. Brooks, 1S61-1862; Oliver Wyatt, 1862;
Oliver Pillsbury, 1862-1863; Ethan Colby, 1862; John W. Noyes, 1863-1864;
John W. Sanborn, 1863; Charles H. Eastman, 1863-1864; Levi Parker,
1863; John M. Bracket, 1864-1865; Leonard Chase, 1864-1865; David
Culver, 1864-1865.

Present incumbents: True L. Norris, Portsmouth (D.), 1st District;
John C. Ray, Manchester (R.), 2d District; Edward O. Blunt, Nashua (K.),
3d District; Frank N. Parsons, Franklin (R.), 4th District; Herbert B.
Moulton, Lisbon (D.), 5th District.

The State of New Hampshire was in tlie Department of the East
from 1 Jan. 1861 to 1 Oct. 1861 ; then in the Department of New England
till 20 Feb. 1862, then not in any Department till 3 Jan. 1.^63; and then in
Department of the East till the close of the Avar.

BATTLES OF THE THIRD NEW HAMPSHIRE.

(in case at state house.)

PORT ROYAL HARBOR.

7 Nov. 1861.

ELBA ISLAND.

7 March 1862.

BLUFFTON.

16 March 1862.

JEHOSSEE.

10, 14, 17 April 1862.

JAMES ISLAND.

8 June 1862.

SECESSIONVILLE.
16 Juue 1862.

PIXCKNEY ISLAND.

21 Aug. 1862.

POCOTALIGO.

22 Oct. 1862.

MAY RIVER.
7 Jan. 1863.

STONO INLET.

7 April 1863.

MORRIS ISLAND.
10 July 1863.

FORT WAGNER.
IS July 1863.

SIEGE OF WAGNER.

18 July-7 Sept. 1863.

SIEGE OF SUMTER.

7 Sept. 1863-1 March 1864.

PALATKA.

13 April 1864.

CHESTER STATION.

9 May 1864. ■

DREWRY'S BLUFF.

13-16 May 1864.

BERMUDA HUNDRED.

18 May 1864.

WEIR BOTTOM CHURCH.
2 June 1864.

PETERSBURG.

9 June 1864.

HATCHER'S RUN.
16 June 1864.

DEEP RUN.
16 Aug. 1864.

SIEGE OF PETERSBURG.

24 Aug.-29 Sept. 1864.

NEW MARKET HEIGHTS.

29 Sept. 1864.

NEAR RICHMOND.

29 Sept.-l Oct. 1864.

NEW MARKET ROAD.

7 Oct. 1864.

DARBYTOWN ROAD.

13 Oct. 1864.

CHARLES CITY ROAD.
27 Oct. 1864.

FORT FISHER.
15 Jan. 1865.

SUGAR LOAF HILL.

11 Feb. 1865.

SMITH'S CREEK.

22 Feb. 1865.

♦ REGIMENTAL SUMMARY.

(Furnisbed by Adjt.-Gen. A. D. Ayli>-g, Julv

Original Members : Officers, 38 ; enlisted men, 97G; band, 21

iBy transfer (original), " i

" recruits: Officers, 5; enlisted men, 722 ; " 2
transferred: " " 4 ;

total.

Total to be accounted for . . .

DEATHS.

Killed or died of wounds :

Original members : Officers, 11; enlisted men, 120
Recruits: " " 65

Died of disease :

Original members : Officers, 2 ; enlisted men, 72
Recruits " 1 ; " "34

Died from accident:

Original members : Enlisted men, 1
Recruits " " 1

1035

729

17fi9

total, 131

109

Executed for desertion : All recruits : Enlisted men, 3

Cause nnknovn :

Original members :
Recruits :

Enlisted men.

Drowned, 1 recruit; Poisoned, 1 recruit

Total deaths, 342

MUSTERED OUT.

51 Aug. 62 : Band (original), IS; recruits, 2 total,

To date 23 Aug. 64 (original) : Officers, 0; enlisted men, 198 .

" '• 23 " 64 (recruits) :

" " 20 July 65 (original)

18;

50;

1
134
227
312
3
1
142

" " 20 " 65 (recruits) :
Other dates (original): "

" " Band (original) :

" " " (recruits) :

" " (recruits): Officers, 2:

Dishonorably discharged . •

Original members : Officers, 2 ; enlisted men, 2

Recruits : " "5

Lost by transfer :

Original, 29 men ; recruits, 15; " "44

Deserted: Original, 46 men; recruits, 160; enlisted men, 206 .

Captured and no further record : Recruits, 1

All others not finally accounted for : Original men, 2 ; recruits, 54,

198

152

230

362

144

206

Total

Died in Confederate Prisons : Original, 15; recruits, 17 . total, 32

Ee-enlisted: Original, 254 ; recruits, 13 " 267

(Of the 13 re-ealisted recruits, 4 had served as original inenibers. Of the
recruits, 285 were volunteers; 447, substitutes; 1, drafted: total, 733.)

BIRTHPLACES.

Band: United States, 20; Ireland, 1; England, 1; Germany, 1; Canada, 1.
Regiment (original) : United States, 821 ; Ireland, 105 ; Canada, ;!1 ; England,

27; Scotland, 14; the rest scattering.
liecruits: United States, 265; Ireland, 146; England, 84; Canada, 84;
Germany, 47; New Brunswick, 21; Nova Scotia, 17; Scotland, 10;
the rest scattering.
NOTK. —All who were mustered in after 26 Aug. 18G1 are called recruits.
(1047)

INDEX.

[Note. — For obvious reasons, no attempt has
appearing in the work. — D. E.]

Page

Accideuts 1024

Ackerman, Joseph .... 680

AckuoAvledgments .... xiii

Adams, Johu lOU

A Day Off 602

Akermau, J. Warren . . . Oso

Alexander, Daniel S. . . . 1014
Allen, Robert H.,

183, 212, 265, 683, 1026
Allen, William .... 1014, 1015

Allotments 1043

Anderson, Robert .... 3

Annapolis 35-42

Appendix A 969

Appendix B 1027

Appendix C 1037

A Prayer 488

Arlin, Erari 1014

Arms Stacked 677

Armstrong Gun 614

Army Wagon 558

Arrivals (Companies) ... 5

Atlierton, Arlin S 685

Atlantic, Steamer .... 61

Atwood, Daniel N 1034

Author's Preface vii

Ayer, Henry H 406, 679

Bailey, Frank 1029

Bailey, George 1034

Balloon 99

Ballard, William W. ... 1015

Ball, Hiram 1015

Baltimore 27

Band, Pay of 993

Band 799

Bar Shot 335

Battles, List of 1046

Beaufort, N.C., Harbor . . 574
Bedel, Johu . . 93, 136, 175, 687

Belvklere's Experience . . . 980

Bermuda Hundred .... 473

Bermuda Hundred (new R.R.) 568
Billinghurst Battery

(see Requa Battery).

Bingham, George B 696

Blood, J. C 1015

Blood, Stillman 1032

been made to index every name

Page

Blutfton 128-134

Boat Infantry Picket ... 986
Bogus Proclamation .... 482

BoUes, Henry R 155,1024

Bomli and Splinter-Proof . . 348

Botany Bay 276

Bounty, State 5

Bowen, Edwin N 691

Bragdon, Ira 1015

Brainard, C. F 690

Brannan, Gen. James M. . 226, 243
Brelsford, Samuel D. . 1015, 1030

Brooks, John 1034

Bryant, John S 690

Brown, Bartholomew . . . 1015

Brown, Charles 1024

Brown, D. Arthur .... 696

Browu, Franklin J 1015

Brown, Henry 1015

•Brown, James F 1033

Brown, John W 1015

BuUet-Proof 517

Burbank, William H. . 686, 1015
Buried: How, When, Where . 1003

Burrell, Fred E 1015

Burke, Leonard O. F. . . . 1015
Burnham, Charles S. . . . 694

Burns, John B 1026

Burnham, Charles A. . . . 695

Buss, Joseph 1031

Butler's Line 483

Button, Eugene J 694

Butler's Head(|uarters . . . 543
Butterfleld, Welbee J. . . . 690
Buzzell, Andrew J. H. ... 692

Calcium Light 378

Caldwell, Nathan 1032

Camp Kettles and Mess Pans . 401

Camp Misery 277

Canister 264

Canteen, Haversack, etc. . . 564

Captured 942

Capture of Co. II. . . . 198-206
Capture of Rebel Lieutenant . 566

Carroll, John, 1st 1016

Carroll, John. 2d 1016

Carlton, Ral|)h . . . .127, 703

1050

INDEX.

House, Wilminstou

Causten

Cavalry

Cavalry Camp . .
Caveucler, James . .
Chain Shot ....
Chamberlin, Albert G.
Chase, Charles F.
Chase, James L. . .
Chase, James M. . .
Chase, Valentine M. .
Chesapeake Hospital .
Cheval-de-frise . .
Chevrons, etc. . . .
Chipper on, Lawrence
Christmas, 1861 . .
Cincinnati Insignia .
City Hall, Wilmington
Clark, Azariah L.
Clark, John ....
Clark, Rufus F. . .
Cliftbrd, Charles . .
Clothing ; or, What we Wore
Cody, Walter . . .
Codorath, Eugene \
Cadorath, Eugene j
Colors and Color Guard
Commanders U. S. Array
Company Fund
Company Sketches
Company A, Roster
Company B, Roster
Company C, Roster
Company D, Roster
Company E, Roster
Company F, Roster
Company G, Roster
Company H, Roster
Company I, Roster
Company K, Roster
Composition of Regiment
Concord, Final Arrival at
Confederate Battle Flag
Confederate Flag . .
Connolly, Michael J. .
Constantine, George W
Cook's Headquarters
Cook's Kitchen
" Cooper Shop " .
Copp, Elbridge J. .
Cornelius, William H
Corps Badges . .
Cost of Regiment
Courtney, Patrick .
Crowley, John . .
Cur ran, John, 1st .
Curran, John, 2d .
Daufuskie . . .
David Torpedo Boat
Davis, William
Day, John E. . .
Dead Bodies . .
Dearborn, Orrin M.
Dearborn, Warren S

Page

645

. 561

433, 434

1016

335

1032

1016

697

1016

527

227

218

1031

xiv

653

1015

703

14, 699

1031

972

6, 702

1030

990

676

984

801

808

815

826

833

839

850

857

867

877

673

344

360

697

1030

282

162

159, 175, 697

140, 213, 703

1016

1025

1016

119-126

398

709

1016

378

711

1024

loi;

Page
Defences of Richmond, etc. . 467
DeGraw, John \
Graw, John D. J ' " "
Department Headquarters . . 88
Department of the South . . 999

Deserted 945

Desertions 1027

Desotelle, Israel 1017

Dickett, Joseph 1016

Died of Disease 914

Died of Wounds 907

Discharged for Disability . . 918

Doane, John 1030

Dodge, Asa M 1016

Dodge, William Ladd, 159, 257, 707

Donley, Michael P 704

Donohoe, Joseph J. . 176, 273, 707
Donohoe, Michael, 175, 407, 537, 705

Dow, Alfred N 1025

Dow, Henry S. . . . 257, 528, 710
Dow, Robert C. . 153, 155, 176, 708

Dougherty, John 1017

Di'aft Rendezvous .... 1037

Drayton's House 93

Drew, Charles H. . . . 1016, 1034

Drewry's Blufl" 465

Drewry's Blutl Plan .... 469

Drum 294, 508

Dunbar, Charles F 700

Duplicate Names 1014

Dupont, Admiral Samuel F. . 48

Eaton, Charles W 1017

Eaton, Benjamin F. . 176, 219, 719
Edgerly, J. Homer .... 715

Edisto 140, 141

Edisto Island 143

Ela, Richard 221, 712

Eldredge, Daniel 720

Emerson, G. W 1017

Emery, William H 1017

Emmons, George W. . . 219, 718

Enfield Rifle 442

Enlisted, Less than Three Years,

888

Ennes, John F 1017

Entwistle, Thomas .... 636

Errata xv

Everett, Franklin 1017

Exchanging Papers .... 510

Executions 1027

Extra Duty 978

Farrar, Daniel 727

FelloAvs, Enoch Q.,

102, 141, 155, 182, 728

Ferguson, John R 1033

Field and Stafl' 797

Fifth Parallel 370

Finegan, William (C. S. A.) . 437

FuKjal, The 289

Fire Brigade 233

First New Hampshire Regiment, 4

First Parallel 369

Flags Sent Home 528

INDEX.
I'age

1051

Flaudei-s, Daniel J 730

Flanders, J. K 1017

Flanders, William W. . . . 1026

Fleet 48, 50

Fosg, Andrew J 730

Foley, David 1031

Folly Island 297

Folly Island Batteries ... 299

Formation of a Regiment . . 83

Fort Anderson 634

Fort Fisber :

The Start for 573

Gen. Whiting's Answers

First Attack ....

Bntler's Report . . .

Porter's Report ...

Second Attack . . .

Terry's Report . . .

Naval Plan ....
. Vicinity of ....

Ames' Report' . . .

Comstock's Report . .

A Naval Column . .

The Defence ....

Interior

Capt. Trickey's Account

Grant's Report . . .

Fort Johnson

Forces on Morris Island .

582
583
,-)84
589
593
593
595
599
600
602
604
609
609
612
619
338
357

Fort Moultrie 394

Fort Richmond 557

Fort Sumter (Flag Hoisted) . 655
Fort Sumter . . 3, 266, 267, 271
Fort Sumter, 1865 .... 633
Fort Sumter, 1892 .... 551
Fort Wagner :

Charge on 312

Views of 349, 351

Foster, Robert E 1025

Foster, William H 1025

Fourth Parallel 370

Fowler, Andrew J 1017

Fulton, Charles C. . . 1017, 1024

Furnald, James G 1026

Furloughs 958, 976

Gabions, Fascines, etc.
Gambling ....
Gammon, Charles . .
Gardner, Levi . . .
Garrity, Edward . .

Gay, T. F

General Hospital . .
George, Alden G. . .
George, Albert . . .
George, Albert Q. . .
Giddings, George H. .

377

144
1018
1034
1018
1018

188
1025
1017
1017

731

Gilbert, Daniel W lOlS

Gilbert, John 1018

Gillmore, Gen. Quincy A. . . 102
GillmoVe Medals . . . 1013-1014
Gloucester Point 455

Goodhue, David

Page
1031

Goodwin, Elisha . .
Gourdin, Robert N. .

. . . 1018
... 2

Gove, Nathan W. . .
Grant's Staff . . .
Grape Shot ....
Greek Fire . . .

. . . 1017

... 439

... 264

375

Green, Albert .

1032

Haines, John M. . .
Hall, Charles .

. . . 1018
1018

Hall, Edwin F. . . .
Hamilton, Henry S. .
Hammett, William E.
Hauderson, Henry C.

. . . 1025
. . . 1019
. . . 736
. . 175, 731
. . . 1025

Hard Tack .

Harrington, John . .
Harris, George C.

. . . 1030
. . . 1018
. . . 416

HaAvkins, Marshall P.
Hazen, Charles S. . .
Head, John M. . . .
Head, Natt ....

. . 176, 744
407, 529, 735
... 734
. . . 567

Henderson, William .
Hern, AVilliam . . .
Hill, Alfred J. . . .
Hill, Henry . . .
Hill, Horace J. . . .
Hill, Varnum H. . .
Hines, James

. . . 1019
. . . 1019
. . . 734
. . 529, 738
. . . 1025
... 737
. . . 1018

Hitchcock, John H. .
Hodgdon, Enos F.
Holt, Marquis L. . .
Hopkins, Henry F. .
Horses Selected

407, 529, 732
. . . 1018
... 742
. . 274, 742
. . 434

Houghton, Ruthven W.
Hiiusfitonic, The

. . 529, 743
428

Hoxie, Benjamin

1019

Hubbard, Stephen
Huggins, Lieut. . .
Hunter, Gen. David,

136

. . . 1018
. . . 251

ICO, 243, 289
. . . 736

Important Factors .
Ingalls, Gustavus W.

. . . 186
. . 257, 745
. . . 1001

Jackson, John H. . .
Jackson, Thomas M.
Jackson, George W. .

. . 36, 745
. . . 751
88, 753, 1019
. . . 1035

Jackman, Lemuel N. .
Jail, Wilmington . .
James, George R.
James John S

. . 407, 753

... 652

. . . 754

750

James Island . . .

. . 168-187
. . . 153

Jennings, A. -V. . .

. . . 1019
. . . 1019

John's Island . . .
Jones, Edwin R. . .
Jones, Jolm ....

. . 165-168
. . . 1019
. . . 1019

1052

INDEX.

Page
1026

1030

Johnson, Augustus
Kearin, John \
Rearing, John j '

Kelly, John, 1st 1019

Kerapton, Elisha M 1019

Kendall, John 1032

Kennedy, John .... 1U19, 102-t

Kerby, Daniel 1026

KirAvin, John 756

Killed in Action 910

Killiau, Alonzo 1034:

Kimball, Franklin B. ... 755

Kittredge, Perry 754

Knife, Fork and Spoon . . . 23G

Knox, George P 1033

Lang, George B 1020

Lang, W. W 1020

Langley, John F 758

Lamprey, Simon N 760

Last Tour of Duty at Charleston, 634
Leaves of Absence . . . 958, 975

Leavitt, Joseph W 1025

Lee, John 1020

Legareville 167

Leonard, Wilbur W 1020

Lewis, Alonzo A 1035

Libby, Alvan H 175, 759

Libby, Jonah, Jr. . . 176, 219, 758

Libby Prison 418

Light-House Inlet .... 298
Littlefield, Israel B. . . . 189, 757
Livingstone, George F. . . 1020
Location of Companies . . . 190
Location of Camp, Wilmington, 646

Locke, Henry W 1020

Lockwood, Albert N. . . . 1020

Long Island 23

Lord, George F. . . . 757, 1020
Loyal Legion Badge .... 643
Loyal Legion Rosette ... 514
Lumber Expedition . . .241, 242

Lynch, William 1026

Machine Shop 273

Magnolia 227

Mahouey, Daniel 1025

Man Overboard 575

Manter, George W 762

Marine Hospital, Wilmington 646
Marsh Batterv (see Swamp Angel).
Marsh, Henry'A 248, 763

Marshall, Dustiu . . ,
Martin, Samuel . . .
Maxwell, William H.
McCoy, James E. . . .
McDonald, Converse D.

1026,

767

1035

764

761

1021

McGowan, John 1020

:McIntire, George W. ... 1020

Mclntire, John 1020

Mclver, Murdough .... 1020

McKinnon, Daniel B. ... 1020

McQuestion, Jerome B. . . 1020

Mellish, Walter 763

Miles, William H 105, 764

" Military Gazette " .... 1

" Military Magazine " ... 2

Military Societies 968

Military Telegraph .... 411

Miller, Henry 1020

Miner, George H 768

Minie Ball 364

Mining, Thomas W 1020

Mitchel, Gen. O. M 213

Mocking Bird 245

Moody, Alfred C 1033

Moore, J. F 1021

Morrill, Frank L 762

Morris Island 298

Taking Of 300

Batteries, Distances . . 388

Plan . ■ 536

Mortar 457

Moulton, Albert A. . 140,176,761

Moulton, Orville R 1024

Mound Battery 611

Mounted Infantry .... 433

Mounted Officer 572

Mullen, Francis 1031

Mustering Officers .... 262

Musters-in 15

Nash, William 1021

Naval Column 607

Necessities 256

Negro Hut 77

Nesmith, Arthur S 768

JVeio Ironsides and Monitor . 350

"New South" 128

New York Expedition . . . 555

Niles, Amasa 1021

Nixon, Robert 1025

Non-Commissioned Staff . . 798

North-East Ferry 639

North Star 453

Officers' Data 961

Officers under Fire .... 496

Old Court House, Wilmington, 647

Old House, Wilmington . . 654

On Picket 484

O'Reilly, Miles 207

Original Terms Expired . . 515

Other Duty 931

Other Service 928

Paid: When 974

Paine, DeWitt C 1021

Palatka 445

Palatka, Trip to 444

Palmetto 196

Parker, John M 769

Parker, Lieut. -Comdr. . . 605, 606

Pay Increased 506

Pav Table 974

Paying Off 973

Peculiar Cases 1014

Pelkey, David 1021

Pelkey, David H. . . . . . 1021

INDEX.

1053

Page I

Percussion Bullet 352

Perkins, David W 1021

Perkins, John W 102.")

Petersburg (9 June ISfU) . . 4'.t2

Peavear, Daniel E 1021

Picket, Three Days .... 511

Pingree, Aaron S 1021

Place, Leonard F 770

Plaisted, James W 70(1

Planter, Tlie 161

Plimpton, Josiah I. . 108, 175, 771

Pocotaligo 222, 220

Pontoon Bridge 487

Pope's House 81 i

Port Royal Fight 59-72

Port Royal Selected .... 54

'Possum' . 286

Powder Boat 578

Prew, Charles 1031

Price, Thomas 769

Progress of Sap 380

Promotions and Reductions . 977

Pulaski. Fort 146-152

Punishments 115 '

Pushee, Jesse C 770

Quigley, Peter 1022 ,

Quinlan, James 772 [

Quinn, Edward 1021 j

Raccoon 430 i

Ramsdell, George E. ... 1025
Randlett, James F.,

175, 530, 632, 665, 773 |
Rations ; or. What we Ate . 969 1
Rebel Rations 651 1

Rebel Uniforms, etc.
Recruits . . . 212, 40
Recruiting and Recruits
Re-enlisting . . .
Regimental Band . .
Regimental Cemetery
Regimental Flags
Regimental Histories
Regimental Hospital
Regimental Roster
Regimental Summary
Regular Army . . .
Requa Battery . . .
Resolutions . . .
Retaking Picket Line
Reunions, all Regiments
Reunions, Regimental
Rewitzer, Enos . .
Reynolds, Edward
Richards, AV alter J. .
Riddell & Gilson . .
Ridge Captured . .
Rifle-Plts ....
Robbers' Row . . .
Robinson, Charles, 1st
Robinson, Charles, 2d
Robinson, Samuel
Robinson, Thomas .
Robinson, William
Rose, John ....

421,

660

569

985

419

208, 211, 992

128

ontcspiece

1045

988
797
1047

377
481
489
1041
1(139
1026
1022
775
422
355
546
250
1022
1022
775
1022
1034
1036

Page

Ross, George H 1025

R. R. Bridge. X. & AV. R. R. . 534

Russell, George 1022

Ryan, James 1024

Sabbath School .... 99,101

Salisbury Prison 441

Sand Bags 378

Sapping 375

Sawyer, Moody A 778

Scovell, Albert D 777

Scruton, Darius K 777

Scene at Light-House Inlet . 301

Sea Coast Gun 397

Seabrook Excursion .... 97

Sealed Orders 53

Secession ville . . .171, 180, 1042
Second Brigade Band . . . 995
Second New Hampshire Regi-
ment 4

Second Parallel 369

Serenade Band .... 259, 505

Serrell, Edward AV 126

Shaw, George H 1026

Sherman, Charles .... 1022

Shelter Tents 444

Shoulder Straps 84

Shrapnel Shell 518

Siege of Charleston .... 302

Siege AA'ork 387

Signal Corps 997

Signal Tower 458

" Sing it as we used," etc. . 1055

'61 Men Going Home ... 982
Soldiers' Homes .... 796, 964

Soldiers' Home (N. H.) . . 1044
Spencer Carbine . . 442, 571, 576

Springfield Rifle 442

St. Helena 287

Stars, Arrangement of . . . 668

Start for Home 671

Star Spangled Banner . . . 644

State Officers, N. H. ... 1045

States Admitted 668

Stearns, George 778

Stockade 605

Stockwell, Albert II. . . . 1026

Stone Fleet 89

Storm 57-59

Stretcher 264

Strong, Gen. George C. . . 289

Smith, Samuel M 775

Smith, Jacob 1022

Smith, John 1022

Smith, John, 1st 1022

Smith, John, 2d 1022

Smith, John, ;!d 1022

Smith, John A 1022

Smith, John II 1(»22

Smith, Thomas 777

Smith, AVilliam 1022

Smith. AVilliam, 4th .... 1022

Smith, AVilliam, 5th .... 1()22

Swallow. AVilliam A. ... 776
Swamp Auirel . . . 37(». 372, 373

1054

Sweet Briar Pipes ....

Swords

Sumter after Bombardment, 387

Sutler

Tarbox, George A

Taj'lor, Tliomas

Tentli Army Corps ....

Terry's Staff"

Testimonial Certificates . .

Thing, Frederick F

Thing, John H. ... 782,

Third Parallel

Thomas, George S

Thomas, John

Thomson, Thomas ....
Thompson, George ....

Thompson, John

Thompson, John H. . . . 207

Torpedoes 36S

Tourniquets

Transferred

Tredick, John H

Trials, Desertions, Executions,
Trickey, William H., 17G, 780,

Trotter, Grant

Trous-de-loup

Trumpet

Tucker, William

Turkey Buzzard

Tuttle, Fred H

Twenty-fourth Corps . . .

Twombly, James L

Unassigned Recruits . . .
U. S. Service Bullet ....
United States Wars ....

Veterans

Veteran Reserve Corps . . .

Vincent, Rupert

Vittum, David P. S. ...

Page

554

, 392

986

1035

998

618

1043

1030

370

1022

1023

, 783

, 369

1044

955

779

1027

1025

1023

230

1026

230

779

1001

1022

886

364

963

454

1001

1023

1033

Wadlia, Andrew J. . . .
Wadsworth, David, Jr.
Wagner, Evacuation of
Wagner, Gillmore's Plan of

Walker, Fort

Wall Tent

Walsh, Patrick ....

Washington

Watch Fever

Weehav-ken

Welch, James

Welles, Gideon ....

Page

790

784

381

383

217

1024

28-32

103

412

1031

663

West, Charles 1035

West Point Generals ... 678

Whelan, James 1023

White, Charles A 787

White, Charles S 1031

Whitman, William F. . . . 1025

Whitmore, Peter 1024

Whitworth Ball 353

Wiggin, Daniel H 1023

Wiggin, Joseph C. . . . 199, 786

Wiggin, Pierce L 786

Wilbur, John E. . . 175, 249, 785
Williams, Thomas .... 1023
Wilmington Captured ... 635
Wilminston, Plan of Capture, 638

Wilson," John 1023

Wilson, John, 1st . . . 1023, 1024

Wilson, John, 2d 1023

Winii', John L 1024

Witham, Joseph . . . 1023, 1035
Whitmore, Peter . . . 1024, 1034
Woodbury, Roger W., 258, 788, 1023
Wooldridge's Hill .... 470
Woman's Relief Corps Badge xxxi

Wounded 889

I Wyman, Charles A 1026

York, Albert 1025

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